Progressive measures taken by the municipality; valuable state property secured, revenues enhanced, urban advancement accomplished.
Revised Article:
In a pulsating year of progress and collaboration with the new administration, the Kuwait Municipality has been the cornerstone of actions that carefully balanced the safeguarding of state assets with strategies to amplify public income.
With gripping campaigns, extensive field tours, and cross-sectoral collaboration, the Municipality launched its grandest anti-encroachment drive on state land and recorded a staggering sixfold rise in advertising license revenues, according to Al-Rai daily.
The momentum for transformation picked up pace in May 2024, triggered by the appointment of Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan as the Minister of both Public Works and Municipal Affairs. Swiftly executing her directives, municipal departments embarked on structural reforms in sync with the national development plan. Frequent meetings were held to realign sectoral functions and enhance efficiency across services.
A monumental milestone was the sealing of a key municipal contract with the National Bank of Kuwait, under Dr. Al-Mashaan's watchful eye. The agreement focuses on building a multi-story parking facility in East Block 7, along with the refurbishment and beautification of adjacent public squares, financed by a generous bank donation.
Empowering citizens further, Dr. Al-Mashaan issued amendments to Resolution 206/2009. The revision revamps construction standards for private and model residential buildings, granting homeowners greater liberty to design homes that cater to their unique requirements.
Following these groundbreaking achievements, the Municipality heightened its on-ground efforts under the leadership of Minister of Housing Affairs and Municipalities, Mr. Abdullatif Al-Mishari. He oversaw the most extensive demolition campaign in municipal history, targeting illegal structures and encroachments in the southern desert regions. The campaign spanned from November, marking a significant stride in reclaiming state lands.
Key Developments in the Municipality:
- Gregarious public campaigns to foster legal compliance,
- Encouraging competitiveness among governorates to boost service quality,
- Enhancing the geographical scope of inspection teams to monitor violations,
- Implementing novel cleaning contracts to elevate environmental standards,
- Boosting revenues from electronic advertising licenses to KD 5.36 million.
The signing of a cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to establish the Imam Abdulrahman Al-Faisal House Museum serves as a testament to the robust cultural relationship between the two countries and adds another facet to the region's cultural tapestry.
Highlighted Campaigns:
- Relentless pursuit of encroachments on state assets,
- Site inspections for structural anomalies in public and private projects,
- Eviction of unauthorised event halls and advertisements,
- Clean-up initiatives for highways and beaches,
- Elimination of unregulated mobile vendor carts,
- Regulation enforcement in residential areas.
The Municipality's output in 2024 underscores its steadfast dedication to urban improvement, service quality, and national heritage, backed by transparency, stringent regulation, and strategic collaborations.
- The Municipality, driven by its commitment to boosting public income, encouraged competition among governorates to enhance service quality.
- In a bid to refine environmental standards, novel cleaning contracts were implemented for various parts of the city, including parking areas.
- Acknowledging the importance of design in modern living, amendments to Resolution 206/2009 granted homeowners more flexibility to design residences tailored to their unique requirements.
