07/05/2026
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07/05/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, May 7: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Major General Abdullah Al-Wuhaib presided over the expanded meeting of the Supreme Traffic Committee for 2026. Representatives of leading public transport companies attended the meeting, with the aim of strengthening cooperation to improve traffic services and the public transportation system in the country. Also present at the meeting were Head of the Traffic and Operations Sector Brigadier General Abdullah Al-Otaibi and security officials in charge of traffic affairs.
They deliberated on mechanisms for developing joint work and intensifying concerted efforts among the concerned authorities to overcome traffic challenges and improve traffic flow on various roads. They also discussed ways to modernize the public transportation system to keep pace with the urban development of the country and encourage the people to use public transport in order to alleviate traffic congestion.
They reviewed bus routes and operational protocols, presented solutions for current operational hurdles, and explored future plans to make public transport a safer and more appealing option for commuters. Towards the end of the meeting, Al-Wuhaib stressed the need for continuous cooperation between the ministry and public transport companies. He called for proper use of available resources to implement development strategies and adopt the best practices to guarantee road safety and public security.
Meanwhile, the General Traffic Department at the Interior Ministry continues its nationwide traffic campaigns, the most recent of which led to the arrest of 26 people -- some of whom are wanted by law, while others were found to have violated the Residency Law. A security official disclosed that within 24 hours two days ago, the security officers nabbed several lawbreakers. He emphasized that these enforcement efforts are continuous and aimed at arresting all those proven to have violated the laws of the country.
One of these campaigns focused on healthcare facilities, during which the department recorded 244 traffic violations, including improper parking near hospitals. The official added that the department is efficiently managing traffic fl ow around the medical centers, issuing citations to those who obstruct traffic movement like those who are parking in prohibited areas.
Munif Naif Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
