KUWAIT: High-ranking officials at the Ministry of Interior are currently holding several regular meetings to discuss security arrangements for the National and Liberation Anniversaries on Feb 25 and 26. Both citizens and expatriates are expected to go out in long ceremonial parades expressing their joy and happiness, said Al-Jarida newspaper.

Senior security sources said that deploying teams of policewomen is being taken into full consideration so that they can respond to women celebrating inappropriately without the embarrassment that policemen might face. The sources added that the plan includes utilizing all terrain vehicles as police vehicles in order to allow police movement in crowds and traffic. The sources highlighted that large numbers of police forces will be deployed on streets where the parades usually occur.

Officials have watched videos of previous celebrations to determine how best to avoid past mistakes and deal with particular violations, the sources explained. Authorities plan to cover areas like Sabhan, Jlaiah, Benaider and Salmiya. They added that all kinds of foam will be banned and confiscated immediately. - Kuwait Times