10 Kuwaitis added to terror list

24/03/2026

KUWAIT CITY, March 24: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday issued a circular to companies and financial institutions regarding the addition of 10 citizens to the national terrorism list. This action is based on Ministerial Resolution No. 176/2025 regarding the executive regulations of the committee tasked to implement the United Nations Security Council resolutions issued under Chapter VII on combating terrorism and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The concerned authorities stressed the need for immediate compliance with the listing decision, as stated in articles 21, 22 and 23 of the executive regulations. These articles stipulate the immediate freezing of funds and economic resources belonging to the listed individuals, whether held directly or indirectly, without delay or prior notice. The resolution also prohibits the provision of funds, financial services or economic resources to the listed individuals, whether directly or indirectly, including through entities under their control.

The circular emphasized that the scope of the freeze extends to funds generated from or derived from the frozen economic resources. The concerned authorities are required to notify the competent committee within 24 hours of implementing the freezing measures and to provide details about the funds and measures taken.

Meanwhile, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior announced on Monday setting a final exceptional deadline for the surrender of unlicensed firearms, ammunition, and fireworks until the end of official working hours on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. No legal or punitive measures will be taken, during this period, against anyone who voluntarily surrenders their firearms, ammunition, and fireworks, in accordance with the relevant legal provisions and as part of efforts to encourage cooperation with the competent authorities, the Ministry said in a press statement.

As soon as the specified grace period ends, the law will be firmly enforced, and all necessary legal measures will be taken, including inspection and seizure operations, in line with the approved legal frameworks, the statement added. Furthermore, all the unlicensed firearms, ammunition, and fireworks should be surrendered at all police stations across the country. The Ministry urged rapid benefit from this opportunity, given its impact on strengthening security, protecting the community, and enabling violators to rectify their status.

By Fares Ghaleb Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Agencies