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Kuwait Vision 2035, known as New Kuwait, aims to transform the country into a leading financial, trade and cultural hub. Here is the plan in brief, the flagship projects, and what Kuwait's vision means for visitors and business travelers.
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At a glance
In brief
Launched in 2017, New Kuwait sets out to make Kuwait a financial and commercial center attractive to investors, with the private sector leading growth and a strong spirit of competition. It is organized around seven pillars: effective government, a sustainable and diversified economy, developed infrastructure, a sustainable living environment, high-quality health care, creative human capital and a strong global position.
The plan is delivered through five-year development plans and programs, many of them focused on the north of the country and on better infrastructure across Kuwait City. See the national visions of the Middle East for the wider region.
A large new terminal designed by Foster + Partners, built to raise capacity and comfort.
One of the world's longest sea bridges links Kuwait City with the north and the planned new city at Subiya.
A deep-water port designed to make Kuwait a northern Gulf logistics gateway.
A long-range plan for a new northern city and free zone.
One of the largest cultural complexes in the world, with museums of science, natural history and Islamic civilization.
Official site ↗What Kuwait's vision means
Kuwait is quieter than its neighbors, with an elegant waterfront, the Kuwait Towers, fine museums and excellent dining. Note that alcohol is not permitted in Kuwait. New cultural venues and upgraded transport make it an increasingly rewarding stop. Winter brings the best weather for walking the Corniche, visiting the Grand Mosque and the restored Souq Al Mubarakiya, or taking a boat to Failaka Island, where Bronze Age and Hellenistic remains tell of Kuwait's long history as a trading post. National Day and Liberation Day in late February fill the city with celebration. See our Kuwait travel guide and Kuwait City luxury hotels, and for background the history and culture of Kuwait.
Kuwait has eased rules on foreign ownership of companies and is expanding public-private partnerships for infrastructure. Property ownership by non-Gulf foreigners remains restricted, so investors usually participate through companies or funds. For business travelers, the vision means a busier calendar of conferences, a growing startup scene backed by national funds, and steady investment in hospitals, universities and housing. Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund, among the oldest in the world, gives the plan unusual staying power. Take local legal advice. For regional property, see prime Luxury Real Estate agencies. Read our Kuwait investment guide.
Questions visitors and investors
The name for Kuwait Vision 2035, the national plan to diversify the economy and build Kuwait's role as a financial and trade hub.
No. Alcohol is not permitted in Kuwait, including in hotels.
Generally not, for non-Gulf nationals, except in limited cases. Take local legal advice.
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