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Kuwait Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Amir meets acting PM, governors
Amir meets acting PM, governors Amir receives letter from Qatari Amir * Amir receives Bahraini minister KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Seif Palace on Sunday, in the presence of Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Athbi Nasser Al-Athbi Al-Sabah, Capital Governor Sheikh Abdullah Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governor Sheikh Sabah Bader Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Jahra Governor Hamad Jassem Al-Habshi and Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Humoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal also received President of Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani and Minister of Sport and Youth Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani at Seif Palace. The two officials delivered a letter from Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, addressing the strong ties between the two countries, as well as the latest regional and international developments. In return, HH the Amir conveyed his warmest greetings and best wishes to the Qatari Amir, wishing him good health and well-being, and expressed hopes for further progress and prosperity for the Qatari people. HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal also received at Seif Palace visiting Bahraini Minister of Telecommunication and Transportation Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Ahmad Al-Khalifa and an accompanying delegation. Present at the reception was Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan. – KUNA
Arab Times
02-05-2025
- Arab Times
Indian Man from Kerala Kills Wife, Commits Suicide in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, May 2 : A routine alert turned into a chilling investigation for Farwaniya security personnel after the Operations Room of the Ministry of Interior received a report that led them to a quiet apartment in the densely populated area of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh. What unfolded behind the locked doors of the residence was a scene of unspeakable horror. Responding officers arrived at the apartment and, after repeated unanswered knocks, grew suspicious of the silence within. With no response and mounting concern, authorities sought and received approval from the Public Prosecutor to forcibly enter the premises. Inside, they discovered the body of an Asian woman, lying lifeless with her veins slit in what appeared to be a deliberate and brutal act. Blood was found splattered across the hallway, bearing grim witness to the violence that had taken place. Further inspection of the apartment led officers to a second body — the woman's husband. According to initial reports, he is believed to have taken his own life shortly after killing his wife. Neighbors told police they had heard the couple engage in a loud and violent argument earlier that day. This was followed by the woman's screams for help. However, despite their alarm, fear prevented any of them from intervening or contacting authorities in time. Investigations revealed that the couple were both Indian nationals and medical professionals — the woman in her 30s and the man in his 40s. The tragedy is made all the more jarring by the fact that both individuals had dedicated their careers to saving lives. Sources confirmed their identities as Sooraj and Bincy, originally from Ernakulam, in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Sooraj was employed by Kuwait's Ministry of Health, while Bincy worked for the Ministry of Defence. Reports indicate the couple had recently traveled to India to take their two children back to their homeland. They had returned to Kuwait just days before the fatal incident, leaving the children in the care of family members in India. The Public Prosecutor, after visiting the scene, ordered forensic teams to collect evidence and fingerprints. The bodies have since been transferred to the Department of Forensic Medicine for further examination. The motive behind the apparent murder-suicide remains unclear, and authorities have launched a full-scale investigation to determine the circumstances that led to this devastating end. As the community reels from the shock, questions linger — not only about what could drive two professionals to such a tragic conclusion, but also about the silent cries that went unheard until it was too late.
Arab Times
02-04-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait registers over 7,000 travel ban transactions
KUWAIT CITY, April 2: The Execution General Department at the Ministry of Justice completed 1,020,906 transactions in January; including travel bans, vehicle seizures and seizure of debtors' assets held by third parties. Through these transactions, the department received fees totaling KD784,464. The newspaper obtained statistics, revealing that the request for an executive seizure of debtors' assets held by third parties recorded the highest number of transactions with 571,251 or 56 percent of the total; while the opening of a modification file is the lowest at 0.01 percent. According to the concerned authorities, the Capital branch carried out the highest number of transactions at 30.7 percent, followed by Ahmadi at 20.5 percent, Farwaniya at 16.6 percent, Hawally at 13.5 percent, Mubarak Al-Kabeer at 9.6 percent, Jahra at 8.9 percent while the Ports-Sulaibiya-Lawyers Association branches accounted for 0.2 percent. The total number of transactions in the Travel Ban Section was 7,193; the largest proportion of which was for lifting the travel ban with 2,709 or 37.7 percent of the total. Fee collection forms and fee collection receipts accounted for the least number at 0.03 percent each. Travel ban transactions in the Capital branch accounted for the largest number at 49.4 percent, followed by the Ports-Sulaibiya-Lawyers Association branches at 30.1 percent, Farwaniya at 6.0 percent, Ahmadi at 5.0 percent, Hawally at 4.5 percent, Jahra at 3.5 percent, and Mubarak Al- Kabeer at 1.5 percent. The Rental Department had a total of 13,807 transactions. Fee collection receipts ranked first with 5,452 or 39.5 percent, while receipts for a warning or judgment were last at 0.01 percent. The Capital branch recorded the largest number of such transactions at 54.6 percent, followed by Farwaniya at 14.2 percent, Hawally at 14.1 percent, Ahmadi at 11.1 percent, Jahra at 3.6 percent and Mubarak Al-Kabeer at 2.4 percent. On the other hand, lawyers believe that measures stipulated in the draft decree-law amending certain provisions of the Civil and Commercial Procedures Law could be used to restore the rights of the concerned individuals. They welcomed this step, considering it 'an absolute necessity to deal with the rise of fraud cases and the loss of rights.' Attorney Enaam Haider said the arrest and summons orders have been reinstated under a law amending certain provisions of the Civil and Commercial Procedures Law. The law's provisions apply to solvent debtors who refuse to pay their debts, according to specific criteria, most notably that a debtor is not considered solvent if their solvency is based on assets that cannot be seized. She explained the law stipulates that arrest and summons orders do not apply to patients who cannot tolerate imprisonment, pregnant women, and those with diminished legal capacity. She added the law allows payment of debts in installments based on the debtor's financial ability, with the installment order being canceled in the event of default. She said the law sets a maximum term for imprisonment, separates the implementation of prison sentences for those imprisoned for criminal offenses, and allows debtors to make payments while in prison and to organize their financial situation and settle it. Attorney Jarrah Mubarak Al-Wawan disclosed that one of the most important features of the draft decree-law amending certain provisions of the Civil and Commercial Procedures Law is reforming the procedures for reporting the debts of the debtor by addressing the shortcomings of banking institutions to seize the funds or credit balances added to the debtor's bank account, in addition to expediting the seizure and enforcement procedures to ensure that the debtor is unable to smuggle his funds. He stated that the law allows combating the misuse of temporary enforcement disputes by stipulating that the effect of the suspension of enforcement be removed immediately upon the dismissal of the dispute. 'This ensures that the implementation of judicial rulings is not disrupted while combating the misuse of the suspension effect of the temporary dispute and the disruption of enforcement procedures. It can be done by raising the minimum and maximum amount of the fine for the dispute to not less than KD50 and not more than KD300' he elaborated. He asserted that the reinstatement of arrest warrants after amending the law has several justifications; the most important of which is protecting the national economy from the obstruction of debt collection methods and reducing the rate of bad debts. He affirmed this would improve the investment climate in the country, enhance confidence in the rule of law and judicial institutions, combat debt evasion, and strike a balance between the right of the creditor to collect payment and the right of the debtor to fulfill his obligations without resorting to a fraudulent misrepresentation of his financial position. He concluded that the implementation of the law is a step toward modernizing Kuwaiti laws in line with the best international practices and ensuring a fair legal environment that achieves a balance between parties to the relationship while taking into account the human and social dimensions. Attorney Abdul Mohsen Al-Qattan added that the abolition of arrest warrants in the previous period led to a major problem -- debtors and financial defendants evading payment, as this made it difficult to enforce court rulings; indicating that court rulings for financial claims have no value. He said the previous decision was wrong, lacked due diligence, and caused enormous losses for companies and property owners. He revealed a large number of citizens and expatriates, including divorcees were harmed by such cancellation. 'During this period, most debtors and those financially liable did not pay until the issuance of decisions,' he added. It is worth noting that arrest, detention and imprisonment are considered a means of pressure to pay debts. Travel ban alone is insufficient and it is considered a weak tool. Many financially wanted individuals have no problem with the issuance of a travel ban and ruling. The abolition of arrest and detention previously encouraged tax evasion, as there is no legal or criminal prosecution for those who evade payment. This resulted in bad debts for many companies due to the deliberate non-payment of debts by those wanted by law.
Arab Times
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Indian Ambassador hosts Ramadan Ghabqa, celebrating shared heritage
KUWAIT CITY, March 18: Ambassador of India to Kuwait Dr. Adarsh Swaika hosted a Ramadan Ghabqa at India House on Monday night to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. Present at the gathering were members of the Indian community and the diplomatic corps; as well as the oil minister, Farwaniya governor, Amiri Diwan advisor, Ministry of Defense undersecretary, Ministry of Information undersecretary, chief executive officer of the National Bank of Kuwait, chief executive officer of Kuwait Finance House, prominent Kuwaiti businesspersons and others. The ambassador conveyed his heartfelt greetings on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan to all those present at the event and the entire Kuwait. He said this tradition, which is observed by the Indian Embassy, symbolizes the shared cultural heritage between the two countries. He disclosed that in India, a land of diverse religions and cultures, the month of Ramadan holds great significance highlighting country's vibrant pluralism, as it is home to the second largest Muslim population in the world. He added 'it also symbolizes the spirit of unity in diversity, where people of different religions and backgrounds live in harmony.' He continued 'in Kuwait, the Indian community maintains the tradition of hosting Iftar and Ghabqa banquets during Ramadan, refl ecting the strong cultural and popular ties between the two countries.' He stated that this event highlighted the Indian way of celebrating Ramadan through Indian music and cuisine. He also reiterated the depth of the relationship between the two countries in all fields, citing the historic visit of the Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait, which he described as 'very successful'. Indian artists presented live musical performances; featuring classical Indian instruments such as the fl ute, tabla and violin -- set to the tunes of famous Bollywood songs. The kitchen featured live cooking of delicious Indian cuisine, including some popular dishes in India and Kuwait.
