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Qatar Tribune
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Amendment to law on combating cybercrimes gets Shura approval
During the session, the Council approved a draft law amending certain provisions of Law No (14) of 2014 on Combating Cybercrimes, and a draft law amending provisions of the Shura Council's internal regulations issued under Law No. (8) of 2024. Subsequently, the Council reviewed the report of the Internal and External Affairs Committee regarding the government's statement on the Council's proposal related to regulating procedures for domestic workers departing the country, and adopted the appropriate decision. The Council also reviewed the report of the Social Affairs, Labour, and Housing Committee concerning the government's statement on the Council's proposal regarding the rising divorce rates in society, and issued its decision accordingly. Furthermore, the Council listened to reports on the participation of its delegations in a number of international parliamentary events, including visits to the Sultanate of Oman and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. Following this, HE Secretary-General of the Shura Council read Amiri Decree No. (58) of 2025 declaring the closure of the fourth regular session of the First Legislative Term, corresponding to the 53rd annual session of the Shura Council, effective Tuesday, 1 July 2025. At the conclusion of the session, Al Ghanim delivered an address in which he described the occasion as a significant national milestone, marking the conclusion of four years of diligent work under the wise leadership of HH the Amir, whose generous support and patronage provided a solid foundation for legislative and oversight practices. He noted that this legislative term represented a phase of development, institution-building, and activation of roles, during which the Council expanded its functions, engaged with society, and interacted with its regional and international surroundings, reflecting the State's aspirations to entrench the Shura (consultative) principle and enhance institutional work. He highlighted that the fourth regular session witnessed 81 committee meetings addressing 49 vital topics of national interest. The Council also passed several key draft laws during the term, including amendments to the Human Resources Law, the Law on Persons with Disabilities, and legislation related to legal practice, anti-money laundering, genetic fingerprinting, the State emblem, and landmark regulations in innovation, scientific research, water, mobility, and anti-doping in sports. He emphasised the Council's special attention to issues reflecting the daily concerns of citizens, including social values, national identity, family upbringing, student summer employment, senior citizen services, regulation of digital media content, healthcare services, medical appointments, and agricultural investment and production. He pointed out that these proposals stemmed from close monitoring and direct engagement with the community and were positively received by the esteemed government, in a clear expression of the principle of cooperation and integration between the legislative and executive branches, in line with the wise guidance of HH the Amir. He praised the fruitful cooperation between the Council and the government, noting that the Council hosted several ministers who presented their strategic plans and responded to members' inquiries and observations in sessions characterised by transparency, substantive dialogue, and a shared pursuit of harmonising planning, implementation, oversight, and follow-up. In the field of parliamentary diplomacy, he noted that the Council had a strong and impactful presence in regional and international parliamentary conferences, actively participating in discussions on human rights, food security, digital transformation, climate change, and international peace and security. He added that the Council received a number of parliamentary delegations and leaders of legislative bodies from sisterly and friendly nations, holding constructive meetings focused on experience-sharing, coordination, and building parliamentary partnerships that support intercommunal rapprochement and fruitful legislative cooperation. He continued, 'In the realm of external parliamentary engagement, several Council members assumed prominent positions in regional and international parliamentary unions and organizations, thereby elevating the Council's standing on the global stage and enabling it to contribute meaningfully to shaping global parliamentary agendas and decision-making.' He stressed that this reflects the State of Qatar's esteemed position regionally and internationally. The Speaker reaffirmed the Council's unwavering commitment to promoting Qatar's image in regional and international fora, voicing the country's principled positions, and defending causes important to the Arab and Islamic nations, foremost among them the Palestinian cause. He reiterated the Council's rejection of any attempts to undermine this just cause and called for an immediate end to the ongoing aggression and grave violations endured by the Palestinian people. He underscored the Council's position advocating for the Palestinian people's right to establish an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with relevant international resolutions and the principles of international law. He emphasized that the Council's work was guided by the national vision laid down by HH the Amir, citizens' aspirations, and the country's supreme interests. He described legislation and oversight as tools for development, and dialogue as a bridge for integration with society and state institutions, with a firm commitment to upholding Qatari identity, strengthening family values, and maintaining national cohesion amid evolving global dynamics. In conclusion, the speaker stated that the achievements of the First Legislative Term represent a distinguished national accomplishment worthy of recognition, made possible by the dedication and sincere efforts of Council members. He expressed his appreciation to all who contributed to these achievements that serve the nation and support its continued progress and development.
Sharjah 24
19-06-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SCC approves recommendations to support Sharjah Airport Authority
Airport Support Recommendations The session, chaired by His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, focused on recommendations prepared by the Committee for Drafting Proposals concerning Sharjah International Airport. These recommendations followed discussions held in the Council's 14th session on May 22, 2025, attended by the Authority's Chairman and Director along with department representatives. Strategic Economic Role Council members emphasised the importance of supporting and developing the Airport Authority as a vital gateway for Sharjah and a key driver for economic and tourism growth. They called for enhancing infrastructure, expanding services, and improving operational efficiencies to meet the demands of increased global travel and trade. Forward-Looking Planning Jassim Al Hanaee Al Naqbi, Chairman of the Proposal Drafting Committee, stressed the comprehensive and future-focused nature of the recommendations. He highlighted the need to upgrade services and anticipate rising passenger numbers. Enhancing Operations and Human Resources The Council urged continuous development efforts aligned with growth plans. It also stressed the need to grant airport staff the same employment benefits offered to other entities operating within the airport environment. Emiratisation and Youth Opportunities Recommendations included support for Emiratisation policies and encouraging Emirati graduates to work with companies affiliated with the Authority. It called for specialised training programs to open new career paths in aviation for local youth. Regulating Equipment Usage The Council recommended issuing local legislation to manage idle equipment and vehicles within airport facilities, ensuring efficient space usage and minimising operational disruptions due to financially struggling companies. Airport Expansion Strategy In future planning, the Council emphasised reviewing growth rates in air traffic and airline rights up to 2050. It suggested evaluating whether to continue expanding the current airport or to consider establishing a new international airport to meet long-term demands. Session Closure and Acknowledgments The Council concluded its session with thanks extended to committee members, participating departments, and individuals who contributed to the recommendations and overall discussions. Vice President Halima Al Owais reviewed key Council achievements during the term. Final Speech by Council President In his closing remarks, Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi praised the Council's role as a model of consultative governance under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. He emphasised national loyalty, collective responsibility, and the importance of continuing progress in future terms. Royal Decree Announcement The session concluded with Secretary General Ahmed Saeed Al Jarwan reading Amiri Decree No. (20) of 2025, issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, ordering the end of the second ordinary term of the Council's eleventh legislative chapter, effective after the completion of the session on June 19, 2025.
Al Etihad
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Fujairah Ruler appoints Director of Customs Department
16 June 2025 16:56 FUJAIRAH (WAM)His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah, has issued Amiri Decree No. (5) of 2025, appointing Hamid Mohammed Hamid Al Yamahi as Director of the Customs Highness also issued Decision No. (7) of 2025, appointing Ahmed Nasser Mukhtar Nasser Al Ansari as Deputy Director of the Customs Department. Both the decree and the decision shall come into effect as of today.
Arab Times
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
ID please ... and also your DNA
KUWAIT CITY, April 20: Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah has issued Ministerial Resolution No. 678/2025 regarding the principles and guidelines for the use of modern scientific methods in the granting, withdrawal, loss, or revocation of Kuwaiti citizenship, reports Al-Seyassah daily. The resolution, which was published in a special supplement of the official gazette 'Kuwait Al-Youm', includes the following: Article 1: For implementing the provisions of this resolution, the following terms shall have the meanings specified below: *Law: Amiri Decree No. 15/1959 on the Kuwaiti Nationality Law and its amendments. * Ministry: Ministry of Interior. *Minister: Minister of Interior. *Genetic fingerprint: A map of inherited biological genes that identifies an individual and distinguishes them from others. It consists of biological traits or a genetic profile of non-coding sites in chromosomal DNA, derived from DNA analysis of biological samples. *Biosample: A sample taken from the human body or its biological secretions, and used for comparison purposes to determine identity or assist in identifying relatives of the subject person. *Subject person: An individual whose eligibility for the granting, withdrawal, loss, or revocation of citizenship is under examination using one of the scientific methods specified in this resolution. *Database: A computer system that stores data containing genetic traits, biometric fingerprints, or other scientific identifiers for individuals whose data has been collected. *Biometric fingerprints: A form of biometric technology used to identify or verify a person's identity based on their unique physiological characteristics such as fingerprints, eye color, or facial features. This data is collected to ensure accurate identity verification and prevent impersonation. Article 2: Modern scientific methods that may be used in the processes of granting, withdrawing, losing, or revoking citizenship shall be determined in accordance with the principles and guidelines set forth in this resolution. These methods include: 1. Fingerprint analysis or genetic trait analysis. 2. Biometric fingerprints or biometric features. 3. Any other modern scientific method currently available or that may be developed in the future. Article 3: Citizens and residents subject to investigation are required to undergo genetic fingerprinting and biometric fingerprinting for the purposes of granting, withdrawing, losing, or revoking citizenship, in accordance with the regulations outlined in this resolution. Article 4: The authorities designated to conduct DNA and biometric fingerprint analysis shall be determined by a decision of the Minister of Interior, and shall include the center affiliated with the General Department of Criminal Evidence. These designated authorities must be equipped with medically and technically approved tools necessary for conducting DNA or genetic profile analysis, as well as biometric fingerprint examinations, to confirm or deny paternity and lineage in relation to the implementation of this resolution. Article 5: Biometric fingerprints shall be used through fingerprints, iris scans, facial scans, or photographic image matching, following the rules outlined below: 1. Biometric fingerprinting for the purposes of this decision shall be conducted at the General Department of Criminal Evidence, based on a request from the General Department of Nationality and Travel Documents, or any other entity designated by the Minister of Interior. 2. The General Department of Criminal Evidence, or any entity that maintains data containing genetic characteristics, biometric fingerprints, or any other scientific methods mentioned in this decision, shall disclose the subject person's data from its registered database. If available, this data shall be sent directly to the General Department of Nationality and Travel Documents. If no registered data exists, the subject person shall be summoned, in accordance with this decision, to undergo biometric fingerprinting within one week from the date of the request. 3. The General Department of Criminal Evidence shall send the biometric fingerprint results to the General Department of Nationality and Travel Documents of Kuwait, or the entity designated by the Minister of Interior. 4. The General Department of Nationality and Travel Documents shall prepare a memorandum of opinion on the implications of the biometric fingerprint results and their validity as evidence for the granting, withdrawal, loss, or revocation of citizenship. The memorandum shall be submitted to the Supreme Committee for Citizenship to take appropriate action. 5. Upon request from the concerned parties or the General Department of Criminal Evidence, and with the approval of the General Department of Nationality and Travel Documents or any designated party by the Minister of Interior, biometric fingerprinting may be retaken to ensure the validity and accuracy of the results. Article 6: The procedures for conducting DNA fingerprinting shall be determined according to the following rules: 1. To conduct DNA fingerprinting for the purposes specified in Article 3 of this resolution, a permit must be obtained from the General Department of Nationality and Travel Documents or the entity designated by the Minister of Interior. 2. Biological samples, such as blood, saliva, or hair, shall be collected from the concerned parties. The collection process must be documented to ensure the integrity of the samples. 3. The analysis shall be conducted in one of the approved laboratories, as specified in Article 4 of this resolution, with appropriate precautions taken to maintain the confidentiality of the test results. DNA will be extracted and compared with the DNA strand to determine the degree of compatibility in accordance with established technical and medical rules. 4. Those conducting DNA fingerprint analyses must meet the following requirements: They must be from a list approved by the Ministry of Interior. They must not have any kinship, friendship, enmity, or interest in any of the individuals undergoing the DNA test. They must not have been previously convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or dishonesty. They must maintain a record of the tests performed to enable the competent authorities at the Ministry of Interior to review them upon request. 5. After the analysis is completed, a report will be issued by the laboratory where the tests were conducted, detailing the results. This report shall be submitted in a confidential envelope to the General Department of Criminal Evidence at the Ministry of Interior. 6. The General Department of Criminal Evidence shall prepare a final report with its approved opinion on the examination of the test results and submit it to the General Department of Nationality and Travel Documents. 7. The General Department of Nationality and Travel Documents shall prepare a memorandum of opinion outlining the implications of the test and its validity for granting, withdrawing, losing, or revoking citizenship. This memorandum will be submitted to the Supreme Committee for Citizenship to take the appropriate action. 8. Upon request from the concerned parties or the examination center, and with the approval of the General Department of Nationality and Travel Documents or any entity designated by the Minister of Interior, the DNA test may be repeated to ensure the accuracy of the results. Article 7: DNA analysis may be conducted using any of the following biological samples: 1. Blood 2. Semen 3. Hair root or strand 4. Bone 5. Saliva 6. Urine 7. Amniotic fluid of the fetus 8. Fertilized egg cell after division 9. Body cell Article 8: Every step of the DNA analysis process, from sample transfer to the final results, shall be documented to ensure the integrity of the samples and the accuracy of the results. These documents shall be stored for reference at the General Department of Criminal Evidence. The Ministry of Interior may audit these records at any time to ensure their integrity, the security of their storage systems, and their confidentiality. Article 9: The Ministry of Interior may seek the assistance of specialists from the Ministry of Health and other entities it deems appropriate to supervise the organization and conduct of DNA analysis, in accordance with the procedures and controls specified in this resolution. Article 10: Strict confidentiality and privacy must be maintained when handling genetic data obtained through any of the scientific methods referred to in this resolution. Article 11: The Undersecretary of the ministry shall be responsible for implementing this resolution, which shall take effect from the date of its publication in the official gazette.
Arab Times
07-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Compensation Towards Unused Leave Balance Suspended
KUWAIT CITY, April 7: The State of Kuwait has issued Amiri Decree No. 63 of 2025, enacting significant modifications to the Civil Service System. The decree specifically nullifies the third paragraph of Article 41 from the original April 4, 1979 Civil Service System decree, thereby suspending the entitlement and payment of cash compensation for unused periodic leave during service. Legal Basis: The decree was established after careful consideration of: - The Kuwaiti Constitution - The Amiri Order dated May 10, 2024 (Dhu al-Qi'dah 2, 1445 AH) - Civil Service Law No. 15 of 1979 and subsequent amendments - The original April 4, 1979 Civil Service System decree and its amendments - Decree No. 84 of 2024 concerning ministerial dissolutions and delegations Key Provisions: - Article 1: The third paragraph of Article 41 of the 1979 Civil Service System decree is hereby revoked. - Article 2: All relevant ministers are instructed to implement this decree, which shall become effective upon publication in the Official Gazette. Issuing Authority: The decree was signed at Seif Palace on April 6, 2025 (Shawwal 8, 1446 AH) by: - His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of Kuwait - Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahd Yousef Saud Al-Sabah - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Sharida Abdullah Saad Al-Muasherji This amendment follows the proposal of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and received approval from the Council of Ministers before being enacted.
