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Arab Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait's Civil Service Commission launches 18 e-certificates via Sahel app
KUWAIT CITY, May 29: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced on Wednesday that government employees can now obtain 18 types of official certificates through the unified government e-services platform "Sahel," eliminating the need for in-person visits and advancing its goal of a paperless bureau. In a statement posted on its official X account, the CSC said the new digital services are aimed at streamlining procedures, reducing time and effort, and enhancing access to government documentation. Among the newly available services is the 'Request an Instant Certificate' feature, which allows employees in government entities participating in the instant certificates system to print documents — after paying applicable printing fees — such as salary breakdowns, confirmation of salary transfers, career progression records, employment status, and financial statements. Additionally, the platform now offers a "To Whom It May Concern" certificate issued by the CSC that confirms an individual's registration status in the central employment system for Kuwaitis. It also provides information on the appointment status of both Kuwaiti and non-Kuwaiti employees in institutions using integrated systems. The electronic services also include the Exit Permit certificate for holders of Article (17) residency. Provided in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, this certificate can be requested and issued via Sahel following employer approval. The CSC further stated that employees can access certificates confirming completion of training courses provided by the Human Resources Development Center directly through the application. For those nominated for official missions or study leave, the application enables issuance of a preliminary 'To Whom It May Concern' certificate, with online payment available for the necessary fees. This document can then be submitted to the relevant embassies for processing. Government employees working in agencies with integrated systems can also use the platform to inquire about and access a wide range of certificates, including those related to career progression, job and financial status, salary details, financial grade sequences, and financial discrepancies.
India Today
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Israeli envoy to US called back home over 'blood libel' jab at Netanyahu's rivals
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has announced that Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the United States, will be called in for a formal hearing after making stern political comments during an interview. He criticised opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the interview with PragerU, which sparked gave an interview to the conservative media outlet, where he accused the "extreme left and the media" of working together to bring down legitimate to oppose a government. I've opposed governments in my political career, and that's fine. But don't cross the border, don't cross the line. Don't level blood libels at your own prime minister," Leiter said in the interview. He defended Netanyahu against accusations that the prime minister is prolonging the war in Gaza for political gain."I've known the prime minister for 40 years. He's a sensitive man who cares about people. Prolong a war? What kind of insanity is that? How dare they say something as malicious as that? He wants the war to end, but in victory because he carries the weight of the Jewish people on his shoulders," he the backlash, the Foreign Ministry said that Leiter would be summoned for a hearing under the Civil Service Commission. Eden Bar Tal, the ministry's Director General, will lead the PAST CONTROVERSIAL REMARKSadvertisementLeiter has been criticised for his public comments before. Earlier this year, he accused Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi of breaking the peace deal between the US and Israel. He also alleged that he was making money off of Palestinians trying to leave the Prager U interview, Leiter also talked about Netanyahu's corruption trials. He claimed that the prime minister was going to court over the submarine deal while getting ready for military action in Lebanon. However, Netanyahu is not on trial for that case, but some of his close aides have been show that a lot of Israelis are starting to doubt Netanyahu's motives. A recent poll by Channel 12 found that 55% of Israelis think Netanyahu's main goal is to stay in power, not to end the conflict or bring hostages who became ambassador in early 2024, is known for being very pro-settlement. He was one of the first people to live in the Admot Yishai neighborhood in Hebron, and he has long supported efforts to settle in the West Bank. He used to be an aide to Netanyahu when he was finance minister. In 2009, he ran for a seat in the Knesset as a Likud candidate but lost.
Arab News
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Israel's US ambassador called home over interview remarks
JERUSALEM: Israel's ambassador to Washington is being summoned home on the instructions of a government disciplinary body to discuss comments he made in a podcast interview, the foreign ministry said Sunday. Ambassador Yechiel Leiter had made an appearance on a podcast run by the right-wing US online media platform PragerU, in which he accused opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of levelling 'blood libels' at the Israeli leader. 'The Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Eden Bar-Tal, will summon the ambassador in Washington, Dr. Yechiel Leiter, for a hearing regarding statements he made during a media interview,' a ministry spokesman said in a statement. The spokesman said the summons was 'in accordance with the instructions of the Discipline Department at the Civil Service Commission.' Although the role of Israeli ambassador to the United States is a political appointment and Leiter was selected by Netanyahu, Israeli diplomats are typically expected to refrain from making political statements. In the interview with PragerU, Leiter accused 'extremists on the left' and the Israeli media of trying to topple Netanyahu's government. 'It's the extremists, and there is nothing they won't do to bring Netanyahu down, and it's a calumny that needs to be called out,' he said, accusing Netanyahu's detractors of levelling 'blood libels against your own PM.' Leiter also dismissed as 'insanity' claims that the premier was prolonging the war in Gaza to remain in power, adding: 'How dare they say something as malicious as that?' A poll published by Israel's Channel 12 News on Saturday showed that 55 percent of the public believes Netanyahu is more interested in remaining in power than ending the war or freeing the hostages still held in Gaza. A former adviser to Netanyahu, Leiter is originally from the United States and lived in a settlement in the occupied West Bank. His son, Moshe Leiter, was killed in combat in November 2023 in the Gaza Strip.
Al Arabiya
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Israel's ambassador to US called home over interview remarks
Israel's ambassador to Washington is being summoned home on the instructions of a government disciplinary body to discuss comments he made in a podcast interview, the foreign ministry said Sunday. Ambassador Yechiel Leiter had made an appearance on a podcast run by the right-wing US online media platform PragerU, in which he accused opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of levelling 'blood libels' at the Israeli leader. 'The Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Eden Bar-Tal, will summon the ambassador in Washington, Dr Yechiel Leiter, for a hearing regarding statements he made during a media interview,' a ministry spokesman said in a statement. The spokesman said the summons was 'in accordance with the instructions of the Discipline Department at the Civil Service Commission.' Although the role of Israeli ambassador to the United States is a political appointment and Leiter was selected by Netanyahu, Israeli diplomats are typically expected to refrain from making political statements. In the interview with PragerU, Leiter accused 'extremists on the left' and the Israeli media of trying to topple Netanyahu's government. 'It's the extremists, and there is nothing they won't do to bring Netanyahu down, and it's a calumny that needs to be called out,' he said, accusing Netanyahu's detractors of levelling 'blood libels against your own PM.' Leiter also dismissed as 'insanity' claims that the premier was prolonging the war in Gaza to remain in power, adding: 'How dare they say something as malicious as that?' A poll published by Israel's Channel 12 News on Saturday showed that 55 percent of the public believes Netanyahu is more interested in remaining in power than ending the war or freeing the hostages still held in Gaza. A former advisor to Netanyahu, Leiter is originally from the United States and lived in a settlement in the occupied West Bank. His son, Moshe Leiter, was killed in combat in November 2023 in the Gaza Strip.
Asharq Al-Awsat
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Israel's US Ambassador Called Home Over Interview Remarks
Israel's ambassador to Washington is being summoned home on the instructions of a government disciplinary body to discuss comments he made in a podcast interview, the foreign ministry said Sunday. Ambassador Yechiel Leiter had made an appearance on a podcast run by the right-wing US online media platform PragerU, in which he accused opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of levelling "blood libels" at the Israeli leader. "The Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Eden Bar-Tal, will summon the ambassador in Washington, Dr. Yechiel Leiter, for a hearing regarding statements he made during a media interview," a ministry spokesman said in a statement, according to AFP. The spokesman said the summons was "in accordance with the instructions of the Discipline Department at the Civil Service Commission". Although the role of Israeli ambassador to the United States is a political appointment and Leiter was selected by Netanyahu, Israeli diplomats are typically expected to refrain from making political statements. In the interview with PragerU, Leiter accused "extremists on the left" and the Israeli media of trying to topple Netanyahu's government. "It's the extremists, and there is nothing they won't do to bring Netanyahu down, and it's a calumny that needs to be called out," he said, accusing Netanyahu's detractors of levelling "blood libels against your own PM". Leiter also dismissed as "insanity" claims that the premier was prolonging the war in Gaza to remain in power, adding: "How dare they say something as malicious as that?" A poll published by Israel's Channel 12 News on Saturday showed that 55 percent of the public believes Netanyahu is more interested in remaining in power than ending the war or freeing the hostages still held in Gaza. A former adviser to Netanyahu, Leiter is originally from the United States and lived in a settlement in the occupied West Bank. His son, Moshe Leiter, was killed in combat in November 2023 in the Gaza Strip.
