Municipality has given July 6 deadline to remove encroachments on state property
‘Kuwait is more beautiful without encroachments’ campaign intensifies across governorates
Kuwait Municipality has announced a final two-week grace period for violators to remove all forms of encroachments on state property before the launch of a comprehensive nationwide removal campaign.
The grace period will begin on Monday, June 22, 2026, and continue until July 6, 2026, as part of the municipality’s ongoing efforts to eliminate violations and informal structures, protect public property, and enforce regulations across all governorates.
In a statement, the municipality stressed that immediately after the deadline expires, specialized field teams will begin extensive inspection and removal campaigns targeting all forms of illegal exploitation of state land and public spaces.
The initiative is being carried out under the slogan “Kuwait is More Beautiful Without Encroachments,” with authorities emphasizing the importance of preserving public order, protecting infrastructure, and ensuring the proper use of state property
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Director of Public Relations and official spokesperson for Kuwait Municipality, Mohammed Al-Sundan, said a comprehensive awareness campaign has been launched through posters and public messages encouraging citizens and residents to cooperate with municipal teams and voluntarily remove violations before legal action is taken.
Al-Sundan urged violators to act quickly to remove all forms of encroachments, particularly green fences built around house setbacks, as well as diwaniyas constructed on sidewalks and public streets, warning that such practices pose safety risks to visitors and increase the likelihood of traffic accidents.
He also pointed to violations involving the construction of diwaniyas in public squares and beyond designated property boundaries, which can obstruct pedestrian movement and endanger public safety.
The campaign additionally focuses on removing structures and facilities built in corridors and service areas that obstruct public utilities and maintenance operations. Authorities warned that illegal constructions near electricity transformers hinder the ability of maintenance teams to carry out essential work safely and efficiently.
The municipality reiterated its call for full public cooperation, urging all violators to take advantage of the grace period to remove encroachments voluntarily in order to avoid legal measures and penalties.
Officials stressed that the campaign forms part of broader state efforts to preserve Kuwait’s urban landscape, safeguard public services, and protect state-owned property for the benefit of the wider community.
