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Women Surgeons of Kuwait celebrates distinguished doctors

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KUWAIT: The Women Surgeons of Kuwait celebrated its fifth annual awards ceremony at the Jumeirah Hotel, highlighting the achievements of female surgeons and medical professionals across a range of surgical specialties. The event was held under the patronage of guest of honor Sheikha Intisar Al-Salem Al-Sabah, with notable attendance from former Minister of Health Dr Mohammed Al-Jarallah, Sheikh Dr Salman Al-Sabah, Chairman of the Medical Responsibility Authority, Dr Abdullah Rajab from the Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialties, President of the Kuwait Surgical Association Prof Musa Khurshid, and President of the Association of Surgeons Dr Shihab Akrof, alongside leading academics and healthcare professionals from both the public and private sectors.

The ceremony opened with a welcoming address from Dr Asmaa Al-Rashed, Consultant in General, Laparoscopic Bariatric, and Intensive Care Surgery at Amiri Hospital and founder of Kuwait Female Surgeons. Dr Al-Rashed highlighted the purpose of the Surgery Awards program: to celebrate the efforts of female surgeons, foster professional pride, and encourage continued excellence and leadership in the field.

In the trainee category, the Emerging Surgeons Award was presented to Dr Muzna Al-Mutairi in General Surgery. Dr Athari Saleem from Neurosurgery was honored with the Best Scientific Researcher Award, while the Ideal Resident Physician Award was granted to Dr Mariam Ramadan from Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Graduates from the Kuwait Board in various specialties were also recognized. In General Surgery, Dr Zainab Al-Musaylikh and Dr Luluh Al-Essa received honors. Obstetrics and Gynecology graduates included Dr Zahra Akbar, Dr Taiba Boualian, Dr Eman Al-Azmi, Dr Noor Abdulrahman, and Dr Sanaa Boresli. In Ophthalmology, awards went to Dr Aseel Al-Kandari and Dr Najlaa Al-Salem. ENT Surgery honorees included Dr Mashael Al-Kandari and Dr Haifa Al-Otaibi, while Dr Dalal Al-Armeli represented Neurosurgery.

In recognition of international academic achievement, the Fellowship Graduation Awards went to Dr Amira Al-Hassan, Dr Dalal Al-Aradi, Dr Joud Abdulrahim, Dr Fatima Dahrab, Dr Maryam Al-Mansouri, and Dr Nisreen Al-Masiliyem. Among the consultant surgeons, the Clinical Mastery Award was presented to Dr Maha Al Jilani. Dr Jihad Al-Harmi received the Academic Excellence Award. The Humanitarian Hope Award, which honors those contributing to volunteer work abroad, was awarded to Dr Hanan Al-Saleh, Dr Sarah Al-Youha, Dr Abeer Kalender, and Dr Noura Al-Youha. The Women’s Ally in Surgery Award, recognizing individuals who support and empower female surgeons, was presented to Dr Jassim Al-Abbad and Dr Salah Termes.

The ceremony also introduced several new award categories this year to reflect the evolving contributions of women in the medical field, with a focus on clinical excellence, academic leadership, humanitarian efforts, and allyship. Dr Al-Rashed concluded the evening by expressing deep pride in the national and community contributions made by Kuwait’s female surgeons over the years. She extended special thanks to the event’s organizing team—Dr Maha Al-Otaibi, Dr Muzna Al-Mutairi, Dr Abdullah Al-Abdulrahman—and all volunteers who made the event possible. She also offered heartfelt appreciation to Sheikha Intisar Al-Sabah for her continuous support of Kuwait Female Surgeons and the advancement of women in medicine.

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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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