New Khairkhwah Market: A Landmark Commercial Project in the Heart of Kabul  

By: H.N   New Khairkhwah Market is one of the most prominent commercial projects in the heart of Kabul, established to offer an enhanced shopping and business experience for Afghan citizens and entrepreneurs. Strategically located on Nader Pashtun Road, this state-of-the-art complex has rapidly emerged as a vital commercial hub within the capital. This commercial […]

By: H.N

 

New Khairkhwah Market is one of the most prominent commercial projects in the heart of Kabul, established to offer an enhanced shopping and business experience for Afghan citizens and entrepreneurs. Strategically located on Nader Pashtun Road, this state-of-the-art complex has rapidly emerged as a vital commercial hub within the capital.

This commercial complex was built through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with an investment of approximately $34 million on an area of over 9,361 square meters.

The complex comprises approximately 1,300 retail outlets and offices, a parking facility with a capacity for 1,800 vehicles, a mosque accommodating up to 1,800 worshippers, a restaurant, green spaces, and dedicated recreational and sports areas. The structure, spanning nine floors, designates two levels for parking, while the remaining seven floors accommodate offices and retail spaces.

The construction of this complex began after the re-establishment of the Islamic Emirate in Kabul and was completed after nearly three years. According to a decision by the Cabinet of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, the project will remain under private sector ownership for 30 years before being transferred to the government.

On February 11, 2025, New Khairkhwah Market was officially inaugurated in a prestigious ceremony attended by senior officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, cabinet members, high-ranking private-sector representatives, national entrepreneurs, investors, and representatives from various organizations.

During the inauguration, officials underscored the project’s significance as a paragon of effective collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Islamic Emirate officials reaffirmed that sustainable economic growth and national development are intrinsically linked to the progress and expansion of the private sector. They emphasized the Emirate’s unwavering commitment to fostering an investment-friendly environment by providing facilitations and incentives that stimulate commercial activities.

Senior figures from the private sector, along with national investors and business leaders, expressed their appreciation for the Islamic Emirate’s support in cultivating a more favorable investment climate. They underscored their commitment to further investments and the implementation of similar commercial projects in Kabul and other provinces.

Several high-ranking officials, including Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, Mawlawi Abdul Manan Omari, Acting Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, and Dr. Mullah Abdul Wasi Khadem, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister’s Office, delivered addresses, reiterating that private-sector growth remains a cornerstone of national economic progress. They further emphasized the government’s steadfast commitment to supporting business development and foreign and domestic investments in Afghanistan.

Officials highlighted that the successful completion of this project serves as a benchmark for constructive cooperation between the public and private sectors, demonstrating that strategic partnerships can yield substantial and tangible economic benefits. In addition, they noted that priority has been granted to shopkeepers and entrepreneurs who previously suffered financial losses due to fire incidents, ensuring their reintegration into the commercial landscape.

According to officials, New Khairkhwah Market is a major project that has created numerous job and economic opportunities for Afghan citizens. The successful execution of such large-scale projects reinforces Afghanistan’s emergence as an attractive destination for investment and business activities.

In closing, officials expressed their profound gratitude to all individuals and organizations involved in the execution of this pivotal project. They further called upon Afghan traders and investors to seize emerging opportunities, contribute to national development, and play an instrumental role in Afghanistan’s economic resurgence.

With its contemporary architectural design, adherence to international construction standards, and state-of-the-art facilities, New Khairkhwah Market is poised to become one of Kabul’s premier commercial and shopping destinations, offering an unparalleled experience for businesses and visitors alike.