Kuwait's cabinet has approved a bid from Chinese firm China Communications Construction Company to implement all stages of its Mubarak Al-Kabeer port.The country ramped up its efforts on the project after meetings between Kuwaiti and Chinese officials in June last year.In 2023, the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the development of infrastructure works for the port.Phase one of the project cost $1.2bn and was completed in 2014.The project's first phase included site levelling and the development of a marina, quay walls, berths, a navigational terminal and port buildings.The port is not operational because the phase one works did not include vital equipment such as cranes.It is believed that the completion of phase two will allow the port to start operations.The full scope for phase two of the project is expected to include:Construction of loading and unloading facilitiesConstruction of quay walls and reclamationConstruction of container yard and back of the portInfrastructure worksConstruction of buildingsConstruction of container terminalConstruction of associated facilitiesInstallation of safety and security systemsA third phase is also planned, which will further expand the port.The latest developments follow the series of agreements signed in September 2023 to deliver some of Kuwait’s immediate development goals between 2024 and 2028, which will position Chinese companies to play a leading role in the Fourth Kuwait Master Plan 2040. (ICE KUWAIT)

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