Kuwait launches donation drive for indebted Kuwaitis

KUWAIT CITY, March 16: Minister of Justice, Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait, announced on Monday the launch of a donation campaign to pay off the debts of those in financial distress, which will continue until midnight. He expressed confidence in the success of the campaign, by the grace of God, due to its charitable purpose and its goal of alleviating the suffering of those facing financial difficulties during the blessed days of the holy month of Ramadan. Addressing the Kuwaiti people via Kuwait TV, Counselor Al-Sumait stated that donations used to pay off the debts of those in financial distress can be deducted from Zakat (obligatory alms).

In a statement Monday, the ministry said the one-day campaign began at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until midnight, aiming to support debtors unable to repay their obligations during these blessed days of Ramadan. The ministry called on citizens, residents, institutions, companies and banks to contribute to the initiative as part of efforts to assist indebted individuals facing financial hardship. It explained that debt payments will be made directly through the General Department of Execution for the benefit of creditors, in accordance with approved regulations to ensure donations reach beneficiaries in an organized and transparent manner. Donations can be made electronically through the ministry’s dedicated link https://eservices.moj.gov.kw/donate/ or via the unified government e-services mobile application Sahel App by selecting the Justice Ministry’s donation campaign service.

The ministry added that donations may also be submitted through cheques delivered to the General Department of Execution at the New Palace of Justice building. It noted that beneficiaries must meet several conditions, including being a person directly involved in the case and having an active execution file as of March 12. The executive document must also be a court judgment or payment order, while donations may cover all or part of the debt, provided the debtor has not previously benefited from donations in the same execution file.

The ministry added that the donation for a single debtor must not exceed KWD 10,000 (around USD 32,500), which may be deposited in one or more execution files. Meanwhile, Acting Director General of Kuwait Zakat House, Dr. Majed Al-Azmi, announced on Monday a KD 500,000 donation to a Kuwait Ministry of Justice campaign supporting indebted citizens with court rulings registered at the General Department of Enforcement In a statement to KUNA, Al-Azmi said the initiative comes within the framework of Zakat House’s role in supporting those in need, strengthening social solidarity, and promoting the culture of mutual support for which Kuwaiti society is known.

He noted that addressing the situation of indebted citizens constitutes an important part of efforts aimed at easing burdens on struggling families and restoring stability to their lives. Al-Azmi added that supporting the campaign reflects the Zakat House’s commitment to directing its resources toward priority humanitarian causes and enhancing social stability in society. He affirmed that Zakat funds may be spent in this field due to the virtue and reward in relieving the distress of indebted individuals who are unable to repay their debts.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Agencies