KUWAIT CITY, April 20: The Ministry of Interior, through the General Traffic Department, has successfully concluded the activities of Unified Gulf Traffic Week 2025, held under the theme "Driving Without a Phone." The event saw strong participation from both Kuwaiti citizens and expats across multiple venues, particularly in several major shopping malls.

As part of the initiative, awareness exhibitions were held at Al Khiran Mall on Thursday and Friday, April 10 and 11. During these two days, 5,767 traffic violations were cleared, and 50 vehicles and 25 motorcycles were released. A similar exhibition at The Avenues Mall, which ran from Sunday to Thursday, resulted in the removal of 18,463 blocks and the release of 113 vehicles and 62 motorcycles. Altogether, the two exhibitions led to the clearance of 24,230 blocks and the release of 163 vehicles and 87 motorcycles.

Brigadier General Mohammed Dhaidan Al-Ajmi, Chairman of the Unified Gulf Traffic Week Activities Committee, emphasized that this year's theme, "Driving Without a Phone," reflects the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to prioritize traffic safety. He noted that phone use while driving remains one of the leading causes of traffic accidents, underscoring the importance of targeted awareness campaigns and field programs to educate all sectors of society about its dangers.

The Ministry of Interior reiterated its commitment to promoting community partnerships and fostering a culture of traffic safety. It praised the public for their enthusiastic participation and willingness to benefit from the awareness services and initiatives offered during Gulf Traffic Week—an annual campaign to encourage adherence to traffic laws, reduce accidents, and enhance regional cooperation across the Gulf.