KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Youth (PAY) announced the launch of its nationwide summer activities program for 2025, set to begin next Sunday and continue through September 4. The comprehensive initiative includes a series of interactive and developmental projects designed to nurture the talents and capabilities of Kuwaiti youth during the summer break. Deputy Director General for the Youth Development Sector at PAY, Abdullah Al-Adwani, said in a press statement that the 2025 program includes four key projects: the Science Camp, Future Leaders, My Hobby and the Summer Camp.

Al-Adwani noted that each project has been carefully designed to reflect the interests and aspirations of youth, integrating learning, entertainment, and personal development in a safe and stimulating environment. “Investing youth’s time in purposeful and structured programs during the summer is a national necessity,” he said, adding that such efforts help build character, instill values, and develop both individual and collective skills. The Science Camp, he explained, serves as an educational platform focused on science and technology. It includes workshops, training sessions, and scientific discussions aimed at enhancing critical thinking and fostering a culture of research among young participants.

Meanwhile, the Future Leaders initiative centers on leadership development and cultivating a spirit of initiative through hands-on training and collaborative activities. The My Hobby project is designed to uncover and refine youth talents through specialized workshops in arts, crafts, and vocational skills. Al-Adwani added that the Summer Camp offers a mix of educational and recreational experiences, blending values, life skills and engaging activities in an interactive environment. These programs will be hosted at several youth centers across Kuwait, including facilities in Daiya, Al-Qusour, Jaber Al-Ahmad, Al-Ardiya, Al-Qadisiyah and Al-Shamiya.

Targeting various age groups, the programs are open to participants starting from age 14 to 17, with some projects extending to include youth up to the age of 35. Al-Adwani reaffirmed PAY’s ongoing commitment to offering high-quality youth initiatives aligned with the state’s vision for empowering national talent and fostering a generation equipped to contribute meaningfully to the country’s development. — KUNA

 KUWAIT: Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Chairman of the Public Authority for Industry (PAI) Khalifa Al-Ajeel said on Monday that protecting the commercial and industrial system is a “national responsibility that requires concerted efforts.”

Minister Al-Ajeel emphasized in a statement to KUNA following an extensive inspection campaign in the south Amghara scrap yard, to “firmly deal with all violations and encroachments in accordance with legal frameworks where no one is above the law.”

Al-Ajeel confirmed the continuation of inspection campaigns as well until the desired goals are reached, foremost being is restoring order and discipline to the area and removing all violations and encroachments.

He affirmed the ministry and the PAI’s commitment to cooperating with relevant authorities to continue these campaigns to ensure a safe and organized industrial and commercial environment.

The campaign resulted in the seizure of several violations and closure of several non-compliant units in preparation for taking necessary legal action against their exploiters.

Participating in the campaign was General Fire Force (KFF) Chief Major General Talal Al-Roumi, along with several executive leaders from the PAI. — KUNA

CAIRO: The 56th regular session of the Arab Permanent Committee for Human Rights commenced on Monday with the participation of Kuwait and representatives from Arab states concerned with human rights affairs. In his opening address, Ahmed Maghari, supervisor of the Human Rights Department at the League of Arab States, underscored the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling it a stark indicator of the region’s human rights reality. “We cannot speak of the state of human rights without acknowledging the catastrophic conditions faced by our brothers in Gaza, where securing the most basic necessities has become a matter of survival,” he said. Maghari described the ongoing Zionist aggression in Gaza as a profound moral and humanitarian challenge, noting that the Palestinian people continue to endure daily suffering under constant bombardment, displacement and destruction. He lamented the international community’s continued inaction in the face of clear violations of international law and human rights norms. “The occupying power persists in defying international legitimacy and the decisions of the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the International Court of Justice,” he said.

The 56th session of the Arab Permanent Committee on Human Rights kicks off, chaired by Kuwait.- KUNA photos

Held at a time of mounting regional tensions, the session comes amid escalating challenges that directly affect fundamental human rights. Maghari highlighted the Committee’s historic role since its establishment in 1968 in developing the Arab human rights framework both legally and practically, while also fostering cooperation with regional and international partners. He expressed hope that the session would yield effective recommendations to help confront the pressing challenges in the region. He pointed to the rise of conflicts and violence globally, along with the resulting serious human rights violations, as major concerns.

Emerging issues such as the intersection of human rights with climate change, artificial intelligence, and the spread of alien ideologies that undermine human dignity were also noted. “In light of these challenges, we must reinforce our solidarity and collective action to enhance peace, stability, and the security of our societies,” Maghari added. The two-day session, chaired by Ambassador Talal Al-Mutairi, Chairman of the Arab Permanent Committee for Human Rights, will review the General Secretariat’s report on the implementation of previous recommendations up to the 55th session.

Discussions will also focus on Zionist violations in occupied Arab territories, the plight of Arab prisoners and detainees in Zionist prisons, and the issue of the bodies of Palestinian and Arab martyrs held in so-called “numbered cemeteries.” Other agenda items include the Arab Charter on Human Rights and preparations for Arab Human Rights Day, which will be observed on March 16, 2026. Kuwait is represented at the meeting by a delegation led by Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah.— KUNA