First Deputy PM inspects border, isles

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KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah inspected Nuwaiseeb border crossing on Saturday as part of his ...

KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah inspected Nuwaiseeb border crossing on Saturday as part of his ongoing field visits to border facilities, following earlier visits to Salmi and Abdaly crossings. He was accompanied by a number of senior officials.

Sheikh Fahad reviewed development work, security readiness and services provided to travelers. He instructed officials to monitor progress, address obstacles and ensure that operational requirements were met. He stressed the importance of coordination among agencies operating at the crossing to ensure smooth entry and speed up procedures while complying with security requirements.

Sheikh Fahad also inspected the islands of Auhah, Kubbar, Umm Al-Maradim, Qaruh and Failaka to assess their security readiness. He received briefings on operations and the duties assigned to personnel stationed there, and reviewed their needs. He emphasized the importance of providing the necessary resources to enable personnel to carry out their duties, praising the efforts of interior ministry staff and other participating agencies in safeguarding the country’s security and stability. — KUNA

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