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Kuwait Times
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Kuwait Times
Traffic conference eyes smart awareness system
Participants take a group photo after the Arab Conference of Heads of Traffic Authorities. - KUNA TUNIS: The 21st Arab Conference of Heads of Traffic Departments, chaired by Kuwait, concluded its two-day session Thursday at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in Tunis with a set of recommendations aimed at enhancing traffic safety and cooperation across the Arab region. Among the key outcomes was a call to circulate the smart traffic awareness system — developed by the Fujairah Police General Command and winner of the 2024 Prince Naif Award for Arab Security in the pioneering security programs category — to member states for implementation and benefit. Participants were also urged to actively engage in the Prince Naif Award for Arab Security competition across its three categories: pioneering security programs, security studies and security media creativity. The conference stressed the importance of strengthening coordination among traffic departments in Arab countries, and agreed to refer a proposal for the establishment of a unified Arab traffic analytical database to member states for further examination. In addition, a Libyan proposal to unify the Arab awareness discourse on traffic safety was referred for consultation, while the General Secretariat was tasked with initiating discussions with the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) to explore avenues of cooperation involving ESCWA's Arab Integrated Observatory for Traffic Safety, the General Secretariat and the Arab Office for Supporting Security Services Affairs. Delegates also reviewed best practices from several member states in traffic regulation and accident reduction. The General Secretariat was asked to circulate these experiences to facilitate knowledge sharing and to develop a consolidated vision from reports submitted by member states on their national efforts in this field. Moreover, the conference encouraged countries to utilize traffic awareness campaigns aligned with both Arab and international events. The recommendations will be submitted to the next session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers for final approval. Kuwait chaired the conference, with participation from heads and representatives of Arab traffic departments and the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences. The Kuwaiti delegation included Brigadier Munif Al-Mutairi, Colonel Yousef Al-Haddad and First Lieutenant Nawaf Al-Mutairi. — KUNA
Morocco World
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Moroccan Pop Star Douzi Denied US Entry After Iraq Visit
Doha – Moroccan singer Douzi was denied entry to the United States this weekend, preventing his scheduled appearance at Harvard University due to a recent trip to Iraq. The Belgian passport holder discovered the restriction at the airport while attempting to travel to New York before heading to Boston for Harvard's Arab Conference, scheduled for April 11-13. 'During check-in at the airport, I was informed that I couldn't enter American soil. I was shocked and asked why. I have no political affiliations; I simply make music,' Douzi said in an Instagram video posted Saturday. The singer explained that the ban was linked to his visit to Iraq approximately six weeks ago, where he received an award at a cultural event. Iraq is among several countries on a US restricted travel list that can trigger automatic entry denials, particularly for travelers eligible for visa-free entry. 'They told me the ban was related to my visit to Iraq. I went there recently to receive an award,' he explained. 'Apparently, Iraq is on a list of countries that can justify denial of entry to the United States.' Douzi was scheduled to participate in a special session titled 'Live with Douzi: A Conversation with Morocco's Music Ambassador' at the prestigious Harvard Arab Conference, where he was set to discuss his three-decade-long artistic journey. The US maintains strict entry restrictions for individuals who have recently visited certain countries, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Sudan, Cuba, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen. Even for travelers who are not nationals of these countries, a recent visit can trigger automated alerts in US border control systems. To resolve the situation, Douzi's team was informed that the only way to lift the ban would be to schedule an interview at the US consulate in his current country of residence. During this interview, he would need to explain the reasons for his visit to Iraq and answer related questions. 'But this cannot be done before the conference I was supposed to attend on April 12 and 13,' he said. 'I apologize to everyone who was expecting us at the event.' The Harvard Arab Conference annually hosts prominent figures from various fields. This year's event features businessman Mohamed Hadid, director Tima Shomali, designer Tony Ward, and entrepreneur Alia Mahmoud, discussing innovation, media, art, and entrepreneurship in Arab and global contexts. Read also: Trending Moroccan Tracks You Need to Hear Tags: Abdelhafid DouziUS Travel restriction
