Kuwait Touristic Enterprises Company (KTEC), a state-owned leisure operator, will shortly begin to upgrade its facilities, an initiative which is expected to take two years to complete. “We will be phasing out some old equipment and bringing in the latest in entertainment rides and games,” said KTEC official Omar Al-Samerai, who estimated that the overhaul’s cost will run into millions of dinars.
Established in 1976, KTEC owns and operates most of Kuwait's tourist facilities, including the Kuwait Towers, the Entertainment City, coastline resorts, including the 20 million Kuwaiti dinars ($65 million) Khiran luxury resort near the Saudi border and an underwater aquarium and Imax theatre complex in Salmiya.
The Emirate of Dubai is also currently investing some $55 million annually in developing its park and family fun centers infrastructure, disclosed Dubai Municipality Director General Qassim Sultan. “Among key projects being developed is the $27.5 million Zabeel Family Park, which is due to open in 2004,” said Sultan. “Also under construction is a series of smaller neighborhood parks.” — (menareport.com)
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