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Gulf Insider
16-04-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Kuwait's Former Defence Minister Referred To Ministerial Court Over Secret Expenses
The Kuwait Permanent Investigation Committee for the Trial of Ministers has referred former Minister of Defence Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad to the Ministerial Court on charges related to the misuse of public funds. According to Arabic daily Al Qabas, Sheikh Ahmad is accused of misappropriating KD 400,000 to purchase luxury watches and vehicles for personal use—actions that amount to squandering public funds. The complaint was filed by Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. The decision to refer the case was made by the committee headed by Counsellor Omar Al Masoud, alongside Counsellors Saud Al Sanea and Ahmed Al Muqalled. The referral also includes a former office manager who reportedly collaborated in submitting invoices for Sheikh Ahmad's purchases. Meanwhile, the committee has dismissed a separate complaint filed by the Financial Investigations Unit, which had alleged Sheikh Ahmad's involvement in election interference through the disbursement of funds. After review, the committee found no evidence to support the claim and ruled to close the case. The committee was established by the Council of Ministers in 2019 to investigate allegations of corruption involving current and former ministers.
Gulf News
16-04-2025
- Politics
- Gulf News
Kuwait's former defence minister referred to Ministerial Court over secret expenses
Dubai: The Kuwait Permanent Investigation Committee for the Trial of Ministers has referred former Minister of Defence Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad to the Ministerial Court on charges related to the misuse of public funds. According to Arabic daily Al Qabas, Sheikh Ahmad is accused of misappropriating KD 400,000 to purchase luxury watches and vehicles for personal use—actions that amount to squandering public funds. The complaint was filed by Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. The decision to refer the case was made by the committee headed by Counsellor Omar Al Masoud, alongside Counsellors Saud Al Sanea and Ahmed Al Muqalled. The referral also includes a former office manager who reportedly collaborated in submitting invoices for Sheikh Ahmad's purchases. Meanwhile, the committee has dismissed a separate complaint filed by the Financial Investigations Unit, which had alleged Sheikh Ahmad's involvement in election interference through the disbursement of funds. After review, the committee found no evidence to support the claim and ruled to close the case.
Broadcast Pro
07-04-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Al Jazeera to modernise news production across global bureaus
Installation is scheduled for Q2 2025, with full rollout and on-air operations set to begin in Q3. Al Jazeera Media Network has entered into a strategic agreement with EVS to deploy its MediaCeption content management solution across five major news hubs: Doha, London, Washington D.C., New York and Sarajevo. The move aims to streamline the network's news production workflows and enhance collaboration across its global operations. The deployment will give Al Jazeera a centralised, integrated system for ingesting, editing, managing and playing out live and near-live news content. With MediaCeption, each bureau will be able to browse and edit incoming feeds in real-time, share packages across locations and deliver content more efficiently. The solution includes XS-VIA servers, VIA MAP media asset platform and XStore storage, all designed to improve speed, reliability, and production flexibility. Commenting on the partnership, Ahmad Al Fahad, Executive Director of Technology & Network Operations at Al Jazeera Media Network, stated: 'We are pleased to work with EVS to bring MediaCeption into our news production ecosystem. EVS's proven track record of delivering fast and reliable solutions, combined with its global technical support presence, gives us the confidence to meet the challenges of modern news delivery. The deployment of MediaCeption will not only enhance our operational efficiency but also bolster our ability to deliver high-quality, timely content to our viewers around the world.' The system integrates with major industry tools such as Avid Media Composer, Avid Media Central and Viz Mosart, ensuring smooth interoperability within Al Jazeera's existing ecosystem. Serge Van Herck, CEO of EVS, added: 'We are honoured to have been selected by Al Jazeera as their trusted partner for this transformative project. Al Jazeera is a longstanding and valued customer, and we are excited to deliver a solution that aligns perfectly with the demands of today's fast-paced news production environment. This partnership highlights our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer success, and we look forward to supporting Al Jazeera as they continue to set the standard in global news broadcasting.' The solution is scheduled for installation in Q2, with Al Jazeera set to go on air with the new system in Q3 2025.
