The circuit was penned by
Formula One circuit designer
Hermann Tilke in early 2017. Construction was undertaken by KCC Engineering and Contracting Company at a reported cost of
KWD49 million (
US$162 million). Circuit construction was completed in December 2018 with the circuit opening in 2019. Further development around the circuit is set to take place, including an "Entertainment City" shopping centre. The first event held at the circuit was the opening round of the 2019
Middle East Rally Championship on March 28. In terms of international
auto racing series,
24H Series was the first event, which was held on 2 December 2022. == Events ==