KUWAIT CITY, Sep 18: Hawally detectives have referred two expatriates for deportation after discovering that they were begging in Mishref under false pretenses, including claiming that one of them was suffering from cancer. Security authorities also found forged medical reports and money in their possession, according to official sources.

A security source reported that the Ministry of Interior’s operations room had received multiple complaints regarding two individuals who were frequently seen begging in Mishref while wearing the national dress. Witnesses reported that one of the men claimed to be battling cancer and was unable to afford treatment, prompting further investigation.

“Immediately, a detective patrol was dispatched to Mishref,” the source said. “The individuals were monitored and searched. During the operation, detectives discovered forged medical reports and a sum of money, which the suspects admitted was collected from begging. They also acknowledged that they habitually begged in private residential areas to solicit donations from residents.”

Authorities confirmed that the two expatriates would be referred for administrative deportation in accordance with Kuwaiti law governing fraudulent claims and begging.

Kuwait Municipality launches an ad monitoring drive across all governorates.

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 18:  Kuwait Municipality has intensified efforts to monitor advertising licenses across all governorates through a series of targeted field inspection campaigns aimed at ensuring compliance with municipal regulations, the authority announced on Thursday.

As part of this initiative, teams are inspecting health licenses and commercial advertisements at various establishments to verify the validity of advertising permits, particularly for rooftop and screen displays, as well as mall-based signage, in accordance with Kuwait Municipality regulations.

Bader Al-Najdi, Supervisor and Head of the Hawally Municipality inspection team, told KUNA during a field tour of a local shopping mall that the team’s core mission is to ensure that companies and institutions adhere strictly to the advertising licenses issued to them.

He noted that the inspection team carried out 32 visits to different shops on Thursday alone, issuing fines to nine establishments for failing to renew their advertising licenses or for displaying advertisements without prior municipal approval.

Al-Najdi added that comprehensive statistics will be compiled on violations, warnings, and collected fees. These will be used by audit and follow-up departments across municipal branches to prepare monthly financial reports, which will be submitted to the Financial Affairs Department.

He emphasized that inspection teams will not hesitate to enforce regulations and take necessary control measures against violators, in line with the Kuwait Municipality’s operational framework.

Calling for full compliance with municipal laws, Al-Najdi stressed that the safety and inspection departments in all governorates are committed to upholding the Municipality’s standards through proactive and ongoing field campaigns.

KUWAIT CITY, Sep 18: The General Fire Force carried out an inspection campaign on Wednesday evening in the West Abu Fatira Al-Hirafiya area to ensure that shops and commercial establishments comply with fire safety and prevention regulations.

During the campaign, two establishments were administratively closed for violating safety standards. Additionally, 16 notices and warnings were issued to other businesses found to be non-compliant with the requirements set by the General Fire Force.