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KUWAIT: The Ministry of Public Works' second largest construction project is that of the Ministry of Education headquarters, which will cost up to KD 76 million.
Assistant Undersecretary for Construction Projects, Engineer Husam Al-Tahous, said yesterday that the new building would include eights sectors, holding offices for 3,647 employees expected to be hired by the year 2015.
The headquarters will consist of administrative offices, a theater with the capacity of 600 seats, meeting rooms, a central library, a cafeteria, waiting rooms, prayer rooms, exhibition halls, and a special occasions hall, besides other facilities, he said.
The architecture of the building is inspired by the Arab wooden 'boom' sail boat, which reflects the heritage of Kuwait and the Gulf region. The new building will overcome traffic problems by offering its visitors various parking lots, as well as special parking areas for employees, visitors, and VIPs, he noted.
The construction material has been chosen for both scenic value and durability, namely comprising glass, metal and stones. The building will be surrounded by a beautiful garden with various kinds of plants and flowers. The new ministry building will also be used for the national day celebrations, and has been equipped with a special exterior lighting system and big screens for such occasions.- Kuwait Times
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