KUWAIT CITY, May 12: As part of ongoing security efforts to apprehend Residency and Labor Law violators, the General Department of Residency Affairs Investigations conducted intensive security campaigns across all governorates. These operations, carried out in cooperation with the relevant authorities, took place between April 30 and May 9, 2025.

440 individuals were arrested for violating Residency and Labor regulations during the campaign.

These efforts are part of a comprehensive security strategy aimed at identifying illegal workers, monitoring the status of undocumented residents, curbing residency-related violations, and enforcing the laws and regulations governing employment and residency in the country.

Legal action has been initiated against the arrested individuals, who have been referred to the appropriate authorities for further proceedings.

The Ministry of Interior emphasized that such security campaigns are ongoing throughout all regions of Kuwait. It reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the law and stated that accountability will apply equally to workers and employers found in violation, without exception.

Kuwait’s fire force teams contain the fire at Al-Naeem scrapyard; no injuries reported.

KUWAIT CITY, May 12: Five firefighting teams successfully contained a blaze that broke out Monday at a vehicle scrapyard in the Al-Naeem area of Salmi, the Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) confirmed in a statement.

The fire was swiftly brought under control, and no injuries were reported. The KFSD credited the rapid response of the fire brigades with limiting the spread of the flames and ensuring the situation was quickly managed.

KUWAIT CITY, May 11: On Friday, May 9, 2025, inspection teams seized a fishing vessel found in possession of shrimp during the legally enforced ban period, in clear violation of Resolution No. 1094/2024, which regulates seasonal fishing activities.

Authorities promptly took the necessary legal actions, including confiscating the illegal catch and filing an official violation report against those involved.

The Authority emphasized the critical importance of complying with seasonal fishing regulations to ensure the sustainability of marine life and the long-term preservation of the country’s fish stocks.