Kuwait Municipality Launches Awareness Campaign “License Your Activity… Take the Right Steps”

Kuwait Municipality will launch its awareness campaign, “License Your Activity… Your Steps Are Correct,” tomorrow, Saturday, with the aim of enhancing compliance with municipal regulations, protecting the investments of business owners, and consolidating a culture of adherence to laws and instructions.

Mohammed Al-Sandan, Director of the Public Relations Department and Official Spokesperson for the Municipality, said in a press statement on Friday that the campaign carries a package of awareness messages directed at business owners of all types.

Al-Sandan clarified that the campaign aims to enhance business owners’ awareness of municipal systems and regulations, ensuring the sustainability of their operations and protecting their investments through compliance with regulatory requirements and procedures. He noted that following simple steps helps avoid violations and penalties, which may include fines or the closure of activities.

He mentioned that the campaign focuses on educating business owners about the applicable laws and regulations and informing them of the requirements for conducting business in a lawful manner, thereby helping them avoid violations and develop their businesses.

He explained that the campaign includes specialized awareness messages that take into account the nature of each activity, covering municipal requirements and procedures most relevant to each sector, making it easier for business owners to understand their obligations and meet regulatory requirements.

He added that the campaign highlights the most common violations detected, while clarifying the correct ways to avoid them, contributing to reducing violations before they occur and enhancing the level of compliance with municipal systems and regulations.

Al-Sandan pointed out that the main objective of the campaign is to provide a sustainable business environment that supports business owners. He emphasized that compliance with municipal requirements is not only about avoiding violations but also contributes to protecting investments, enhancing the stability of the business environment, and improving the quality of services provided to consumers, which positively reflects on the urban landscape of the country.

He called on business owners to follow the official accounts of Kuwait Municipality to benefit from the awareness messages and guidelines that will be published sequentially, and to contact the Municipality to inquire about any regulatory requirements, thereby facilitating their procedures and ensuring their compliance with laws and regulations.