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Libyan Express
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- Politics
- Libyan Express
Libya's 100-metre rule: why you can't build by the sea
Protecting the coast: inside Libya's 100-metre law As coastal development projects continue to grow in popularity across Libya, one recurring question arises: how close can one legally build to the shoreline? The answer lies in what is commonly known as the 100-Metre Law — a cornerstone regulation designed to protect Libya's coastal strip, which is classified as public property that must remain accessible to all. This legal framework was first introduced under Law No. 5 of 1969 on the Planning of Cities and Villages, which explicitly prohibits construction within 100 metres of the seafront. The intent was to safeguard the natural beauty of the coast and guarantee public access to the sea. This was further reinforced by Law No. 32 of 1977, which confirmed the classification of the coastal strip as state-owned public land. The significance of this law extends beyond urban planning. It serves as a vital environmental protection measure, shielding marine ecosystems from unregulated construction and curbing encroachments that threaten the coastline's ecological and touristic value. More broadly, it upholds the principle of public right of access — ensuring that Libya's beaches remain open to everyone, not privatised by individuals or commercial entities. The law does, however, provide one narrow exception: state-led projects of a public or touristic nature may be permitted within this buffer zone, but only if they adhere strictly to environmental and planning regulations. Respecting this legal boundary is not merely a matter of compliance; it reflects a broader civic responsibility to preserve Libya's natural heritage. As pressures on the coastline increase, particularly from private investment, upholding the 100-metre rule is a way of protecting the public good — ensuring that future generations continue to enjoy free and unspoilt access to the sea. The views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Libyan Express. How to submit an Op-Ed: Libyan Express accepts opinion articles on a wide range of topics. Submissions may be sent to oped@ Please include 'Op-Ed' in the subject line. 100-Metre LawLibyaTripoli
Arab Times
06-07-2025
- Arab Times
404 Addresses Deleted — Update Now Or Pay KD 100 Fine Per Person
KUWAIT CITY, July 6: The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has called on 404 individuals to update their residential addresses within one month, either by visiting the authority in person or through the 'Sahel' app. This update must be supported by valid documentation. PACI warned that failure to comply may result in a fine as per Article 33 of Law No. 32 of 1982, which imposes a penalty of up to 100 Kuwaiti dinars per person. The authority clarified that these individuals' previous addresses have been removed from the records, either at the request of the homeowner or due to the demolition of the property.
Arab Times
23-06-2025
- Arab Times
PACI calls on 591 Expats to update their addresses to avoid KD 100 fine
KUWAIT CITY, June 23: The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has called on 591 individuals to update their residential addresses within one month by either visiting PACI headquarters or using the Sahel application. PACI published the names of these individuals in the official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm, confirming that their addresses were removed due to declarations by real estate owners or because their buildings were demolished. It warned that failure to update their information will result in a fine of KD 100 per person, under Article 33 of Law No. 32/1982.
Arab Times
25-05-2025
- Arab Times
643 Residents Must Update Address Records or Face KD 100 Fine
KUWAIT CITY, May 25: The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has urged individuals whose residential addresses have been deleted from its records to visit the authority within 30 days from the date their names are published in the Official Gazette. Failure to comply may result in a fine of up to 100 Kuwaiti dinars per person, in accordance with Article 33 of Law No. 32 of 1982. Kuwaiti authorities released a list of 643 individuals whose addresses were removed, either upon the property owner's request or due to the demolition of the buildings. PACI emphasized the importance of updating residential information and advised those affected to visit the authority with the necessary documents to register their new addresses.
Zawya
25-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait's 2025/2026 budget deficit set at $20.43bln
KUWAIT CITY - Decree- Law No. 14/2025 has been issued to define the budgets of ministries and government departments for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. Revenues have been estimated at KD 18,231,486,000, and expenditures have been projected at KD 24,538,000,000, which results in a deficit of KD 6,306,514,000 for the fiscal year of 2025/2026, reports Al- Seyassah daily. Meanwhile, the Kuwait Al-Youm official gazette published decrees for the budgets of 39 independent and affiliated government entities for the same fiscal year, with expectations of profits recorded in only a limited number of these entities. The budgets for various government entities for the 2025/2026 fiscal year are as follows: National Assembly: KD 33,843,000 Kuwait Municipality: KD 228,964,000 Public Authority for Civil Information: KD 44,478,000 Kuwait Fire Force: KD 220,445,000 Public Investment Authority: KD 57,754,000 Public Authority for Applied Education and Training: KD 329,959,000 Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources: KD 113,886,000 Palace Authority: KD 23,432,000 National Bureau for Human Rights: KD 2,762,000 Abdullah Al-Salem University: KD 31,280,000 Medical Liability Agency: KD 3,726,000 Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority: KD 11,264,000 Kuwait University: KD 417,181,000 Public Authority for Housing Welfare: KD 569,802,000 Public Authority for Roads and Transportation: KD 5,317,000 National Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises: KD 8,934,000 Public Authority for Sports: KD 91,478,000 Environment Public Authority: KD 31,702,000 Public Authority for Disability Affairs: KD 216,571,000 Public Authority for Manpower: KD 707,108,000 Public Authority for Food and Nutrition: KD 26,236,000 Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority: KD 10,259,000 Public Partnership Authority: KD 3,836,000 Public Authority for Youth: KD 14,996,000 Central Authority for Public Tenders: KD 14,830,000 Public Authority for Industry: KD 63,015,000 Kuwait Ports Authority: KD 58,311,000 Public Authority for Social Security: KD 5,695,320,000 Meanwhile, the expected revenues are KD 7,871,862,000. The surplus of revenues over expenditures, totaling approximately KD 2,176,000,000, will be added to the reserve funds. The Central Bank of Kuwait holds KD 64,886,000. Therefore, the total expected revenues are KD 141,978,000, with profits reaching KD 77,092,000, to be disposed of under Article 17 of Law No. 32/1968. The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and its subsidiaries are projected to generate KD 22,854,846,000 in revenues, with expected profits of KD 214,279,000. KUNA has KD 13,584,000, the Communications and Information Technology Authority has KD 32,335,000, and the Credit Bank holds KD 34,548,000. Revenues for the Kuwait Credit Bank are expected to be KD 144,036,000, with profits of KD 109,488,000. The Insurance Regulatory Unit has KD 5,237,000, and the Development Fund has KD 27,967,000. Revenues for the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development are expected to be KD 281,416,000, with profits of KD 253,449,000. The Zakat House has KD 22,088,000, the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research has KD 46,149,000, and the Capital Markets Authority has KD 37,967,000.
