KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — Kuwait’s Cabinet reviewed progress on a nationwide initiative targeting widespread real estate infractions in the densely populated districts of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Khaitan. The operation, led by First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, forms part of a broader enforcement strategy to restore legal order and public safety. nDuring the weekly Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the interior minister highlighted ongoing security campaigns aimed at curbing illegal construction and unauthorized commercial activities. He stressed the importance of inter-agency coordination, noting that collaboration among government entities is essential for the initiative’s success. nChallenges such as severe traffic congestion and deliberate attempts by violators to evade regulations continue to hinder enforcement efforts, the minister noted. Despite these obstacles, authorities remain committed to reclaiming public spaces and ensuring compliance with urban planning laws. nIn addition, the Cabinet examined a report from a ministerial committee overseeing public service contributions, acknowledging donations from both government institutions and private companies supporting a national greenery project. These contributions are intended to enhance the visual appeal of roads and public areas across the country. nThe session also included discussions on correspondence from leaders of friendly nations addressed to His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, reflecting ongoing diplomatic engagement and efforts to strengthen bilateral ties. nFurthermore, the Cabinet ratified a decision to revoke the citizenship of several individuals, following recommendations from a dedicated national committee that assessed each case based on legal grounds. (end) r njy.nam
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Kuwait Cabinet backs nat’l crackdown on real estate violations
KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — Kuwait’s Cabinet on Tuesday looked into the progress on a national crackdown against rampant real estate violations in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Khaitan areas, spearheaded by First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah. nKuwait has intensified security campaigns in a bid to uphold the law and crack down on widespread real estate and commercial violations in these two areas, the Kuwaiti interior minister told the Cabinet amid its weekly session presided over by His Highness the Prime Minister Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, citing the need for greater cooperation across state bodies to address the matter. nThe traffic congestion in the two densely-populated areas, along with violators’ attempts to circumvent the law, are major impediments to the efforts of security forces to push forward the crackdown, the minister underlined, emphasizing that state bodies would do their utmost to restore order and enforce the rule of law. nThe Cabinet then looked into a report by a ministerial-level public services committee over donations given by state bodies and private firms in support of a national green initiative, thanking them for their contributions towards efforts aiming to add an aesthetic touch to roads and areas nationwide. nLetters addressed to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah from the leaders of friendly nations were among the matters discussed during the session, which dealt with efforts aiming to ratchet up cooperation and bolster relations between Kuwait and these countries. nThe Cabinet also approved a decision to strip Kuwaiti citizenship off a number of individuals, based on the works and findings of a national committee formed to investigate the matter. (end) r njy.nam