Kuwait recently marked the launch of a new seaport project at Boubyan Island with a foundation-stone laying ceremony.

Mubarak Al-Kabir Seaport project will be executed through four phases, Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Municipal Affairs Dr Fadhel Safar was quoted as saying in a report in Kuwait Times.

“We have already begun with phase-1, which includes establishing expressways and railways connecting all parts of the island, as well as building bridges for cars and trains,” he added.

“Number of berths is expected to reach 60 with a depth of 20 meters each in order to accommodate large vessels. This would enable the port to receive incoming ships and stimulate cargo traffic, which would create new investment and job opportunities," Dr Safar said, according to the report.