Sheikh Hamoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Governor of Ahmadi and Chairman of the Green Urban Development Initiatives Committee, announced during an inspection tour on Saturday that the ornamental landscaping project along Phases 1 and 2 of the Second Ring Road marks the committee's first official initiative, with similar green projects planned nationwide.

Key Announcements:

1. Project Details

   • Covers 1.46 km of the Second Ring Road, including two roundabouts

   • Features drought-resistant plants (date palms, sisphium, pennisetum, oleander) adapted to Kuwait's climate

   • Implemented with soil enhancements and automated irrigation systems

   • Funded through community donations from Al-Shuwaikh residents

2. Strategic Vision

   • Part of Kuwait's urban sustainability transformation

   • Aims to:
     ✓ Improve air quality
     ✓ Reduce carbon emissions
     ✓ Enhance civic environmental awareness

   • Aligns with Kuwait Vision 2035 green targets

3. Official Endorsements

   • Capital Governor Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Ali:
     "This represents a qualitative leap in environmental sustainability, converting urban spaces into healthy ecosystems."

   • Acting Deputy Director of Ornamental Agriculture Falah Al-Anzi:
     "Our agency provides full technical support to expand green spaces nationwide."

4. Implementation Timeline

   • Led by Engineer Haifa Al-Mahna

   • Secured all official approvals

   • Executed from February to May 2024

Next Steps:

• Public encouraged to propose greening projects via:
  🌐 gudi.gov.kw
  📱 Social media @gudikuwait