KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality has invited qualified consulting firms to participate in a tender for preparing advisory studies for the Red Fort Village project in Jahra Governorate, a site of growing cultural and historical importance. The Red Fort, also known as the Red Palace, was closed for several years and reopened in 2025 after undergoing restoration. The fort, built in 1897 to protect Al-Jahra, is historically significant as the site of the 1920 Battle of Jahra.
“This tender highlights the historical and heritage value of the Jahra area,” said Maysa Boushehri, Deputy Director-General for Project Sector Affairs at Kuwait Municipality. “It focuses on transforming nationally significant sites into sustainable development projects that strengthen Kuwaiti identity and serve the community.”
The Red Fort has been in recent years the focus of extensive restoration overseen by Kuwait’s National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters. Renovation efforts have included roads, sidewalks, terraces, gardens, parking areas and the creation of a new “Arms & Armory Museum.”
The fort has also been hosting cultural events since it reopened, including the second Jahra Cultural Season, which brings together Kuwaiti artists, craftspeople and cultural groups. The program, which runs until mid-February, features heritage exhibitions, traditional performances and interactive workshops for children, offering a platform to showcase Kuwaiti arts and heritage while engaging the public and younger generations.
Boushehri said the new project is a comprehensive initiative aimed at creating a cultural, tourist and heritage destination that “reflects the region’s history, provides a high-quality experience for visitors and supports the investment environment by expanding opportunities for private sector participation,” she said.
The municipality has urged consulting teams with relevant experience to review the practice documents carefully and comply with all requirements and deadlines. “We encourage strong, implementable technical proposals,” Boushehri added. — Agencies
