Audit criticizes slow repair of roads

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KUWAIT CITY, Aug 6: The State Audit Bureau (SAB) has criticized the slow pace of implementing the Ministry of Public Works’ plan to put asphalt on roads and repair damages caused by heavy rains last winter, reports Al-Qabas daily quoting sources.

Sources disclosed that officials of the bureau and the ministry met recently during which SAB officials pointed out the slow pace of implementing the plan, especially since the ministry obtained approval on March

and ideas, as well as the use of electronic systems and smart applications, pointing out that the Kingdom seeks to adapt technology to serve pilgrims and facilitate their rituals.

Oil expert Dr Abdulsamie Bahbahani has affirmed that there is no winner and loser in the contract between Kuwait and Iraq to determine oil in the divided area, asserting both countries will emerge victorious in the development of the joint oilfields, reports Annahar daily.

He said there are many oil fields in 12 from its finance counterpart regarding the cost of changing orders for 28 contracts including 18 contracts of the ministry at a total cost of KD 24.7 million and eight contracts of the Public Authority for Roads and Transportation (PART) at a total cost of KD 6 million.

Sources pointed out that the bureau granted initial approval for the Ministry of Public Works to proceed with these contracts on March 20, adding that in reality the number of contracts is less than 10.

the boundary between Iraq and Kuwait, including ‘Al-Retqah’ – the southern extension of the Iraqi field ‘Al- Rumailah’. He added 20 percent of the oilfield is located in Kuwait.

He also cited Abdalli and Safwan fields, while clarifying that although most of the fields are in Kuwait, part of Safwan field is in Iraq.

He disclosed that the first phase of the agreement between the two countries includes oil spot evaluation, as well as determining the quantity of oil in the joint fields and the share of both parties.