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Kuwait Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef meets Palestinian, French, UK envoys
Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef meets Palestinian, French, UK envoys Discussions tackle security, humanitarian affairs KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah held separate meetings on Monday at Bayan Palace with several ambassadors of friendly and brotherly countries accredited to the State of Kuwait. The discussions focused on matters of mutual interest, particularly in the areas of security and humanitarian affairs. According to a press statement issued by the General Department of Security Relations and Media at the Ministry of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef met with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Kuwait Belinda Lewis, the Ambassador of the French Republic Olivier Gauvin, and the Ambassador of the State of Palestine Rami Tahboub. KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah receives French Ambassador Olivier Gauvin. Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef receives UK Ambassador Belinda Lewis. Sheikh Fahad affirmed Kuwait's keenness to build bridges of communication and strengthen ties with friendly and brotherly countries, praising the ambassadors' roles and efforts in supporting and enhancing bilateral cooperation. The statement added that the ambassadors expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior for the warm reception, reaffirming the depth of relations between their countries and Kuwait and their commitment to further developing these ties across various fields. The meetings also addressed ways to enhance bilateral relations and discussed a range of issues of mutual concern in order to serve shared interests and boost cooperation and coordination in various sectors. — KUNA
Arab Times
4 days ago
- Arab Times
Kuwaiti security raids net drugs, firearms, and 10 suspects
KUWAIT CITY, June 2: Kuwaiti authorities arrested 10 suspects in connection with drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms following a series of coordinated security raids, the Ministry of Interior said on Monday. The ministry's General Department of Security Relations and Media said in a statement that the arrests took place across several locations, including Al-Qurain, Al-Wafra, Andalus, Saad Al-Abdullah City, Al-Khiran, and Sabah Al-Salem. During the operations, security forces seized six kilograms of shabu (methamphetamine), three kilograms of hashish, around 7,000 capsules of the psychotropic drug Lyrica, nine firearms, a quantity of live ammunition, and cash believed to be proceeds from drug trafficking. The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to combating the distribution of narcotics and other illegal substances, pledging continued security campaigns to target drug traffickers and illegal arms possession. Authorities urged the public to support law enforcement efforts by reporting any suspicious activity to help maintain safety and security across the country.
Arab Times
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait closes several roads for Egyptian President's departure
KUWAIT CITY, April 15: The Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday that several roads will be temporarily closed starting at 2:00 p.m. as part of the security measures in place for the departure of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. According to a press statement issued by the General Department of Security Relations and Media, the road closures will remain in effect until the conclusion of the departure ceremony. The closures will affect the route extending from King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Road to the Sixth Ring Road, continuing to its intersection with King Faisal Road in both directions, and all the way to Amiri Airport. The ministry urged road users to cooperate with security personnel, adhere to traffic instructions, and use alternative routes to help ensure a smooth traffic flow during the temporary closure.
