KUWAIT: The Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) organized a workshop on financial disclosure statements on Wednesday, attended by 83 liaison officers from various government entities whose personnel are subject to financial disclosure regulations. Talal Al-Mutairi, Nazaha’s Procedures and Databases Review Supervisor, told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the Authority conducts this annual training to raise awareness among liaison officers and ensure they are fully informed about the procedures.
Al-Mutairi explained that the one-day workshop, held at the Authority’s headquarters, covered key topics including the definition of financial disclosure, the categories of individuals required to submit statements, the roles of relevant authorities, and the services Nazaha provides to those obligated to comply with the regulations. He highlighted that the submission process is fully electronic, facilitating easier and more efficient declaration filings.
A number of liaison officers from government agencies attend the workshop.
The workshop also emphasized the role of liaison officers in supporting personnel subject to the disclosure system, guiding them on deadlines, and providing access to information via Nazaha’s website and the unified government electronic services platform, Sahel.
Participants were briefed on the types of declarations, the legal obligations for submission, penalties for late filings, and measures to raise awareness of financial disclosure responsibilities in accordance with the law establishing Nazaha. Al-Mutairi noted that the number of applicants submitting financial disclosure statements continues to rise, reflecting growing compliance and awareness across government entities. — KUNA
