KUWAIT: The interior ministry affirmed on Thursday its continued commitment to developing its security system, enhancing the efficiency of its personnel and modernizing its technological infrastructure to better protect lives and property, strengthen public safety and support the country’s development trajectory in line with the New Kuwait 2035 vision.
Director of the Traffic Awareness Department at the Ministry’s Traffic and Operations Sector Col Fahad Al-Essa told KUNA that the ministry continues to implement comprehensive strategic plans aimed at reinforcing security and stability across Kuwait in accordance with Vision 2035. This includes upgrading security sectors, improving personnel capabilities and adopting a proactive, prevention-first approach to crime.
Al-Essa added that the ministry also focuses on developing infrastructure, expanding smart services and strengthening community partnership to build an integrated security system. He noted that security plans are not merely short-term measures, but part of a long-term national project to achieve a modern, safe, and investment-friendly state.
He explained that the ministry encompasses a wide array of vital sectors, including public security, traffic, residency affairs, border and coastal security, criminal security, operations, civil defense, firefighting and maritime rescue, as well as information systems and security media departments, in addition to correctional institutions. Coordination among these sectors, he noted, is carried out through joint operations rooms and advanced technological systems that enable real-time information exchange, enhancing response speed and ensuring effective field operations.
On combating crime, Al-Essa emphasized that the ministry continues to intensify efforts against organized crime and cybercrime through specialized units and cooperation with Interpol and regional and international agencies, in addition to developing human resources and updating legislation to keep pace with digital advancements.
He noted that the ministry relies on artificial intelligence, data analysis and crime-pattern monitoring to enhance preventive work before crimes occur, thereby contributing to public protection. Al-Essa added that the ministry also implements comprehensive plans to deal with emergencies such as heavy rainfall, fires and natural disasters, in cooperation with civil defense, firefighting and relevant authorities. These plans include monitoring events through command and control centers and deploying patrols.
He pointed out that modern technologies — including drones, thermal cameras and temporary shelter centers when needed — are used alongside community awareness programs to enhance the readiness of citizens and residents. — KUNA
