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KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah attended on Saturday the graduation ceremony of the 32nd batch of specialized police officers from the Police College. A total of 212 officers graduated during the ceremony, which was held at the Retired Major General Abdul Latif Al-Thuwaini Theater. The event was attended by Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Major General Ali Al-Adwani, senior security officials and family members of the graduates.

In his address, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef congratulated the graduates on joining the ranks of the Ministry of Interior, commending their commitment, discipline, and readiness to serve the nation. He expressed confidence in their ability to carry out their duties with professionalism and dedication, highlighting the importance of their academic and practical training in enhancing the country’s security capabilities. Sheikh Fahad stressed that the Ministry of Interior, in line with the directives of the wise political leadership, places strong emphasis on building human capital and enhancing the skills of national cadres. “Security cannot be achieved without qualified national arms capable of keeping pace with the ever-evolving security challenges,” he said.

The minister extended his congratulations to the graduates and their families, wishing them success in their careers and praying for the continued blessings of security and stability under the leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.

The ceremony began with the national anthem and a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. Director General of Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences Brigadier General Ali Al-Wuhaib delivered a speech addressing the graduates and their families. This was followed by the reading of the ministerial decree, the administration of the oath, and the presentation of certificates to distinguished graduates. In a statement, the Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to supporting and developing security personnel as part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at modernization and keeping pace with evolving security needs, in accordance with the directives of the country’s leadership. — KUNA

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China, Kuwait discuss expanding defense ties

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KUWAIT: Deputy Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army, Air Vice Marshal Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah held talks on Sunday with the Defense Attache of the Chinese Embassy in Kuwait to boost bilateral defense ties and military cooperation. The is meeting aimed at reinforcing regional stability, exchanging expertise as well as supporting the development of sustainable defense industries aligned with both countries’ national interests. In the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their firm belief in the role of defense diplomacy for building long-term strategic partnerships that contribute to regional security, stability, and a future based on cooperation and peace. — KUNA

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Kuwait targets financial crimes | Kuwait Times Newspaper

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MoI and customs, CMA and FIU sign MoUs to combat money laundering, terror financing

KUWAIT: The interior ministry’s department for combating money laundering and terrorism funding and the customs department on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in fighting financial crimes, the customs department said. The accord aims to strengthen mutual cooperation and the exchange of information in accordance with international standards set by the UN Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

The customs department said in a statement that the MoU comes within the framework of boosting collaboration between state establishments in fighting money laundering and terrorism financing. It also aims at intensifying regulatory procedures to support the national system in reducing financial crimes and boost Kuwait’s commitment to relevant international standards, the statement added.

Separately, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) also signed an MoU on Sunday with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) regarding cooperation and exchange of information in the field of combating money laundering, related predicate offenses and terrorism financing. The agreement aims to establish a framework for collaboration and coordination between the two entities in this domain.

In a press release, the CMA stated that the MoU covers several aspects, including the scope of information that the FIU may provide to the CMA and vice versa. It also outlines the mechanism for exchanging information between the two parties and defines the scope of use for the shared information, ensuring full adherence to confidentiality standards.

The memorandum also specifies areas of cooperation, which include holding regular meetings to strengthen joint efforts, coordinating preventive and control measures, exchanging information and expertise, preparing training programs and development plans for personnel of both entities and participating in each other’s training sessions related to

Last month, the Kuwaiti government issued a new law that enhances the country’s legal framework in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. The legislation made two key amendments to a 2013 law on fighting money laundering and financing of terrorism to allow the Cabinet to issue decisions to implement resolutions passed by the UN Security Council regarding financing terrorism and freezing assets, and to impose hefty fines on violators.

In a June 3 report, FATF said Kuwait has solid legislation to impose financial penalties against terrorist financing and the spread of weapons of mass destruction. However, gaps in the legal system make it hard to freeze assets of these activities effectively, FATF said.

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