Kuwaiti Cabinet reviews Civil Defense’s readiness for emergencies
The Kuwaiti Cabinet on Tuesday reviewed the General Department of Civil Defense preparations to deal with any emergency and to ensure the safety of citizens and residents amid the unfolding regional escalation.
This came during the Cabinet’s meeting, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, where First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah underlined the need for unifying all state bodies’ efforts and taking all necessary measures to maintain national security and stability.
Several officials of the Interior Ministry’s General Department of the Civil Defense briefed the Cabinet on the department’s readiness and emphasized the importance of making sure that all relevant government bodies are well-prepared to deal with any emergency and to take all required measures to ensure safety of the public and protect all important state facilities. The Cabinet tasked the General Department of the Civil Defense to present a weekly report to it about the measures taken by relevant government bodies in this regard.
During its meeting, Cabinet also approved the minutes of the meeting of the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwait Nationality that included the loss and withdrawal of some persons’ nationality, in line with the decree No. 15 of 1959. Cabinet finally congratulated Egypt’s President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi and the Egyptian people on the 51st anniversary of the glorious October victory. It proudly recalled heroism made by Egypt’s armed forces and martyrs who had sacrificed their lives for the sake of their homeland. — KUNA
Kuwait eyes deeper collaboration with Google Cloud
Kuwait plans to deepen its partnership with Google Cloud as part of efforts to give impetus to a national digital drive in line with its strategic 2035 vision, Communication Minister Omar Al-Omar said on Tuesday.
Luring more foreign investment would be a by-product of a full-fledged digital transformation, the minister told a one-of-a kind gathering entitled, “Cloud Day,” an initiative organized by Google, with whom Kuwait has already established a joint training program for the development of “national skills” pertinent to AI and cybersecurity technologies, added the minister.
A national training program is already up and running in a bid to further hone the digital skills of young people and state body employees alike, giving them the opportunity to keep abreast of the most cutting-edge digital technologies as they foray into the job market, the minister added.
Underlining the significance of such endeavors, the Kuwaiti minister expected a “new generation” of tech leaders to lead the digital transformation in Kuwait, ensuring that the nation is firmly placed on a path towards a “brighter and more prosperous” future, he emphasized.
Addressing the gathering, Country Manager for Google Cloud in Kuwait Shaymaa Alterkait said that the tech giant is “dedicated to fostering a thriving digital ecosystem,” allowing businesses, government entities and individuals to harness the “power of the cloud and AI” to drive economic gr owth. Google Cloud’s expanding network of 40 regions, 121 zones and 187 network edge locations represent the “backbone” of the global infrastructure, she highlighted, saying that Google has built a “ dedicated and uniquely skilled” team that will contribute towards Kuwait’s digital transformation. — KUNA
Kuwait mobilizes extensive support for Palestinians through KRCS initiatives
Zionist aggression ‘pushing entire region to regional war’
The Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) emphasized on Monday that Kuwait, through its governmental and non-governmental institutions, has made every possible effort to support Palestinians in terms of relief, development, and health initiatives. KRCS also reaffirmed that the Palestinian cause remains at the forefront of its humanitarian agenda. In a statement to KUNA, KRCS Chairman Ambassador Khaled Al-Maghames highlighted Kuwait’s continued support for the Palestinian people in Gaza, in line with the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and emphasized the society’s backing of humanitarian initiatives aimed at alleviating the suffering of Palestinians.
He noted that the brutal occupation has caused significant damage in Gaza, causing the Palestinians to seek refuge in camps, and face severe shortage of food, water and medicine. He added that Kuwait has organized an airlift carrying essential aid, including medicine, medical supplies, ambulances, food, and tents, to meet the needs of the Palestinians. The KRCS has played a critical role by collecting donations through its website and working closely with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Health to stand with the Palestinians and provide support to the affected.
Al-Maghames explained that the society has deployed a field team within Gaza to distribute urgent aid, including food, medicine, flour, and meals to displaced Palestinians in shelters, underscoring the humanitarian organization’s commitment. The society also successfully facilitated the entry of the first Kuwaiti team and a fully equipped field hospital into the Rafah area of Gaza to provide medical services to the Palestinian people and train Kuwaiti medical personnel, while also caring for orphans there. Al-Maghames further noted that the society has rehabilitated and equipped the Noura Al-Kaabi Dialysis Center in northern Gaza and launched a clean drinking water project for the displaced in central and southern Gaza shelters.
Meanwhile, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi said on Monday that the Zionist aggression on Gaza and Lebanon, is pushing the entire region into “the abyss of a complete regional war.” This came in a press conference held by the Jordanian Minister after his meeting with Lebanese Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati where he affirmed that his visit to Lebanon came under the directive of King Abdullah II of Jordan, as a solidarity stand with Lebanon in facing the occupation aggression.
Al-Safadi expressed Jordan’s readiness to provide assistance to Lebanon in the aftermath of this brutal aggression, which is a clear violation of international law and of Lebanon’s sovereignty, stressing that they will continue their efforts and coordinate with the international community to do so as quickly and immediately as possible. He added that they support Lebanon’s efforts to activate its national institutions and decision, starting with the election of a President, as it is an important step in strengthening Lebanon’s position on an international level, noting the catastrophe and dangerous escalation that threatens the security of the entire region and international peace.
He stressed the need to stop this aggression immediately, the necessity of restraining occupation’s aggression and applying international law fully, pointing to the existing UN Security Council Resolution No 1701, which would achieve security and stability. In response to a question, Al-Safadi stated that Jordan will not be a battlefield for anyone, and will not allow anyone to penetrate the Kingdom’s airspace and sovereignty, threatening the security of its citizens.
Arab countries’ position was clear from the start in rejecting Zionist aggression against Gaza, explained Al-Safadi, adding that they warned of its consequences and that it would only lead to a dangerous regional escalation. The world has failed in protecting the region’s peace and security, limit the occupation’s crimes and apply international law and the UN Charter, remarked Al-Safadi, noting that Zionist occupation is responsible for the aggression and escalation in the region, and any new escalation will inevitably push the region towards a regional war. — KUNA
Kuwait’s Humanitarian Society launches clinic in Yemen
Kuwait’s Al-Safaa Humanitarian Society inaugurated on Monday Al-Nafisi Medical Clinic, which will benefit 10,000 people in the temporary Yemeni capital Aden, with funding from a Kuwaiti philanthropist as part of the “Kuwait by Your Side” campaign, which continues for the ninth year in a row. In a press statement during the inauguration, President of Aden University, Professor Al-Khader Lasour, praised Kuwait’s humanitarian efforts in various Yemeni governorates, including the clinic, which was built and equipped with the latest medical equipment, explaining that it will serve patients from Aden and university students.
Lasour expressed his thanks to Kuwait, HH the Amir, the government and the people, stressing that the Yemeni people love and appreciate Kuwait’s generosity. He also thanked the Kuwaiti philanthropist and Al-Safaa Humanitarian Society for supporting this “vital and influential” project. The Vice President of the Communication Foundation for Human Development, which is implementing the project, Imad Abdul Rahim, explained that the clinic consists of clinics for women, childbirth, children, nutrition, internal medicine, counseling, and vaccination, in addition to a general emergency room, a pharmacy, and a laboratory.
The Al-Nafisi Clinic has been equipped with the latest medical devices and equipment to provide health care services to more than 10,000 beneficiaries. It is one of the vital health centers that will contribute to relieving pressure on central hospitals and meeting the growing need in the health sector in Aden. — KUNA
Namaa Charity Sponsors More Than 172 University Students
Namaa Charity, affiliated with the Social Reform Society, announced the sponsorship and support of 172 university students from Rohingya, Palestinians, Syrians and Somalis studying in Turkey.
In this regard, the Director of Relief Department at Namaa Charity, Khaled Mubarak Al Shamri, said: Sponsoring university students is a cornerstone in helping young people complete their education, especially in countries suffering from crises and wars, noting that sponsoring these students is not limited to providing financial support only, but is a tributary to sustainable development, as it gives them an opportunity to overcome economic and social challenges, and contributes to building an educated society capable of facing difficulties.
Al Shamri added that sponsoring university students represents a new hope in the lives of young people who face serious humanitarian challenges in their countries, noting that by providing educational and financial support, we contribute to enabling these students to achieve their dreams and contribute to their communities.
Al-Shammari explained that the students were selected according to the most need, as Yemen suffers from serious humanitarian crises, where the people are exposed to many challenges, including poverty and lack of education; therefore, sponsoring university students provides them with the opportunity to build a better future and achieve sustainable development in their homeland. The people of Gaza also live in different humanitarian conditions under the burden of war, which leads to difficult circumstances that hinder education, and by sponsoring students, we can support them in their academic career and enable them to participate in building their homeland.
