“There is a plan to set up a new link with the interior ministry to deport the foreigners who break the municipal laws, including barbecuing on the beaches and public parks,” Ahmad Al Saubaih said. “The municipality had designated specific spots at the beach and in public gardens where people could barbecue. It has also imposed a ban on having a barbecue in certain areas. However, several people fail to comply with the laws and regulations, even though they are aware that those who cause any form of damage to public utilities and facilities are punished,” he said, quoted by local daily Al Rai on Sunday. [Source]
I personally hate it when people barbecue on the Gulf Road since I end up smelling like a kebab after my bike ride. It’s one of the main reasons I don’t ride my bike on the Gulf Road on weekends. But, I do think deporting someone for barbecuing is ridiculous in the same way I thought it was ridiculous when they introduced the KD1,000 fine two years ago. In comparison, the fine then for dangerously running a red light was just KD300.
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42 replies on “Illegal barbecuing will get you deported”
It’s ridiculous to DEPORT them… making a ridiculous fine is so much more efficient (well, in theory). Don’t even get me started at the littering fine in some parts of the U.S.!
This will never get implemented, there are many so-called plans to deport people yet they never get implemented
The municipal officials say these things to scare expats into obeying the law. It works effectively.
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no need to scare expats to obey the rules…. Just Kuwait needs to strictly impose the KD 1000/- fine……. once the fine is issued do not entertain wasta and cancel the fine ….. implement it for ALL (including Kuwaitis), and you will see the change in ONE MONTH…… no need to issue new laws every week..
The fine for running a red is unfortunately still just 50KD. My friend just got one last month. The new higher traffic fines never came into effect because parliament never approved them. Yet you can get deported for barbecuing, WTF Kuwait! WTF!
Lol
Interesting to see it imposed…
This will never get implemented, there are many so-called ‘plans’ to deport people yet they never get implemented
Why?
The municipal officials say these things to scare expats into obeying the law. It works effectively. A few hours ago, they said there’s a plan to deport teachers who help students cheat
LOL… You must see the jokes in the social networks about this …
whats next? deportation for farting in public?
Yes !
With all respect, there is a significant portion of expats that treat Kuwait as some sort of temporary phase. Hence, not much is going towards keeping the country safe nor clean. Crime levels and pollution is such a concern. Honestly, im glad derastic measures are considered.
I mean when expats did get deported for driving without a lisence when Abul-Fattah was around(That period of time was a gift from god!), so why not now for something way more important our ENIVRONMENT!
ALL expats treat Kuwait as some sort of temporary phase because it IS a temporary phase. We can’t purchase land, we can’t own homes, we can’t even own a majority stake in a business. When we retire we also can’t stay in Kuwait so how do you want expats to treat Kuwait as their home when Kuwait doesn’t want us?
Regarding the fine on barbecuing, as I mentioned I am in favor of fining, deporting, execution, whatever.. since I have an issue with the people barbecuing on the gulf road. My issue is the fact that more serious crimes like running a red light have much much lesser fines and punishment. That is what I think is more ridiculous.
Expats can now own a majority stake in a business:
https://alwatan.kuwait.tt/ArticleDetails.aspx?Id=408818
Expats will now be able to own homes:
https://news.kuwaittimes.net/govt-approves-expat-property-ownership/
Yeah bullshit.
Why is it bullshit? Can you elaborate
cuz they’ve been saying expats will be allowed to purchase and own property for years, but it hasn’t happened yet.
It will happen this time, oil prices are dropping. Kuwait’s economy will collapse if they don’t try diversifying. Foreign property owner is necessary for economic diversification. In the past 6 years, the parliament and government had a very hostile relationship, which meant no legislation was passed and all construction projects were delayed for years
Since July 2013, the relationship between the parliament and government has been friendly. The friendly relationship has resulted in significant progress in the development of key projects. Kuwait is on the verge of a construction boom. 2014 has been Kuwait’s most successful year to date in contract awards and projects.
*Foreign property ownership is necessary for economic diversification.
Rarely anything does happen Mark, there is a lot of talk, but no action. And this applies to so many different things.
Those are good points but that doesn’t justify treating it like you don’t care since you won’t be here forever. Sadly Kuwaitis do it too.
Oh, you mean the environment that gets treated so well by its own people during camping season? Lol.
Most of the desert campers in Kuwait who mistreat the environment are Saudi dual citizens
Kuwait has too many dual citizens
Right. Do you have statistics on that “most of”? Yeah didn’t think so. Keep your bigoted views to yourself. Those who mistreat the environment are just lazy. Has nothing to do with their nationality.
Um….aren’t Kuwaitis the major offenders when it comes to bbqing, littering, and sheeshing on Gulf Road anyway? Maybe we can just deport them instead ;]
Gulf road bbq is mostly arab expats
Shameful.
But then again, even a comment on the internet could have me and the rest of my family losing our citizenship and thus facing deportation. So its not just expats who are staying here temporarily.. even us. until ‘their’ moods decide that its time for us to go… امشي جنب الحيط
Most of the people who lost their citizenship were Saudi dual citizens. Dual citizenship is illegal in Kuwait.
Those people lost their Kuwaiti citizenship for more than a ‘comment on the internet’. They tried overthrowing the government and they stormed the parliament. They wreaked havoc throughout Kuwait for the past 3 years.
I remember going to Green Island this month and the place was very littered. It was pretty crowded with families having bbqs, and yes they do leave a big mess. Based on my observations they were mainly expats, so its understandable why they would pass this law, but then again it should apply to everyone including kuwaitis who I see littering too.
What’s sad after hearing about this “Law”
Is many locals on various other socialmedia say if u don’t like this law. Please leave.
I’m all in for civil obedience and implementation of laws. After all ,literting or trashing any place is uncivilized but for starters how about equality in punishment/treatment. Ofcourse kuwaitis can’t be deported. How about jail term to equal the deportation law because the main aim is to rectify improper behavior. Irrespective of who does it and keep this country clean.
2ndly it’s not about BBQing. I don’t BBQ anyways but wow that decision is so biased and rash . That’s the main concern.
Someone above mentioned deporting people is a gift from God ????
It sucks u had to come across rotten foreigners but that Hate ? How about dwelling on the other good contributions .
It’s not like we live here for free . We work , earn and spend in this country towards the other kuwaiti entrepreneurs pockets in turn contributing to this economy as well. .
It’s all a big chain of events .
life has become very complicated. It will get worst as people have forgotten about humanity. Logic is an asset that many officials dont have or use. Things just dont make sense anymore. Too many laws yet increasing problems.
In other news:
“Wild animals and dogs caught barbecuing in public places and along the beaches will be deported”.
my nephew is 8 years old and pushed his friend to the ground and then his friend got up replied “i will deport you”
i swear this happened a year ago………seriously WTF
Hi,
Can someone list the designated areas for the barbeque? Thanks
your balcony i guess
That would actually require some work to be done
from Arabtimes…
“He indicated the Municipal Council has set the ceiling of fine for barbecuing at KD 300 without implementing the procedures of administrative deportation against expatriates, because none of the relevant authorities in the country has issued a clear decision in that concern…”
https://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/212088/reftab/36/t/Shrimp-fishing-ban-from-Jan-1-/Default.aspx
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All I can say is
“Beware of the curse uttered by the helpless”
’nuff said
Look at if from the perspective that kuait is a beautiful country where you can take your family to the beach and grill bbq with your food and have a relaxing weekend.
Where are they suposed to enjoy family time?
Cramped apartment?
Restraunts overpriced for them?
Places where people treat them.badly?
Vome to the usa go to any beach there are grills built in for you to enjoy the beach.
This is a rumour:
https://news.kuwaittimes.net/deportation-rumors-keep-expats-jitters-moi-officials-seeks-allay-fears/
Rumours are not facts.
Proposals are not facts.
The media is misleading and misreporting. Proposals are proposals. There are millions of proposals in Kuwait. There is no reason to report every little proposal and blow it out of proportion.
but how else will our beloved tabloids get their revenue?
The majority of what passes as journalism here is speculation, sensationalism, or plain-old misreporting.
With all respect this is the best thing to happen. Not that i wish any deportation upon anyone but i really wish for change. Signs and fines were imposed but international brothers kept ignoring it all. Plus those complainers are always complaining how kuwait is not fair to them. I challenge anyone to mention a country where it offers as much as kuwait that let them bbq in public areas randomly!!
Kuwaitis bbq in the middle of hyde park, litter and annoy all the residents!! Moreover, we need to lead by example. Foreigners will only do what we do!!
All tourists in London do this. I saw Chinese tourists bbq in the middle of Hyde Park and litter, annoy residents… I saw American tourists do the same thing.
London at summer is crowded and full of tourists from all over the world, the residents always complain