KUWAIT CITY, Sept 30: The Ministry of Interior, through the General Department of Criminal Evidence, has announced an extension of working hours at all biometric fingerprint centers and shopping complexes across various governorates in Kuwait. This extension is valid "today only" and will remain in effect until midnight.

According to a press release from the General Department of Public Relations and Security Media, the extension aims to facilitate procedures for citizens and ensure that they complete their biometric fingerprint requirements. Today marks the final deadline for citizens to finalize their fingerprints.

The ministry has urged all citizens to expedite the biometric fingerprint process to avoid the suspension of their civil ID cards and any related government or banking transactions.

It was also noted that fingerprint offices located in shopping complexes will cease operations starting tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1, 2024. However, the General Department of Criminal Evidence will continue to provide biometric fingerprint services daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.