Al-Yousef: Coordination among Al-Nuwaysib authorities to ensure smooth entry and expedite procedures

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, inspected the Al-Nuwaybisah border crossing, as part of his field visits to the Al-Salmi and Al-Abdali crossings.

Accompanying Sheikh Al-Yousef were Brigadier General Haqqooqi Al-Akshan, Head of the Financial Affairs and Support Services Sector; Brigadier General Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, Head of the Border Crossings Security Affairs Sector; Rear Admiral Sheikh Mubarak Ali Al-Sabah, Director General of the General Directorate of Coast Guard; Brigadier General Yousef Al-Muhaini, Director General of the General Directorate of Land Border Security; along with several senior officials from the Ministry and the General Customs Administration, as well as representatives from National Bank of Kuwait.

Sheikh Al-Yousef reviewed the progress of development works, the level of security readiness, and the services provided to travelers. He directed that completion be monitored, obstacles be removed, and operational requirements be met, emphasizing the importance of coordination among entities operating at the crossing to ensure smooth entry and swift processing of procedures in accordance with security regulations.

He also inspected the islands of Uwayha, Kubbar, Um Al-Maradim, Qarar, and Failaka, to assess their security readiness. He listened to briefings on the nature of work and the tasks assigned to personnel stationed there, reviewed their needs, and stressed the importance of providing the necessary resources to enable them to perform their duties. He commended the efforts of Ministry of Interior personnel and participating entities in safeguarding the country’s security and stability.