Ya Hala Festival Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency Amid Raffle Verification
Below was the statement posted by the Ya Hala shopping festival management:
The management of the Ya Hala Kuwait Shopping Festival reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of transparency, integrity, and credibility in all festival activities. In light of recent developments, the management has been closely monitoring the latest raffle draw to ensure compliance with these principles.
In coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the distribution of prizes for the eighth draw has been temporarily suspended pending verification. This step has been taken to uphold the transparency and integrity of the festival's operations.
The festival management emphasizes that all raffle draws are conducted under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, with the participation of relevant government agencies. Ministry representatives oversee the entire raffle process independently, without any external interference.
To ensure full transparency and public accountability, all raffle draws are documented and broadcast live. The Ministry of Information films the draws, which are aired on Kuwait's official state television and streamed live on the festival's YouTube channel. Additionally, the draws are covered extensively on the festival's official social media platforms and various news outlets, allowing the public to follow the proceedings with complete clarity.
The Ya Hala Festival management confirms that upcoming draws will continue to be conducted in strict accordance with the legal regulations and guidelines established by the country's official authorities and enforced by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. These measures are designed to guarantee fairness and equal opportunities for all participants.
The management also calls on the relevant authorities to take the strictest legal action against any attempts to compromise the integrity of the draws or undermine the fairness of the process. Such actions are essential to maintaining public trust and safeguarding the esteemed reputation of the festival as a symbol of national pride in shopping and entertainment.
In conclusion, the Ya Hala Festival management expresses its gratitude to all participants and the esteemed audience for their trust, which serves as the foundation of the festival's success. Transparency, credibility, and impartiality will always remain the core values of the Kuwait Shopping Festival, Ya Hala. We also extend our appreciation to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for its swift response and dedication to ensuring equal opportunities for all participants.
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