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Sports ‘essential lifestyle’ for people with disabilities

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KUWAIT: Sports are a fundamental right for individuals with disabilities, serving not only as a form of recreation but as an essential pillar for promoting social integration, developing motor skills, enhancing communication, and fostering a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Beyond physical benefits, sports instill a sense of responsibility and highlight the vital role people with disabilities play in society.

In line with these values, Warba Sports Club for the Disabled organized an Open Sports Day on Thursday, in collaboration with Al-Raja Boys and Girls Schools. The event brought together secondary school students aged 15 to 19, a crucial age group where nurturing talents and channeling energy into productive outlets like sports can play a transformative role in national development.

The event featured a wide range of sports activities tailored for individuals with motor disabilities. Participants included several Kuwaiti athletes with disabilities who have achieved national and international acclaim in various disciplines. Competitions in tennis, bocce, and badminton drew enthusiastic participation from students, with strong support from their parents and coaches contributing to a spirited and inclusive atmosphere.

The day concluded with the distribution of honorary awards, recognizing the dedication and achievements of the young athletes. The event served as a testament to the progress and potential of Kuwaiti sports for people with disabilities, reinforcing the importance of continued support and inclusion. — KUNA

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China, Kuwait discuss expanding defense ties

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KUWAIT: Deputy Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army, Air Vice Marshal Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah held talks on Sunday with the Defense Attache of the Chinese Embassy in Kuwait to boost bilateral defense ties and military cooperation. The is meeting aimed at reinforcing regional stability, exchanging expertise as well as supporting the development of sustainable defense industries aligned with both countries’ national interests. In the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their firm belief in the role of defense diplomacy for building long-term strategic partnerships that contribute to regional security, stability, and a future based on cooperation and peace. — KUNA

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Kuwait targets financial crimes | Kuwait Times Newspaper

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MoI and customs, CMA and FIU sign MoUs to combat money laundering, terror financing

KUWAIT: The interior ministry’s department for combating money laundering and terrorism funding and the customs department on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in fighting financial crimes, the customs department said. The accord aims to strengthen mutual cooperation and the exchange of information in accordance with international standards set by the UN Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

The customs department said in a statement that the MoU comes within the framework of boosting collaboration between state establishments in fighting money laundering and terrorism financing. It also aims at intensifying regulatory procedures to support the national system in reducing financial crimes and boost Kuwait’s commitment to relevant international standards, the statement added.

Separately, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) also signed an MoU on Sunday with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) regarding cooperation and exchange of information in the field of combating money laundering, related predicate offenses and terrorism financing. The agreement aims to establish a framework for collaboration and coordination between the two entities in this domain.

In a press release, the CMA stated that the MoU covers several aspects, including the scope of information that the FIU may provide to the CMA and vice versa. It also outlines the mechanism for exchanging information between the two parties and defines the scope of use for the shared information, ensuring full adherence to confidentiality standards.

The memorandum also specifies areas of cooperation, which include holding regular meetings to strengthen joint efforts, coordinating preventive and control measures, exchanging information and expertise, preparing training programs and development plans for personnel of both entities and participating in each other’s training sessions related to

Last month, the Kuwaiti government issued a new law that enhances the country’s legal framework in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. The legislation made two key amendments to a 2013 law on fighting money laundering and financing of terrorism to allow the Cabinet to issue decisions to implement resolutions passed by the UN Security Council regarding financing terrorism and freezing assets, and to impose hefty fines on violators.

In a June 3 report, FATF said Kuwait has solid legislation to impose financial penalties against terrorist financing and the spread of weapons of mass destruction. However, gaps in the legal system make it hard to freeze assets of these activities effectively, FATF said.

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