Transport & Logistics
From The Report: Kuwait 2025
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Kuwait is undergoing a large-scale drive of infrastructure development as part of a broader mission to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on hydrocarbons revenue, a goal encapsulated by the ambitious and far-reaching New Kuwait 2035 long-term development plan. One key objective of the roadmap is to upgrade the country’s infrastructure. As such, major projects in public transport networks, airport capacity and port facilities are under way, with a view to presenting Kuwait as a leading regional destination for trade and travel. Kuwait’s portfolio of transport projects underscores its aim to become a logistics centre. Efforts to reduce road congestion through investment in public transport reflect a dual goal: improving quality of life and creating a more efficient business environment. Coupled with regulation, transparency and global partnerships, these measures bring Kuwait closer to its vision of becoming a destination for global enterprise.

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