KUWAIT CITY, July 13 (Xinhua) -- China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East (CSCEC Middle East) has been awarded a contract to build the new headquarters of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority, according to a notice issued on Sunday.
The project will see the construction of a 275-meter, 55-story office tower with five underground parking levels in Kuwait City's Sharq district, a waterfront commercial area overlooking the Gulf.
CSCEC Middle East was selected as the project's main contractor following an international competitive bidding process, according to the tender announcement by Kuwait's Central Agency for Public Tenders.
The modern government complex will feature a one-stop investor center, admin offices, and conference facilities. It will also incorporate energy-efficient systems, including double-glazed curtain walls, smart building management technologies and landscaped sky gardens.
Construction work is slated to last 24 months, targeting completion in the second quarter of 2028.
Created to advance Kuwait Vision 2035, the Direct Investment Promotion Authority is pivotal in driving economic diversification beyond the oil sector. It streamlines foreign investment by offering integrated services, from licensing and tax incentives to investor support.
The award builds on CSCEC Middle East's established presence in Kuwait, where it has previously delivered major public projects such as the Central Bank of Kuwait headquarters and key facilities at Kuwait University. ■
