Kuwait to regulate places of worship
First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah on Monday chaired the second meeting of a government team tasked with regulating places of worship and religious centers.
According to a press release by the ministry, the meeting followed guidance of Kuwait’s wise leadership directives aimed at aligning religious activities with legal frameworks, consolidating values, and reinforcing Kuwaitآ‘s regional and international standing.
Officials reviewed outcomes from the first meeting and discussed mechanisms for licensing religious institutions, ensuring they serve society while complying with regulations.
The session was attended by Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Mohammed Al-Wasmi, Minister of State for Municipal and Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Meshari, Justice Minister Nasser Al-Sumait, Fatwa and Legislation Department Head Salah Al-Majed, and representatives from several government agencies.
Source: KUNA
