Top MEP projects in Kuwait

Gerhard Hope , May 23rd, 2010

Kuwait is the world’s fourth-largest oil exporter, and estimates its own reserves at 100 billion barrels, or more than 100 years of production.

Endowed with plentiful hydrocarbon reserves and a small population, it remains one of the world’s most affluent countries, with per capita GDP in excess of US$50 000.

According to Nomura, a leading global investment bank headquartered in Japan, the Kuwaiti economy’s limited absorption capacity means that it regularly runs large fiscal and current account surpluses, and has built a substantial pool of foreign assets, held both privately and publicly.

The Kuwaiti economy weathered the global financial crisis and economic downturn relatively well due to its oil cushion, though noisy domestic politics hampered the adoption of potentially beneficial fiscal stimulus. The eventual passage of legislation to increase infrastructure spending sharply over the next four years was a welcome development, though implementation will be the key to ensuring a more widespread economic impact.

Kuwaiti Minister of Finance Mustafa Al-Shimali has said his country has already overcome the negative implications of the global financial crisis. In a speech delivered on his behalf by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance Khalifa Hamada at the recent Country Risk Conference, the minister affirmed the strength of the economic and financial conditions of Kuwait and other GCC member states.

Coface, in its 2009 report, underlines that Middle East countries have shown good resilience during the crisis and confirmed the A2 rating of Kuwait, he added. The A2 rating of Kuwait is mainly based on key oil and financial resources, as well as its strategic alliances with main powers in the world, notably the US, the UK and France. Al-Shimali cited the recently approved development plan, which envisions the spending of over KD30 billion (approximately USD 104 billion) between 2010 and 2014.

MEP Projects in Kuwait

Petroleum Research Laboratory in Ahmadi - Phase 2
Client: Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
Consultant: Al Zamami Consultants
Main contractor: Bader Al Mulla & Bros Co.
MEP contractor: In House
Value (US$m): 2.5 - 15
Project status: project under construction

Al Hamra Tower
Client: Ajial Real Estate Company
Consultant: Al Jazeera Consultants
Main contractor: Ahmadiah Trading & Contracting
MEP contractor: Kharafi National
Value (US$m): 241
Project status: project under construction
Project type: Commercial Buildings

Kuwait Business Town at Al Mirqab Area - Zone 1
Client: Kuwait Business Town Holding Company
Consultant: Projacs/KEO Int’l/Gensler Associates
Main contractor: First United General Trading & Contracting
MEP contractor: Bader Al Mulla
Value (US$m): 108
Project status: project under construction

Salmiya Park in Kuwait
Client: PAAFR/KCMCC
Consultant: Projacs/Gulf Consult
Main contractor: Wara Construction Company
MEP contractor: Al Mashan/Nasser Al Sayel/Wara Int’l
Value (US$m): 124
Status: Under construction
Type: Recreational facilities

Mangaf Neighbourhood Centre
Client: Ministry of Public Works
Consultant: KEO International
Main contractor: Burgan Contracting
MEP contractor: In-house
Value (US$m): 31-100
Status: Under construction
Type: Mixed-use

KCPC HQ in Shuwaikh
Client: KCPC
Consultant: Gulf Consult
Main contractor: KCPC
MEP contractor: Essa Hussain Al Yousifi/In-house/Power Company
Value (US$m): 16-30
Status: Under construction
Type: Commercial

Extension of Crowne Plaza
Client: Intercontinental Hotels Group
Consultant: Osama Bukhamseen Design
Main contractor: BIG Contractors
MEP contractor: In-house
Value (US$m): 31-100
Status: Under construction
Type: Hotel

Ideal High School at Al Farwaniya
Client: MOE/MPW
Consultant: Al Zamami Consultants
Main contractor: Bader Al Mulla & Bros. Co. WLL
MEP contractor: In-house
Value (US$m): 16-30
Status: Under construction
Type: Educational facilities

Police College at Mubarikiya District
Client: Ministry of Public Works
Consultant: Gulf Consult/SOM
Main contractor: Kuwait Arab Contractors
MEP contractor: Alliant
Value (US$m): 157
Status: Under construction
Type: Educational facilities

Basic Education Campus at Ardiya (Female)
Client: Public Authority for Applied Education & Training
Consultant: Pace/Morganti
Main contractor: United Gulf Construction Company
MEP contractor: Bader Al Mulla
Value (US$m): 138
Status: Under construction
Type: Educational facilities

Special Forces Training Facility
Client: MPW/MOI
Consultant: Dar Al Handasah
Main contractor: Alamiah Building Company
MEP contractor: Drake & Scull/Nafisi/First United General Trading
Value (US$m): 204
Status: Under construction
Type: Educational facilities

United Tower at Sharq
Client: United Real Estate Company
Consultant: SSH/Kohn Pederson & Fox Associates
Main contractor: Ahmadiah Trading & Contracting
MEP contractor: In-house
Value (US$m): 280
Status: Under construction
Type: Mixed-use

Fire Department HQ at Mishref
Client: Kuwait Fire Department
Consultant: Al Shaheen Engineering
Main contractor: Al Sager General Trading & Contracting
MEP contractor: Al Arabi/United Services/Bader Al Mulla
Value (US$m): 2.5-15
Status: Under Construction
Type: Commercial

Al Khorafi Tower at Sharq
Client: Mr Khorafi
Consultant: Saleh Al Qallaf Consultant
Main contractor: Sadeem Al Kuwait General Trading & Contracting
MEP contractor: Yousef Ahmed Al Ghanim & Sons/Miraco
Value (US$m): 16-30
Status: Under construction
Type: Commercial

Basic Education Campus at Ardiya (Male)
Client: Public Authority for Applied Education & Training
Consultant: PACE/Morganti
Main contractor: Combined Group Contracting Company
MEP contractor: Drake & Scull
Value (US$m): 135
Status: Under construction
Type: Educational facilities

Twin Towers at Murqab
Client: Wafra Real Estate Company
Consultant: Al Habshi Consultant Office
Main contractor: First United General Trading & Contracting Company
MEP contractor: Bader Al Mulla
Value (US$m): 101-250
Status: Under construction
Type: Commercial

National Assembly Building Extension
Client: Ministry of Public Works
Consultant: Seif Engineering Consultant/HOK
Main contractor: Alamiah Building Co.
MEP contractor: Bader Al Mulla
Value (US$m): 104
Status: Under construction
Type: Commercial