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Hawally Municipality Issues 37 Violations in Advertising Regulations Crackdown
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Hawally Municipality Issues 37 Violations in Advertising Regulations Crackdown

From Arab Times · () English

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Hawally Municipality inspectors issued 37 violations against shops and commercial establishments for breaching advertising and pricing regulations.
  • Inspections targeted compliance with municipal rules, licensing, and advertising sign maintenance.
  • The municipality warned businesses about stricter penalties under new advertising regulations to ensure compliance and protect public interest.

Kuwait Municipality inspectors have enforced advertising and pricing regulations in the Hawally Governorate, issuing 37 violations against shops and commercial establishments. The campaign, conducted by the Audit and Follow-up Department for Municipal Services at the Hawally Municipality branch, aimed to ensure businesses adhered to municipal rules and licensing requirements. During the field inspections, 60 commercial establishments were visited. The violations identified included failure to renew licenses, improper maintenance of advertising signs, displaying promotional advertisements without authorization, and installing advertising boards without obtaining the necessary municipal approval. Mohammad Al-Subaie, director of the department, urged business owners and operators to maintain valid commercial and advertising licenses to avoid legal repercussions. He emphasized that Kuwait's new advertising regulations impose more stringent penalties and higher fines on violators. These measures are intended to curb non-compliance, improve adherence to regulations, and safeguard the public interest.

Al-Subaie urged business owners and shop operators to ensure all commercial and advertising licenses remain valid to avoid legal action.

โ€” Mohammad Al-SubaieAdvising businesses on the importance of maintaining valid licenses.
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