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Arab Times
4 days ago
- Arab Times
Drastic cut in violations as new law disciplines drivers
KUWAIT CITY, June 1: The General Traffic Department in the Interior Ministry continued its traffic campaigns in all governorates. The recent campaigns resulted in the issuance of 18,488 traffic tickets, referral of 49 juveniles to the Juvenile Prosecution, and referral of 48 individuals to traffic police stations. According to the weekly statistics of the department, 32 vehicles and four motorcycles were impounded, 88 individuals were arrested, including those who violated the Residency Law and failed to present a valid proof of residence, and confiscation of 133 wanted vehicles. The statistics indicated that the department dealt with 1,327 traffic accidents, including 195 collisions and injuries. Meanwhile, Acting Director of the Traffic Awareness Department at the General Traffic Department, Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Buhassan announced that field monitoring and official statistics reveal a significant weekly decrease in traffic violations, particularly following the implementation of the new traffic law. He indicated that field traffic sectors recorded 18,000 violations last week, down from approximately 60,000 per week before the new traffic law was implemented. Lieutenant Colonel Buhassan attributed this decline to increased discipline among road users and their adherence to the new laws. He highlighted the Ministry of Interior's vision and the political leadership's support for the amendments to the new traffic law. Lieutenant Colonel Buhassan said he expects a significant decline in traffic violations and accidents in the coming period, due to the clear commitment of citizens and residents to the new traffic law.
Arab Times
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait Steps Up Deportations – 2,700 Expats Removed In One Month
KUWAIT CITY, May 28: The Deportation and Temporary Detention Affairs Department at the General Administration of Correctional Institutions in the Ministry of Interior deported 2,700 expatriates of various nationalities in April. This is part of the efforts of the department to deport expatriates against whom administrative or judicial deportation orders have been issued. A security source confirmed that the department is facilitating the departure of deportees at an accelerated pace. The source reiterated that security campaigns are ongoing in all governorates to arrest those proven to have violated the Residency Law, the illegal workers, those working for third parties, and those outside the purview of the law. Moreover, the ministry announced in a press statement last week that 1,084 violators of the Residency Law were deported on May 11-18, after taking the necessary legal measures. The ministry affirmed that it will pursue anyone who dares to violate the laws and regulations governing work and residency, stressing that accountability applies to both the employee and the employer. He said various sectors at the ministry continue to carry out security campaigns in a bid to apprehend violators of the Residency Law and illegal workers who are then referred to the Deportation Department, taking into account humanitarian considerations during their detention.
Saudi Gazette
24-05-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi security forces arrest 13,118 illegals in a week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A total of 13,118 illegal residents were arrested in Saudi Arabia in a week. The arrests were made during the inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between May 15 and May 21, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 8,150 violators of the Residency Law, 3,344 violators of the Border Security Law, and 1,624 violators of the Labor Law. The ministry said that a total of 11,566 violators were deported while 15,936 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 1,359 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations. The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom accounted for 1,207, of whom 37 percent were Yemeni nationals, 61 percent Ethiopian nationals, and two percent belonged to other nationalities. Some 13 people, involved in giving transportation, shelter, and employment for violators, were also arrested. A total of 21,872 illegal residents, including 20,616 men and 1,256 women, are currently undergoing various phases of legal procedures as part of punitive measures against them. The Ministry of Interior has warned that any person, who facilitates the illegal entry of individuals into the Kingdom, transports them on its territory, provides them with shelter or any other assistance or service may be penalized with up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million. It noted that the vehicles used for transportation or houses used for giving shelter will be confiscated. The ministry urged the public to report any cases of violation by calling the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province and the numbers 999 and 996 in the rest of the Kingdom's regions.
Gulf Insider
18-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia Deports 11,763 Illegal Residents In A Week
Saudi security forces have arrested a total of 14,987 illegal residents during the last week. The arrests were made during the inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between May 8 and May 14, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested included 9,212 violators of the Residency Law, 3,502 violators of the Border Security Law, and 1,873 violators of the Labor Law. The ministry said that a total of 11,763 violators were deported while 17,567violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 1,349 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations. The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom accounted for 1,268, of whom 35 percent were Yemeni nationals, 62 percent Ethiopian nationals, and three percent belonged to other nationalities. Some 23 people, involved in giving transportation, shelter, and employment for violators, were also arrested. A total of 23,318 illegal residents, including 22,263 men and 1,055 women, are currently undergoing various phases of legal procedures as part of punitive measures against them. The Ministry of Interior has warned that any person, who facilitates the illegal entry of individuals into the Kingdom, transports them on its territory, provides them with shelter or any other assistance or service may be penalized with up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million. It noted that the vehicles used for transportation or houses used for giving shelter will be confiscated. The ministry urged the public to report any cases of violation by calling the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province and the numbers 999 and 996 in the rest of the Kingdom's regions.
Saudi Gazette
17-05-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia deports 11,763 illegal residents in a week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi security forces have arrested a total of 14,987 illegal residents during the last week. The arrests were made during the inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between May 8 and May 14, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested included 9,212 violators of the Residency Law, 3,502 violators of the Border Security Law, and 1,873 violators of the Labor Law. The ministry said that a total of 11,763 violators were deported while 17,567violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 1,349 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations. The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom accounted for 1,268, of whom 35 percent were Yemeni nationals, 62 percent Ethiopian nationals, and three percent belonged to other nationalities. Some 23 people, involved in giving transportation, shelter, and employment for violators, were also arrested. A total of 23,318 illegal residents, including 22,263 men and 1,055 women, are currently undergoing various phases of legal procedures as part of punitive measures against them. The Ministry of Interior has warned that any person, who facilitates the illegal entry of individuals into the Kingdom, transports them on its territory, provides them with shelter or any other assistance or service may be penalized with up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million. It noted that the vehicles used for transportation or houses used for giving shelter will be confiscated. The ministry urged the public to report any cases of violation by calling the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province and the numbers 999 and 996 in the rest of the Kingdom's regions.
