The Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs, Abdullatif Al-Mishari, has announced three simultaneous tenders for consultancy services covering comprehensive urban development of Khiran City, Nuwaif Al-Ahmad City, and Al-Sabahiya City. The tenders include:

• Detailed feasibility studies

• Master planning and engineering designs

• Preparation of bidding documents
  for the construction, implementation, and maintenance of primary road networks and core infrastructure.

Project Highlights:

• Total Housing Units: ~170,000 mixed units

• Development Areas:
  • Khiran City: 135 km² (60,000 units)
  • Nuwaif Al-Ahmad: 125 km² (55,000 units)
  • Al-Sabahiya: 80 km² (55,000 units)

• Zoning: Residential (citizens-only) + Commercial/Service/Investment zones

Minister's Statement (Key Points):

1. Accelerated Implementation:

   • Tenders issued simultaneously to expedite project timelines

   • Approved by the Public Authority for Housing Welfare board

   • Aims to resolve housing challenges for Kuwaiti citizens

2. Quality Assurance:

   • Strict qualification criteria for specialized local/international firms

   • Compliance with global best practices in urban development

3. Innovative Features:

   • Modern construction systems and infrastructure standards

   • Integrated service areas supporting residential communities

4. Institutional Coordination:

   • Close collaboration with government entities to remove obstacles

   • Streamlined documentation processes for faster execution

Technical Specifications:

• Procurement Process: Open competitive bidding (consultancy firms)

• Project Scope: Full-cycle development from planning to maintenance

• Design Standards: Family-oriented housing solutions with diversified options

Contextual Notes:

1. Maintains all official titles and institutional names (Public Authority for Housing Welfare)

2. Technical terms precisely rendered (e.g., "أعمال البنية التحتية" → "infrastructure works")

3. Quantitative data preserved (areas in km², unit numbers)

4. Government priorities emphasized: citizen housing, quality standards, and bureaucratic efficiency