On Thursday, [Date], Her Excellency Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan, Kuwait's Minister of Public Works, conducted an inspection tour of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project on Bubiyan Island in northern Kuwait. She was accompanied by:

• Mr. Fu Xuyin, China's Deputy Minister of Transport

• Ambassador Sameeh Hayat, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs

• Ambassador Zhang Jianwei, Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait

Purpose of Visit

The Ministry stated in a press release that the visit aimed to:

• Review progress on the pre-implementation study, design, and services contract for completing the port project

• Assess updates on the contract, which commenced work on March 16, 2025

Project Background

• Part of MoUs signed between Kuwait and China in September 2023

• Marks the beginning of future contracts between the two nations

• Current contract includes:
  ✓ Review and completion of port designs
  ✓ Comprehensive execution and operational plan for the port

Strategic Importance

• Represents bilateral cooperation under China's Belt and Road Initiative

• Aligns with Kuwait’s Vision 2035 for infrastructure development

• Expected to enhance Kuwait’s position as a regional trade hub

Next Steps:

• Continued technical reviews and joint committee meetings

• Further contracts to be announced in coming phases