Kuwait - منطقة الشدادية الصناعية
Al Shadadiya Industrial Zone [map] site is situated in the southwestern area of Kuwait City. It is approximately 25 km from the city centre. The new industrial area provides the State of Kuwait. It is a modern and attractive area to meet the high demand for industrial zone land. The plan is have a food zone, a mixed-use zone and a chemical zone. Construction has been underway since 2018.
Kuwait is preparing to commission the zone, in May 2024, with more than 1,000 factories. The zone, covering approximately 5.8 million square meters, will include 1,096 industrial units spanning various sectors such as chemicals and food production. Originally scheduled for completion in January, the project faced delays due to power supply issues, as reported by the Arabic-language daily Al-Qabas. Once operational, Al-Shadadiya Industrial Zone is expected to significantly boost Kuwait’s manufacturing sector and economic diversification efforts.
Purpose of Al Shadadiya Industrial Zone
It aims to address the problem of limited industrial land and meet the needs of investors for the necessary spaces to establish their industrial projects. This is by providing 1,036 industrial plots for food and chemical industries and other various industrial activities, with different areas ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 square meters.
Three plants for the treatment of industrial waste, and one plant for the treatment of sewage waste have been provided.
Additional Details for Al Shadadiya Industrial Zone
- Total area: 500 hectares.
- Developer: Public Authority for Industry.
- According to a report from the Public Authority for Industry (PAI), the design, implementation, completion, and maintenance of Shadadiya’s infrastructure continue to face significant challenges, reports Al-Qabas daily. Nearly a decade after its high-profile groundbreaking ceremony, basic infrastructure work remains incomplete, delaying the zone’s full operational capacity and investment potential. Despite its strategic importance to Kuwait’s industrial sector, unresolved obstacles hinder progress, raising concerns among investors and stakeholders about the project’s long-term viability and economic impact.