Kuwait’s ‘Anti-Money Laundering’ Department Issues Preventive Measures Against 56 Violating Companies

Kuwait’s ‘Anti-Money Laundering’ Department Issues Preventive Measures Against 56 Violating Companies
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Kuwait’s ‘Anti-Money Laundering’ Department Issues Preventive Measures Against 56 Violating Companies

Kuwait’s ‘Anti-Money Laundering’ Department Issues Preventive Measures Against 56 Violating Companies

The Kuwaiti Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Department, which falls under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, issued 56 preventive measures against violating companies in October.

In a press statement on Wednesday, the ministry explained that these measures included sending written warnings to 20 real estate companies, a notice to a money exchange company, two others to two insurance companies, and 17 to jewelry companies.

They also included issuing orders for three jewelry companies to follow specific procedures to comply with the law and avoid violations.

The Department has completed the licensing procedures for 34 establishment applications during the same month, including 27 real estate companies and seven jewelry companies, the statement added.

It also updated the data of 85 licenses, 60 of which are for real estate companies, two for exchange companies, 21 jewelry companies, and two insurance companies.

Meanwhile, Head of Kuwait’s Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) Abdulaziz al-Ibrahim has affirmed the support for all efforts made to enhance integrity and combat corruption at the level of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.

His remarks were made in a video-conference on Tuesday during the sixth meeting of the bodies responsible for protecting integrity and combating corruption in GCC.

Several articles in the field of combating corruption were discussed, topped by enacting the guiding law to protect GCC public funds.



Australian Deputy PM Stresses Importance of Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA
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Australian Deputy PM Stresses Importance of Partnership with Saudi Arabia

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles attends the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) meeting at Lancaster House in London, Britain, 16 December 2024. EPA

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles stressed the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Australia, noting that the Kingdom stands as Australia's second-largest trading partner in the Middle East.

In a statement issued by his office, Marles indicated that his visit to the Kingdom and the UAE seeks to enhance collaborative efforts within the G20 and other multilateral institutions and aims to emphasize the unwavering commitment to a rules-based international order.

The statement further emphasized that the Kingdom is a crucial partner for Australia and that the visit presents an opportunity to broaden economic ties and explore avenues for deeper cooperation with regional leaders.

Marles said that this visit underscores Australia's commitment to fortifying economic and diplomatic ties with the Kingdom, recognizing its crucial role as a partner in addressing shared global challenges.

Marles met with Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz in Riyadh on Wednesday.