15,000 outbound expats waiting in shelters

KUWAIT CITY, May 26: Around 15,000 expatriates, who violated the Residency Law, are in the shelters; while the number of violators who already left the country reached 11,466 (49 nationalities), reports Al-Qabas daily.

It should be noted that the grace period granted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anas Al-Saleh to expatriates who violated the Residency and Labor laws ended on April 29.

The decision included exemption from paying fines, free tickets and the option to return to the country under new conditions. This decision is described as a golden opportunity for violators, considering the unprecedented privileges granted to them.

Low-profile Eid: This year’s Eid Al-Fitr in Kuwait and the entire Muslim world is not festive as people stayed in their homes and children did not go to places they used to visit on the same day in previous years, reports Al-Seyassah daily.

All entertainment places are closed -- amusement parks, public parks, restaurants and markets...No exchange of visits among families and friends to express greetings on the occasion, because of the precautionary measures in place to curb the spread of corona. These measures prevented all of the aforementioned activities, while leaving the house has become a crime punishable by law according to the instructions of health and security authorities.

The photo shows entertainment parks, including Hawally Park, closed to visitors; as well as Kuwait Zoo in Omariya, Mubarakiya Market and all other entertainment venues in the country.