Ensuring Safety: Kuwait's MOI Official Visits Husayniyas to Oversee Security
During the visit, Major General Al-Adwani assessed the preparedness of security teams stationed at various sites and reviewed the deployment strategy for patrols and checkpoints. He stressed the importance of strengthening coordination between relevant departments and elevating the overall state of readiness to ensure the safety of both citizens and residents, as well as the orderly flow of crowds entering and exiting the areas.
He praised the professionalism and discipline of security personnel in executing their duties and urged them to maintain the same level of dedication and efficiency throughout the period. Al-Adwani affirmed that such efforts reflect the Ministry's capability and commitment to securing religious observances with the highest standards.
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