Case

Supplying to Kuwait’s future benchmark city

AVK is delivering products to the South Sabah Al Ahmad City project, which covers the construction work for the upcoming city’s vital infrastructure.

A significant move toward Kuwait’s urban future is underway as the Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) has awarded a major construction contract worth $368 million to Kuwait Arab Contractors Company. The project covers critical road works, utility services networks, and rainwater tank systems for the new South Sabah Al Ahmad City also known as the “Garden City” — a flagship development poised to redefine modern living in Kuwait.

Located 80 kilometers south of Kuwait City and spanning 61.5 square kilometers, the upcoming city is set out to be a dynamic, multi-functional urban hub. The city will feature 10 neighborhood clusters arranged around its central business districts and will be bordered by a ring of light industrial buildings.

Designed as a city that aims to become a benchmark in sustainable urban development where the local population lives, works, and thrives in a secure and environmentally conscious setting. This city is set to become the urban core of Kuwait’s southern sub-region, home to 280,000 residents and a catalyst for 145,000 jobs across sectors including construction, medicine, manufacturing, and culture. With expansive green zones and a multi-modal public transport network, the development embodies a forward-thinking approach to urban lifestyle.

Scope of the Project

The comprehensive scope includes the construction, completion, and maintenance of main roads and traffic systems, alongside a full suite of infrastructure services. This covers stormwater drainage, sewage, irrigation, treated sewage effluent (TSE), freshwater, and fire water networks, in addition to the installation of rainwater tanks. Our scope of work involves supplying a complete range of valves, including metal-seated and resilient-seated gate valves, air valves, butterfly valves, and diaphragm control valves for pressure-reducing applications, serving stormwater drainage, sewage, irrigation, treated sewage effluent (TSE), and freshwater networks. Along with fire hydrants and fire valves for fire water networks.

Awarded on April 11, 2023, to Kuwait Arab Contractors, the project is set for completion within three years - a testament to its scale and importance.

AVK’s Role in the City’s Core Infrastructure

In early consultations with PAHW, it became clear that the project demanded a reliable, high-quality solution that would minimize operational challenges and maintenance burdens eventually. AVK rose to the occasion by delivering a complete, premium package — one that not only met but exceeded expectations.

Unlike conventional offerings in the market, AVK proposed a fully integrated solution via its wide-ranging product portfolio. This approach allowed the seamless interconnection of multiple utility networks under a unified system — a significant advantage in a project of this magnitude. By offering end-to-end compatibility, AVK simplified procurement and ensured long-term operational reliability.

Positioned against strong competition in the region, AVK stood out by leveraging several key advantages: fast delivery from our Saudi Valve Manufacturing Company (within just 4–5 days post-readiness), a 5% cost saving on products made in Saudi Arabia due to GCC customs exemptions, and the ease of a single-source supply for the entire package.

Complementing these strength, Arabi Company, our local partner in Kuwait, played a vital role in ensuring timely approvals from the client, coordinating third party inspection works at our factories during production and final FAT, and managing all local operations. This included clearance of our land and sea shipments from the ports and ensuring on-time delivery to the customer, as committed.

Adding to our competitive edge was our ability to support 24/7 - from daily operations to after-sales services.

“We were dedicated to completing the production of more than thousand of valves from Anhui, China, including large-diameter DN1600 BFVs, within just four months from the date of receiving the Production release note and the only supplier having a regional manager on the ground, to support the customer with their daily operations, project planning, installation activities, and after-sales services.” - as mentioned by Regional Sales Manager Amr Abdo

These strengths directly addressed our client PAHW’s priorities — speed, value for money, and seamless integration — making AVK their preferred partner.

As the New South Sabah Al Ahmad City takes shape reaching completion by 2026, AVK is proud to support the infrastructure that will enable this visionary development to thrive for its local people.

This project is more than a construction milestone — it is a blueprint for the cities of tomorrow.

Project Value:

AED 10.7 Million

Product Supplied:

688 Metal Seated Gate Valves
84 Resilient Seat Gate Valves
165 Air Valves
118 Double Eccentric Butterfly Valves
18 Diaphragm Control Valves
269 Fire Hydrants
287 Fire Gate Valves