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Top court freezes jail term against former minister

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KUWAIT: The court of cassation on Monday ordered a freeze on the implementation of a 14-year jail term against former interior and defense minister Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and set June 23 to start hearing the case. The decision was issued after Sheikh Talal gave himself up to the court and demanded that the jail term be frozen until the court of cassation, the highest court in the country, had ruled on his appeal.

The special court for ministers in January sentenced Sheikh Talal to 14 years in jail, ordered him to repay KD 10 million to the two ministries and fined him KD 20 million over a graft totaling KD 10 million. During the session, Sheikh Talal denied the charges and any wrongdoing. The court convicted the former minister of embezzling KD 9.5 million from the defense ministry and KD 500,000 from the interior ministry.

Sheikh Talal was appointed in the Cabinet for the first time as defense minister in Dec 2021 and continued until Jan 2024. He was also given the interior portfolio during that period, either separately or together with the defense post. In recent years, Kuwaiti courts have jailed several ministers and senior officials over corruption cases and ordered them to repay embezzled funds and imposed hefty fines on them. The ministers’ court is currently trying former defense minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah over alleged corruption of KD 400,000. He has denied the accusations.

Separately, the ministry of health said on Monday it has shut five private health facilities and referred 23 others, including hospitals and medical centers, to investigation for allegedly violating rules governing advertisements and medical practice. The ministry explained that the decision was based on search campaigns by ministry teams, which found that advertisements by those facilities contradicted the principles of the medical profession.

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Public works minister discusses cooperation with Qatari PM

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DOHA: Kuwaiti Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan met on Wednesday with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Kuwait and Qatar.

According to a statement from the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting, held in Doha, focused on reviewing the strong ties between the two countries and exploring avenues to enhance collaboration. The two officials also discussed several issues of mutual interest. — KUNA

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Minister of Defense honors record-setting naval forces athlete

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KUWAIT: Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah commended Colonel Yousef Al-Shatti for his remarkable global achievement in setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon completed while wearing full military gear, during a race held in Ovar, Portugal.

In a statement, the Ministry of Defense said that Sheikh Abdullah received Colonel Al-Shatti at his office on Wednesday morning to honor this distinguished accomplishment.

During the meeting, the minister reaffirmed his support for members of the Kuwait Armed Forces who participate in events that highlight the strength and stature of Kuwaiti sports. He praised the athletes for their excellence, dedication, and perseverance in achieving outstanding results both at home and on the international stage. — KUNA

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Keeta team visits Kuwait Times and Kuwait News

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KUWAIT: A delegation from Keeta, a food delivery platform developed by Chinese tech company Meituan, paid a visit to Kuwait Times and Kuwait News on Tuesday, getting a glimpse into the local media scene.

The stopover, which included friendly conversations and a lighthearted studio game, was part of Keeta’s broader regional exploration as it prepares to enter the Kuwaiti market, following launches in Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.

During the visit, the team toured the Kuwait Times studio, printing press, editorial department, and archives room, getting a behind-the-scenes look at how the newsroom operates. Impressed by the legacy and scale of the operation, they expressed curiosity and appreciation for the process that shapes local journalism.

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