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Cabinet reviews key developments and approves reports

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KUWAIT: The Cabinet held its weekly meeting on May 20, 2025, at Bayan Palace under the chairmanship of Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. Following the session, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shareeda Abdullah Al-Maousherji issued a statement outlining the key outcomes of the meeting.

At the outset, the Cabinet was briefed on the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, assigning His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah to represent His Highness at the upcoming Second Summit and Economic Forum between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the People’s Republic of China. The high-level meetings are scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur from May 26 to 28, 2025, with the aim of strengthening regional and international cooperation.

The Cabinet also reviewed correspondence from the Amiri Diwan addressed to His Highness the Amir, reflecting Kuwait’s ongoing commitment to deepening ties with brotherly and friendly nations and advancing mutual cooperation across various sectors. In recognition of distinguished public service, the Cabinet approved the naming of the General Directorate of Nationality and Travel Documents building after the late Sulaiman Mishaan Al-Mishaan. The move honors the late official’s valuable contributions to the Ministry of Interior, particularly in the development of work systems within the Nationality and Passports Sector.

During the meeting, Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Saud Al-Omar briefed the Cabinet on the recent meeting between His Highness the Crown Prince and Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Microsoft Corporation, Judson Bezek Althoff. The discussions focused on advancing the strategic partnership between Kuwait and Microsoft to build an integrated digital infrastructure. Key objectives include enhancing government services, promoting innovation and investment and equipping national talent through advanced training in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and emerging technologies—paving the way for a dynamic and sustainable digital economy.

In line with the government’s ongoing efforts to address housing needs, the Cabinet reviewed a progress report from the Public Authority for Housing Welfare on the status of housing project services. The Cabinet directed the Authority, in coordination with relevant government bodies, to continue implementing these projects in accordance with the approved timeline and plans. The Council of Ministers concluded the session by reviewing several items on the agenda. A number of proposals were approved, while others were referred to specialized ministerial committees for further study and procedural follow-up. — KUNA

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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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