Public Works minister studies ‘report’

Issue of Mangaf, Sabahiya tunnel

KUWAIT CITY, June 5: Public Works Minister Eng Abdulrahman Al-Mutawa is studying the report of the investigation committee tasked to look into the Mangaf and Sabahiya tunnel issue before taking his final decision, reports Al-Anba daily quoting a reliable source.

The source went on to say the minister is closely following up the committee’s work in order to determine the faults and mistakes as well as the sectors which caused the disaster, if any.

The source revealed the minister has several options, indicating that necessary actions will be taken against the negligent sectors such as referral to the Public Prosecution, imposing penalties, issuance of warnings or setting aside the case if none of the sectors in the ministry is involved.

Experts at Kuwait International Bank have expressed their happiness and pride over the initiative of Kuwait Municipality to seek for cooperation with the bank to develop a mechanism for providing some services, contributing to ongoing efforts to achieve national goals and improving the business environment, reports Al-Rai daily.

Speaking to the daily, the experts said the initiative reflects positively on the economic sector; thereby, making the country an attractive environment for investments. They pointed out the Municipality took a big leap and it will be facing enormous challenges in the next phase, particularly in the completion of procedures to link with several ministries and other concerned authorities. They also praised the progress of e-services offered by the Municipality and its tremendous efforts to improve the status of the country in the international business environment.