The Kuwait Municipality confirmed on Sunday the completion of all preparations to host the 28th Ministerial Meeting of GCC Municipal Affairs Ministers, scheduled from Saturday, May 11 through Thursday, May 15.

Key Agenda Items

• Urban environment standards and Gulf Building Code

• Development of municipal legislation and oversight mechanisms

• Contractor classification criteria and procedures

• GCC Joint Municipal Action Plan (2024-2030)

• Strategic urban planning and the 16th GCC Municipal Award

• Workshops, training programs, and knowledge-sharing initiatives

• Kuwait-proposed guides:

  • Integrated Waste Management System for Circular Economy in GCC

  • Urban Afforestation Guidelines for GCC Cities

Meeting Structure

1. Coordination Committee Meeting (initial review of agenda and draft decisions)

2. Senior Officials' Meeting (finalizing proposals for ministers)

3. Ministerial Session (May 15) – Final discussions and adoption of resolutions

Official Statement:
"This meeting underscores our commitment to enhancing GCC integration in municipal work through joint policies and expertise exchange," said Mohammad Al-Sandan, Kuwait Municipality’s Public Relations Director and official spokesperson.