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Kuwait Times
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Second flight brings more Kuwaitis home from Iran
KUWAIT: Relatives welcome their loved ones who were evacuated from Iran after they arrived at Kuwait International Airport (T4) on Sunday, as part of an ongoing emergency operation to return stranded nationals. — KUNA photos KUWAIT: A new group of citizens evacuated from Iran arrived at Kuwait International Airport (T4) on Sunday, as part of an ongoing emergency operation to return nationals stranded due to the Zionist entity's attack on Iran and Tehran's retaliation. 'In line with the State of Kuwait's keenness to ensure the safety of its citizens abroad and guarantee their safe return to the homeland, the second batch of evacuation flights carrying Kuwaiti citizens arriving from the Islamic Republic of Iran has landed today, Sunday, via the Republic of Turkmenistan,' Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said Sunday. The operation is part of a large-scale evacuation plan being implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with relevant authorities. The first evacuation flight arrived in Kuwait early Saturday, carrying 334 citizens who had been transported overland from cities across Iran to Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, before flying home aboard a Kuwait Airways plane. 'The concerned authorities continue around the clock to complete all stages of the evacuation and provide all necessary facilities, in translation of the political leadership's directives and its constant concern for the safety of citizens abroad and their safe return to the homeland,' said KUNA. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah personally received the evacuees at Kuwait International Airport and praised the efforts of all agencies involved. The evacuations were prompted by intensifying conflict between the Zionist entity and Iran, now entering its second week. While no injuries have been reported among Kuwaiti nationals, the government activated a comprehensive evacuation strategy to safeguard citizens in Iran. 'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has prepared a comprehensive emergency evacuation plan for Kuwaiti citizens in Iran in light of the accelerating developments in the region,' Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya told Kuwait News Agency last week. Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Sameeh Hayat confirmed that over 1,000 Kuwaitis are expected to be evacuated 'as quickly as possible.' — Agencies
Kuwait Times
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Kuwaitis evacuated from Iran begin arriving home
KUWAIT: The first group of Kuwaiti citizens evacuated from Iran arrived safely in Kuwait early Saturday morning, as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues its full-scale emergency plan to secure the return of nationals stranded in the neighboring country. The flight, operated directly by Kuwait Airways, landed at Terminal 4 of Kuwait International Airport just after midnight, carrying 334 Kuwaiti men and women. The passengers had been transported overland to the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, where they boarded the evacuation flight. Deputy Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received the returnees at the airport. The evacuation is part of Kuwait's proactive strategy to protect its people in light of the escalating conflict between Iran and the Zionist entity, who have traded missiles for nine days. No injuries have been reported among Kuwaiti nationals in Iran since the start of Zionist airstrikes last week, which have killed at least 430 people according to Iranian authorities. 'We thank the governments of Iran and Turkmenistan for facilitating the safe transfer of our citizens," said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. Dozens of relieved family members waited atthe terminal, welcoming their loved ones with tears, prayers, and flower bouquets. Some children wore t-shirts with photos of family members and a message that read, 'Welcome home. Your return has brightened our lives.' Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya confirmed the arrival, noting that two more evacuation flights are scheduled — the second later Saturday and the third on Sunday. He stressed that all efforts are being made to complete the evacuation quickly and safely. Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Sameeh Hayat previously stated that more than 1,000 Kuwaitis are expected to be evacuated, many of them visiting Iran. 'Kuwait gives top priority to the safety of its citizens abroad, especially under current circumstances,' Al-Yahya said in a statement last week. 'We began identifying citizens in Tehran, then in Mashhad and Qom. We have contacted all Kuwaitis in these cities, recorded their numbers, and began evacuating them at the earliest opportunity and from the closest crossing points." — Agencies Deputy Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah receives evacuees at Kuwait International Airport (T4). — KUNA Children wearing t-shirts with photos of their loved ones and the message "Welcome home. Your return has brightened our lives" wait for evacuees, as security personnel look on.
See - Sada Elbalad
21-06-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Kuwait Begins Evacuating Citizens from Iran
Israa Farhan Kuwait has officially begun evacuating its citizens from Iran as regional tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv escalate, according to a statement issued by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday. In the early hours of 21 June 2025, Deputy Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah welcomed the first group of Kuwaiti nationals returning from Iran via Turkmenistan. The evacuation is part of a broader government-led operation to ensure the safety of citizens abroad amid mounting instability in the region. The ministry noted that the evacuation effort reflects the directives of Kuwait's political leadership, which has prioritized the security and welfare of its citizens overseas. The repatriation operation is being carried out in close coordination with Kuwaiti embassies and diplomatic partners. The statement also expressed Kuwait's deep appreciation to the governments of Turkmenistan and Iran for their cooperation and logistical support in facilitating the safe transit of evacuees. Kuwaiti officials confirmed that the evacuation process will continue around the clock until all nationals currently residing in Iran are safely returned. The foreign ministry reaffirmed its commitment to working with regional partners and relevant authorities to complete the mission with the highest level of efficiency and responsibility. This move comes in the wake of a sharp rise in hostilities between Israel and Iran, with multiple Israeli strikes reportedly targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities since 13 June. Tehran has repeatedly insisted that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and has responded to what it calls acts of aggression. Kuwait joins a growing list of countries that have either closed their embassies in Iran or initiated evacuation procedures for their citizens due to fears of further escalation in the Middle East. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
IOL News
10-06-2025
- Business
- IOL News
BRICS+ Series: GCC Banks To Take the Lead in Global Order
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim al-Budaiwi, Kuwaiti deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali al-Yahya, Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Bahraini Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Political Affairs Khalid Yousef Al-Jalahma, and UAE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Khalifa Bin Shaheen Al-Marar pose for a group photo during the GCC foreign minister meeting in Kuwait City on June 2, 2025. In a world recalibrating its power structures, the heartbeat of a new economic order is not coming from Washington or Brussels, it's coming from Riyadh, Dubai, and Doha. The first quarter earnings of GCC banks, a record-breaking $13.2 billion — are not just figures in an accounting ledger. They are signals. Loud, booming signals that the Global South is not waiting for a seat at the table anymore, it's building a new one. This isn't about oil. It's about balance sheets, digital transformation, sovereign wealth, and a clear, calculated alignment with BRICS+. While the West is busy navigating inflation, political chaos, and declining global influence, the Gulf states are executing a well-scripted vision of economic dominance rooted in financial strength and geopolitical foresight. From Petrostate to Power Broker For decades, the Gulf's wealth was seen as static, pegged to oil markets, buffeted by global price swings, and reliant on Western financial systems to recycle petro-dollars. But that era is closing. Today, GCC economies, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are not just managing wealth — they are engineering the future. And their banking sector is the perfect lens through which to witness this transformation. In the first quarter of 2025, GCC banks posted nearly 10% year-on-year growth in profits. Saudi National Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and others have reduced non-performing loan ratios while increasing lending and digital integration. These aren't just stable banks; they are aggressively modern, risk-conscious, and future-oriented institutions. That's more than can be said for some traditional Western banks still reeling from post-COVID shocks and regional debt crises. The GCC's rise is not in isolation. It's part of a larger movement — a geopolitical and economic renaissance of the Global South. It's about realignment. It's about BRICS+. Why BRICS+ Needs the Gulf In 2023, the expansion of BRICS+ to include Saudi Arabia, Iran and the UAE was more than symbolic. It was strategic. The Gulf brings what BRICS+ desperately needed: liquidity, infrastructure readiness, and a proven ability to act as a bridge between East and West. It also brings credibility in the Muslim world, investment clout across Africa, and growing technological ambitions — from clean energy to AI to fintech. The inclusion of the Gulf in BRICS+ is a statement that the bloc is no longer a developing world protest club. It's a counter-system. A challenge to the Washington Consensus. A coalition not just of emerging economies, but of confident ones. And the numbers tell the story. GCC banks, backed by state investment arms and supported by robust sovereign credit ratings, are positioned to underwrite the very future that BRICS+ envisions — one of multipolar development, non-dollar trade mechanisms, and regional infrastructure that connects ports in Mombasa with railway lines in Xinjiang and smart cities in Riyadh. If BRICS+ is the engine of a new world, the GCC is its oil — and not just in the literal sense. The West's reluctance to adapt to this shift is glaring. While Washington debates debt ceilings and Brussels argues over migration quotas, Riyadh signs a multi-billion dollar clean hydrogen deal with Beijing and rolls out AI initiatives in partnership with BRICS innovation hubs. The UAE, for its part, is building financial corridors that stretch from Africa to Southeast Asia — quietly and effectively. This isn't a revolution with flags and slogans. It's happening in quiet boardrooms, via blockchain settlements, in massive infrastructure blueprints — and in the earnings reports of banks that once operated in the shadows of Exxon and Shell, but are now giants in their own right. By aligning with BRICS+, the Gulf is choosing a future built on regional agency, multipolar engagement, and de-dollarisation. It is rejecting the narrative that economic prosperity must flow through Western financial institutions. It is embracing a new world order — one built on shared interests, not shared histories. This Is the Future So yes, GCC banks made $13.2 billion in Q1 2025. But that number is just a surface reflection of something far deeper. The Middle East is no longer a geopolitical chessboard where great powers play. It is becoming a player in its own right — a financier, an innovator, a bridge, and a disruptor. The rise of the Gulf is the rise of the Global South. And the alignment with BRICS+ is not just a tactical move. It's a philosophical one. It says, we are no longer the periphery. We are the center of something new. Written by: *Dr Iqbal Survé Past chairman of the BRICS Business Council and co-chairman of the BRICS Media Forum and the BRNN *Chloe Maluleke Associate at BRICS+ Consulting Group Russian & Middle Eastern Specialist **The Views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Independent Media or IOL. ** MORE ARTICLES ON OUR WEBSITE ** Follow @brics_daily on Twitter for daily BRICS+ updates and instagram @brics_daily
Kuwait Times
03-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait committed to labor rights
Public bodies mark May Day • Human rights diwan urges safe work environment KUWAIT: Kuwait reaffirmed its commitment to protecting labor rights and improving workers' welfare during a conference organized by the ministry of foreign affairs on Thursday to mark International Workers' Day. Held under the patronage of Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya, the event brought together several government ministries and national institutions to highlight Kuwait's ongoing efforts to support labor issues and promote fair and safe work environments. Deputy Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah represented the minister and toured an accompanying exhibition showcasing the roles of workers in Kuwait's development and the legal protections ensuring their safety and well-being. Speaking at a roundtable titled 'Adequate Housing and Workers' Welfare in Kuwait... International Standards and Sustainable National Solutions', Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah said Kuwait aims to align with international labor standards under its New Kuwait 2035 vision. She noted that contract workers make up 75 percent of Kuwait's labor force, representing over 174 nationalities, reflecting the country's expansive development projects. She highlighted several initiatives, including the allocation of six labor cities by the Public Authority for Housing Welfare and the ministry of finance, the opening of a migrant worker shelter for men in February by the Public Authority of Manpower, and a nationwide awareness campaign launched in March on health and safety standards for labor accommodations. Kuwait is also enhancing its legislative framework by updating laws on human trafficking, domestic labor, residency and private sector employment to promote transparency and sustainable development. She praised cooperation with UN agencies such as UN-Habitat, the International Labor Organization and the International Organization for Migration, and acknowledged the private sector's role, citing participation from companies like Alshaya Group, Kuwait National Petroleum Company, Bait Al Mawared, and the Kuwaiti Danish Dairy Company. She stressed the importance of civil society involvement and highlighted the national strategy against trafficking and smuggling for 2025–2028, announced during the 6th Regional Anti-Trafficking Forum. She also noted that labor rights will be a core topic at the upcoming second World Social Summit in Doha in November. Separately, the National Diwan for Human Rights (NDHR) marked Labour Day by voicing its support for all efforts aimed at ensuring safe, just and exploitation-free work environments. In a statement to KUNA, the diwan emphasized its dedication to preserving workers' dignity and basic rights. The diwan contributed to a recent awareness campaign on occupational safety targeting delivery motorbike drivers, reaching around 39,000 workers through materials in seven languages, in cooperation with delivery companies. It also partnered with the ministry of health to vaccinate 3,224 drivers against seasonal flu as part of efforts to reduce respiratory illnesses linked to work conditions. The diwan reiterated its commitment to raising labor rights awareness and improving conditions in this vital sector. – KUNA
