Kuwait and Malta: Exchange of Expertise to Develop Residential Projects and Financing Mechanisms

State Minister for Municipal Affairs and State Minister for Housing, Engineer Abdul Latif Al-Mutairi, held talks today, Wednesday, with the Maltese Minister for Housing and Land, Dr. Owen Bonnici, who is currently visiting Kuwait, to discuss areas of cooperation and the exchange of expertise in housing policies, land development, financing, and residential investment.

The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) said in a press statement that the two sides held official discussions covering joint cooperation in housing sectors and the exchange of expertise and experiences in developing residential projects and their financing mechanisms.

It clarified that the Maltese delegation visited the Authority’s various sectors and departments, including the Citizen Services Department, to review the services provided and the digital transformation initiatives, as well as the Design Department, which presented plans for public and service buildings designed by the Authority. The visit was attended by the Acting General Manager of the Authority, Engineer Rashid Al-Anzi, and several senior officials.

The statement added that the Maltese delegation visited the “Aventura” and “Jaber Mall” projects, which are integrated community, commercial, and residential developments currently under construction in Jaber Al-Ahmad City. The Authority is overseeing their implementation as part of a strategic partnership with the private sector.

It further noted that the Authority’s Investment Sector presented key investment projects, development models, implementation mechanisms, and available opportunities for investing in public facilities and buildings, reflecting its strategy to diversify funding sources and strengthen partnerships with the private sector in developing housing projects.