The Board of Directors of Kuwait's General Authority for Industry, chaired by Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel, revoked 22 industrial and craft licenses during its inaugural meeting on Sunday.

License Breakdown:

• 7 industrial licenses withdrawn

• 15 craft unit licenses canceled

Reasons for Revocation:

1. Facility Closure Violations

   • Premises found completely shut down

   • Factories non-operational without justification

2. Non-Compliance Deadlines

   • Failure to commence operations within granted grace periods

3. Project Implementation Failures

   • No workforce employed at registered facilities

   • Prolonged inactivity at licensed premises

4. License Misuse

   • Non-utilization of specifically licensed industrial spaces

Enforcement Process:

• Actions taken based on recommendations from the Permanent Committee for Industrial Violations

• Comprehensive review of compliance with regulatory frameworks

Official Statement:
"The decisions align with our mandate to maintain industrial sector integrity," stated the Authority in its KUNA release, emphasizing ongoing efforts to eliminate non-compliant operators.

Next Steps:

• Intensified inspection campaigns planned

• License holders may appeal through legal channels