Kuwait City, First Published Dec 18, 2021, 5:49 PM IST
KUWAIT CITY: The Interior Ministry has rejected a campaign on social media seeking the revocation of expats’ driving licenses for expatriates in Kuwait. The authorities said that the country’s license data system is undergoing only regular updates.
Steps are being taken to renew the old licenses. However, the Kuwaiti official news agency quoted the Interior Ministry as saying that the illegally acquired licenses would be revoked and legal action would be taken against those who use them.
In Kuwait, the process of renewing the driving licenses of expatriates has been suspended. Home Ministry Undersecretary Luff. The interior minister said the decision was overturned amid confusion over an order issued by General Sheikh Faisal al – Nawaf.
An earlier order had temporarily barred the renewal of driving licenses of all expatriates, including those who meet the required standards. Authorities have stopped renewing the licenses of all expatriates ahead of the revocation of their driving licenses, which were acquired without complying with the criteria, including salary and occupation. However, Interior Minister Sheikh Tamar al-Ali intervened and overturned the technical committee’s decision.
Last Updated Dec 18, 2021, 5:51 PM IST
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