KUWAIT CITY, Oct 15: The Ministerial Court has adjourned to December 16 the “secret expenses” case filed by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef against former Defense Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad. During the session, Sheikh Ahmad Al- Fahad’s legal team delivered an extensive defense, presenting both legal and substantive arguments. They highlighted the lack of concrete evidence to prove the allegations against their client.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 15: The Criminal Court rejected a request to release a lawyer accused of trafficking and smuggling drugs from London, along with a young man and woman. This request was made after the defendants were caught in a well-planned entrapment set up by the Drug Control General Department at the Interior Ministry, following intelligence gathering about the defendants’ activities. During the hearing, the defense team requested the release of the defendants on bail, but the court rejected the request and ordered the continuation of their detention. The hearing was adjourned until Nov 3 to listen to the statements of witnesses.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 15: The Traffic and Operations Sector has intensified its ongoing field campaigns to address the issue of random and illegal parking in front of hospitals across all governorates. The initiative aims to ensure smooth traffic flow and guarantee unhindered access for emergency vehicles.

In accordance with Article 207 of the Executive Regulation of the Traffic Law, offending vehicles are being impounded for a period not exceeding two months. The department emphasized the importance of adhering to traffic regulations and using only designated parking spaces to maintain safety and order.

The campaign, carried out by the General Traffic Department, targets violations involving prohibited and random parking, which obstruct traffic movement, block hospital entrances and exits, and impede the movement of visitors and pedestrians. Such violations often prevent ambulances and emergency services from reaching hospital facilities in a timely manner.

During the campaign, several violations were recorded, and multiple vehicles were impounded under the provisions of the Traffic Law.

The General Traffic Department reiterated that these inspection campaigns will continue daily and intensively across all governorates as part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance traffic discipline and ease congestion near hospitals.

Motorists are urged to respect traffic rules, avoid random parking, and use only designated parking areas to ensure public safety and facilitate emergency access.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its firm commitment to enforcing the law without exception, maintaining road safety, and promoting traffic awareness among all segments of society.