KUWAIT: Jahra Governor Hamad Al-Habshi has affirmed the governorate’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at preserving Kuwait’s cleanliness and environment. Speaking after sponsoring and attending the Jahra National Park cleaning campaign organized by the platform in conjunction with World Cleanup Day, Al-Habshi emphasized that fostering positive environmental behavior among citizens and residents is a shared societal responsibility that enhances public awareness and preserves public facilities, reflecting Kuwait’s civilized image.

He added that volunteer participation in such campaigns demonstrates a growing societal culture of environmental care. Al-Habshi called on the Ministry of Education to provide educational programs across all levels to instill patriotism and environmental stewardship, stressing the importance of engaging students in voluntary activities that foster responsibility and love for the country’s cleanliness.

Meanwhile, the Environment Public Authority (EPA) highlighted Kuwait’s dedication to protecting its coasts and natural resources, which serve as key areas for recreation and tourism. Sheikha Al-Ibrahim, Director General of Public Relations and Media at the EPA, told KUNA that on World Cleanup Day, cleaning campaigns were organized at 30 locations nationwide, including Kuwait Towers beach in cooperation with the Public Authority for Youth.

She noted that the campaigns promote community participation, raise awareness of environmental laws — including Article 33, which imposes fines for illegal waste disposal — and support the EPA’s mission to monitor, protect, and rehabilitate marine and coastal environments. Al-Ibrahim also highlighted partnerships with the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate Initiative and the Sabah Al-Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah Charity to plant seedlings and enhance greenery, aiming to improve aesthetics, enrich biodiversity, and combat climate change and desertification.

In Farwaniya, Governor Sheikh Athbi Nasser Al-Athbi Al-Sabah underscored that voluntary environmental initiatives foster cooperation between state institutions, youth, and volunteers, enhancing environmental awareness. Speaking at a cleanup event in front of the Farwaniya Popular Café, he praised the Kafoo platform and its CEO, Dr Fatima Al-Moussawi, for promoting community participation and stressed the importance of cultivating environmental values to create a healthy, clean and beautiful Kuwait. — KUNA

KUWAIT: On behalf of HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah arrived in New York on Friday to lead Kuwait’s delegation at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), marking the 80th anniversary of the UN’s founding in New York City.

Accompanying HH the Crown Prince is an official delegation including Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr Meshal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and senior officials. HH the Crown Prince is scheduled to chair Kuwait’s participation in high-level meetings and discussions as part of the UNGA’s 80th session, reaffirming Kuwait’s commitment to multilateral cooperation and international peace. HH the Amir’s Representative Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled said: “This occasion represents a pivotal moment for renewing the international community’s commitment to reforming the United Nations, and developing its working mechanisms to make it more effective and capable of addressing multiple challenges.”

HH the Crown Prince expressed honor in representing HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in this important session of the United Nations General Assembly, which coincides with the 80th anniversary of the founding of the organization, along with the participation of 105 leaders and heads of state and government. HH the Amir’s Representative stressed that “any anticipated reform must contribute to building a more efficient and effective international system that enhances international peace and security and achieves development for everyone in the world”.

HH Sheikh Sabah added that the session’s agenda includes several high-level meetings, most notably the meeting on the two-state solution, which will be co-chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of France. He expressed optimism that the meeting will witness advanced steps, represented by the recognition of the State of Palestine by a number of major and influential countries, which constitutes an important milestone on the path to its recognition as a full member of the United Nations.

HH Sheikh Sabah also affirmed his keenness to take advantage of this high-profile presence of various leaders through bilateral meetings to discuss bilateral relations and regional and international issues. He noted that he will also hold meetings with a number of financial institutions and major companies in the United States that have partnerships with Kuwait to discuss future strategic plans and their work in Kuwait, in a way that serves the achievement of the goals of Kuwait Vision 2035. — KUNA

KUWAIT: The GCC Emergency Management Center (EMC) on Sunday launched a two-day regional workshop on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risk assessment, in cooperation with the GCC Regional Secretariat of the European Union Centers of Excellence for Risk Mitigation. The workshop brings together experts in public health, environmental sciences, emergency management, defense and law enforcement to discuss regional threats associated with hazardous materials and to build a comprehensive understanding of related risks.

According to organizers, the program aims to ensure that regional risk assessments draw on local expertise, providing a clearer picture of vulnerabilities. Participants will address several CBRN risk scenarios to contribute to the development of a unified regional risk profile, which will support the comprehensive assessment process undertaken by the GCC Emergency Center.

Participants are pictured during the workshop. – KUNA photos

Discussions are also expected to help identify priority threats, determine common vulnerabilities, and design mitigation measures, while aligning national preparedness plans with regional and international frameworks. The workshop further seeks to enhance coordination between national authorities and international partners by offering a platform to review practical aspects of effective response – including roles, responsibilities and communication protocols.

The resulting risk profile is expected to support strategic planning and policy-making for managing CBRN incidents with cross-border implications, while strengthening preparedness and resilience. It will also align regional efforts with international guidelines issued by bodies such as the World Health Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. — KUNA