- Building permits can now be issued in less than 48 hours, while millions of engineering records have been digitized and more than 85% of direct municipal services are available through Sahel.
Kuwait Municipality is accelerating its transition to a fully digital operating model, with electronic building permits, online licensing, smart inspections and digital archiving becoming increasingly integrated into its daily operations.
- Justice and Health ministries to lead first phase of plan to convert handwritten records into digital files
- First phase is expected to include medical prescriptions, patient reports, case files, investigations and other handwritten records used by departments within the two ministries
The government is moving to accelerate digital transformation across ministries and government institutions by converting paper records and handwritten documents into digital files that can be stored, accessed and shared electronically.
Weiterlesen: KW: Government moves to digitize paper records and bring AI into daily work
. . . showcases cutting-edge environmental technologies and expanding cooperation in sustainable urban development
In a clear reflection of the strong and evolving partnership between Kuwait and the Republic of Korea, the South Korean Embassy — working alongside Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment — organized the 8th Korean Smart Cities Forum on Wednesday at the Mövenpick Hotel Al Bida’a.
Weiterlesen: Kuwait, South Korea deepen partnership in green infrastructure, smart city development
Kuwait's Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) is pressing ahead with plans to expand construction of new cities and complete a full digital transformation in order to meet growing demand for housing and improve quality of life, Deputy Director General for Planning and Design at PAHW Naser Khraibut said Monday.
Speaking at the Gulf Digital Construction Forum 2025, organized by the Kuwait Society of Engineers' Union of Engineering Offices and Consulting Houses, he said in a speech that since the 1950s the government has been providing housing for citizens, and that Kuwaiti families become eligible to apply for a housing unit as soon as they marry.
Weiterlesen: KW: PAHW Expands New City Plans, Advances Full Digital Transformation
The tourist visa allows a stay of up to 90 days and is designed for individuals wishing to explore Kuwait’s cultural and leisure offerings
Kuwait has officially launched a new electronic visa (e-visa) system, aimed at simplifying and accelerating entry procedures for travelers, residents, and official visitors, as part of its broader digital transformation and tourism strategy.
Weiterlesen: Kuwait launches new e-visa platform to boost travel, digital efficiency