KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — Kuwait’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing legal order following a review of ongoing efforts to combat widespread property-related infractions in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Khaitan. The initiative, led by First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, was discussed during the Cabinet’s weekly meeting chaired by Prime Minister Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. nSecurity operations have been stepped up to tackle unauthorized construction and illegal commercial activities in these densely inhabited zones. The interior minister highlighted logistical hurdles, including severe traffic congestion and deliberate evasion tactics used by violators, which have complicated enforcement actions. He stressed the importance of inter-agency coordination to ensure the campaign’s success. nOfficials reiterated their determination to restore public order and ensure compliance with urban planning regulations. In addition to the enforcement update, the Cabinet examined a report from a high-level committee overseeing public service contributions, acknowledging donations from both governmental institutions and private entities supporting a national greening project aimed at enhancing the visual appeal of roads and public spaces. nDiplomatic matters were also addressed, including correspondence received from leaders of friendly nations, reflecting Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties. Furthermore, the Cabinet ratified a decision to revoke the citizenship of several individuals, acting on recommendations from a dedicated national committee that assessed each case based on established legal criteria.
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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