Municipal Council approves modification of commercial areas at Kuwait International Airport "T2"

The Municipal Council held its twenty-eighth regular session of the fourth legislative session yesterday, Monday, presided over by Abdullah Al-Mohari Sabagh. The council approved several items on its agenda, the most important of which included approving the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s request to delineate the boundaries of the existing oil complex site in the Shuwaikh area. It also approved the technical opinion regarding the transaction, designating the site with an area of 64,591.94 square meters, subject to coordination with the Ministry of Finance’s State Property Contracts Administration. The council authorized relevant departments to make necessary adjustments to dimensions or area within the prescribed limits, in case of conflicts with infrastructure services or regulatory requirements.

Furthermore, the council approved the reorganization of several plots in the Al-Sadiq area, Block 1, including the reorganization of 23 residential plots into a single plot with a total area of 10,067 square meters, after completing the legal procedures related to public notice and allowing interested parties to submit their comments and objections in accordance with applicable regulatory conditions and controls.

The council also approved the Ministry of Public Works’ request to amend the previous decision regarding commercial areas in the new T2 passenger terminal building at Kuwait International Airport. This amendment allows for dividing the area allocated for the transit passenger hotel into two separate hotels, one in the eastern wing and the other in the western wing. The aim of the amendment is to redistribute the total hotel area of 7,500 square meters without adding new construction or commercial areas. It incorporates the technical opinion approved by the Municipality, which permits modifying the clause on the number of hotels to two transit passenger hotels within the approved total area, while adhering to the remaining areas and conditions stipulated in the previous decision.

Additionally, the council approved the request from interested parties to establish an office with an area of 1,000 square meters on one of the plots in the Fahaheel area, Block 9. It also approved the Ministry of Finance’s request to amend the council’s decision issued to the Tourism Projects Company regarding the development project of Masila Beach, which covers a total area of approximately 70,334.5 square meters. The proposed amendment regulates construction, commercial, recreational, sports, and cultural uses, allocating 5% of the site area (approximately 3,516.7 square meters) for commercial uses, including retail shops, restaurants, and cafes. Another 15% (approximately 10,550.1 square meters) is allocated for indoor recreational, training, educational, and sports uses, along with supporting facilities.

The proposed activities include an indoor and outdoor recreational, training, and educational center for children, exhibitions, museums, covered sports fields, water activities, skiing halls, theaters, cinemas, a health club, festival and event squares, and multi-purpose recreational facilities. The Municipality also approved the technical opinion included in the transaction, which stipulates that the amendment to the previous decision should exclude service areas from construction areas. It requires submitting and obtaining approval for detailed plans from competent authorities before issuing permits, coordinating with the Ministry of Finance regarding the concluded contract, and obtaining approval from the General Directorate of Traffic.

The Council approved the request from the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy to allocate a fresh water pipeline with a length of approximately 480 meters and a width of 5 meters in the Al-Rahiya and Um Tawing areas, extending from the intersection of the Sixth Ring Road adjacent to the Ammunition Camp, with the aim of supplying the JAR Camp, which is being designated for this purpose.

Additionally, the Council approved the Ministry of Justice’s request to change the use of land designated as a site for a multi-story parking garage, originally intended to serve the Public Prosecution building and adjacent structures in the Shuwaikh Administrative Area, to be used as an administrative building and a multi-story parking garage. The site area, according to survey plans, is approximately 6,625.37 square meters. This request is implemented in accordance with Cabinet Decision No. (224), issued on February 24, 2026, concerning the adoption of necessary measures to enable the Public Prosecution to construct its administrative building and parking facilities on the site.

The Municipality also approved two requests from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry regarding the allocation of sites for a Supply Center (points for selling and distributing subsidized and discounted food supplies and their short-term storage facilities in residential areas) within the Al-Raqqa and Jabir Al-Ali areas, with an area of 1,000 square meters for each site, along with parking areas of 189 square meters.

The Council decided to refer to the Municipality’s Executive Body the letter submitted by the Governor of Al-Jahra regarding the proposal for the temporary utilization of the area behind the Al-Jahra Central Station, for review and study.

Municipal Council members call for a review of requirements for removing canopies adjacent to secondary electricity transformers.

Council member Fahd Muaid Al-Abd Al-Jader, along with a group of members, submitted a request to open the floor for discussion during the Council session regarding the removal of canopies adjacent to secondary electricity transformers and distribution boards (DBs).

Al-Jader explained that the applicants stated the Municipality based its determination of approved areas and distances on the regulations governing courtyard landscaping. However, after coordination with the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, it became evident that the meters and controls mandated by the Ministry do not align with the procedures currently applied by the Municipality.

He emphasized that canopies represent a pressing need for citizens in private housing, necessitating a resolution that ensures public safety while safeguarding citizens’ interests.

The members called for referring the matter to the Legal and Financial Committee for study in coordination with the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, and to establish unified and clear controls.