Thursday, June 6, 2024
Kuwait Cabinet pledges allegiance to H. H. Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, Crown Prince
On Sunday, the Council of Ministers held a special meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Al Abdullah, Prime Minister, may God protect him, at Seif Palace.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Council of Ministers pledged allegiance to His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled as Crown Prince, after the Emiri order was issued yesterday recommending His Highness as Crown Prince.
After the issuance of the Emiri order appointing His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah as Crown Prince, His Highness took the constitutional oath before the Council of Ministers.
Precious Trust
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah, Prime Minister, delivered a speech in which he expressed, on his own behalf and on behalf of his fellow ministers, his sincere congratulations and blessings to His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him, on the occasion of the issuance of the Emiri order appointing His Highness as Crown Prince, expressing his great pride in the trust. The preciousness that His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad, gave to his support and support, His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled.
In his speech, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah, Prime Minister, recalled the blessed journey of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, full of remarkable achievements and clear national imprints, a symbol of loyalty, giving, sincerity and dedication to the love of the homeland.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah affirmed that Kuwait is entering a new era, calling on everyone to be on the same page, united and supportive towards further progress and construction for our dear homeland, wishing success to His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, and that he direct his steps for everything that is good and in the interest of our beloved Kuwait in the future. Under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad.
More Efforts
For his part, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled expressed his sincere thanks and great gratitude to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad for the trust placed in him by appointing him as Crown Prince. He also expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah, the Prime Minister, may God protect him, and the ministers for They congratulate him on the occasion of his appointment as Crown Prince, calling on the ministers to exert more effort and generosity to achieve everything that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad and the honorable Kuwaiti people aspire to.
Two Kuwaitis Receive Document Naming a Star in the Sky as "Palestine"
The StarRegistration website adopted the name “Palestine” of a bright star in the sky at the request of training and media experts Dr. Musa Al-Mazidi, and his brother Dr. Zuhair Al-Mazidi.
The two Kuwaiti experts, Dr. Musa, Dr. Zuhair Al-Mazidi: The “StarRegistration” website, using information available from space agencies, including NASA, at their request, names a bright star in the sky, visible with the naked eye at night in the Kuwaiti sky, as “Palestine” (Palestine).
The two experts added that they received an official document to that effect and a picture of the star’s location in the sky, on May 30, 2024 AD. It was written in the document in English, “The State of Palestine exists to remain forever.”
The two experts pointed out that the Al-Najma website is reserved under the name “Palestine” forever.
Naming a bright star in the sky “Palestine” comes as a step in increasing awareness of the Palestinian issue and enhancing international solidarity with the Palestinian people.
This step is considered an initiative to express the Kuwaiti people's love for Palestine and their interest in supporting the Palestinian cause.
To know the location of the “Palestine” star in the Kuwaiti sky, follow these steps:
1- Click https://star-finder.starregistration.net/?q=9EFF1C6E1.
2- Click on the search key at the top left of the page.
3- Enter the star registration number “5E5C2AE40”.
4- Click “return” key at the bottom of the page.
5- Click “show more” at the top center of the page.
The two Kuwaiti experts stated that after following these steps, the star appears in its name along with its location in the vast universe and its distance in light years from Earth (257.22 light years).
Namaa launches “With You Teachers” program
Namaa Charitable Center for Volunteer Work at the Social Reform Society announced the launch of the “With You Teachers” program, which aims to provide free intensive educational support to twelfth grade students in Kuwait, in cooperation with an elite group of male and female volunteer teachers from various parts of the country.
The program aims to review the curriculum with students prior to the exam period. Which contributes to improving their academic level and increasing their chances of success.
In this regard, Director of the Volunteer Center, Abeer Youssef Al-Hagras, said: The “With You Teachers” program is an educational volunteer initiative launched by the Nama Center for Volunteer Work, targeting twelfth grade students who are preparing to take the end-of-year exams, and a group of male and female teachers specializing in various subjects participate in the program. Scholars, who volunteer their time and expertise to help students review course material and understand difficult points and complex concepts.
Al Hajras explained that the project aims to improve the academic performance of twelfth grade students by providing comprehensive and intensive reviews of the curriculum. Which helps students understand the subjects better and prepare well for exams. The program also works to provide psychological support to students by providing a supportive and stimulating educational environment that helps them overcome anxiety and stress associated with the exam period.
Al-Hajras indicated that the program aims to enhance the spirit of volunteerism and community work among male and female teachers, and encourage them to perform their important societal role by participating in initiatives that serve the community and contribute to the development of the educational process. The program also contributes to reducing educational gaps among students by providing equal educational opportunities for all, regardless of their social or economic backgrounds.
Al-Hajras stressed that the importance of the “With You Teachers” program comes from the fact that it provides educational support at a crucial period in students’ academic lives, as the students’ performance in the twelfth-grade exams determines their academic and professional future. The program is also considered an investment in the students’ future, as improving their academic results opens the door to... They have wide doors for admission to the universities and specializations they desire. In addition, the program promotes the concept of community education, which includes all members of society in the educational process, where volunteers and the community cooperate to support students and enhance the educational process.
Al Hajras concluded her statement by saying: The program contributes to building a cooperative and united society, where individuals work together to achieve a common goal that serves the future of coming generations.
It is noteworthy that the “With You Teachers” program is an important step towards achieving high-quality education and an educated and cultured society. This initiative is not just a review program for students, but rather a message of hope, support and motivation for students to continue their educational journey with confidence and success.
Al-Bassam: “Al-Ashaiyat” Aims to Help the Needy inside Kuwait
Namaa Charitable Society of the Social Reform Society renewed the memorandum of partnership and cooperation with the General Secretariat of Endowments to implement the “Al-Ashaiyat” Bank. The agreement stipulated that Namaa would implement the “Al-Ashaiyat” Bank with funding from the General Secretariat of Endowments in implementation of the conditions for the endowments stipulated by the endowment arguments of the Secretariat.
In this regard, Head of the Financial Resources and Development Sector, Walid Al-Bassam, said: Al-Ashayyat Bank aims to help needy and poor families inside Kuwait face the burdens and responsibilities of life, and alleviate their burdens. By distributing magnetic cards to those families and providing food to those in need.
Al-Bassam added that Nama is studying the eligible cases, according to its documented official documents, which confirm the families’ need for support, stressing that it is implementing the project in a civilized manner that preserves the dignity of the needy and facilitates procedures. By distributing prepaid cards to cases eligible for purchase from central markets, the value of the card is determined according to the need of the case and the number of family members.
Al-Bassam stressed that such projects and others on which Namaa and charitable institutions are based are a safety valve and a source of rescue for deserving groups. It constitutes psychological, financial, and physical protection that contributes to spreading security, reassurance, and stability throughout society. It is permeated by brotherhood and solidarity and contributes to spreading a spirit of reassurance and psychological comfort among the members of society. It contributes significantly to putting a smile on the lips in a society where the call of brotherhood, solidarity and synergy is loudest.
Al-Bassam explained that Namaa Charity had agreed with a commercial market to distribute magnetic cards to these families, indicating that it intended to aid in the form of magnetic cards so that each family would obtain the necessary food supplies it needed.
Al-Bassam stressed that such projects enable Namaa Charity to translate the meanings of compassion and social solidarity and all the humanitarian principles and noble values that are achieved by alleviating the suffering of the needy and providing relief to the afflicted, the distressed and the poor, praising the efforts made by the General Secretariat of Endowments and the benefactors of the people of Kuwait who spare no effort in providing assistance to families. needy people, stressing the importance of compassion and solidarity that the people of Kuwait are known for.
Al-Bassam stated that Namaa Charity seeks to enhance ways of cooperation and partnership in various charitable and humanitarian projects with governmental and private agencies, including the General Secretariat of Endowments, stressing that Namaa has many partnerships with the General Secretariat of Endowments in many endowment banks, including seasonal ones such as Iftar for the fasting person and the sacrifice bank. Evenings and others.
New Partnership Agreement Between “Al-Nouri Charity” and “UNHCR”
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Nouri Charitable Society signed a new partnership agreement to support Syrian refugees in Jordan, as a cash grant worth $500,000 directed to livelihood projects for refugee families, with the aim of enabling 400 families to cover their most urgent needs through... Cash assistance for six months.
Speaking about the signing of the agreement, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Nouri Charitable Society, Engineer Jamal Abdul Khaleq Al-Nouri, said that this is the fourth partnership between the association and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, from which 400 Syrian refugee families in Jordan are scheduled to benefit for a period of six months by supporting them in achieving the means of life. The precious one,
Al-Nouri explained that the cooperation agreements concluded between the association and the UNHCR during the past three years, the results of which benefited more than 7,200 Syrian refugee families, reiterating the keenness of the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Nouri Charitable Association to continue the strategic partnership with the UNHCR for better humanitarian work and more field successes in supporting... Displaced people and refugees around the world.
Al-Nouri pointed out that mobile phone wallets have reduced the costs of delivering cash aid, enabling UNHCR to reach more refugees. He explained that mobile phone wallets owned by refugees preserve their dignity and enable them to manage their financial affairs independently and according to their needs and priorities.
Pointing out that the administrative percentage that the Commission deducts from the value of the grant is normal and acceptable for the implementation of the project, and is consistent with the percentage approved by other charitable societies.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Nouri Charity indicated that the Commission is studying the cases deserving of support and assistance, and conducting interviews with them to determine the extent of their need, in addition to its keenness to avoid recurrence of cases.
For her part, Nisreen Al-Rubaian, representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the State of Kuwait, said in a statement: “The new agreement reflects the depth of the partnership with the Al-Nouri Charitable Society and the importance of cooperation with Kuwaiti charitable societies, which constitutes an extension and even a reflection of the encouragement and commitment of the Kuwaiti government to support UNHCR activities and the humanitarian response in “At a time when protracted humanitarian situations are widespread and funding is scarce, in a historic situation facing UNHCR.”
Al-Rubaian thanked the Kuwaiti people for their continued stance and support for refugees, and for their high sense of humanity in supporting various issues related to humanitarian crises.
