The Kuwait Ministry of Interior recently announced that individuals who cannot visit traffic offices in person can now conduct 18 types of traffic transactions on their behalf using the Hawiti app (Kuwait Mobile ID). These services are carried out with electronic approval of the request, aiming to simplify processes and facilitate services for the general public.
Services Offered Through the Hawiti App
The services available through the Hawiti app include vehicle ownership transfer, vehicle export, replacement of lost or damaged plates, vehicle registration renewal, plate issuance, vehicle deregistration, guardian approval for transferring vehicle ownership to minors, new vehicle registration, and deregistration of scrapped vehicles.
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These services also include inspections of new vehicles, transactions related to driving licenses and permits, transfer of traffic violations, cancellation of licenses under the points system, renewal and issuance of traffic signature permits, release of confiscated vehicles, and referral of traffic violations to court.
Benefits of Implementing This Plan
The Kuwait Ministry of Interior has stated that this initiative aims to save time and effort for the public and improve the efficiency of public services. With this change, users can easily conduct their affairs without the need to physically visit offices. This transformation aligns with digital innovations and the enhancement of public services in the country, which can help increase citizen satisfaction.
Overall, this initiative is part of the Kuwaiti government's efforts to modernize administrative systems and provide better services to citizens. Given the growing trend of using digital technologies, these services can represent effective steps towards advancing e-government.
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