Kuwait traffic police efforts shine during the first day of the school year

15/09/2025

Kuwait traffic police efforts shine during the first day of the school year

Kuwait police set the standard for traffic management as schools reopen.

Kuwait officers keep roads moving on school opening day.

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 15: The Ministry of Interior on Monday continued its efforts to guarantee the smooth start of the new school year, through a comprehensive field plan aimed at easing traffic flow and ensuring the safety of students and parents. The Traffic, Public Security and Emergency sectors have intensified their field presence in front of schools and on main and secondary roads to address traffic congestion that may accompany the start of the school year and ensure smooth traffic flow in various governorates.

Head of the Central Control Section at the General Traffic Department (GTD) in the ministry Lieutenant Colonel Ali Al-Qattan disclosed that the control room monitors traffic through 300 cameras installed at intersections and highways to detect accidents or obstacles and deal with them immediately. The ministry affirmed that these preparations are in line with its commitment to guarantee a safe and orderly return to school, a reflection of the cooperation between various security sectors keen on serving the community.

Meanwhile, on the morning of Monday, September 15, elementary schools welcomed first-grade students for the start of their academic journey. Hallways and classrooms were adorned with colorful decorations and cheerful drawings prepared by the educational staff to create a welcoming atmosphere for the young learners, reports Al-Seyassah daily. The students arrived with faces full of joy and curiosity, many accompanied by their parents, whose excitement was mixed with a touch of anxiety and pride as they marked this important milestone in their children’s lives.

School administrations took special care to ease the transition for the new students by organizing introductory programs and educational games designed to help them integrate into the school environment and build their self-confidence as they take their first steps into the world of learning. It is worth noting that the academic year for the remaining elementary, preparatory, and high school students will begin on Tuesday, while kindergarten classes are set to start on Wednesday

By Munif Naif
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff