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Kuwait Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait committed to protecting creativity and innovation
Permanent Representative of Kuwait to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Nasser Al-Hayyen. KUWAIT: Kuwait reaffirmed its commitment on Wednesday to safeguarding creativity and innovation across commercial and industrial sectors linked to human intellectual achievements. The country emphasized its dedication to working with international partners to establish a balanced and effective global intellectual property (IP) system that promotes innovation and supports sustainable development. This was highlighted in a speech by Ambassador Nasser Al-Hayyen, Permanent Representative of Kuwait to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, during the General Assembly meeting of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Ambassador Al-Hayyen stressed Kuwait's ongoing efforts to strengthen technical cooperation programs with WIPO, recognizing the organization's critical role in advancing national IP initiatives. He further highlighted Kuwait's focus on developing the intellectual property sector, supporting creators and inventors, and raising community awareness about the significance of IP rights and their positive impact on economic growth and social progress. In this regard, Ambassador Al-Hayyen announced that Kuwait will host the 15th International Invention Fair in the Middle East in February 2025. The event is expected to attract more than 180 inventors from 42 countries, showcasing approximately 230 inventions across various fields. He noted the high-level support and sponsorship the fair receives from both national and international institutions, underscoring Kuwait's dedication to fostering innovation and supporting inventors. He also referenced the national forum held in April 2025 to commemorate World Intellectual Property Day, which brought together intellectual property offices for dialogue and exchange of experiences. Ambassador Al-Hayyen praised the successful Diplomatic Conference hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which led to the adoption of the 'Riyadh Treaty on Design Law.' He described the treaty as a major international achievement that simplifies global procedures for protecting industrial designs. The ambassador further commended WIPO's vital role in providing technical assistance and capacity building to member states, lauding its focus on enhancing technical capabilities. Kuwait expressed appreciation for the organization's projects and cooperation programs aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of national intellectual property offices. — KUNA
Kuwait Times
18-05-2025
- Health
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait committed to global health and humanitarian efforts
Permanent Representative of Kuwait to the United Nations and International Organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Nasser Al-Hayyen GENEVA: Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Nasser Al-Hayyen, affirmed Kuwait's commitment to strengthening its international presence, announcing the country's high-level participation in the 78th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) and the launch of the first strategic dialogue with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Speaking to KUNA, Ambassador Al-Hayyen underscored that Kuwait's participation reflects its steadfast support for global health and humanitarian initiatives, reinforcing its role as a reliable and active partner in international forums. A high-level Kuwaiti delegation led by Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi will attend the WHA session, scheduled to be held in Geneva from May 19 to 27, under the theme 'One World for Health.' The assembly brings together representatives of member states and global stakeholders to address pressing health challenges amid shifting global dynamics. 'This year's session comes at a critical time, as the global health landscape faces evolving threats and development challenges, especially following the withdrawal of the United States as the WHO's largest donor,' Ambassador Al-Hayyen noted. He added that this development has placed additional strain on the organization's operational capacity and increased the urgency of the agenda items under discussion. The General Assembly is expected to adopt key resolutions aimed at boosting international cooperation in the health sector. Ambassador Al-Hayyen stressed that Kuwait's participation underlines its ongoing support for the World Health Organization and its commitment to sustainable health systems and preventive policy development. In parallel with its health diplomacy, Kuwait will also host its first strategic dialogue with UNHCR this month. The talks will be led by a high-level delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Ambassador Al-Hayyen said the dialogue reflects Kuwait's deep-rooted partnership with the UN refugee agency, built over decades of cooperation in humanitarian and relief efforts. The initiative comes amid a growing global refugee crisis driven by prolonged conflicts and displacement. He emphasized that Kuwait's proactive engagement in humanitarian diplomacy aligns with the directives of its wise leadership and reinforces the country's stature as a key donor and humanitarian actor on the global stage. 'Kuwait remains firmly committed to consolidating its position as a capital of humanitarian work and to advancing international cooperation in addressing the needs of vulnerable communities,' Al-Hayyen said. — KUNA
