Egis’s consultancy work on port will enable it to serve as key trade gateway for Kuwait and wider Upper Gulf region.
Egis has been appointed to provide project management and construction supervision for the completion of Phase 1 of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port, one of Kuwait’s most strategically important national infrastructure projects. Egis will ensure that the project fulfils the Ministry of Public Works’ objective to bring the port to full operational readiness, enabling it to serve as a key trade gateway for Kuwait and the wider Upper Gulf region.
Located on Boubyan Island, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port has long been envisioned as a cornerstone of Kuwait’s future trade and logistics network. The quay structures and backland reclamation for Phase 1 were completed in 2014, establishing the physical foundation of the port. The current phase focuses on completing the remaining marine, onshore, and operational works required to bring the port into full service for the first time, transforming a strategic asset into a functioning gateway for regional and international trade.
Under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract led by China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), Egis will provide integrated oversight across the remaining Phase 1 works, including onshore and offshore construction, marine structures, port basin and channel works, utilities, operational buildings and commissioning activities. The scope is designed to ensure that the port is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest international standards.
China Communications Construction Company said: “Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port reflects a long-term national vision that requires world-class technical governance. We have integrated Egis into this project to leverage their deep expertise in independent design audit and construction oversight. Their role is vital in ensuring that every element of the remaining works is aligned with the standards, systems and operational requirements expected of a major international port, in line with Kuwait Vision 2035.”
Egis’ role includes project management, construction supervision, contract administration, schedule and cost control, health and safety leadership and structured support through testing, commissioning and handover. Particular emphasis will be placed on governance, transparency and risk management to protect long-term operational performance.
Khaled ElMir, country managing director for Egis in Kuwait, said: “Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port is critical as it sits at the intersection of Kuwait’s economic ambition and its responsibility to future generations. Our role is to help ensure that when the port opens, it does so with systems, processes and confidence fully in place.”
