KUWAIT: An Indian couple working as staff nurses in Kuwait was found dead with stab wounds in their Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh apartment, in what is suspected to be a case of murder-suicide, according to local media reports. The couple, identified as Suraj Kuzhiyath John, 39, and his wife Bincy, 35, hailed from the Kannur and Ernakulam districts of Kerala, respectively. Their bodies were discovered with stab wounds on Thursday morning by the building’s haris in the Abbassiya neighborhood.
Married for over 10 years, the couple is survived by their daughter, Evelyn, 9, and son, Edwin, 6, who are currently in Kerala. Suraj worked at a ministry of health hospital and Bincy at a ministry of defense hospital in Kuwait, both as staff nurses. Reports suggest the couple had just returned from a night shift on the day of the incident. Bincy sustained stab wounds to her abdomen, while Suraj was found with a stab wound to his neck.
According to Indian media reports, a distressed Suraj reportedly called friends on Thursday morning after Bincy’s death, saying she had died and that he would soon follow her. Meanwhile, Kuwaiti police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths and are exploring the possible motive behind the suspected murder-suicide. Friends of the couple stated that the children had been sent to India as the couple was planning to migrate to Australia in search of better career opportunities.
KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Tuesday Minister of Oil Tareq Sulaiman Al-Roumi, Deputy Chairman and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah and CEO of Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) Ahmad Jaber Al-Aidan. During the meeting, the officials briefed HH the Crown Prince on the new natural gas discovery in the Jazza offshore field, a landmark achievement in Kuwait’s maritime region.
The field recorded the highest production rate from a vertical well in the history of Kuwait’s Managish area and forms part of KOC’s ongoing efforts to develop the country’s hydrocarbon resources. HH the Crown Prince extended his best wishes for continued success and further achievements under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The officials presented His Highness with a commemorative gift to mark the occasion. — KUNA
KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation left Kuwait on Monday, heading to Egypt where he will represent His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit for Gaza. — KUNA
CAIRO: Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah on Monday reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening joint Arab social and developmental efforts to uphold human rights and promote social justice. Delivering her speech at the 82nd session of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, held at the League of Arab States headquarters in Egypt, Dr Al-Huwailah opened by expressing deep sorrow over the tragic death of three Amiri Diwan employees in a traffic accident in Sharm El-Sheikh, offering condolences to the families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
She expressed pride in Kuwait’s participation in the session, which addressed key social and developmental issues, and expressed hope it would yield decisions supporting social justice policies and the empowerment of women, girls, and persons with disabilities, particularly in political participation and gender equality. Dr Al-Huwailah noted that the session would adopt the draft agenda for the 45th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs and prepare for the Second World Summit for Social Development, scheduled in Doha next November. She emphasized Kuwait’s aspiration for Arab countries to make a strong and active presence at these events, showcasing development achievements and exchanging experiences in social care.
Officials are pictured during the meeting. – KUNA photos
Highlighting Kuwait’s role, she said the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, and the Public Authority for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities are committed to following up on the implementation of Council decisions, ensuring coordination that respects diversity and privacy while promoting social justice.
Dr Al-Huwailah concluded by thanking Egyptian Minister of Social Solidarity and Head of the Executive Office Dr Maya Morsi for the warm reception and efficient organization. She also praised Egypt’s efforts in hosting the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit and its unwavering support for ending the conflict in Palestine. The Executive Office meetings are chaired by Egypt, with membership including Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar, the Comoros, Lebanon and Libya, alongside the participation of the Social Affairs Sector of the League of Arab States, represented by Minister Plenipotentiary Enas Al-Farjani.- KUNA