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UAE Moments
05-07-2025
- UAE Moments
Kuwait, UAE Seize 110kg of Drugs Hidden in Container Panels
Kuwaiti and UAE security forces just stopped a major drug smuggling attempt that looked straight out of a crime movie. After a tip-off from their UAE partners, Kuwait tracked down a sea container packed with around 100kg of meth and 10kg of heroin. The catch? The drugs were stashed in the most unexpected places—the container's door and roof panels. Smooth move by the smugglers, but not smooth enough. Tracked from the Port to the Streets The operation didn't stop at the port. Authorities let the shipment leave Shuwaikh Port so they could follow it to the next stage. They tracked it all the way to Umm Ghara, where they caught the guy who was about to collect it red-handed. Turns out, the suspect is an Afghan national. Now in custody, facing some serious charges. UAE and Kuwait Tag-Team for Security Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah praised the UAE's Ministry of Interior, especially Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for their sharp intel and teamwork. He also highlighted how important it is for both countries to keep working together to fight organized crime.
Khaleej Times
03-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
Watch: Kuwait, UAE forces seize 110kg of drugs hidden in container door, roof panels
Approximately 100kg of methamphetamine and 10kg of heroin has been seized by Kuwaiti authorities in collaboration with their UAE counterparts. The massive amount of narcotics was being smuggled into the country by sea. The seizure took place after intelligence obtained through joint cooperation indicated the arrival of a container carrying narcotic substances as part of the operations of an international organised network. A tightly coordinated security plan was developed to track the container and apprehend the suspects. The container was taken apart by the authorities and a large amount of drugs was uncovered from the door and roof panels. Watch how it happened, below: Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah expressed his sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates, led by Lieutenant-General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for the fruitful cooperation and the intelligence information that contributed to the success of this operation. Authorities permitted the shipment to exit Shuwaikh Port and was followed on the ground until the recipient was caught in the act in the Umm Ghara area. The individual, an Afghan national, was arrested. Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the UAE, for the fruitful cooperation and intelligence support that contributed to the success of the operation. He affirmed the deep brotherly ties between the two countries and the importance of continuing security coordination and information exchange in combating organised crime.
Zawya
13-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait: Expat exit permit based on worker's choice
KUWAIT CITY: Director of the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) Marzouq Al-Otaibi confirmed that the departure permit granted to expatriate workers in the private sector (Article 18) is determined based on the wishes of the workers, as they have the right to choose the start and end dates of the permit upon submitting the application. In a statement to the newspaper, Al-Otaibi explained that the departure permit is used only to document the worker's departure date from the country and does not entail any commitment to a specific return date. He emphasized that this permit does not restrict the worker to a specific return date. He pointed out that this measure is part of a series of services offered by the authority to provide the necessary flexibility for workers and employers; enabling them to arrange travel procedures in line with their specific circumstances, while simultaneously maintaining the organization of the labor market and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. 'This is under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah,' he added. In a related development, PAM announced Thursday the launching of two online services -- Requesting an Exit Permit for Workers under Article 18 Visa on the unified government application for electronic services (Sahel) and Approving the Request through the unified government application for employers (Sahel Business). In a press statement, the authority disclosed that the service launched through the Sahel application allows workers to submit an electronic exit permit request to their employer, while the other service through the Sahel Business application enables employers to review and approve exit permit requests submitted by their employees. It added that the launching of the two services is in compliance with the circular issued by Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef earlier; obligating expatriate workers in the private sector to obtain an 'exit permit' from their employers before leaving the country, starting from July 1.
