Kuwait faces rampant state property encroachments

Kuwait Municipality has exposed a significant number of violations where citizens have illegally occupied and exploited state property. One particularly egregious case involved an encroachment spanning 282,000 square meters, potentially marking the largest and most blatant real estate violation in Kuwait's history.

The article questions the audacity of individuals attempting such large-scale illegal gains, given their obvious nature. Another instance detailed the illicit extraction and sale of millions of dinars worth of sand from Subiya to construction firms. More recently, a proposal to remove carports or impose fees on them met strong public resistance, as carports are considered a necessity in Kuwait's harsh desert climate.

The author suggests developing better alternatives to current carport structures, such as encouraging tree planting for shade, and consulting specialized organizations for practical solutions. The piece emphasizes that encroachments on state property are an ongoing issue requiring continuous monitoring.

To address this, the article advocates for a permanent committee dedicated to removing encroachments, led by a respected and decisive national figure. It notes the absence of decisive action for nearly a decade following the departure of Lieutenant General Mohammad Al-Bader, but observes that firmness is now being restored. Discoveries by committees include tunnels beneath streets, underground basements beneath gardens, and extensive parking areas built on state land, alongside citizens creating large private parks enclosed by fences on public property.