Shuaiba Marine firefighting teams respond to a boat collision near Kubbar Island.

KUWAIT CITY, May 24: On Friday evening, the Shuaiba Marine Firefighting Teams responded to a boat collision near the navigational buoys off Kubbar Island. Officials confirmed that no one was injured in the accident. The damaged boat was safely towed to the Al-Kout Anchorage for inspection and help.

Kuwait intensifies crackdown on residency and labor law violations.

KUWAIT CITY, May 24: The General Department of Residence Affairs Investigations has intensified its nationwide security efforts in cooperation with the Public Authority for Manpower, Kuwait Municipality, and the Kuwait Fire Force, as part of an ongoing campaign to apprehend violators of residency and labor laws.

Between May 11 and 18, inspection teams conducted coordinated raids across several governorates, focusing primarily on industrial zones including Shuwaikh Industrial, Amghara, and Na’ayem Scrap. Authorities reported the arrest of 823 individuals found in violation of residency and labor regulations during these operations.

The inspection campaigns targeted multiple non-compliant sites and facilities, leading to the detention of a large number of offenders. Legal procedures were promptly initiated against them, in coordination with shelters run by the Public Authority for Manpower.

In the same timeframe, 1,084 violators were deported after completing the necessary legal processes. The deportations were carried out in cooperation with the Deportation and Detention Affairs Department.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to continue these intensive inspection campaigns, stressing that violators — whether workers or employers—will be held accountable. Authorities emphasized their determination to uphold the rule of law and deter any attempts to breach labor and residency regulations.

KUWAIT CITY, May 23: The Ministry of Interior, through its Cybercrime Department, has reported monitoring 118 cybercrimes in recent weeks. These violations include offenses against public morals, incitement to debauchery and immorality, defamation, and calls to breach laws and public order.

All cases have been referred to the relevant authorities for legal action as part of the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding society, security, and moral values.

The Ministry stressed the importance of complying with laws governing cyberspace and confirmed its continued surveillance of digital platforms to help maintain a safe and secure online environment.