Minister of Communications: "Special Decision" to Regulate Children's Electronic Use to Be Issued Soon - Sarmad

State Minister for Communications and Information Technology and Acting Minister of Media and Culture, Omar Al-Omar, stated that a “special decree” regulating children’s electronic usage is expected to be issued soon, alongside the Child Law being monitored by the Ministry of Justice. This initiative aims to compel companies not to exploit children or expose them to inappropriate content, by informing them that such practices violate state laws guaranteeing child protection, according to Al-Rai.

Minister Al-Omar said during an expanded meeting hosted by the Ministry of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood on Thursday, and chaired by Minister Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaili, attended by three ministers and representatives of 12 relevant government entities, that issuing legislation and decrees represents the easier part, while the real challenges lie in implementation mechanisms and how to compel companies and impose penalties on violators, especially those not based in Kuwait.

He clarified that the government is studying several mechanisms to benefit from the experiences of other countries, whether European or sister states like the United Arab Emirates, which has established a timeline for implementing this type of regulation. He noted that the Minister of Justice plays a clear role in preparing and implementing legal frameworks for the protection of children and families, in cooperation with the National Cybersecurity Center and the Communications Authority.