Kuwait’s Communications Minister Dr. Rana Al-Fares has signed a pair of deals worth KD 1.2 million (USD 3.9 million) to renovate post offices nationwide, in a major refurbishment drive aiming to transform the dilapidated buildings. The first deal will equip Kuwaiti post offices with an integrated services digital network at an individual cost of KD 270,000 (USD 898,000), the Kuwaiti communications ministry said in a statement, putting a three-year timeframe on the project.

The second contract, worth nearly KD 933,000 (USD 3.1 million), comprises major renovation work on post offices across most governorates, added the ministry statement.

The renovations include various remodeling and upgrade services across numerous facilities, said Manea Al-Ajmi, the ministry’s assistant undersecretary for communication and support.

Source: Kuwait News Agency