Malta's Housing Minister learns about Jaber Mall experience

G2 General Building Contracting Company, resulting from the alliance between Al Arjan Global Real Estate and Al Mushtarakah Global Real Estate, praised the official visit by Malta’s Minister of Housing and Land, Owen Bonnici, to the “Jaber Mall” project, as part of his official visit to Kuwait from November 8 to 11. During the visit, accompanied by a team from the Public Authority for Housing Welfare, he inspected the project’s key features and components, recognizing it as a leading model of development projects based on public-private partnerships.

The company emphasized that the visit highlights the significance of Jaber Mall and its standing among urban and development projects that embody the shift toward sustainable investment models. These models rely on the integration of roles between the government and private sectors, leveraging specialized expertise and resources to execute major projects that contribute to urban development and enhance the quality of life in Kuwait.

On this occasion, Ali Khaja, CEO of G2 General Building Contracting Company, expressed his pride in the visit, affirming that it reflects appreciation for the importance of Jaber Mall and its success as a model of public-private developmental partnership. It also demonstrates growing confidence in Kuwaiti projects that adopt modern approaches to urban and investment development.

Khaja stated that hosting Malta’s Minister of Housing and Land and his delegation at Jaber Mall is a source of pride, underscoring the project’s status as a practical example of public-private partnership and the company’s ability to harness such partnerships to develop high-quality projects that add value to the national economy and support the country’s urban development trajectory.

He added that major projects, including Jaber Mall, confirm that effective cooperation between government institutions and the private sector is a fundamental pillar for accelerating development. This is achieved by combining the state’s regulatory and supervisory roles with the private sector’s operational and investment expertise, thereby optimizing resource utilization, enhancing project execution efficiency, and ensuring the sustainability of economic and developmental returns.

Khaja clarified that the importance of these partnerships extends beyond investment and commercial aspects to include urban, environmental, and social dimensions. This is realized through the development of integrated destinations that serve residential communities, provide modern urban environments, support energy and resource efficiency, and embrace sustainability concepts in planning, development, and operations.

Khaja noted that this vision aligns with the objectives of Kuwait Vision 2035, particularly regarding strengthening the private sector’s role in economic development, diversifying income sources, developing infrastructure, and building sustainable urban areas and regions. He emphasized that the success of development projects requires enhancing mutual trust between the public and private sectors, providing an investment-friendly environment, and maintaining continuous cooperation and knowledge exchange.

Khaja concluded by reiterating G2’s pride in its contribution to this project, which reflects the importance of strategic partnerships in transforming developmental visions into realistic projects with sustainable economic and urban impacts. He expressed hope that such visits would open broader horizons for exchanging international experiences and expertise in housing, urban development, and investment.

Jaber Mall is a massive commercial complex currently under construction in the heart of the Jaber Al-Ahmad Residential City, with an official inauguration expected in 2026.

This complex will host a wide array of shops, restaurants, and cafes, alongside outdoor spaces adorned with greenery and water fountains. The project aims to create an unprecedented shopping and entertainment experience to serve a broad segment of residents in northern Kuwait, particularly the city of Jabir Al-Ahmad and its surrounding areas, such as Jahra, Al-Mutlaa, and Saad Al-Abdullah. “Jaber Mall” also represents a model of sustainable community projects. The project is the result of a pioneering strategic partnership between G2 General Building Contracting, bringing together the longstanding expertise of Al-Argan Global Real Estate Company and The Joint Group, under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with the Public Authority for Housing Welfare for an investment period of 25 years. This alliance reflects the Authority’s strong commitment to enhancing the developmental infrastructure and its resolve to move forward with ambitious future projects. This collaboration aims to create an integrated experience at Jaber Mall, transforming daily life into an inspiring one, thereby contributing to the development of the urban landscape and enhancing quality of life, making the mall a vibrant destination that combines business, entertainment, and shopping.