South al-Mutlaa (Al Mutlaa City) is part of China's Belt and Road Initiative.[7][8][9][10][5][12] The city's main infrastructure work was completed in early 2021.[7][10][8][9] Despite COVID-19, the city's construction progress has continued unabated.[8][22] The city's roads are currently under construction linking the city to the roads of Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway (Abdali Road).[12]