South al-Mutlaa

South al-Mutlaa (Arabic: جنوب المطلاع, romanizedJanub al-Mitlae) is a new city under construction in Jahra Governorate, northern Kuwait. It is the largest housing project in the Kuwaiti history, ultimately intended to provide homes for 400,000 people in 12 suburbs, together with schools, mosques, mini-markets and health-centres.[6][7] The city was approximately 39% complete by May 2019, and is expected to be completed by 2023.[8] South al-Mutlaa is one of several new cities planned by the Kuwaiti government, alongside South Saad Al Abdullah and South Sabah Al Ahmad.[9][10] On 29 March 2023, A French company by the name of Egis Group has taken management over the construction of the city.[11][12]

South al-Mutlaa
جنوب المطلاع
South al-Mutlaa is located in Kuwait
South al-Mutlaa
Coordinates: 29°29′N 47°35′E / 29.49°N 47.59°E / 29.49; 47.59
Country Kuwait
DistrictJahra Governorate
Construction begun[1]2019[2]
Founded by Kuwait[3]
Government
 • TypePublic Authoring for Housing Welfare[4][5]
Time zoneUTC+3 (AST)

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