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Decision reversed … citizen to look after his disabled brother

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2 months ago

June 11, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, June 11: The Administrative Section in the Court of Appeals reversed the decision of the Public Authority for Disabled Affairs (PADA) to reject the application of a citizen to become the guardian of his mentally disabled brother. Consequently, the court mandated the appointment of the citizen as the guardian of his brother, replacing their mother. Attorney Mohammad Al-Sayegh filed the lawsuit on behalf of his client, requesting authorization for his client to deal with PADA. He explained this move is aimed at removing the mother — the first defendant — from the responsibility of taking care of her son and then appointing his client as the guardian for the benefit and well-being of the son with mental disability. Case files indicate that the plaintiff’s brother — the second defendant — has a severe and permanent mental disability, and their mother was initially assigned as his caregiver. She later requested PADA to relieve her of this duty, citing illness and old age, but her petition was rejected. The plaintiff asserted that he is the actual caregiver of his brother, who is living with him. He requested official guardianship to be able to protect and manage his brother’s affairs

By Jaber Al-Hamoud

Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Agencies

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Firefighters free a worker’s hand trapped in an ice crusher at fish market

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5 hours ago

July 30, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 30: The Fahaheel Fire Station team responded on Wednesday morning to an incident at the fish market, where a worker’s hand became trapped in an ice crusher. Firefighters successfully managed the situation and handed the injured worker over to the relevant authorities.

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Former Broadcaster Sentenced to Two Years for Insulting God and the Amir

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6 hours ago

July 30, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 30: The Criminal Court, presided over by Judge Dr. Khaled Al-Omara, has sentenced a well-known former broadcaster to two years of imprisonment with hard labor for insulting the God and the Amir on social media.

The individual was arrested by the State Security Service after posting a controversial tweet on his personal account on platform X (formerly Twitter). According to the Public Prosecution, the charges included insulting religious sanctity, offending the Amir, and misuse of Internet and Social Media.

During interrogation, the defendant denied all allegations. However, the court found sufficient grounds to convict him and handed down the sentence accordingly.

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Doctor Sentenced To Jail, Fined KD 345,000 For Five-Year Absence And Salary Fraud

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7 hours ago

July 30, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 30: The Criminal Court has rejected an appeal filed by a Kuwaiti doctor and upheld the original verdict sentencing him to five years in prison, a KD 345,000 fine, and dismissal from his job. The doctor was found guilty of embezzling KD 115,000 in salaries he received while being absent from work.

According to the Ministry of Health’s legal department, the doctor had been absent from his post at a government hospital for five years while residing abroad. Despite his prolonged absence, he continued to receive his full salary with the help of another employee, suggesting collusion.

Following an official report submitted to the Public Prosecution, an investigation was launched. Authorities confirmed that the doctor had not entered Kuwait in the past five years, confirming the fraudulent salary payments.