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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Kuwait cracks down on building and construction violations

Municipality continues nationwide inspections of construction sites

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14/08/2025

publish time

14/08/2025

Kuwait cracks down on building and construction violations
File photo: Kuwait Municipality conducts construction site inspection campaign.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14:  Kuwait Municipality confirmed on Thursday the continuation of its field inspection campaigns to monitor construction, building, and renovation work across residential, industrial, and investment areas. The inspections are carried out by supervising engineers to ensure full compliance with building regulations.

Salman Al-Otaibi, head of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Municipality team, emphasized to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) the importance of obtaining all necessary permits before starting any construction work to avoid violations and warnings.

Al-Otaibi added that inspection teams remain vigilant during site visits, as violations not only threaten the safety of workers but also endanger residents in nearby neighborhoods. He noted that during inspections in the Sabah Al-Salem area, the team issued 10 warnings to private residences and recorded two violations of building regulations.

He stressed that the municipality will strictly enforce all regulations and take necessary control measures to ensure compliance. Al-Otaibi also said that today’s inspections are part of a series of field tours scheduled across all governorates, coordinated by the Public Relations Department in collaboration with relevant departments, to continue over the coming weeks.