"Baraih Salem" and "Injaz"... From Traditional Markets to Modern Destinations
The tenders for the Baraih Salem and Injaz projects were awarded to Al-Safwa for Investment for a value exceeding 2.5 million dinars.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
In a strategic move reflecting the deep mutual trust between the Kuwait Municipality and the private sector, as a key partner in the journey toward sustainable development, the Municipality opened the bids for the “Brahim Salem” and “Injaz” projects to select the best technical and financial proposals.
The two bids were awarded to Al-Safwa Investment Company, with a total value exceeding 2.5 million Kuwaiti dinars. This step outlines a new architectural approach adopted by the Municipality through supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and boosting the local economic cycle toward more vibrant and sustainable horizons. Specifically, the project to develop and revitalize the “Brahim Salem” area was awarded for a total value of 1,122,777 Kuwaiti dinars, while the second bid for the development of the “Injaz” market was awarded for 1,422,584 Kuwaiti dinars.
These two projects represent a living model of sustainable engineering and smart planning, transforming traditional spaces into vibrant destinations for citizens, residents, and tourists, thereby translating the government’s vision into action to stimulate the economic cycle.
Al-Safwa Investment Company announced, in two disclosures published on the Kuwait Stock Exchange website, that it had received two letters from the Municipality confirming the award of the bids for the “Brahim Salem” and “Injaz Market” projects to the company.
Al-Safwa Investment added that it would complete the necessary official procedures in accordance with prevailing requirements, noting that the financial impact of the awards would be reflected in the recording of rental revenues and receivables during the contract period, to be verified in the company’s financial statements for the relevant periods.
The project’s engineering strategy relies on replacing existing traditional kiosks with a sophisticated system of standardized retail units designed from refurbished shipping containers, distributed across three flexible configurations tailored to the aspirations of entrepreneurs.
This smart and innovative approach has directly increased the site’s capacity and rental opportunities, raising them to 28 commercial units instead of just 14 kiosks, thereby doubling the project’s economic return and ensuring a unique diversity in tenant activities.
On the other side of this developmental partnership, the “Injaz” project aims to fundamentally transform the concept of central markets by converting existing traditional warehouses into a dynamic, integrated, and multi-purpose market.
The project, which includes the management, operation, exploitation, and maintenance of the market over a total area of 15,776 square meters in the Al-Reh area, skillfully blends cultural and community commercial activities to create a contemporary environment that fosters entrepreneurship and supports local projects for Kuwaiti youth.
Environmentally, the project reflects a firm commitment to sustainability standards through the adaptive reuse of existing buildings to minimize construction waste, along with the use of passive cooling techniques and green corridors to improve air circulation and thermal comfort.
This environmental system is crowned by the utilization of the project’s southern roofs to install 500 solar panels, producing up to 525,000 kilowatt-hours annually, covering approximately 45% of the market’s total energy consumption.
Given that the tourism and entertainment dimension is a cornerstone of the “Brahim Salem” project, a large exhibition area of 1,500 square meters has been designated to support seasonal events and temporary markets. It will feature 180 temporary kiosks (in two sizes: 2x2 meters and 3x3 meters), precisely distributed to facilitate visitor movement.
The site also includes a dedicated bicycle path to encourage alternative transportation, as well as a fully integrated children’s playground, harmonizing with the visual identity dominated by yellow as a primary color, radiating warmth and vitality.
The implementation methodology at “Brah Al-Salem” is distinguished by its reliance on converting the site into a continuous, direct construction and manufacturing zone, eliminating the need for pre-fabrication in factories and leveraging the recycling of used shipping containers to accelerate project completion.
The project’s schedule is designed to span only three to four months, achieved through parallel activities that include demolition, civil works, refurbishment and installation of containers, and final touches to green areas, culminating in final handover.
The executive strategy for the “Injaz” market is based on adapting the proven success model of the “Brah” project and applying it here with greater efficiency. Development and interior and exterior fit-out works will be completed within just six months, thanks to the parallel execution methodology and standardized modular systems. This approach ensures reduced complexity in construction processes and tight coordination to deliver a vibrant, expandable community and economic hub, in line with the lofty vision of elevating and prospering the economy.
