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Kuwait Times
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PAHW delivers over 44,000 services in May; projects exceed targets
KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) announced on Thursday that its Citizen Services Department delivered a total of 44,289 services during the month of May, with 24,847 services processed via the authority's electronic platforms and the 'Sahel' unified government application. Additionally, 17,397 inquiries were handled through telephone and chatbot systems, while 2,045 services were provided through in-person reception centers. Deputy Director General for Public Relations and Development Affairs and official PAHW spokesperson Omar Al-Ruwaih reviewed the Authority's operational achievements in May, highlighting notable progress in several housing and infrastructure projects. He revealed that the completion rates for three infrastructure contracts and a main roads contract in the South Sabah Al-Ahmad project have significantly surpassed contractual expectations. The main roads contract in the area has reached 50.82 percent completion, exceeding the contractual rate by 6.15 percent. Meanwhile, the first infrastructure contract, which serves 7,623 plots, recorded a completion rate of 9.84 percent. The second infrastructure contract, covering 6,189 plots, achieved a 15.78 percent completion rate—8.56 percent above the target—while the third contract posted a 5.48 percent completion rate. Regarding the affordable housing initiative, Al-Ruwaih stated that the Authority has commenced work on six contracts, four of which are currently in the preparatory phase. The first contract, which includes the construction of 1,568 houses, has achieved a 5.44 percent progress rate, ahead of schedule. Similarly, the second contract has recorded a 3.4 percent completion rate. In South Saad Al-Abdullah City, Al-Ruwaih noted that three infrastructure contracts have entered the preparatory phase, covering work on 23,551 plots. The main roads contract for this area has reached a completion rate of 35.88 percent, outperforming the contractual benchmark by 21.4 percent. On the status of public building projects, Al-Ruwaih confirmed that the Authority is currently overseeing the implementation of 217 public buildings across seven major projects. These include 92 buildings under construction in Mutlaa City, 74 in the affordable housing project, 31 in South Abdullah Al-Mubarak City, 17 in Sabah Al-Ahmad City, and one building each in Jaber Al-Ahmad City, Saad Al-Abdullah City, and South Khaitan. Al-Ruwaih also revealed that PAHW signed four consultancy contracts last month. These include a contract for managing and supervising infrastructure works for 7,623 plots in suburbs N5, N7, N9, and N10 in the South Sabah Al-Ahmad project. Additional contracts were signed for infrastructure works covering 6,189 units in suburbs N4, N6, and N8, as well as 6,568 units in suburbs N1, N2, N3, and N11 of the same project. A separate contract was signed for the supervision of roadworks and infrastructure in the South Saad Al-Abdullah City residential project. Concluding the report, Al-Ruwaih noted that the Authority issued 32,303 'To Whom It May Concern' certificates to citizens confirming the completion of building permit procedures in three key areas: Al-Mutlaa, South Khaitan, and South Abdullah Al-Mubarak.- KUNA
Kuwait Times
18-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Gulf Housing Week focuses on sustainable development
Deputy Director General for Public Relations and Development, Official Spokesperson for the Foundation, Omar Al-Ruwaih KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) announced that Kuwait will host the third edition of the Gulf Housing Week from May 18 to 22, under the theme 'Real Estate Development for Sustainable Housing.' Deputy Director General for Public Relations and Development and official spokesperson of PAHW, Omar Al-Ruwaih, said in a press statement that the event comes as part of ongoing efforts by Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to strengthen regional cooperation in the housing sector. The initiative aims to enhance integration, address key housing challenges, and promote the exchange of expertise to support sustainability and improve quality of life across the region. Al-Ruwaih noted that the event will feature a wide range of activities, including panel discussions, a specialized exhibition, and the second edition of the Gulf Housing Hackathon, which will see the participation of male and female students from across the GCC. He emphasized that the week's agenda is designed to foster collaboration, encourage best practices in housing and urban development, and highlight the latest technologies supporting sustainable housing solutions. The event will commence with the 47th meeting of the GCC Technical Committee on Housing Affairs. The following day will see the official opening ceremony and the inauguration of the accompanying exhibition. On May 20, the 26th meeting of senior housing officials will be held, culminating on May 22 with the 23rd meeting of GCC Ministers Responsible for Housing Affairs. Al-Ruwaih stressed that Gulf Housing Week seeks to encourage public-private partnerships, promote innovative and sustainable housing initiatives, and contribute to the development of integrated, safe residential environments for GCC citizens. A series of panel sessions will take place over three days, covering topics such as real estate development prospects in Kuwait, public-private partnerships in PAHW projects, and financing strategies for sustainable housing. Discussions will also address smart applications in Gulf housing projects, technological innovations, and solutions to housing challenges faced by the region. — KUNA
