Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior announced on Monday an update to the smartphone alert notifications that ring simultaneously with sirens. 

As of Monday, alerts will be sent with a loud notification tone from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, and with a message tone from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am, the ministry said in a statement.

The new update was made to enhance alert efficiency and taking people’s rest periods into account, while ensuring that warning notifications are effectively delivered when needed, the ministry explained.