Justice Minister: Guarantors Campaign Concludes with Donations Exceeding 16.5 Million Dinars
The Justice Minister announces the success of the Guarantors Campaign with large donations that helped thousands of beneficiaries
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Justice Minister and Advisor Nasser Al-Sumait announced the conclusion of the debtors’ relief campaign, which was launched on the 27th of last Ramadan with the approval of Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. He noted that despite the circumstances the country has faced, the campaign witnessed exceptional generosity that embodied the spirit of solidarity and compassion among Kuwaitis.
This announcement came during a press conference held by Minister Al-Sumait on Sunday to reveal the final results of the campaign, following the full payment of the targeted amount. The event was attended by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice Awatef Al-Sand and Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Technical and Administrative Affairs Nouf Al-Qabandi.
Al-Sumait stated that total donations amounted to 16,539,659 Kuwaiti dinars (approximately $53 million USD), contributed by 138,328 donors. The funds benefited 3,807 individuals by fully or partially settling the amounts they were ordered to pay. He clarified that the number of court rulings against beneficiaries totaled 5,645.
He explained that the campaign contributed to the lifting of 14,928 enforcement measures, including travel bans, arrest warrants, and the seizure of bank accounts and vehicles, as well as the release of individuals from civil imprisonment. These actions had a direct positive impact on the lives of beneficiaries and their families.
Al-Sumait added that the rulings covered by the campaign were distributed as follows: 56% for debts and personal claims, 30% for rent, and 14% for family maintenance expenses. Regarding the beneficiaries, 81% were male and 19% were female.
He expressed gratitude and appreciation to all donors, emphasizing that their contributions were the foundation of the campaign’s success. Each donation helped alleviate hardship, eased the burden on families, and presented an honorable image of Kuwaiti generosity.
He also expressed his appreciation to Undersecretary Awatef Al-Sand, Acting Assistant Undersecretary Nouf Al-Qabandi, First Advisor Abdullah Al-Qasimi, Head of the General Administration for Enforcement, enforcement judges, the six working teams comprising 52 personnel, and all employees who contributed to the campaign’s success. He commended their efforts in reviewing and verifying files, completing settlement procedures, and lifting enforcement restrictions on beneficiaries.
The Minister of Justice stressed that the campaign’s success was the result of collaboration between donors, participating entities, and the ministry’s staff. He noted that the impact of this generosity extends beyond debt repayment to supporting family stability and reducing their burdens.
