Kuwait’s Public Authority for Industry Launches Tender for Model Industrial Layouts to Support 2035 Economic Strategy
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait – February 22, 2026 — Kuwait’s Public Authority for Industry (PAI) issued a tender on February 8, 2026, for the study, design, and development of model engineering layouts for industrial areas nationwide. The initiative advances Kuwait’s 2035 industrial strategy by establishing blueprints that adhere to international standards, with bids closing March 24, 2026, via PAI’s e-procurement portal.
Announcement Specifics
The tender encompasses blueprint development for industrial zones across Kuwait, addressing critical land shortages that threaten the nation’s ability to meet full storage and industrial capacity needs by end-2030. PAI plans to procure a comprehensive master plan during the 2026/2027 fiscal year, covering land supply-demand assessment, cluster distribution, infrastructure development including roads and logistics, digital platforms, public-private partnership (PPP) models, and regulatory frameworks.
Strategic Vision
“The blue prints should adhere to the highest international standards to support the 2035 industrial strategy, according to a PAI notice.”
Why it matters: This commitment to global benchmarks is essential for attracting foreign investment amid Kuwait’s industrial land scarcity and rising costs.
Industry Context
Kuwait Vision 2035 seeks to transform the economy into a diversified, sustainable system, positioning Kuwait as a global innovative industries hub. PAI’s National Industrial Strategy 2035 sets ambitious targets: raising sector capital from KD5.2 billion to KD11 billion, increasing exports from KD1.67 billion to KD3 billion, expanding jobs from 11,000 to 25,000 nationals, and boosting research and development spending from KD14.5 million to KD55 million. Priority sectors include petrochemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, renewables, advanced technology, and building materials.
Recent land cost increases of 50 percent and acute shortages have forced industrial projects to relocate to neighboring countries, underscoring the urgency of this initiative. The tender bolsters Kuwait’s competitiveness within MENA, fostering PPPs and infrastructure development to counter oil dependence while aligning with broader GCC diversification efforts.
Looking Ahead: The tender paves the way for a comprehensive industrial master plan expected to unlock investments, enhance export capacity, and accelerate progress toward Vision 2035 goals through PAI’s phased implementation approach.
Sources: Zawya, Public Authority for Industry, Industrial Info
