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Arab News
2 days ago
- General
- Arab News
Saudi leadership extends condolences over death of Kuwait's Sheikh Fahad Sabah Al-Nasser Al-Sabah
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's King Salman sent a cable of condolences to the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the passing of Sheikh Fahad Sabah Al-Nasser Al-Sabah. Sheikh Fahad passed away at the age of 75 and his funeral took place on Monday morning, Kuwait News Agency reported. King Salman prayed for the deceased's forgiveness and extended his condolences to Sheikh Fahad's family, Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent similar cables of condolences to Sheikh Meshal and Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah.
Zawya
7 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Kuwait Cabinet approves draft law on combating cross-border crime
Kuwait - The Council of Ministers, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, approved on Tuesday a draft decree-law concerning international judicial cooperation in criminal matters. The measure is set to be submitted to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for endorsement. The draft decree-law aims to establish a clear legal framework for facilitating international judicial cooperation, particularly in combating cross-border crimes and recovering criminal proceeds. It reaffirms Kuwait's commitment to fulfilling its international obligations in the fight against transnational crime. According to the Cabinet statement, the proposed law addresses practical challenges that have emerged due to the lack of comprehensive legislation governing requests for international judicial assistance. This includes various forms of cooperation such as extradition, mutual legal assistance, and the transfer of convicted individuals. The government emphasized that the initiative aligns with Kuwait's participation in a broad range of international, regional, and bilateral agreements related to judicial cooperation. The new legal framework is expected to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Kuwait's legal collaboration with other nations.
Arabian Business
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Arabian Business
Kuwait announces Islamic New Year holiday
The Kuwaiti Cabinet has declared Thursday, June 26 as a public holiday on the occasion of the Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year). All ministries and state bodies in the country will suspend work on that day and resume work on Sunday, June 29. The decision was made by the Cabinet during its weekly meeting, presided over by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah. Islamic New Year in Kuwait The Cabinet congratulated Amir Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al Sabah and the national citizens on the Islamic New Year.
Arab News
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Turkish president discusses Israel-Iran strikes with Oman's sultan, Kuwait's emir
LONDON: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed developments in the Middle East during separate phone calls on Sunday with the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq, and the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Erdogan discussed with the Omani sultan the Israeli strikes against Iran, which began on Friday morning, and their 'worrying repercussions' for the region, the Oman News Agency reported. The parties stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy and a return to the negotiating table to settle conflicts and prevent the escalation of crises in the region. The ONA reported that they exchanged views on maintaining security and stability in accordance with international law. Erdogan and the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal also discussed the rapid developments in the Middle East and the conflict between 'the friendly Islamic Republic of Iran and the brutal Israeli entity,' the Kuwait News Agency reported. In addition, both leaders renewed their condemnation of the ongoing Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, where at least 54,000 Palestinians have been killed since late 2023. They emphasized the importance of de-escalating tensions, halting aggression, and resolving differences through diplomatic means in the region, the KUNA added.
The National
03-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed meets Kuwaiti Emir on official visit
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, arrived in Kuwait on an official visit on Tuesday where he was received by Emir Sheikh Meshal. The talks centred on various aspects of co-operation between the nations, with a particular focus on economic development, reported the state news agency Wam. They also discussed other topics of common interest, with a commitment to continue building on the already solid relations between the countries. Sheikh Mansour was greeted at Kuwait International Airport by the country's Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, as well as sheikhs, ministers and senior officials. The Emirates is one of Kuwait's largest economic partners, with trade between the countries growing markedly in recently years. President Sheikh Mohamed paid a state visit to Kuwait in November last year, during which he met Sheikh Meshal. Sheikh Mansour visited Kuwait City a month later to represent the UAE at the 45th GCC Summit. In September last year, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, joined Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al Yahya to inaugurate Kuwait 's new embassy in Abu Dhabi. The building is in the Embassies District, Al Ma'arid. Sheikh Mansour has been accompanied by a delegation that includes Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Abdulrahman Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention and Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs; Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of Community Empowerment; Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education; and Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice. The UAE officials on the trip also include Mohamed Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment; Khalifa Al Marar, Minister of State; Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; Jassem Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Finance in Abu Dhabi; Dr Matar Al Neyadi, the UAE's ambassador to Kuwait; and Maj Gen Khalifa Al Khaili, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior.
