KUWAIT CITY, June 1: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah conducted an inspection tour of Kuwait International Airport on Saturday to assess preparations and operational readiness for the upcoming Hajj and summer travel seasons.

In a statement, the Ministry of Interior said the visit reflects Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef’s ongoing commitment to overseeing on-site operations and ensuring the efficiency and preparedness of the airport’s security and service sectors.

During the tour, Sheikh Fahad reviewed procedures within passenger terminals, passport control areas for arrivals and departures, and the visa issuance hall. He also received a detailed briefing on the visa issuance process through the official "Kuwait Visa" platform, along with an overview of the coordination mechanisms between the Ministry of Interior, the General Administration of Customs, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

Sheikh Fahad stressed the importance of mobilizing all available resources to serve travelers effectively, streamline procedures, and maintain high levels of security readiness. He emphasized the need for rapid response capabilities to handle any potential security incidents or operational disruptions, ensuring the safety and well-being of all passengers.

Accompanying the minister during the inspection were Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Major General Ali Al-Adwani and several senior security officials.