Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Chair of the Meeting Lamia Al-Mulhim.
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KUWAIT: Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education Lamia Al-Mulhim affirmed the urgent need to shift away from traditional academic pathways in favor of modern, innovative models that integrate education with scientific research and respond to the region’s economic and social development goals. Speaking on Sunday while chairing the meeting of undersecretaries of higher education and scientific research ministries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Al-Mulhim said that re-evaluating educational priorities has become a necessity. The meeting was held in preparation for the 25th GCC Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research summit, which Kuwait will host on Monday.
Al-Mulhim stressed the importance of fostering a flexible and dynamic learning environment that empowers students and academics alike. “Developing an advanced educational model requires effective coordination and the active participation of all stakeholders to elevate the status of higher education both regionally and globally,” she said. Highlighting rapid developments in the GCC’s academic sector, Al-Mulhim pointed out the evolving nature of knowledge production and the expanding role of educational institutions in community service. She emphasized that collective achievements by Gulf nations in higher education far outweigh what can be accomplished individually.
“Educational integration is a strategic imperative,” she said, citing initiatives such as mutual recognition of academic qualifications, joint academic programs, research collaboration, and digital transformation through platforms, digital libraries, and secure cyber networks. “Cybersecurity is no longer a technical concern — it is a national priority to safeguard the independence of academic institutions and protect vital data and research assets.”
Al-Mulhim also underscored the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping education. “AI is now a transformative force — driving personalized learning models, intelligent assessments, and interactive environments that foster creativity,” she noted. However, she stressed the need for legislative and ethical frameworks to guide its application. “The real responsibility lies not in what AI produces, but in how we choose to utilize it — to empower humanity, not replace it, and to enrich cultural identity, not erase it.”
Concluding her remarks, Al-Mulhim described Gulf youth as “creative energies” capable of shaping the future. She called on universities to become hubs of innovation and knowledge production through curricula that foster critical thinking, environments that encourage initiative, and strategic partnerships that connect education with the labor market and decision-makers. — KUNA
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.”
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
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.
The 56th session of the Arab Permanent Committee on Human Rights kicks off, chaired by Kuwait.- KUNA photos
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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