Preparations begin for the installation of CCTV in public areas

The Ministry of Interior has started preparations for the installation of CCTV cameras and establishment of a central control room, local daily reported.

The project will be implemented in two phases — the first will be for vital structures like petroleum facilities, State institutions and banks; while the second will be for residential areas, public utilities and roads.

According to report, the ministry will oblige the landlords and owners of real estate properties to link CCTVs with the Operations Room while ensuring that the privacy of citizens and expatriates is respected. Sources affirmed the CCTVs will be installed in public utilities without any constraint on personal freedoms. Sources added the project will be implemented by the beginning of next year, disclosing the ministry will install high-quality CCTVs on par with international standards.