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One Dead in Drowning Incident at Messila Beach

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One Dead in Drowning Incident at Messila Beach

Emergency teams respond to a deadly drowning at Messilah Beach.

KUWAIT CITY, May 22:  Salmiya Fire and Marine Rescue teams responded Thursday morning to a drowning incident at Messila Beach. Despite the rapid intervention of emergency crews, the incident tragically resulted in one fatality. Authorities have since taken over the site to proceed with the necessary investigations and procedures.

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40 Indians Affected, 13 Dead In Toxic Booze Poisoning In Kuwait

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KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: The Ministry of Health announced that its hospitals have been treating 63 cases of alcohol poisoning since Saturday, following the consumption of alcoholic beverages contaminated with methanol. The response involved immediate and ongoing coordination between hospitals and the Kuwait Poison Control Center, in cooperation with security agencies and relevant authorities throughout the country. The ministry explained that the severity of symptoms varied, with several patients requiring admission to intensive care units.

Thirty-one cases required the use of ventilators, and 51 patients underwent emergency kidney dialysis. Twenty-one individuals have suffered permanent blindness or vision impairment. To date, the incident has resulted in 13 deaths, all of Asian nationalities. The ministry confirmed its ongoing, around-the-clock monitoring of all cases and coordination with relevant authorities to ensure the provision of necessary medical care. It urged the immediate reporting of any suspected poisoning cases through hospitals or approved hotlines.

In this regard, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait issued an official press release on Wednesday, August 13, following the Ministry of Health’s announcement of deaths and injuries caused by methanol-contaminated alcoholic beverages. It confirmed that around 40 Indian nationals have been hospitalized over the past few days due to what it described as “unfortunate developments.” The embassy stated that some of those hospitalized have died, some remain in critical condition, while others are recovering, affirming that it is continuing to verify the full details of the incident. It explained that upon learning of the matter, the ambassador and other embassy officials visited the relevant government hospitals to check on the medical condition of the Indian patients. It is closely following up with the hospitals and the Ministry of Health to ensure all patients receive the necessary medical care.

A Hotline No. 65501587 has also been set up to allow families of the affected individuals to contact the embassy directly. The embassy stressed that it is providing all possible and necessary assistance to the affected Indian citizens. In the wake of the Ministry of Health’s announcement regarding fatalities and injuries caused by methanol-contaminated alcoholic beverages the Indian Embassy in Kuwait confirmed that approximately 40 Indian nationals have been hospitalized in recent days due to the incident, which it described as “unfortunate.”

In a press statement issued recently, the embassy disclosed that some of the affected individuals have succumbed to the poisoning, while others remain in critical condition. Several are reportedly in stable condition and recovering. The embassy added that it is still in the process of verifying the full scope and details of the incident. According to the statement, as soon as the embassy became aware of the situation, the Indian Ambassador, along with other embassy officials, visited government hospitals to personally look into the condition of the Indian patients and offer support. The embassy continues to coordinate closely with the hospitals and the ministry to ensure that those affected are receiving the necessary medical care.

By Marwa Al-Bahrawi and Fares Ghaleb
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

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Kuwait cracks down on building and construction violations

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Kuwait cracks down on building and construction violations

File photo: Kuwait Municipality conducts construction site inspection campaign.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14:  Kuwait Municipality confirmed on Thursday the continuation of its field inspection campaigns to monitor construction, building, and renovation work across residential, industrial, and investment areas. The inspections are carried out by supervising engineers to ensure full compliance with building regulations.

Salman Al-Otaibi, head of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Municipality team, emphasized to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) the importance of obtaining all necessary permits before starting any construction work to avoid violations and warnings.

Al-Otaibi added that inspection teams remain vigilant during site visits, as violations not only threaten the safety of workers but also endanger residents in nearby neighborhoods. He noted that during inspections in the Sabah Al-Salem area, the team issued 10 warnings to private residences and recorded two violations of building regulations.

He stressed that the municipality will strictly enforce all regulations and take necessary control measures to ensure compliance. Al-Otaibi also said that today’s inspections are part of a series of field tours scheduled across all governorates, coordinated by the Public Relations Department in collaboration with relevant departments, to continue over the coming weeks.

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Kuwait arrests ‘Bedoun’ for running illegal narcotics lab in Kabd

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Kuwait arrests 'Bedoun' for running illegal narcotics lab in Kabd

Acting PM and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef with the suspect during the narcotics lab raid.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14:  As part of the Ministry of Interior’s ongoing efforts to combat drugs and protect society from toxic substances, and under the direct supervision of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, the Criminal Security Sector, represented by the General Department of Drug Control, has arrested an illegal resident (Bedoun), Abdul Aziz Juma Aboud Al-Sharifi, who was running a laboratory for manufacturing, storing, and distributing narcotics in a rented stable in the Kabd area.

The raid led to the seizure of 25 kilograms of a chemical substance ready for distribution, 10 liters of the base material used to produce the chemical, 15,000 Lyrica capsules, 250 grams of methamphetamine, a large number of papers saturated with the chemical substance ready for distribution, various manufacturing tools and equipment, and a range of dangerous chemicals, including concentrated toxic pesticides, acetone, and lacquer.

Investigations revealed that the suspect used highly toxic and dangerous chemicals, such as pesticides and acetone, to mix and prepare the narcotic substance, posing a serious threat to public health and potentially causing death.

The Ministry of Interior affirmed its continued commitment to pursuing and apprehending anyone involved in the production and distribution of narcotics, taking all legal measures against them, and emphasized that protecting society and maintaining its security and stability remain top priorities.

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