Kuwaiti govt plans $15,000 compensation for kin of Mangaf fire victims
The Kuwaiti government will give $15,000 each as compensation to the families of the victims of the devastating fire that killed 50 people, including 46 Indians, in the southern Ahmadi Governorate, according to a media report.
The massive fire which occurred at a seven-storey building in the city of Mangaf on July 12 was caused by an electrical short circuit in the guard's room on the structure's ground floor, according to Kuwaiti authorities.
The building was home to 196 migrant workers, mostly Indians.
On the orders of the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the victims' families will receive compensation amounting to $15,000 each (Rs 12.5 lakh), the Arab Times newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Citing government sources, the newspaper said the compensation payments will be processed and delivered to the victims' embassies. Three other deceased were Filipinos, and the identity of one of the victims has not been established.
The concerned embassies will ensure that the funds are distributed to the families of those affected by the fire, expediting the process and ensuring that the assistance reaches the victims' families promptly and efficiently, the report said.
"This financial aid aims to support the bereaved families during this difficult time," the newspaper said.
Kuwait's public prosecutor has launched an investigation into the incident. The probe aims to uncover the circumstances behind the incident, and what might have triggered the deadly fire, the public prosecutor said on X.
A Kuwaiti citizen and several foreigners have been arrested in connection with charges of manslaughter and causing injuries due to negligence in security and safety measures following the fire incident.
Rahma International Society Provides “Suqya Al-Khair” project on Arafat Day
Rahma International Society announced its charitable project dedicated to the Day of Arafah, which is the “Suqya Al-Khair” project, which aims to dig a group of wells in several needy areas in Somalia, Tanzania, and Niger.
In this context, the Deputy Director General for Communications, Marketing, and Information Technology Affairs at Al-Rahma International Society, Dr. Adnan Al-Haddad said; “As usual every year, Rahma International Society launches a charitable project for its esteemed donors on this blessed day, due to the desirability of doing good, doing good, and doubling wages and good deeds.
Al-Haddad explained that “Suqya Al-Khair” is a specific project that aims to dig artesian wells in areas of drought and water poverty, as the residents of many of these areas face problems related to water pollution or scarcity, which forces them to travel long distances to obtain indispensable fresh water.
Al-Haddad indicated that the project will be launched on Saturday morning, corresponding to the Day of Arafat, calling on all honorable philanthropists to hasten to give the best alms on the best days of eternity, to benefit and help those in need, and to feel the greatness of the reward and reward on the best day on which the sun rises.
"Balad Al-Khair and Awqaf Secretariat distribute sacrifices to 126 needy families in Kuwait."
Balad Al-Khair Association revealed a new cooperation that brings it together with the General Secretariat of Endowments, to distribute sacrifices to needy families inside Kuwait to make them happy during the Eid days and bring joy to their hearts.
Othman Al-Thuwaini, Director of the Balad Al-Khair Association, confirmed that preparations are continuing in full swing to welcome Eid Al-Adha, so that its days will bring happiness to our brothers from needy families inside the State of Kuwait.
He added that the General Secretariat of Endowments continues its efforts to provide a helping hand to the groups most in need of care, including orphans, widows, and families of the sick, whose financial capabilities prevent them from feeling the joy of Eid. This is why cooperation with the Balad Al Khair Association was to distribute 42 sacrifices, benefiting 126 needy families.
Al-Thuwaini continued that the selection of sacrifices and their slaughter is done in accordance with Islamic law, in a way that preserves their dignity and makes their hearts happy.
He pointed out that cooperation between the Balad Al Khair Association and the Endowments Secretariat is always renewed with the aim of extending a helping hand to our needy brothers, especially on occasions when they need to feel happy.
Al-Thuwaini concluded that the Balad Al-Khair Association has launched, in recent days, many charitable projects related to sacrificial animals inside and outside the State of Kuwait, in continuation of its role in helping honorable donors revive the ritual and reap the reward, as well as helping beneficiaries with sacrificial meat, in a way that supports them and makes their hearts happy.
