Gaps in security at slipways, marinas

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 3: In a bid to tighten internal security, MP Abdulwahab AlBabtain submitted a proposal to establish a technical and control office at every slipway, dock and port in the country.

The MP proposed that the office should house supervisors from the Coast Guard, Environmental Police, Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR), and Medical Emergency Response Department at the Ministry of Health.

Al-Babtain affirmed there are security gaps at slipways and marinas throughout the country which ill-intentioned individuals and infiltrators are taking advantage of; hence, the need for such an office.

On the other hand, MP Mohammed Al-Dallaal submitted a proposal for the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to create the position ‘airport guide’ and hire multi-lingual individuals for this post to serve as chaperones for transit passengers and tourists arriving in the country, providing them with needed information while they are at the airport.

He explained that in accordance with the development plan of the State and partners from the private sector, and considering Kuwait International Airport is the façade of the country; it is necessary to offer the best possible reception for those entering Kuwait and establish a good image through practical directives similar to what is being done in other countries.

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KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s Center for Government Communication (CGC) has presented several recommendations and guidelines for ministries and other government bodies, such as ways to publish their activities and news on social media platforms in a bid to prevent and curb the spread of rumors in an organized and effective manner, reports Al-Qabas daily.

According to government sources, the recommendations emphasized the need to avoid publication of pictures of ministers, officials or employees with any statement, attach the country’s official logo as an alternative, not to publish news on personal receptions, prohibit employees from issuing any statement in the name of the ministry, and to limit statements with the name of the ministry.

Sources disclosed the guidelines cover only social communication platforms, except the statements issued for newspapers.