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Kuwait-China renewable energy deal lauded

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H.E. Zhang Jianwei
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the State of Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, March 18: Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Zhang Jianwei has affirmed that the framework agreement for technical arrangements signed by the governments of Kuwait and China on Monday, which includes all the technical details for cooperation in the field of renewable energy, is good news and very important for strengthening cooperation in the field of renewable energy between the two countries. Jianwei made this statement during a Ghabqa he hosted in honor of the members of the Chinese Muslim community in Kuwait, with several citizens in attendance. He revealed the agreement was signed during the ceremony held in Beijing on the Kuwaiti side by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Adel Al-Zamel and Samih Jawhar Hayat, and on the Chinese side by Deputy Director of the National Energy Administration Ren Jingdong. He said it is also an important step towards implementing the seven agreements between the governments of China and Kuwait, which were concluded on the sidelines of the visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah in September 2023, and in light of the lofty directives of the country’s top political leadership to accelerate the implementation of major development projects with Beijing. He added this framework agreement is the second of its kind, following the signing of an agreement last February for the Mubarak Port project.

“The coming period will witness an acceleration of work between our two countries to implement agreements in the fields of sanitation and housing. A new Chinese company will soon arrive in Kuwait to consult with officials on strengthening cooperation in the sanitation sector. A Kuwaiti delegation will also travel to China to explore cooperation in the field of free trade. Through this close cooperation, we can witness more business and collaboration between us. This type of work will protect the common interests of our two countries,” he elaborated. He affirmed that his country has entered an important phase of modernization and development, providing economic opportunities for other countries, including Kuwait.

“China will become more open and attractive to foreign investment. We welcome investments from Kuwait. We welcome more Kuwaiti friends for tourism and trade. I believe these opportunities will strengthen cooperation between us and protect the common interests of our peoples. We are optimistic about the future of this cooperation, especially under the patronage and leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping and His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad,” he added. He disclosed that the number of Chinese companies operating in Kuwait exceeds 60, and that they have been here since the late 1970s. “They have contributed significantly to the development of the Kuwaiti economy and the improvement of the living standards of the Kuwaiti people, given their capabilities, experience and good reputation. China is the second country to invest in Kuwait. Chinese companies are interested in Kuwaitizing labor and jobs, and have brought many Kuwaitis to the country,” he asserted. He stated that “the coming period will witness the presence of many Chinese delegations at various high levels in Kuwait. We will also witness the presence of Kuwaiti delegations in Beijing shortly.”

By Fares Al-Abdan
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff 

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World markets mixed, Japan’s shares dip after election leaves Ishiba’s future in doubt

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A person stands near an electronic stock board, left top, showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm on July 22, in Tokyo. The traffic signs read: No Crossing. (AP)

BANGKOK, July 22, (AP): World shares were mixed on Tuesday after U.S. stock indexes inched to more records at the start of a week of profit updates from big U.S. companies. Germany’s DAX lost 0.5% to 24,186.14 and the CAC 40 in Paris gave up 0.4% to 7,768.46. Britain’s FTSE 100 edged 0.1% lower, to 9,009.34. The futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were virtually unchanged.

In Asian trading, Japan’s benchmark surged and then fell back as it reopened from a holiday Monday following the ruling coalition’s loss of its upper house majority in Sunday’s election. The Nikkei 225 shed 0.1% to 39,774.92. Analysts said the market initially climbed as investors were relieved that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay in office despite the setback

. But the election’s outcome has added to political uncertainty and left his government without the heft needed to push through legislation. A breakthrough in trade talks with the US might win Ishiba a reprieve, but so far there’s been scant sign of progress in negotiating away the threat of higher tariffs on Japan’s exports to the US beginning Aug 1.

“Relief may be fleeting. Ishiba’s claim to leadership now rests on political duct tape, and history isn’t on his side. The last three LDP leaders who lost the upper house didn’t last two months,” Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management said in a commentary. Elsewhere, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.4% to 25,082.78, while the Shanghai Composite index advanced 0.6% to 3,581.86.

South Korea’s Kospi sank 1.3% to 3,169.94, with investors concerned over the Aug. 1 deadline for making a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump or facing 25% tariffs on all the country’s exports to the US. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 0.1% to 8,677.20.

India’s Sensex gained 0.1%, while In Thailand, the SET sank 1.1% after the government named Vitai Ratanakorn as the new future governor of the central bank. He is viewed as likely to be less independent than the current governor, raising concerns about the bank’s independence, analysts said. Vitai will replace Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, when his term as governor ends in September.  

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MEW gets CAPT approval to link external sites, NDCC

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KUWAIT CITY, July 21: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has obtained approval from the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) to issue a tender for linking the external sites of the ministry with the National Data Control Center (NDCC), say sources from the ministry. Sources indicated that this tender is included in the contracts of the ministry for the current fiscal year and are scheduled to be implemented by the Planning, Training and Information Systems Sector. Sources revealed that the tender is for linking the external branches with the data center in the main ministry building and the NDCC in order to allow the exchange of information and provision of electronic services.

Sources pointed out that “subject to the approval of CAPT, the tender will be announced and a date will be set for specialized companies to submit their bids, select the winning bid and implement the project under the regulations.” Sources added the ministry intends to install five main power transformer stations for the Automobile Circuit Project — Rawda Block Three, Kabd C, cow farms, Sharq Block Four and Al- Arabi Club; in addition to supplying and extending the necessary underground cables to feed the five planned stations through two tenders: the first for the stations and the second for the cables. Sources said the two tenders aim to provide the energy needed to expand the high-voltage and ultra- high-voltage electrical networks resulting from the increased demand for electricity in the aforementioned areas, as well as to provide electricity continuously throughout the day. Moreover, the ministry also confirmed the start of electricity connection in Al-Mutlaa Residential City (N1 District – parts of Block One; in cooperation with the Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW). It reiterated that it is now receiving applications to connect electricity to 251 plots

By Mohammad Ghanem
 Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff 

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DGCA of Kuwait and Japan Take Off on a New Chapter of Aviation Cooperation

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Chairman of the Kuwaiti Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Humoud Al-Sabah receives the Japanese Ambassador to Kuwait Kenichiro Mukai

KUWAIT CITY, July 21: Chairman of the Kuwaiti Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al- Sabah said Sunday that the DGCA looks forward to promoting cooperation with Japan in civil aviation. Sheikh Humoud made the remarks while welcoming Japanese Ambassador to Kuwait Kenichiro Mukai to discuss bilateral cooperation in the field of civil aviation, the DGCA said in a press release. He underlined the importance of deepening the distinguished ties between both friendly countries, praising Japan’s advanced experience in technology and aviation industry, it said. For his part, the Japanese Ambassador expressed his appreciation to the Kuwaiti official for his hospitality, saying that his country is interested in furthering cooperation with the State of Kuwait in aviation, in a way that contributes to exchanging expertise and achieving integration in the fields that concern both sides. (KUNA)

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