Kuwait ports Authority (KPA) has been responsible for the management and operations at Doha and Shuwaikh since 1977, with Shuaiba a more recent addition, joining the portfolio in 1986. The authority is accountable for all aspects of Kuwait’s commercial harbors operations, including the construction and maintenance of quays. It also ensures the supply and integrity of all necessary equipment for port activities and its further charged with developing facilities and operations, including the training of staff. KPA’s vision is to build a physically and procedurally advanced Ports system that will cater to the needs of Kuwait and its trading sphere.