KUWAIT CITY, Dec 10: Major General Ali Al-Adwani, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Residency and Nationality Affairs, announced that no violations of family visit permits have been recorded over the past nine months, reports Al-Seyassah daily.

Speaking on the “60 Minutes” program set to air on Al-Akhbar Channel Wednesday, Al-Adwani attributed this success to the clear directives from Kuwait’s leadership aimed at facilitating entry and exit while ensuring accountability. He highlighted the reintroduction of family visits on March 8, emphasizing the balance between openness and adherence to rules. Al-Adwani pointed out that while Kuwait allows free entry for citizens of many countries, the same generosity should be reciprocated abroad.

Additionally, Al-Adwani underscored privileges extended to Kuwaiti citizens, such as the ability to grant their children 10-year residencies, renewable for an additional decade, without incurring fees. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior revealed robust enforcement efforts against violators of residency and labor laws.

Between December 1 and 5, the General Department of Residence Affairs Investigations conducted 20 inspection campaigns, resulting in the arrest of 317 residency and labor law violators and the deportation of 610 persons for committing similar offenses. The ministry affirmed its commitment to intensifying security operations across Kuwait to arrest the violators and outlaws while emphasizing at the same time that accountability applies equally to both workers and their employers. These measures reflect the government’s ongoing efforts to uphold residency laws and ensure national security.