WorldBank2017 Challenges of Land Issues to Attract Investments in Kuwait (Kuwait’s Master Plan & Housing ) Dr. Hasan Kamal Member of the Municipal Council, Kuwait Chairman of the Capital Governorate Committee Land and Poverty Conference March 21st, 2017 Dr. Hasan Kamal

Introduction and Background WorldBank2017 Introduction and Background The State of Kuwait is located at the Northeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula. Kuwait links between, Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran and the North West Asian countries in the north, and the Gulf countries and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the south, as well as overlooking the Arabian Gulf east ward at its northern peak. The northern and southern boarders are considered as gateways to the future development of the state of Kuwait. Ports on the Arabian Gulf are also be considered gateways to the international trade routes. Dr. Hasan Kamal

Introduction and Background WorldBank2017 Introduction and Background The Master Plan of the state of Kuwait is the general framework that defines the objectives and future urban policies that reflect the vision and objectives of the political, economic, social and environmental state on different land uses within a specified period from 25 to 30 years old. Accordingly, future urban policies are determined with implementation plans, in parallel with future expected population growth in the State. Dr. Hasan Kamal

Coverage of Physical Planning Levels WorldBank2017 Coverage of Physical Planning Levels Dr. Hasan Kamal

Metropolitan Area Boundaries WorldBank2017 Metropolitan Area Boundaries Dr. Hasan Kamal

Introduction and Background WorldBank2017 Introduction and Background Expected excess population growth during the plan period (2005-2030) is planned to take place within the proposed new towns and settlements outside the Metropolitan Area. The State of Kuwait, favored by its natural resources, is equally privileged by its strategic location. Dr. Hasan Kamal

National Physical Plan WorldBank2017 National Physical Plan Dr. Hasan Kamal

Proposed Spatial Population Density Distribution WorldBank2017 Dr. Hasan Kamal

The Metropolitan Area Structure Plan WorldBank2017 The Metropolitan Area Structure Plan Dr. Hasan Kamal

Kuwait City Existing Land Use WorldBank2017 Kuwait City Existing Land Use Dr. Hasan Kamal

Natural resources: Areas suitable for agriculture land reclamation. WorldBank2017 Natural resources: Areas suitable for agriculture land reclamation. Area maintaining underground water fields, which constitute source for water, to be used either as fresh water, or brackish water for irrigation of land reclaimed for agriculture and in turn food production industry. Sea coasts: Fishing water fields and sea food production industry. Ports for national / international trade, and tourism facilities. Coasts for sea related recreation and leisure facilities and tourism. Oil fields : Extraction of oil. Development of Petrochemical industry. Desert nature National conservation areas. Passive national recreational parks. Desert Safari / tourism. Dr. Hasan Kamal

WorldBank2017 Natural Resources Dr. Hasan Kamal

Kuwait Development Plan WorldBank2017 Kuwait Development Plan Kuwait’s long-term vision of becoming a regional trade and financial Center (hub). Major Projects: Strengthening national unity and responsible citizenship Residential care Health care Education Youth development Economic diversification and promote participation of the private sector (i.e. power generation companies) Infrastructure modernization (also, upgrading) Environment protection Others Dr. Hasan Kamal

Expected Future Population Structure WorldBank2017 Expected Future Population Structure Age pyramid for Kuwaiti Population in 2010-2020-2030 Age pyramid for non-Kuwaiti Population in 2010-2020-2030 Dr. Hasan Kamal

Housing Demand and Supply WorldBank2017 Housing Demand and Supply Housing Demand by Kuwaiti Families Housing Demand by non Kuwaiti Households Dr. Hasan Kamal

Housing Issue in Kuwait WorldBank2017 Housing Issue in Kuwait The causes and proposals to resolve the issue: Scarcity of Land Budget and Finances Projects Execution Legislation and Laws Others Dr. Hasan Kamal

WorldBank2017 1. The Scarcity of Land The urbanized area occupies only about 9% of the total area of the State of Kuwait. Provide land spaces for the construction of housing projects, to meet the actual demand (110,000 housing demands, and at an increas rate of 8,000 per year) Remove the conflicts among the government agencies. Liberalization of land from governmental entities (oil, defense, etc.) Dr. Hasan Kamal

WorldBank2017 2. Budget and finances: There is no real problem in the budget, but needs a mechanism for disbursement inexecution of projects Find finance mechanism to support Kuwait Credit Bank for self-financing The establishment of a Housing Bank contributes to financing of citizens with low-interest Dr. Hasan Kamal

WorldBank2017 3. Projects execution: Limited Capacity of PAHW in the implementation of projects Use of other building techniques to reduce the cost and speed of delivery while maintaining the quality of the implementation of the houses Steel Structures, Precast concrete, Modern techniques, Alternative building materials, Other construction methods Dr. Hasan Kamal

WorldBank2017 3. Projects execution: The contribution of the private sector in the process of development - specific and reasonable prices - pre-specified profit margin with PAHW Dr. Hasan Kamal

WorldBank2017 4. Legislation and laws: To control the residential real estate prices, and to enable the citizen's with an average income for direct purchase (affordable houses) To reduce the real estate market monopoly To provide more land for direct purchase to increase supply. Dr. Hasan Kamal

WorldBank2017 4. Legislation and laws: To control the market of building materials and labors To charge the white land (unused) within the residential areas to be more expensive for monopolies Prevent real estate speculation in the private housing (i.e. sell after # years) Dr. Hasan Kamal

WorldBank2017 4. Legislation and laws: To encourage investors and land developers to contribute of solving the housing issue and listen to their demands To Amend investment laws for attracting investors and land developers (local and international) to contribute in solving the housing issue and to benefit from their expertise Dr. Hasan Kamal

WorldBank2017 5. Other factors: Provide alternative housing units to suit the needs of small families and lower-income citizens Vertical Accommodation with modern designs and techniques Connected houses Houses with less area and be closer to the capital Educate citizens about the importance of the selection of the optimal alternative housing and the right to family Importance of expediting highways and road network for connecting the new cities and suburbs with the Capital. Dr. Hasan Kamal

WorldBank2017 The Silk City Dr. Hasan Kamal

WorldBank2017 THANK YOU Dr. Hasan Kamal