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Evacuate Beriah Salem and Enjaz Markets within 7 days

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08/01/2026

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08/01/2026

Beriah Salem in Salmiya

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 8: The Director General of Kuwait Municipality Eng. Manal Al-Asfour issued two decisions regarding the evacuation of the Beriah Salem and Injaz markets. The first administrative decision, No. 64/2026, stipulated that all occupants of kiosks in the designated areas of the Beriah Salem Market must evacuate the premises within a period not exceeding seven days from the date they are notified of the decision.

The evacuation is required due to the termination of the occupants’ legal right to use the kiosks following the cancellation of the contract with the company licensed to manage and operate the market. That company had previously entered into temporary usufruct contracts with the kiosk occupants, while preserving all rights of the municipality. The decision further prohibited any individual or entity from occupying any kiosks or facilities in the Beriah Salem Market after the specified evacuation deadline. Any such occupation will be considered an illegal encroachment on state property, and legal action will be taken against violators. It stated that the Hawally Municipality branch, in coordination with the supervising authority, will enforce the decision using all available means, including forced eviction with the assistance of the Ministry of Interior, and the issuance of encroachment reports against anyone violating the evacuation order for unlawfully occupying state property. The decision also noted that the Projects Sector’s Construction Department will take over the market site after evacuation in order to take the necessary measures.

The second decision, No. 57/2026, mandates the evacuation of all tenants of shops and leased spaces in the Injaz Market within a period not exceeding seven days from the date of notification. This follows the expiration of their lease contracts with the investing company, which has resulted in the termination of their legal right to occupy the premises, while preserving all rights of the municipality.

The decision prohibits any individual or entity from occupying any shops or spaces in the Injaz Market after the specified evacuation date. Any such occupation will be considered an unlawful encroachment on state property, and legal action will be taken against violators. The Capital Municipality branch, in coordination with the supervising authority, will be responsible for implementing the decision by all available means, including forced eviction with the assistance of the Ministry of Interior. Encroachment reports will be filed against those who violate the evacuation order. Following the evacuation, the Projects Sector’s Construction Department will assume control of the market site to take the necessary measures, while preserving all the municipality’s rights

By Inaas Awadh Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff