Emergency inspection teams from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry carried out the campaign in the Capital and Hawally governorates where they documented multiple breaches at vehicle repair facilities. The Kuwait News Agency reported that the operation identified 35 violations overall with several tied directly to unlicensed automotive work and related commercial irregularities. Teams operated under directives from Minister Osama Al-Boodi and focused on ensuring compliance with established trade rules across the targeted areas. The effort reflects the ministry’s broader strategy to monitor service providers that handle a large share of Kuwait’s vehicle maintenance needs.
According to the ministry’s statement distributed by the Kuwait News Agency the violations included operating garages without authorization from the General Traffic Department and failing to display required warranty information for repairs. Inspectors also cited cases of businesses neglecting to post approved price lists or issue formal invoices to customers. One site received orders for immediate closure after authorities confirmed it functioned as an unlicensed tire warehouse. Legal referrals have been made for all recorded infractions as part of standard enforcement procedures.
The Kuwait News Agency noted that a parallel campaign in Shuwaikh last month by the same ministry produced 46 violation notices at vehicle repair locations with authorities ordering one tire warehouse closed for regulatory breaches. That action mirrored the Hawally findings in its emphasis on missing authorizations and improper documentation for automotive services. Such repeated drives have become standard as officials address persistent gaps in licensing across industrial zones. The ministry continues to schedule similar inspections to maintain pressure on non-compliant operators.
Kuwait News Agency coverage of the Hawally campaign highlighted how the emergency teams visited sites during active business hours to assess real-time adherence to regulations. The operation formed part of ongoing market surveillance that the ministry has expanded in response to consumer complaints about vehicle service quality. All affected garages received formal notices outlining required corrections within set time frames. Follow-up visits are planned to verify that operators have addressed the cited problems.
Ministry data compiled by the Kuwait News Agency shows more than a dozen comparable campaigns took place in the first three months of 2026 resulting in hundreds of corrections across retail and service businesses. Vehicle garages have appeared frequently in these tallies given the sector’s size and direct interaction with the public. The ministry has stressed the importance of proper licensing to protect both consumers and legitimate businesses from unfair competition. Additional operations remain in preparation for other governorates where similar patterns have been observed.
A related Kuwait Municipality campaign in Hawally earlier in 2026 recorded 10 road encroachment violations in commercial zones according to municipal announcements. That work overlapped with areas later examined by commerce inspectors and contributed to improved order in public spaces around garages and shops. Joint actions among government bodies have helped reduce unauthorized activities while reinforcing regulatory standards. The latest findings from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry add to this cumulative record of enforcement in the governorate.
