ShareKUWAIT: Ahmadi Governor and Chairman of the Green Urban Development Initiatives Committee, Sheikh Humoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, announced the launch of the committee’s first phase of landscaping and greening works along the Second Ring Road in the Shuwaikh residential area. The initiative, led by Engineer Haifa Al-Muhanna, marks the beginning of the committee’s efforts to enhance urban greenery across the country.
Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Monday during an inspection tour of the area, Sheikh Humoud said the initiative follows the Council of Ministers’ Resolution No (1634), which approved the plan after securing the necessary permissions from relevant government authorities. He emphasized that the initiative forms part of Kuwait’s broader sustainable development goals and aims to encourage contributions from individuals, companies, and cooperative societies. These efforts include the beautification of public squares, development of parks, landscaping of roundabouts, establishment of memorials, and the painting of bridges and murals along major roadways.
Sheikh Humoud noted that the committee has set comprehensive standards and regulatory guidelines to ensure all projects align with the frameworks established by government bodies. He confirmed that initiative locations have been identified, required permits determined, and procedural templates prepared to streamline coordination with official agencies.
The governor called on interested parties to submit proposals via the committee’s official website (https://gudi.gov.kw) or through its social media accounts on X and Instagram (@gudikuwait). He also expressed his appreciation to Engineer Al-Muhanna and all contributors for their role in supporting national beautification efforts, highlighting the positive impact of community collaboration on urban development. For her part, Engineer Al-Muhanna said that around 300 palm trees will be planted in the coming days as part of the first phase of the initiative. She affirmed that full coordination was achieved with concerned authorities through the committee to ensure smooth and high-quality implementation.
She extended her gratitude to Sheikh Humoud for his support throughout the initiative’s stages — from proposal to execution — and commended the committee members for their instrumental role in bringing the project to fruition. “Thanks also go to the residents of Shuwaikh residential area and everyone who contributed to the realization of this initiative,” she said. The Green Urban Development Initiatives Committee was established under Ministerial Resolution No. (56) of 2024, issued by the Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy on August 29, 2024. It is chaired by the Governor of Ahmadi and includes representatives from key governmental and institutional bodies.
The committee’s members include the Chairperson of the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources, the Secretary-General of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, the Secretary-General of the Union of Investment Companies, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Public Works, the Director-General of the Public Institution for Housing Welfare, the Director-General of the Agricultural Authority, and the Director-General of the Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport.
Other members include the Dean of the College of Architecture at Kuwait University, Assistant Undersecretaries from the Ministries of Electricity and Water, and Commerce and Industry, as well as senior officials from the Kuwait Banking Association, Voluntary Work Center, Kuwait Municipality, General Traffic Department, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, and the Union of Cooperative Societies. The committee continues to welcome public-private collaboration in its mission to transform Kuwait’s urban landscape through sustainable and community-driven development. — KUNA
