KUWAIT: Director of the Personal Investigation Department at the Criminal Investigations Directorate Brig Gen Nayef Al-Mutairi announced that approximately 800,000 Kuwaitis have completed their biometric registration, leaving around 175,000 citizens who are still required to do so. For residents, the number stands at about 1,068,000, with approximately 800,000 residents remaining.

He further stated that the process has been progressing smoothly, with the ministry of interior set to introduce additional measures to facilitate the remaining registrations. This follows the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister, Interior and Defense Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, aimed at ensuring the process is as seamless as possible.

Mutairi reiterated that the deadline for citizens to complete their biometric registration is Sept 30, while residents have until Dec 31, confirming these deadlines have not changed. He also emphasized that all transactions will be suspended for those who have not completed their biometric registration by the respective deadlines, as announced earlier this year.

In addition, Mutairi noted that around 1,000 individuals with disabilities successfully completed their biometric registration, with the ministry of interior providing 11 machines to facilitate the process for them. He urged all citizens and residents to complete their biometric registration before the deadlines to avoid any disruptions to their transactions afterward.