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Kuwait’s membership in WCO Audit Committee renewed

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June 28, 2025

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BRUSSELS: Kuwait’s membership in the World Customs Organization (WCO) Audit Committee was voted on for an additional year, until July 2026. This came during Kuwait’s participation, represented by the General Administration of Customs, in the 145th/146th WCO Council meeting, held in Brussels, Belgium, from June 26 to 28, 2025. The achievement came in recognition of Kuwait’s efforts in digital transformation and enhancing transparency and customs governance. A statement by the Kuwait’s General Administration of Customs, received by KUNA, said that the meeting discussed topics including promoting digital transformation and artificial intelligence applications in customs procedures.

The meeting also discussed issues related to goods affected by transfer pricing, the importance of reforming financial systems, and exchanging expertise among member states in combating customs smuggling.

Head of the Kuwaiti delegation and Director General of the General Administration of Customs, Fatima Al-Qallaf, said Kuwait’s membership reflected the international community’s confidence in the effective role played by the General Administration of Customs.

She added that the administration has achieved advanced positions in the digital transformation process through electronic connectivity with government agencies to facilitate customs clearance procedures. The administration also provided integrated electronic services for individuals, such as travel agency and electronic authorization services, which are completed entirely through modern digital systems, Al-Qallaf explained.

The meeting also included the election of Nigerian Customs Chief as Chairperson of the WCO Council, in addition to holding elections for the positions of Vice President and members of the Political and Financial Committees and the Audit Committee. —KUNA

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Sadu House workshop sheds light on hand-weaving

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August 13, 2025

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KUWAIT: Sadu House held a workshop titled “Embroidery Using the Nafash Needle Technique,” as part of the 17th edition of the “Summer Cultural Festival” organized by the National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters (NCCAL). The workshop was led by trainer Anfal Al-Azmi that attracted participants interested in handicrafts and traditional arts. Al-Azmi explained that the “Nafash Needle” technique is a type of hand-weaving that involves inserting the needle into a piece of cotton fabric to create various designs and patterns.

She added that this technique is commonly used to decorate bags, carpets, and clothing, as well as to produce distinctive art pieces. Al-Azmi noted that while learning the craft is relatively easy, it requires some training to master the stitching properly. The workshop included hands-on practice with a simple sample to give participants their first practical experience. The “Summer Cultural Festival” serves as a platform to revive heritage and promote arts and handicrafts, and offer diverse cultural and artistic events suitable for all age groups. — KUNA

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Kuwait Acting PM receives Antigua and Barbuda’s Foreign Minister

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August 13, 2025

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KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, received on Wednesday at Bayan Palace, in the presence of Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya, Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Barbuda Affairs Everly Paul Chett Green, along with his accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his visit to the country.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them, in addition to exchanging views on issues of mutual interest. — KUNA

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Sept 4 declared holiday for Prophet’s birthday

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August 13, 2025

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KUWAIT: The Cabinet on Tuesday announced that work in all ministries, government agencies, public institutions, and affiliated bodies will be suspended on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in observance of the Prophet’s (PBUH) Birthday (1447 AH).

The decision was made during the Cabinet’s weekly meeting, chaired by Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah. Official duties will resume on Sunday, September 7. The Cabinet noted that entities with special operational schedules will determine their working hours in coordination with the relevant authorities. — KUNA