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Basements Misused, Apartments Illegally Built

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5 months ago

April 29, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, April 29: In a series of field inspections across investment housing areas, engineers from the Capital Municipality uncovered multiple violations of building codes and land use regulations, prompting a wave of legal actions and warnings.

The inspection campaigns were carried out under the directives of the Director General of the Municipality, Engineer Manan Al-Asfour, and supervised by Dr. Salah Al-Khurainj, Director of the Engineering Follow-up and Audit Department.

Engineer Barak Ali, from the Engineering Violations Follow-up Department, reported visiting two investment plots within the Capital Governorate. “We issued official violation warnings and reports regarding unauthorized alterations to the properties,” he stated. “We are proceeding with legal measures, including either the removal of the violations by the property owners, licensing them if permissible, or escalating the matter through formal building code reports.”

Engineer Abdul Rashidi from the Engineering Follow-up and Audit Department also participated in the operations. He confirmed monitoring several infractions, including the unauthorized use of basements for storage or central kitchens, unauthorized expansion of structures, and unlicensed construction. “Several warnings were issued, and legal procedures were initiated through formal reporting,” he said.

Engineer Mohammed Ali Obaid of the Engineering Investigation and Follow-up Department further revealed that violations were detected both within and outside the approved boundaries of investment housing zones. “Basements intended solely for parking were converted into storage units or living quarters,” he noted. “Even ground floors have been subdivided—one section turned into a reception area, others into illegally built apartments. Some newly constructed areas do not exist in the original plans.”

The engineers confirmed that all violations have been documented and will be followed up with appropriate legal actions to enforce compliance with municipal regulations. The Capital Municipality reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining safety standards and lawful development across all investment zones.

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Hundreds of Fake Luxury Items Seized in Farwaniya Crackdown!

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KUWAIT CITY, Sep 14: The Commercial Control Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has confiscated 381 counterfeit goods during an inspection campaign in Farwaniya Governorate.

Faisal Al Ansari, Director of the Ministry’s Commercial Control Department, stated that the seizure is part of ongoing Ministry efforts to apprehend violators and maintain strict enforcement, with inspection teams operating around the clock.

The confiscated items included counterfeit watches, wallets, women’s handbags, and hats imitating well-known international brands, Al Ansari added.

He emphasized that the Ministry continues its field campaigns to monitor all forms of commercial violations. This includes ensuring fair pricing, preventing artificial price increases, verifying product quality, confirming the country of origin, and enforcing all applicable regulations governing commercial activities.

Al Ansari reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to protecting consumers and ensuring that the market operates in accordance with Kuwaiti laws and standards.

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Kuwaiti fined KD5,000 for blackmailing fashionista

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1 day ago

September 13, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, Sept 13: The Criminal Court imposed KD5,000 fine on a citizen and referred the civil lawsuit filed by a ‘fashionista’ to the competent civil court. The lawsuit was filed against the citizen accused of using the internet and WhatsApp to threaten and blackmail the victim. The complainant disclosed that he sent text and voice messages containing offensive and dishonorable phrases, using local and foreign numbers.

The defendant also sent messages to the victim’s husband, with insinuations that cast doubt on her reputation. He demanded for money and jewelry worth KD15,000 in exchange for not defaming her in front of her brothers and husband. Attorney Ayed Al-Rashidi, lawyer for the victim, proved the guilt of the defendant in court. He filed a civil claim for KD5,001 compensation for the damages incurred by his client.

The court af firmed in its reasoning that the case file, results of investigations and the attached documents, including the text and voice messages extracted from WhatsApp, prove that the defendant committed the charges leveled against him, stressing that his actions fall within the scope of electronic blackmail and misuse of communication media.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud
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