Justice Minister: 'Debtors Campaign' Concludes with Donations Exceeding 16.5 Million Dinars - Sarmad
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Justice Minister Nasser Al-Sumait announced the successful conclusion of the Debtors Campaign, with donations exceeding 16.5 million dinars, helping to lift enforcement measures against thousands of beneficiaries in Kuwait.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
Justice Minister, Advisor Nasser Al-Sumeit, announced the conclusion of the “Debtors Campaign,” which was launched on the 27th of last Ramadan with the approval of Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah. He noted that despite the circumstances the country has experienced, 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-Sumeit on Sunday to reveal the final results of the campaign after the target amount was fully paid, attended by Deputy Minister of Justice Awatf Al-Sand and Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Technical and Administrative Affairs Nouf Al-Qabandi.
The minister stated that total donations amounted to 16,539,659 Kuwaiti dinars, contributed by 138,328 donors, benefiting 3,807 individuals through the full or partial settlement of court-ordered amounts. He clarified that the number of rulings issued against beneficiaries totaled 5,645.
He explained that the campaign contributed to lifting 14,928 executive measures, including travel bans, arrest warrants, and the seizure of bank accounts and vehicles, as well as the release from civil imprisonment, which had a direct positive impact on the lives of beneficiaries and their families.
The minister added that the rulings covered by the campaign were distributed as follows: 56% for debts and personal claims, 30% for rent, and 14% for personal status expenses. Regarding the beneficiaries, 81% were male and 19% female.
He expressed gratitude and appreciation to all donors, affirming that their contributions were the cornerstone of the campaign’s success, and that every donation helped alleviate hardship, ease the burden on families, and presented an honorable image of Kuwaiti generosity.
Minister Al-Sumeit also commended the role of media outlets, the press, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Kuwait Television, influencers, and all participating entities in promoting the campaign and mobilizing support for it.
He further expressed his appreciation to Deputy Minister Awatf Al-Sand, Acting Assistant Undersecretary Nouf Al-Qabandi, First Advisor Abdullah Al-Qasimi, Head of the General Administration of Execution, execution judges, the six work teams comprising 52 personnel, and all employees who contributed to the campaign’s success, praising their efforts in reviewing and verifying files, completing settlement procedures, and lifting executive restrictions on beneficiaries.
The Justice Minister emphasized that the campaign’s success was the result of collaboration among donors, participating entities, and ministry staff, noting that the impact of this generosity extends beyond debt repayment to supporting family stability and reducing their burdens.
