Kuwaiti authorities reported more than 600 violations of donation-raising regulations in the first half of Ramadan, including illegal adverts and unlicensed collections. The Ministry of Social Affairs identified various infractions involving both charities and individuals, highlighting the necessity for compliance in charitable activities during this holy month.
In the first half of Ramadan, Kuwaiti authorities identified over 600 violations pertaining to donation-raising practices as part of their efforts to regulate charitable activities. Among these violations are 41 adverts that contravened established donation-related regulations and 16 ads from non-compliant charities. Additionally, eight infractions involved individuals and groups soliciting donations via unauthorized street adverts.
Field teams uncovered 233 unlicensed clothing collection booths, with their locations reported to Kuwait Municipality for removal. Notably, violations related to raising donations without appropriate licensing were prevalent, with 24 restaurants and companies found soliciting donations on social media. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has been notified to address these infractions.
Specifically, one restaurant was cited for illegally soliciting donations for an Iftar project. Furthermore, there were 22 violations involving donation-raising websites which were reported to the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority. Inside mosques, six infractions were noted involving adverts and collection activities conducted without prior authorization. Lastly, a cash donation box was confiscated for lacking proper licensing and this was reported to the Ministry of Waqfs and Islamic Affairs.
In summary, the Kuwaiti authorities’ intensive inspections during Ramadan resulted in over 600 violations related to unlicensed donation activities. These included illegal advertising by individuals and charities, unauthorized collection booths, and violations across social media and mosques. The regulatory measures emphasize the importance of adhering to legal frameworks to ensure proper conduct during this significant month of giving.
Original Source: gulfnews.com
