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ProjectUpdated on 22 August 2025

Al Abdali Economic Zone (AEZ)

Muneerah Al Mulla

Account Manager – Investor Services - One Stop Shop Department at Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority

Kuait, Kuwait

About

The Al Abdali Economic Zone is one of three flagship economic zones being developed by the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) under the country’s broader economic diversification strategy. The Al Abdali Economic Zone (AEZ) in northern Kuwait is a flagship project by the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority, designed as the country’s first smart, sustainable economic city. Located 90 km from Kuwait City and close to the Iraqi border, it spans 5 km² and serves as a northern trade gateway linked to the GCC railway and Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port. With an estimated investment of around KD 1 billion (US$3.3 billion), the AEZ will feature light industry, logistics, housing, healthcare, and green spaces, creating over 26,000 jobs and accommodating about 35,000 residents.

Project Location

  • Kuwait

Project Format

  • Public-Private Partnership Project

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

  • No

Project Stage

  • Project Planning

Main Project Sector

  • Urban Development

Urban Development

  • Free Trade Zone

Previous Funding Stage

  • None

Main Service(s) Required

  • Professional Services
  • Infrastructure Services

Infrastructure Services

  • Infrastructure & Town Planning
  • Building & Construction

Professional Services

  • Financial Advisory
  • Legal Advisory

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