Kuwait’s Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah visited the Abdali, Salmi and Nuwaiseeb land crossings during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday (photo) to review plans for modernizing Kuwait’s border infrastructure.
Accompanied by Minister of Public Works Noura Al-Mashaan, the visit took place on 31 March and focused on evaluating current operations and discussing future projects aimed at enhancing efficiency at these critical entry points.
During the visit, the two officials reviewed strategies to modernize the border facilities by integrating advanced technologies to streamline procedures, improve operational workflows, and create a state-of-the-art working environment for all relevant authorities.
Sheikh Fahad also received a detailed briefing from Al-Mashaan on the development strategies for the crossings, which include enhancing security protocols and customs inspection processes to ensure smoother, faster, and safer passage for both travelers and goods, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.
Sheikh Fahad emphasized the significance of border crossings as the nation’s gateway and the first impression for visitors. He stressed that modernization is essential to meet the highest standards of security and service, in line with Kuwait’s broader digital transformation vision. Key to this vision, he highlighted, is the use of smart technologies to upgrade border control systems, improve customs clearance, and streamline inspection processes.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to infrastructure upgrades, Sheikh Fahad noted that these efforts are vital not only for enhancing border efficiency but also for optimizing entry and exit procedures. The modernization will help provide a modern work environment for border personnel and solidify Kuwait’s position as a key regional trade hub. Sheikh Fahad also commended the efforts of the security and customs teams, recognizing the importance of teamwork in achieving Kuwait’s future border security goals.
In a separate visit, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah, Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior, visited Commando Brigade 25 in celebration of Eid Al-Fitr. He was accompanied by Lieutenant General Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army. According to a statement by the Ministry of Defense, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali began his visit with a briefing on the brigade’s missions, responsibilities, readiness and training programs.
During the visit, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali commended the brigade’s discipline and high level of competence, emphasizing the importance of continued dedication to protecting the country under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir. The statement added that Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali toured the Commando Brigade’s exhibition, attended a military parade, and inspected several field units and facilities, reviewing their capabilities and preparedness. At the end of the visit, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali went to the Army Reserve, where the Deputy Chief of Staff hosted a luncheon in his honor.
