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Gulf Today
6 days ago
- Gulf Today
UAE and Kuwait thwart smuggling of a large quantity of crystal meth and heroin
The UAE Ministry of Interior (MoI), in co-operation with its Kuwaiti counterpart, has successfully thwarted the smuggling of a large quantity of shabu and heroin. The seizure occurred during an attempt to smuggle the drugs into Kuwait by sea. The seizure included approximately 100 kilograms of shabu and 10 kilograms of heroin worth KWD1.15 million. The MoI stated via its Twitter account: 'We proudly affirm that this co-operation between the UAE Ministry of Interior and its Kuwaiti counterpart embodies a unified vision to combat the scourge of drugs and strengthens mutual trust between us in protecting our communities.' 'We value the praise of Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al Sabah, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and we reiterate our commitment to strengthening channels for information exchange and joint co-ordination to protect our homelands from all threats,' it added. The foiled operation came after a tip-off, obtained through joint co-operation, indicated the arrival of a sea container containing narcotics as part of an organized international network. A tight security plan was developed to track the container and apprehend the suspects. In co-ordination with the General Administration of Customs in Kuwait, the container was allowed to leave Shuwaikh Port and monitored closely until its recipient, an Afghan national, was caught red handed in the Amghara area. The Kuwait Fire Force also participated in opening the container and conducting technical procedures to ensure the integrity of security procedures and the protection of those involved in the operation. Meanwhile, Al Sabah expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to Lt. General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, for the fruitful co-operation and intelligence information that contributed to the success of this operation. He underscored the depth of the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and the importance of continued security co-ordination and information exchange in combating organized crime.
Gulf Insider
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Expats In Kuwait Given 30 Days To Comply With Salary Rule Or Send Families Home
Kuwait has begun enforcing a strict set of new rules governing family visas for expats, summoning dozens of foreign residents found in violation of the country's residency regulations. According to Kuwaiti authorities, the Residence Affairs Investigations Department has launched a targeted campaign in recent weeks, identifying expatriates who originally met the minimum salary threshold of KD800 ($2,610)_but later fell below this requirement due to job changes or reduced income. These individuals most of whom had used their higher salaries to secure family residency permits (Article 22) for spouses and children have now been ordered to regularize their status within one month or send their dependents back to their home countries. The enforcement action follows Ministerial Resolution No. 56 of 2024, introduced in January by First Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al Sabah. Initially, the resolution mandated that applicants hold a university degree and work in a profession matching their qualifications, in addition to earning a minimum of KD800 per month. A July 2024 amendment later removed the degree requirement but retained the income threshold as the primary condition for sponsoring family members. 'The KD 800 salary benchmark is based on socio-economic studies and reflects the government's commitment to ensuring that expatriates are financially capable of providing a decent standard of living for their dependents,' said an official source familiar with the ministry's policy. The source added that the recent campaign is not a blanket crackdown but a targeted compliance effort informed by automated government systems that cross-reference employment, income, and residency data across departments. The Interior Ministry has emphasized that the family visa process remains open to all expatriates, regardless of nationality or educational background, as long as the salary requirement is met. However, under Article 29 of the revised regulation, eligibility is limited to those employed in positions consistent with their declared professions. Discretionary exceptions may be granted for children under the age of five or those born inside Kuwait, pending review by the Director General of Residency Affairs.
