Kuwait cracks down on industrial violations, orders closure of 19 plots
The Public Authority for Industry has ordered the closure of 19 plots — designated industrial land units/premises where businesses, factories, workshops or other industrial activities are operating or were supposed to operate four industrial areas over a range of licensing, safety and regulatory violations.
The closures cover five plots in Al-Mirqab (Souq Al-Saffarin), five in Amghara and its southern area, five in Al-Jahra and its expansion, and four in Subhan, according to separate decisions published in the official gazette Kuwait Alyawm.
The Authority cited expired licenses or contracts, failure to operate plots, unauthorized construction, encroachment beyond plot boundaries and the absence of required fire safety permits.
Other violations included carrying out industrial, commercial or craft activities without the necessary licenses, providing worker accommodation that failed to meet safety standards and improper storage practices.
The Authority has granted violators a one-month grace period from the date of closure to rectify the violations and remove the cited breaches.
It warned that failure to comply within the specified period would result in stricter legal measures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
