Kuwait Gives 3-Month Grace Period to Surrender Unlicensed Wireless Devices

08/06/2026

Kuwait Gives 3-Month Grace Period to Surrender Unlicensed Wireless Devices

KUWAIT CITY, Jun 8: The Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority of Kuwait has announced a three-month grace period for entities and individuals in possession of or trading in unlicensed wireless devices to surrender them without facing penalties.

In a circular, the authority said it has observed a rise in the circulation and use of non-compliant wireless equipment through import, possession, sale, and operation without the required approvals and licenses. It warned that such devices may cause frequency interference and lead to illegal communications practices.

The commission explained that the directive applies to companies, retail outlets, websites, social media commercial accounts, and individuals. It added that the devices fall into two categories: licensable devices that meet technical standards and may later be regularized through proper licensing procedures, and non-licensable devices that do not comply with technical requirements or operate on unauthorized frequencies, which must be permanently surrendered and cannot be retrieved under any circumstances.

by John C Fernandes
Online Media Manager
Arab Times