Steps to register your pet in Kuwait in “Deera” app.

If you own a cat or dog in Kuwait, there’s a new way to register your pet without heading to a government office. The Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources launched its new electronic platform, called Deera, on Wednesday.

This is the first phase of a wider plan to move the Authority’s services online. If you’ve ever had to report a stray or dangerous animal near your home, this platform is meant to make that easier too, much like how the Ministry of Interior’s warnings about abandoning pets pushed for better reporting tools.

What exactly does Deera do right now?

The Acting Director General of the Authority, Al-Masbahi, spoke at the launch ceremony. She said Deera will offer advanced digital services, built on modern and integrated databases, to make it easier for people to reach the Authority’s services.

She described the launch as part of the Authority’s bigger goal: turning all of its services into digital ones, to improve how procedures and services are handled overall. She also thanked everyone who worked on the project.

Dr Khaled Al-Fayez, the project manager for Deera, gave more detail on what the platform actually covers for now. He said the first phase is limited to two things: submitting reports about harmful animals, and registering pets such as cats and dogs.

Who can use the Deera platform?

According to Al-Fayez, the platform is open to both citizens and residents, as long as they have a Civil ID number. That’s a fairly low bar, meaning most people living in Kuwait long-term should be able to use it once it’s fully running.

He also said more services will roll out in stages after this first phase. One example he mentioned is services aimed at animal breeders, which aren’t part of the platform yet but are planned for the future.

This fits into a pattern we’ve seen across Kuwait’s government bodies this year, where paper processes are being replaced step by step. You can see the same shift in how Kuwait ended paper car insurance and moved that service online too.

Why this matters if you have a pet or deal with strays

For pet owners, having an official channel to register a cat or dog could matter down the line, whether it’s for travel, vet records, or simply having your pet on record with the authorities. It’s not yet clear from the Authority’s statements whether registration will become mandatory or what documents you’ll need beyond your Civil ID.

[EDITOR NOTE: a note here on whether readers have tried registering a pet in Kuwait before, and how that process compared on paper versus what Deera promises]

For anyone dealing with stray or harmful animals near their home or neighbourhood, Deera gives a direct way to flag the issue to the Authority. This could be useful alongside existing options, since Kuwait’s laws on stray dogs have struggled with enforcement in the past, and more reporting channels can only help identify problem areas faster.

How to use Deera (based on what’s been announced)

1. Check that you have an active Civil ID number, since this is required to access the platform.
2. Look out for the official Deera platform link once it is made public by the Authority.
3. Use the reporting function if you need to flag a harmful animal in your area.
4. Use the registration function if you want to register a pet cat or dog.
5. Watch for future updates, since breeder services and other features are expected to be added in later phases.

The Authority hasn’t released exact dates for when later phases, including breeder services, will go live. We’ll update this once more details come through.

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