Kuwait Economic Zones (KEZs)
Inviting the Private Sector with a Promising opportunity to Invest, Settle & Expand Kuwait Economic Zones (KEZs)
KEZs offers an integrated competitive cluster with robust and sustainable growth potential, lucrative investment opportunities, dynamic innovative solutions, differentiated services, and adequate infrastructure for easy access to local and international markets.
Competitive incentives and a supportive regulatory framework designed to maximize your investment
Strategically located at major trade routes for optimal global market access
Robust infrastructure with advanced facilities and seamless logistics for efficient business operations
Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) leads the national development efforts of economic zones in Al-Abdali, Al-Na'ayem, Al-Wafra.
This initiative looks to redefine the country’s urban identity addressing economic and social outcome in line with Kuwait’s National Vision and its international commitments.
Al-Abdali
Export Industries
A Gateway to
the Northern Gulf
the Northern Gulf
Al-Na'ayem
Core Industries
A Home for
Smart Growth
Smart Growth
Al-Wafra
Clean Industries
Support for
Small Businesses
Small Businesses
Strategic Location
Area
5.02 km2
7 km2
6 km2
Location
Northern Kuwait
Southern Kuwait
West of Jahra Governate
approximately 90 km from Kuwait City, and 20 km from the Iraqi border. Learn More
65 km southwest from Kuwait City
approximately 70km west of Kuwait City. and 20 km from Iraqi border
Status
Al-Abdali
Al-Wafra
Al-Na'ayem
Updated & Validated Feasibility Studies
100
50
0
Preliminary Feasibility Studies
100
100
100
Specialized building code for AEZ
Specialized building code for WEZ
Specialized building code for NEZ
100
0
0
Approved Infrastructure Design,
Master Planning, & Land Use
Master Planning, & Land Use
100
95
0
Bidding & Awarding Phase
20
0
0
KEZs are developed to serve as strategic gateways to trade corridors that connect the international marketplace and link the regional and global value chains.
Economic and Social Benefits
Zone
Sustainable Community
Economic Growth
Diverse Housing
Al Abdali
Sustainable Community
36,000 residents
Economic Growth
+ 27,000 job opportunities
Diverse Housing
+ 22,000 units
Al Wafra
Sustainable Community
18,000 residents
Economic Growth
+ 39,000 job opportunities
Diverse Housing
+ 7,000 units
Al Na’ayem
Sustainable Community
+ 22,000 residents
Economic Growth
+31,000 job opportunities
Diverse Housing
+10,000 units
Integrated Areas
Industrial - Logistic - Warehouses - Commercial - Residential – Services
Medium and Light Industries
Waste Management
Robotics
Food Industries
Scientific Research
Energy Production and Supply
Retail and Trade
Manufacture of Chemicals
Creative Arts & Entertainment