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International Friends Club hosts girgian celebration, highlighting women’s role

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KUWAIT: The International Friends Club hosted a girgian celebration on Thursday, shortly after International Women’s Day, bringing together diplomats, ambassadors, and club members for a night of cultural exchange and festivity. Sheikha Hala Bader Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, honorary member, emphasized the crucial role of women in shaping societies. “As women, we have proven our presence in every sector — whether in diplomacy, governance, or leadership,” she stated, highlighting her hopes for continued progress for Kuwaiti, Arab, and all women around the world. She added, “Men cannot move forward without women. We are the pillars of homes, societies and institutions.”

Sheikha Hala further remarked, “Ambassadors and diplomats here often miss their families. Kuwait has always been a welcoming place, so we wanted to create a space where they could come together, experience our traditions, and feel at home. Some are new and unfamiliar with our committee, making this a wonderful opportunity to introduce them to our work, reconnect and celebrate.”

She added, “We organized a traditional Kuwaiti Ramadan for them, and now it’s their turn to share their customs and how they celebrate Ramadan.” Sheikha Hanaa Al-Sabah, member of the club, oversaw and supervised the event preparations, ensuring an engaging experience for all attendees. The club’s advisor, Narjes Alshatti, provided insights into Kuwaiti Ramadan traditions, delighting both children and adults with stories of cultural heritage.

She explained that girgian bears similarities to Halloween, as children dress up in unique costumes representing beloved cartoon characters and sing traditional songs that have been passed down for generations. Today, nearly every Kuwaiti household cherishes this tradition, fostering joy among neighbors through the exchange of gifts and sweets for children. The evening also featured a ghabga, an authentic Ramadan tradition where people gather for late-night social visits, exchanging Ramadan greetings. The celebration was enriched with servings of Arabic coffee, tea, and a selection of Kuwaiti sweets, highlighting the flavors of the holy month.

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Kuwait Commerce Min.: Protecting industrial system is Nat’l responsibility

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 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.”

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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

 

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Human Rights Committee session begins with focus on Gaza, regional challenges

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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.

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

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Crown Prince receives Egyptian Deputy PM

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KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Tuesday at Bayan Palace the Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry, Lieutenant General Kamel Abdulhadi Al-Wazir, and his accompanying delegation on the occasion of their official visit to the country. The meeting was attended by Kuwait’s Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan and Egypt’s Ambassador to Kuwait Osama Shaltout.– KUNA photos

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