Five uninhabited Kuwaiti islands could undergo a major infrastructure development, according to KUNA.
The plan, which is still under study, is part of the vision of the Amir of Kuwait Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah to turn the country into a financial and commercial centre (Kuwait 2035).
The project would cover the islands of Failaka, Warba, Maskan, Oaha and Bobyan, which together represent five per cent of the total area of the country.
The ambitious development strategy is also part of the Silk Road Project. Preliminary studies indicate that the project will attract foreign and global investments, provide thousands of job opportunities for youth who desire to work in non-government sector and boost the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Kuwait
The project will be a significant economic and cultural destination of northern Kuwait and the Gulf area, and will support economy and boost regional and global competitiveness levels.
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