The recent wave of contract awards – driven largely by social housing and infrastructure projects – has reignited optimism in Kuwait’s construction sector. After years of stagnation due to excessive bureaucracy and deep-seated political gridlock, this momentum signals a potential turning point.
What are the top three trends currently shaping Kuwait’s construction sector? What factors will significantly influence its growth in 2025-26? Kuwait’s construction sector is currently being shaped by three major trends that are expected to significantly influence its trajectory in 2025-26.
Construction work on Kuwait’s Aventura (J3) smart urban development project is progressing at a rapid pace, with its residential component 82 per cent complete and a year ahead of schedule, according to its developers. The ambitious project, located in the 12.