‘All on paper, no more verbal nod’

07/07/2025

KUWAIT CITY, July 7: The Ministry of Interior has issued a standardized form to regulate the leave applications of its employees, ending the practice of verbal approvals that previously disrupted workflows and created procedural inconsistencies. A security source explained that this initiative, introduced as per the directive of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousuf, is in line with the commitment of the ministry to inculcate institutional discipline and promote a culture of transparency and fairness.

The source added that the decision underscored the determination of the minister to modernize the administrative procedures and apply the highest standards of governance and discipline. The move is expected to improve operational efficiency and the quality of security services. This step embodies a clear vision for building a modern security institution founded on clearly defined procedures, reducing reliance on personal discretion, and positioning the ministry as a model of organization and professionalism.