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Kuwait-Egypt ties hailed as model of Arab cooperation

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KUWAIT: Egyptian Ambassador to Kuwait Osama Shaltout on Thursday described Egyptian-Kuwaiti relations as a model of Arab cooperation rooted in mutual respect and shared interests. Speaking during a reception hosted by the Egyptian Embassy to mark the 73rd anniversary of the July 23, 1952 Revolution, Shaltout highlighted the depth of bilateral ties and ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation across various sectors. The event was attended by Kuwait’s Minister of Municipality and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Meshari, along with senior officials and members of the diplomatic corps in Kuwait.

Shaltout pointed to the significant development witnessed in multiple areas of cooperation between the two countries, crowned by the historic state visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to Egypt in April 2024. He described the visit as a pivotal moment in reinforcing the strong and strategic partnership between Kuwait and Egypt.

Reflecting on the significance of the July 23 Revolution, Shaltout said the movement marked a turning point in Egypt’s modern history, laying the foundations for national independence, sovereignty, and comprehensive development. He added that the revolution also inspired liberation movements throughout the Arab world and Africa.

The ambassador expressed his appreciation to the government and people of Kuwait for their warm hospitality and support during his tenure, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to advancing bilateral collaboration in ways that benefit both nations and further strengthen the bonds between the Egyptian and Kuwaiti peoples. — KUNA

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Validity of driver’s licenses increased

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By B Izzak, Agencies

KUWAIT: A ministerial decision was published in the official gazette on Sunday increasing the validity of the driver’s licenses for expatriates to five years instead of three. The decision also increased the validity of the driving licenses for Kuwaitis and Gulf citizens to 15 years instead of 10. As for bedoons or stateless people, the validity is linked to the validity of their IDs, according to the decision. The validity of the driver’s licenses for Kuwaitis used to be for 10 years. It was then reduced to just one year for expats and remained 10 years for Kuwaitis.

Several months ago, the validity for expats was increased to three years, according to a decision issued by Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah. However, the duration was raised to five years on Sunday. The decision is effective immediately, the decision said. Kuwait applies strict conditions for expatriates to obtain a driver’s license including a university degree. Newcomers must apply for a driver’s license after staying legally for two years.

In another development, the Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS) announced Sunday that the upcoming KD 20 increase in retirement pensions will be disbursed starting August 1. In a statement posted on its official account on X (formerly Twitter), the institution confirmed that the increment applies to all Kuwaiti retirees, including those treated as Kuwaitis, as well as individuals entitled to pensions based on their respective eligibility percentages. PIFSS clarified that the increase will be processed automatically, and beneficiaries are not required to visit the institution or submit any requests to receive the additional amount.

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Kuwait Dive Team tows sunken boat from Salmiya waters

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KUWAIT:  The Kuwait Dive Team, operating under the Environmental Voluntary Foundation (EVF), has salvaged a 30-ton vessel off Al-Salmiya’s coast, the team’s chief Walid Al-Fadhel said on Monday. Al-Fadhel told KUNA that the 57-foot-long boat that had drifted due to strong winds and was a hazard to navigation and leaking oil into the waters close to the Marine yachts harbor. The personnel involved in the operation stabilized the vessel and collected some of its scattered debris at the spot where yachts and boats pass regularly, Al-Fadhel said, indicating the Coast Guards had put all their available resources at the disposal of lifting the boat and its remains in coordination with other authorities.

The diver succeeded in floating and towing the boat despite some difficulties such as the scorching heat, strong winds and rocky hurdles. Al-Fadhel urged sea-goers to take precautions and spare themselves such accidents, noting that waste left behind at the sea is a pollutant to the environment. (end)The Kuwaiti Diving Team has carried out such missions since 1986. — KUNA

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Kuwaiti 40-ton relief aid plane heads to Sudan

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KUWAIT: A plane carrying 40 tons of relief aid material departed Kuwait on Monday, heading to Sudan as part of ongoing humanitarian efforts. The flight is part of the (Kuwait By Your Side) campaign, a coordinated initiative involving several Kuwaiti charities and government bodies.Chairman of Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Khamed Al-Maqamis affirmed that the relief aid campaign came in line with the leadership’s directives to aid those in need in Sudan.

He noted that Kuwait was coordinating with the Sudanese Red Crescent to distribute much-needed aid, handing it to those in need.The official underscored Kuwait’s continuous effort to help people in Sudan and elsewhere in reflection of the country’s humanitarian legacy. — KUNA

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