Sun, June 20, 2021
News Summary Report
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Kuwait FM Discusses Bilateral Ties with IOM’s Chief
Kuwait Foreign Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Sheikh Dr.
Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah discussed Saturday bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest with Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Antonio Vitorino.
The meeting came on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
KUNA
Kuwait Condemns Ongoing Houthi Targeting of Civilians in Saudi Arabia Kuwait strongly condemned on Saturday the continued Houthi drone attacks, targeting civilians and residential areas in Saudi Arabia, after coalition forces earlier intercepted several attacks.
These increasing attacks constitute a threat to the stability and security of Saudi Arabia, and the stability of the region, read a Kuwait Foreign Ministry statement. They also represent a challenge to the international community’s efforts to put an end to the conflict in Yemen as well as being a blatant breach of international law, the statement added.
Kuwait underlined the need for the international community to hold those responsible accountable for their actions under international law.
The ministry went on to affirm Kuwait’s support to Saudi Arabia, and the measures Riyadh takes to ensure its security, stability and sovereignty.
KUNA
Information & Experiences to Trap “COVID-19” in Kuwait: WHO
Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) to Kuwait Dr. Assad Hafeez stressed that the WHO will work with the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health to trap the novel COVID-19 with all its forms via detailed technical information, international experts and consultants. This coincides with the existence of 45
promising projects in various fields, which are still under consideration to be launched.
“The Government of Kuwait has made persistent efforts, which resulted finally in inauguration of a permanent office for the organization in Kuwait out of 130 offices in various regions in the world”, said Hafeez in an interview with Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
Further, he added that there is a planning process, which starts with discussion among experts of the organization and the Ministry of Health through which the Government determines its priorities and the way by which it will benefit from the organization’s capabilities.
Moreover, he pointed out that the five-year-plan of Kuwait comprises various elements, including good healthcare and sustainable development. He gave some examples of the projects that could be achieved between Kuwait and the WHO, including the health city, which covers various aspects such as health lifestyle, living style and environment in order to benefit from human capabilities. He disclosed that there are more than 45 projects that are under study.
“We could provide detailed information about this new variant, which still unknown”, said Hafeez when asked about the existence of the Indian COVID- 19 variant in Kuwait, and what the WHO could provide in this regard.
He added that the WHO is a link providing necessary information, experts and consultations to benefit local experts, and this is reflected on treatment programs by identifying the most efficient vaccines, the best treatment and the most successful prevention approaches.
He stressed that cooperation between both sides will not be only in COVID-19, however, it will extend to other fields like lungs, heart, and diabetes diseases, as well as health insurance, social protection systems and the ideal use of data systems. He expressed his gratitude for Kuwait for inaugurating the permanent office after 6 years of joint work despite the fact that COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted business all over the world.
ECONOMY
Kuwait Oil Price Down $ 1.39 to $ 72.11 pb
The price of Kuwaiti oil went down by $ 1.39 to $ 72.11 per barrel Friday after being at $ 73.50 pb the day before, said the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Saturday.
The prices of the Brent crude and the West Texas Intermediate, globally saw an increase with the first going up by 43 cents to $ 73.51 per barrel, the same case with the latter, which also went up by 60 cents to $ 71.64 pb.
KUNA
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS
Kuwait Reports 11 COVID-19 Deaths, 1,497 Infections
Kuwait’s Ministry of Health on Saturday reported 11 new COVID-19 deaths and 1,497 infections over the past 24 hours. The ministry’s spokesman Dr.
Abdullah Al-Sanad said that the total fatalities increased to 1,862 and the caseload to 337,371 since the pandemic started.
He added that the total recoveries have reached 318,419 after 1,388 patients recovered today, making the recovery rate 94.38% out of conducted tests.
Moreover, 17,090 patients in total are receiving healthcare, including 209 at intensive care units, he said.
Meanwhile, over the past 24 hours 10,365 tests were conducted, with infection rate 14.44%, making the total conducted tests 2,825,482, he added.
Dr. Al-Sanad renewed his call on the public to maintain social distancing, and to abide with all health regulations that would help in stopping the virus spread.
KUNA
Navigation Resumes at Ports – KPA
Navigation resumed at Shuwaikh, Shuaiba and Doha Ports on Saturday after weather improvement following severely dusty conditions, Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) said.
Navigation resumed at all ports at 8:00 am today, a KPA statement received by KUNA said. Navigation suspended last Thursday at the three ports due to bad weather and low visibility.
KUNA
The Cabinet Decisions
The Cabinet decided the following:
First: 1- Not to allow Kuwaiti citizens to travel abroad unless they have already been vaccinated with two doses of anti-COVID-19 vaccines approved in the State of Kuwait. The following categories will be excluded:
A- Age categories not subject to vaccination;
B- Citizens who got an approved certificate from the MOH indicating that they cannot be vaccinated due to health reasons;
C- Pregnant women, providing that they get MOH approved certificate demonstrating pregnancy, starting from Sunday, corresponding to August 01, 2021;
2- Allow non-Kuwaitis to enter into the country, providing that they are vaccinated with two doses, including those produced by (Pfizer, AstraZenenca – Moderna companies), which are approved in the State of Kuwait or one dose from the vaccine produced by Johnson & Johnson starting from Sunday corresponding to August 01, 2021, providing that they get tested first time 72 hours prior to arrival, and the result indicates that they are free from COVID- 19; and another test during the home quarantine period, which extends 7 days upon arrival. The quarantine period may be terminated earlier in case of being tested negative of COVID-19. Second: Allow those who got the anti-COVID-19 vaccine and categories exempted from the vaccine to enter into the following places:
1- Food courts and cafes (only non-immunized can receive orders), 2- 2- Health clubs,
3- 3- Salons,
4- 4- Mega commercial complexes, whose area is above (6000m2 ) starting from Sunday, corresponding to June 27, 2021,
Third: The possibility to use one of the two app, “Hawyti” or “Immune” to demonstrate immunization of the recipient of the anti-COVID-19 vaccine as per the provisions of the MOH.
CGC Sources:
KUNA: http://www.kuna.net.kw/Default.aspx?language=en
Al Rai: http://www.alraimedia.com/
Kuwait Times: http:/36Y5/www.news.kuwaittimes.net/website/
Arab Times: http://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/
MEED: http://www.meed.com/
Al Anbaa: http://www.alanba.com.kw/newspaper
Al-Seyassa : http://al-seyassah.com/
Al-Anbaa: https://www.alanba.com.kw/newspaper/
77777 Al-Jareeda: http://www.aljarida.com/
