The management of the Ya Hala Kuwait Shopping Festival released a statement reaffirming its dedication to transparency, integrity, and fairness in all festival activities. In collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the festival has temporarily paused the distribution of prizes for the eighth raffle draw in order to verify its adherence to legal standards. This action demonstrates the festival’s commitment to maintaining public trust by ensuring that all raffle processes are conducted under strict government oversight and are fully accessible to the public through live broadcasts and official media channels.
The following is the statement issued by the Ya Hala Shopping Festival management:
The Ya Hala Kuwait Shopping Festival management reaffirms its strong commitment to upholding the highest standards of transparency, integrity, and credibility across all festival operations. In light of recent developments, the management has been closely monitoring the latest raffle draw to ensure compliance with these core principles.
In coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the distribution of prizes for the eighth raffle has been temporarily suspended for verification purposes. This decision has been made to preserve the transparency and integrity of the festival’s operations.
The festival management emphasizes that all raffle draws are conducted under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, with active participation from relevant government agencies. Representatives from the Ministry oversee the entire raffle process independently, ensuring no external influence.
To guarantee full transparency and accountability, all raffle draws are documented and broadcasted live. The Ministry of Information films the draws, which are aired on Kuwait’s official state television and streamed live on the festival’s YouTube channel. Additionally, the draws are extensively covered on the festival’s official social media platforms and various news outlets, allowing the public to follow the proceedings with full clarity.
The Ya Hala Festival management assures that all upcoming draws will continue to be conducted in strict compliance with the legal regulations and guidelines set by the country’s authorities and enforced by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. These measures are in place to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all participants.
The management also urges the relevant authorities to take firm legal action against anyone attempting to compromise the integrity of the draws or undermine the fairness of the process. Such actions are crucial for maintaining public trust and protecting the festival’s esteemed reputation as a symbol of national pride in shopping and entertainment.
In conclusion, the Ya Hala Festival management expresses gratitude to all participants and the valued audience for their trust, which serves as the foundation of the festival’s success. Transparency, credibility, and impartiality will always remain the core values of the Kuwait Shopping Festival, Ya Hala. We also thank the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for its prompt response and commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all participants.
