Key Takeaways
- All mosque cameras require ministry approval
- Existing unauthorized systems must be reported
- Imams held accountable for compliance
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has banned unauthorized security cameras in mosques nationwide, requiring all surveillance systems to obtain ministry approval and operate under government supervision.
The directive applies to all mosques across the Gulf nation.
According to Al Anba newspaper, the ministry circulated an official order to all imams and muezzins prohibiting individuals or organizations from installing or operating cameras without prior authorization.
The policy will protect mosque facilities, ensure worshipper safety, and maintain administrative control over religious spaces.
The regulations mandate immediate disclosure of existing unapproved systems and require imams to report any donation offers for camera equipment before installation.
Religious leaders face legal accountability if they fail to notify authorities about unauthorized surveillance systems in their mosques.
All surveillance systems must now operate under direct government supervision in accordance with Kuwaiti laws and regulations.
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