Kuwait Strengthens National Safety with New Surveillance Mandate
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has officially enforced a directive requiring a wide range of public and private facilities to install advanced security camera systems. Under the guidelines of Law No. 61 of 2015, owners of 16 specific categories—including shopping malls, banks, hospitals, residential complexes, and jewelry stores—must implement approved surveillance technology. This initiative is designed to bolster national security, streamline incident monitoring, and provide law enforcement with reliable data to respond more efficiently to emergencies.
To ensure the effectiveness of these measures, the law mandates that all recorded footage be preserved for a minimum of 120 days. Facility owners are strictly prohibited from tampering with or altering this data and are responsible for the ongoing maintenance and technical updates of their surveillance hardware. By standardizing these security protocols across diverse sectors such as industrial zones, places of worship, and fuel stations, the government aims to create a more resilient safety network. For those seeking guidance on compliance or technical specifications, the Ministry has opened a dedicated WhatsApp channel at 25580888 to provide direct assistance.