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He Wrote Poems, Not Truth: Saudi Poet’s Double Life Ends In Life Sentence

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2 months ago

July 31, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 31: The Criminal Court, headed by Counselor Abdulwahab Al-Muaili, sentenced a well-known Saudi poet to life imprisonment for forging Kuwaiti citizenship and embezzling public funds. The court also imposed a fine of KD1,793,000 and ordered him to return the money he obtained unlawfully. Investigations revealed that the accused obtained Kuwaiti citizenship in 1995, at the age of 34. After being added to the file of a deceased Kuwaiti citizen, he changed his name, renounced his Saudi citizenship, and obtained a birth certificate dated 1972, although he was born 11 years earlier. The decision to withdraw citizenship included his 27 children (male and female), because their nationality is linked to his forged citizenship; the case documents showed that the accused left Kuwait in 2016, and his citizenship was withdrawn in June 2024.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

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One Person Injured as Firefighters Battle Al-Rawdah Blaze

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September 20, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, Sept 20: Firefighting teams managed to bring a house fire under control in the Al-Rawdah area on Saturday afternoon. According to the Fire Department, the teams quickly evacuated the house to ensure the safety of its occupants before tackling the blaze. Firefighters were able to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby properties. The incident left one person injured, who was immediately handed over to emergency medical teams for treatment. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

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Court clears blogger, ex-candidate; murder suspect remains in custody

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September 20, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, Sept 20: The Court of Cassation on Thursday upheld the acquittal of a blogger residing outside Kuwait on charges of spreading false news. It also upheld the acquittal of a former National Assembly election candidate who expressed his dissatisfaction with the appointment of undersecretaries in ministries on social media.

Meanwhile, the Criminal Court rejected the request to release a Saudi woman accused of beating her maid to death in Sabah Al-Nasser, hence, the continuation of her detention pending trial. This court also postponed the hearing of the case of a citizen and others accused of insulting a segment of society, until Oct 1.

Meanwhile, the Court of Appeal on Thursday sentenced former MP Bader Al-Dahoum to one year in prison, suspended the execution of the sentence, and set bail at KD 5,000. The court also ordered Al-Dahoum to maintain good conduct for three years to avoid serving the sentence. Al-Dahoum was convicted of insulting Constitutional Court judges during a seminar. Also, the Court of First Instance ordered the Public Authority for the Disabled Affairs (PADA) to amend a citizen’s disability classification to “severe disability,” thus overturning a previous classification of medium disability.

The court based its decision on official medical reports proving the citizen’s deteriorating health condition requires permanent care. Lawyer Ali Matar Al-Wawan, who represented the citizen, emphasized that the ruling is a significant victory for the rights of persons with disabilities and affirms judicial oversight over administrative decisions impacting individuals’ basic rights. He said the court invalidated the prior classification due to its lack of a sound medical basis and contradiction with the Ministry of Health’s reports. Al-Wawan added that this ruling sets an important precedent, allowing all persons with disabilities to review their classifications and claim their full rights in cases of administrative errors or negligence.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

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Two Famous Kuwait Celebs Arrested in Salmiya with Drugs and Alcohol Possession

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September 20, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, Sept 20: Officers from the Hawally Security Directorate arrested a famous artist in Salmiya for the possession of narcotics, sex toys and alcohol, reports Al-Seyassah daily. A security source disclosed that, as per the instructions of the Head of the Public Security Sector in the Interior Ministry Major General Hamad Al-Munifi, the officers apprehended the famous artist who was referred to the Drug Control General Department (DCGD), along with the confiscated items. The source added that the officers also arrested another famous artist with a young woman, as they were found to be in an abnormal condition. The source confirmed that the arrests happened after the Hawally Security Directorate deployed security forces throughout the governorate, ensuring the enforcement of the law against everyone, as “no one is above the law.”