Kuwaitis, Gulf citizens obliged to apply fingerprints step on departure, arrival

‘Brush with the law ... no leaving, no entry’

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 11: In a step that comes within the framework of the Ministry of Interior’s keenness to prevent any manipulation in procedures while exiting and entering the country, after specific years of the start of applying the fingerprint system to expatriates, the Ministry of Interior has, within the past few days, followed a new procedure that obliges all Kuwaitis and Gulf citizens to apply the fingerprints when they leave and enter the country, reports Al-Anba daily.

A security source confirmed that any Kuwaiti or Gulf citizen who has any obstacle that prevents him/her from travelling will be banned from leaving or entering the country if the fingerprint device proves that the person is wanted by law, in such cases the person will be referred to the security authority.

A security source told Al-Anba that under the activation of the fingerprint system, it will be necessary for all those who leave the country will have to place the left or right index finger on the fingerprint machine to ensure there is no objection for the person to leave the country.

The source pointed out that the application of the fingerprint system comes after completing the database of the Ministry of Interior for all citizens and Gulf citizens.

Asked about the passengers who

Kuwait’s Army Chief of General Staff Lieut Gen Muhammad Al-Khudhur with senior officials from the GCC

countries at the opening of the Defence expo. Kuwait’s Army Chief of General Staff Lieut Gen Muhammad Al-Khudhur said Tuesday that the fifth Gulf Defense and Aviation Exhibition aims to make Kuwait a financial and commercial center.

In a keynote speech during the three-day exhibition, which attracts 212 leading international companies in the field of defense and armament from 31 countries, Al-Khudhur said that the exhibition is an opportunity to see the latest developments in defense and security industries.

He pointed out that it is also a valuable opportunity to discuss and exchange experiences between military leaders and choose what is appropriate for

have no fingerprint, the source indicated that in that case the passenger should revise the Criminal Evidences Department, noting this normal matter due to the completion of the Ministry’s database and linking it to the computer.

New minister’s priorities:

One of the priorities of the new Minister of Interior is the file of about 270 officers from the rank of colonel to Brigadier and from the rank of brigadier to the Major General that will be presented

their tasks and future aspirations.

For his part, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army’s Supply Authority, Major General Ali Al-Shanafa said that the exhibition aims to attract young people to get acquainted with the military sector and national service and urged university students to present their projects and encourage them to join the military corps. The opening witnessed the presence of the Saudi Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Fayyad Al-Ruwaili, and the UAE Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Hamad Al-Rumaithi, and a number of senior officers in the Kuwaiti army. (KUNA)

to him, reports Al-Anba daily quoting familiar sources.

The daily said this becomes the priority of the new minister because 240 colonels have remained in their ranks for a period of 8 consecutive years, and this prevented them from accruing allowances and bonuses commensurate with their experience and the length of their service in the security work.

The daily quoting sources added, the 240 colonels were supposed to be promoted to the highest rank 4 years ago, yet their files have been collecting dust and as a result they lost large sums of money.

The source added what applies to the 240 colonels also applies to about 30 Brigadiers who have remained in their position for 8 consecutive years.

The source said this issue has become one of the priorities of the new minister, because there are many senior positions in the Ministry of Interior that have remained vacant, or rather are held by commissioned or acting officers.