Minister of Public Works praises infrastructure development in Bahrain

Kuwait’s Minister of Public Works, Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan, today on Monday commended the Kingdom of Bahrain’s efforts in developing infrastructure, projects, and its engineering and technical capabilities.

Minister Al-Mashaan made these remarks during a field visit accompanied by Bahrain’s Minister of Public Works, Engineer Al-Hawaj, during which she inspected several infrastructure projects and technical facilities under the Bahraini Ministry of Public Works, as well as Bahrain’s efforts to develop its road network and enhance the quality of engineering projects.

During the visit, Minister Al-Mashaan emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise and experiences between the two brotherly countries in the field of public works.

For his part, the Bahraini Minister of Public Works affirmed the continuation of infrastructure development and the enhancement of project efficiency and quality through the adoption of the latest technologies and leveraging specialized engineering and technical expertise, in line with sustainable development goals.

The Minister also inspected the project to develop roads leading to Bahrain International Airport, and heard a briefing on its key components and objectives, which aim to improve road network efficiency and enhance traffic flow. She also reviewed the technical and laboratory capabilities of the Materials Engineering Department and its role in ensuring the quality of materials used in infrastructure projects in accordance with approved specifications and standards.

The visit also included the Materials Engineering Department at the Ministry of Public Works, where the Minister reviewed the department’s mandate, its technical and laboratory capabilities, and its role in conducting engineering tests and inspections on materials used in infrastructure and construction projects, verifying their compliance with approved specifications and standards. This supports the quality of executed works and reinforces adherence to safety requirements and technical efficiency.

The visit comes within the framework of the solid fraternal relations between the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the shared commitment of the two brotherly countries to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise in the fields of infrastructure development and engineering projects, serving the common aspirations of the two countries and their peoples.