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Committee recommends resuming charity programs for Adahi, orphans

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Committee for Regulating Humanitarian and Charitable Work holds meeting after GCC visits

KUWAIT: A high-level government committee overseeing humanitarian and charitable activities in Kuwait has recommended the reinstatement of ‘Adahi’ livestock donation projects in time for Eid Al-Adha.

The recommendation was issued during the fourth meeting of the Committee for Regulating Humanitarian and Charitable Work, held Monday and chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah. The meeting brought together representatives from relevant government agencies.

In addition to reviving Adahi projects, the committee endorsed the resumption of charity bank deductions for orphans, and called for the development of public awareness campaigns on charitable and humanitarian efforts. These campaigns will be carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) to help foster a culture of transparency and informed giving in the sector.

The move comes as part of Kuwait’s broader strategy to enhance the efficiency and oversight of humanitarian work in line with international standards, reinforcing the country’s global reputation.

Kuwait has recently halted all charitable fundraising activities pending the rollout of tighter regulatory procedures to curb unauthorized campaigns. Licensed charities now face penalties—including account suspension or operational shutdown—for violating the suspension. These measures follow early 2025 reforms such as the launch of a centralized aid-coordination platform and the dissolution of over 30 charitable organizations since November 2024. They also align with Kuwait’s efforts to strengthen financial controls and comply with FATF anti-money laundering standards, safeguarding both donor contributions and institutional credibility.

During the meeting, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs Dr Khaled Al-Ajmi presented the outcomes of a recent Gulf tour by a delegation from the committee. The delegation visited Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar to study their approaches to organizing charitable and humanitarian work.

The visits focused on digital governance frameworks and oversight mechanisms used by authorities in those countries. In a statement to KUNA during the UAE leg of the tour, Al-Ajmi stressed Kuwait’s commitment to adopting best practices from the region and tailoring them to local needs, with the aim of enhancing governance and operational efficiency in Kuwait’s charitable sector. — Agencies

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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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