KUWAIT: Kuwait National Guard (KNG) on Monday signed a cooperation protocol with the General Command of the Turkish Gendarmerie Forces in the field of training, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing joint cooperation with military institutions in brotherly and friendly countries, the KNG said in a press statement.

The signing ceremony was attended by Acting Director of the Office of the Chief of the National Guard, Colonel Khaled Nouri, while the Turkish side was represented by the Interior Affairs Advisor at the Turkish Embassy in Kuwait, Colonel Dr Youssef Bashool. The KNG noted that the protocol aligns with the National Guard’s 2030 Strategic Plan (Homeland Protection), particularly initiatives focused on upgrading the training and preparedness of recruits. — KUNA

KUWAIT: The Municipal Council, chaired by Abdullah Al-Mahri, on Monday approved the final draft of a proposed amendment to the schedule of requirements and specifications for residential complexes inside and outside Kuwait City. The council also endorsed a request by the Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport to construct four temporary and permanent roads for the Google Cloud Services site south of Mutlaa.

The roads will connect to Road No. 80 and the central market for vegetables and fruits, facilitating better access to the area. In addition, the council approved a request from the Public Prosecution to exempt fees for issuing description certificates for real estate cases under investigation.

Other approvals included requests from the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) to allocate the site of the facilities, administrative, and residential buildings previously used by a Saudi company in the Al-Zour area, and to cancel plans for a fuel filling station in the Al-Oyoun area. The council also approved the Ministry of Islamic Affairs’ request to allocate part of the Abu Salama Mosque in Al-Qasr for the construction of a family residence for the imam and muezzin, as well as the General Fire Force’s request to allocate a multi-storey parking facility in the Mubarak Al-Abdullah suburb. — KUNA

KUWAIT: As the 2025-26 school year commenced on Monday, traffic police faced the daunting task of handling the overflow of vehicles, which thus far proved they have handled “with flying colors”.Whether near schools or on much busier public roads, personnel could be seen directing traffic to ensure the safety of all. — KUNA