Is Kuwait prepared to launch electric cars in local market? – ARAB TIMES – KUWAIT NEWS – Arab Times Kuwait English Daily

Is Kuwait prepared to launch electric cars in local market? – ARAB TIMES – KUWAIT NEWS – Arab Times Kuwait English Daily

‘More luxury features, low maintenance cost'

KUWAIT CITY, March 27: Four years ago, the Municipal Council and the Municipality have been looking to transform the country into a regional and international financial and commercial hub through the fourth structural plan 2040, and while the Director-General of the Municipality, Engr Ahmad Al-Manfouhi, confirmed that this plan is a translation of the noble vision of the late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad to transform the country into a regional and international financial and commercial center.

“Since more than four years ago,” the Municipal Council has considered that the 2008 structural plan had a deviation of 60% from development projects. Therefore, there was a call from the Supreme Council for Planning and Development to approve the fourth state plan for 2040 before submitting it to the Municipal Council for approval. A member of the Municipal Council, Engr Hammoud Al-Enezi, presented questions to the executive body of the Municipality about the extent of the comprehensive study of the fourth structural plan when electric cars will hit Kuwait, as car agencies have already started selling electric cars significantly in the world and in Kuwait, especially with the luxury features offered by these cars and their excellence