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Ya Biladi
15-07-2025
- Health
- Ya Biladi
Swiss tourist dies from stray dog bite in Agadir
A Swiss tourist has died while on vacation in Agadir after being bitten by a stray dog in Taghazout, north of the city. Despite receiving prompt medical attention, including first aid and a rabies vaccine, her condition worsened and ultimately led to her death, according to Al Akhbar's Thursday, July 3 edition. The newspaper reported that the woman had been playing with the stray dog when it suddenly bit her. Experts initially deemed the bite superficial and non-threatening. Medical staff cleaned and disinfected the wound and administered an anti-rabies injection, but her health deteriorated rapidly. This incident follows two other recent attacks by stray dogs in Agadir. In one case, a young girl was bitten while on the city's beach and was rushed to the emergency unit at Hassan II Hospital, where she was treated. In another, an elderly man was violently attacked while walking along the corniche. Bystanders managed to restrain the dog, and the victim was taken to the hospital for care. These events have reignited concerns over public health and safety in relation to the growing number of stray dogs in the city. They also highlight delays in the implementation of a planned animal shelter project in Agadir. The project, budgeted at 26 million dirhams and spanning 4.5 hectares, is designed to house over 1,000 dogs and 200 cats, but has yet to see completion.
Gulf Insider
22-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Kuwait Approves 7-Day Transit Visas For GCC Residents And Europeans
Kuwait has approved the issuance of seven-day transit visas for select travelers entering the country via land, as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline border procedures and enhance regional mobility. The move, directed by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef, aims to facilitate smoother transit for Gulf citizens, GCC residents, European nationals, and diplomatic personnel, particularly those arriving from Iraq or transiting through Iran. Colonel Waleed Al Azmi, Director of the Abdali Border Crossing Administration, announced the decision during an interview with Al Akhbar on Kuwait TV, where he outlined new measures to improve the experience for overland travelers entering Kuwait via the Abdali border. According to Al Azmi, the newly approved transit visa allows eligible travelers to remain in Kuwait for up to seven days, enabling them to transit between Abdali Port and Kuwait International Airport, or the reverse, while organizing travel arrangements or securing onward connections. The visa is available to non-residents of Kuwait under specific exceptions coordinated between the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 'This step is part of a coordinated effort to provide flexibility and facilitate cross-border movement while ensuring national security and compliance with entry protocols,' Colonel Al Azmi said. 'The directives also enable diplomatic personnel and embassy representatives to be present at the crossing to assist their nationals during entry and exit procedures.' He noted that Interior Ministry teams stationed at the Abdali crossing have been tasked with implementing the new measures and applying the approved exemptions swiftly and professionally, particularly for those who qualify under humanitarian or diplomatic considerations.
Ya Biladi
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Fake journalist in Beni Mellal sentenced to 2 years for defamation and impersonation
A taxi driver was sentenced on Thursday to two years in prison and fined 20,000 dirhams by the Criminal Chamber of the Beni Mellal Court of First Instance. According to Al Akhbar, he was prosecuted for impersonation, insulting officials, and spreading false allegations with the intent to defame, with repeat offenses. Arrested in Fkih Ben Salah, he was brought before the prosecutor on February 20 while in custody and subsequently placed in pre-trial detention. Already convicted multiple times over the past year, he had used his Facebook page to publish unfounded accusations against officials, elected representatives, and community leaders, manipulating public opinion through platforms dedicated to slander and blackmail. Several human rights organizations took legal action, particularly denouncing serious accusations he had made against the public prosecutor of Fkih Ben Salah. The accused falsely claimed to be a journalist by misusing credentials, prompting media professionals to welcome his arrest.
