KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: The Kuwaiti Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Tuesday morning at Bayan Palace, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

Following the session, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sherida Abdullah Al-Muasherji briefed the media on the key discussions and decisions.

The Cabinet was informed of messages sent to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah from leaders of several brotherly and friendly countries, addressing ways to enhance bilateral relations and activate joint cooperation between Kuwait and these nations across various sectors.

Crackdown on violations in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Khaitan

The Cabinet also reviewed a presentation by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Interior and the Public Authority for Civil Information. The presentation detailed efforts to address violations involving unlicensed shops, exploited properties, and buildings in the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Khaitan areas.

Sheikh Fahad highlighted intensive field campaigns that monitored violations and resulted in the closure of several unlicensed shops. He stressed the importance of continued coordination with government agencies to prevent recurrence.

Challenges cited by field teams include the high density of buildings and residents, as well as methods employed by violators to circumvent the law. Sheikh Fahad affirmed that the Ministry of Interior and related agencies will maintain their efforts to address these violations.

The Cabinet expressed appreciation for Sheikh Fahad and the Interior Ministry teams for their role in maintaining security and enforcing regulations, emphasizing its full support for ongoing operations.

Housing projects and public services

The Cabinet reviewed the minutes of the Ministerial Committee for Public Services, including a report from the Public Authority for Housing Welfare on government agencies’ performance in providing housing project services. Ministers stressed the need to accelerate project completion and overcome obstacles to deliver housing across Kuwait.

The Cabinet also approved recommendations from the Green Urban Development Initiatives Committee regarding landscaping and beautification projects. These include donations from public and private institutions aimed at enhancing the aesthetics of major roads and streets in multiple governorates. The Cabinet extended its thanks to contributing institutions for supporting state development efforts.

 Several agenda items were approved, while others were referred to relevant ministerial committees for further study and reporting. The Cabinet also approved the minutes of the Higher Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality, covering cases of loss and withdrawal of nationality in line with Decree Law No. 15 of 1959 and its amendments.

The weekly meeting reflects the Cabinet’s ongoing efforts to maintain security, advance housing and urban development projects, and strengthen cooperation both domestically and internationally.