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Nazaha chairs key session at global anti-graft forum

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BAKU: Kuwait’s Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) chaired a pivotal working session during the sixth meeting of the Global Anti-Corruption Enforcement Authorities Network (GLOBE-Eye), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, with broad international participation, Nazaha announced in a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Thursday. The session, titled “Enhancing Cooperation: The Role of GLOBE-Eye Focal Points”, was moderated by Dhari Buyabes, Observer of International Organizations and Conferences at Nazaha’s International Cooperation Department. Discussions centered on operational strategies to activate the role of focal points as essential conduits between member states and the network’s General Secretariat.

Nazaha noted that the session also addressed key challenges facing focal points and underscored the need for capacity-building tools, including training programs and practical guidance materials, to bolster coordination and efficiency. Delegates exchanged expertise and tabled proposals to develop sustainable cooperation mechanisms within the network. In remarks to KUNA, Buyabes affirmed that Nazaha was among the first institutions to join GLOBE-Eye and has been actively involved since its inception — from its founding meetings and technical committees to contributing to the drafting of its charter — reflecting Kuwait’s steadfast commitment to international anti-corruption efforts.

Jude Al-Hajri, Senior Professional at Nazaha’s International Cooperation Department, highlighted during her intervention the importance of equipping liaison officers with additional resources, such as explanatory guidelines and visual tools, to address recurring operational scenarios. She further proposed the establishment of online platforms to facilitate the exchange of queries and ideas, thereby streamlining communication and expediting the orientation of new officers. Al-Hajri noted that Kuwait’s participation in the forum aligns with Nazaha’s strategy to showcase national achievements on the global stage and reaffirm its dedication to implementing leading international standards in governance and transparency.

The Kuwaiti delegation to the meeting is headed by Nazaha Vice Chairman Counselor Nawaf Al-Muhamel, accompanied by Minister Plenipotentiary Mahdi Al-Ajmi of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with several experts from Nazaha’s International Cooperation Department. Throughout the meetings, Nazaha reiterated Kuwait’s unwavering commitment to reinforcing global cooperation in combating corruption — particularly in addressing transnational crimes — as part of its institutional framework rooted in transparency and accountability.

The GLOBE-Eye meetings, which continue until Friday, focus on enhancing coordination in the fight against cross-border corruption in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Nazaha remains a founding member of the network, which was launched by the UN in 2021, and plays a prominent role within its technical teams, reinforcing Kuwait’s active contribution to international anti-corruption initiatives and safeguarding the integrity of the global economy. — KUNA

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Kuwait, UAE team up in drug bust

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PACI employee arrested for forging addresses for bribes • More citizenships revoked

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti security men busted an attempt to smuggle a large drugs haul with a street value estimated at KD 1.5 million, with the cooperation of the United Arab Emirates’ interior ministry, a statement announced on Thursday. The haul consisted of 10 kg of heroin and 100 kg of shabu, an illegal chemical substance, and was destined for an Afghan man who was arrested, the interior ministry said.

Through security cooperation with the UAE, the Kuwaiti authorities received information of the shipment that was due to arrive at Shuwaikh Port and belonged to an organized international network. The container was allowed to leave the port by customs men and the receiver, an Afghan man, was arrested at Amghara industrial area, west of Kuwait City.

First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah thanked the UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Emirati officials for the cooperation that led to the huge bust, stressing the importance of continued security coordination. The minister reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to countering the drug threat and safeguarding national security through local and international partnerships.

Separately, the interior ministry announced on Thursday the arrest of an employee working at the Public Authority for Civil Information on charges of forging official documents and accepting bribes. The ministry said the bust followed information and coordination with officials from the civil information authority, revealing the suspect had exploited his job authority to access the electronic system and change residents’ addresses without their presence or submission of official documents, in violation of established regulations.

Investigations revealed that the suspect had added fake addresses in exchange for payments of up to KD 120 per transaction, abusing his position for illicit gain. He was found to have processed over 5,000 transactions since the beginning of this year in collaboration with a number of middlemen inside and outside Kuwait.

Two middlemen were arrested, along with seven individuals who had paid money to complete their transactions. The suspect was found to have used the illicit proceeds to purchase jewelry, gold bars and luxury items in an attempt to conceal the source of the funds. The suspects and the seized items were referred to the public prosecution for legal action.

Meanwhile, the interior ministry said on Thursday that the Supreme Commission for Nationality has decided to revoke the citizenship of an unspecified number of people for a variety of reasons. The ministry said in a statement that the citizenships were revoked because holders held citizenship of a third country, banned under Kuwaiti law, while others held citizenships that were obtained through false information and forgery.

Some other citizenships were revoked for the sake of the country’s national interests and others because holders violated their loyalty to the country. The ministry gave no details about the numbers. The commission has in the past 15 months stripped over 37,000 people of their Kuwaiti citizenship, about 29,000 of them were foreign women who became Kuwaitis after getting married to Kuwaiti men.

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KRCS, WHO discuss cooperation in health and training fields

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KUWAIT: Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Vice Chairman Dr Nasser Al-Tannak affirmed the importance of enhancing cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) across various health and training sectors, particularly in light of growing global health challenges. Speaking to KUNA following a meeting with WHO Representative and Head of Mission in Kuwait Dr Asad Hafeez, Al-Tannak revealed that KRCS is working towards signing a memorandum of understanding with the WHO’s Kuwait office.

The agreement will cover key areas including mental health, risk awareness, addiction prevention, and the development of specialized training programs. Al-Tannak noted that the KRCS Board of Directors is committed to advancing a comprehensive strategy for training employees and volunteers in accordance with international standards. This initiative aims to enhance their capabilities, particularly in emergency and disaster response operations.

He emphasized that this approach reflects the Society’s vision of building a well-qualified humanitarian workforce, capable of responding swiftly and effectively to humanitarian calls worldwide. He added that KRCS stands as a distinguished example of institutional humanitarian work in the region. During the meeting, WHO officials were briefed on the Society’s wide-ranging efforts in relief, healthcare, development, and humanitarian assistance, as well as its community-driven initiatives and key achievements over the past year. These accomplishments, he said, mark a qualitative leap in KRCS operations and reaffirm its unwavering commitment to serving humanity.

For his part, Dr Hafeez commended the Kuwait Red Crescent Society’s role in conducting awareness campaigns and offering psychological and social support. He also praised the Society’s work in strengthening volunteer capabilities to manage health emergencies. Dr Hafeez stressed the significance of continued collaboration to enhance readiness and response to health crises both in Kuwait and the broader region, noting KRCS’s extensive experience and high credibility in the fields of humanitarian, relief, and public health work. — KUNA

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