Wed Sept 22, 2021
News Summary Report EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Kuwait Amir’s representative, Qatar Amir discuss bilateral ties
Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah AlKhaled Al-Hamad Al- Sabah discussed bilateral ties with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim Al-Thani on the sidelines of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). During the meeting held Monday evening, both sides reviewed the consolidated of relations between the two countries and issues of common concern on the assembly’s agenda, in addition to their point of view on the regional and international level.
Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled conveyed to Sheikh Tamim greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal AlAhmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and their wishes of further progress and prosperity to Qatar’s leadership, government and people.
The meeting was attended by Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al- Sabah, Kuwait’s Permanent Representative at the UN Ambassador Mansour Al- Otaibi and the official delegation accompanying His Highness the premier.
Kuwait Times
Romanowski: Kuwait’s Amir is a close friend, both countries proved to be allies
As we approach the first anniversary of ascending the throne of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad, the United States Ambassador to Kuwait Alina L. Romanowski conveyed on behalf of the US Embassy to
Kuwait congratulations to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait on his first anniversary of ascending the throne.
Romanowski said in a statement, “The United States considered Sheikh Nawaf a close friend for several years and while he was a crown prince, and we cannot forget the crucial role he played as Minister of Interior in 1983 when Kuwait witnessed terrorist blasts in main locations across the country including our Embassy.”
She added, “Both our countries witnessed major events in the year HH Sheikh Nawaf ascended the throne. The 41st summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council culminated in signing Al-Ula agreement that ended disputes among GCC allies which lasted for more than 3 years. Part of this diplomatic achievement is attributed to mediation of HH the late Amir Sabah Al-Ahmad beside the wise leadership of HH Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad.” Romanowski continued, “Without Kuwait’s role in bridging the gap between our partners we wouldn’t have been able to know the future of GCC’s unity.”
Romanowski said, “Last February, both our countries celebrated the 30th anniversary of liberation when the international coalition and US forces defeated Saddam Hussein’s forces in 1991.”
She further added, “Antony Blinken’s visit to Kuwait last July was the first to the GCC region as Secretary of State, which indicates Kuwait’s importance to the US. Moreover, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met HH the Amir during his visit to Kuwait.”
She added, “HH’s decision of facilitating the passage of Afghan translators through Kuwait is considered an essential element to the success of one of the largest evacuation operations in the US history, while thousands of lives were saved due to Kuwait’s humanitarian contribution. The US President Joe Biden thanked HH the Amir through a phone call for Kuwait’s extraordinary role in
the operation. Furthermore, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Kuwait for the first time to thank HH Sheikh Nawaf and to reiterate the strong US-Kuwaiti partnership.”
Romanowski concluded, “Both United States and Kuwait had proved several times that they are the strongest allies and greatest friends, while HH the Amir is a great figure and we are looking forward to work closely with him while he leads Kuwait to a bright future.”
Al-Jareeda
ECONOMIC
Kuwait crude oil up to USD 75.28- KPC
Kuwaiti crude oil went up by 61 cents to USD 75.28 per barrel during Tuesday’s trading sessions, compared with USD 74.67 pb the day before, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Wednesday.
However, Benchmark Brent surged up by 44 cents to USD 74.36 pb and West Texas Intermediate went up by 27 cents to USD 70.56 pb.
KUNA
Kuwait attaches great importance to water security- Min.
Kuwait Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy and Minister of Social Affairs and Community Development Dr. Mishaan Al-Otaibi affirmed that Kuwait attaches utmost importance to water security by developing plans and strategic solutions within the vision of (New Kuwait 2035).
This came in the Fifth Arab Water Forum Tuesday, held in Dubai, and recognized by UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, with the support of the League of Arab States, and in cooperation with national, regional and international partners.
In a statement to KUNA, Al-Otaibi said that the vison of (New Kuwait 2035) aims to ensure the sustainability and continuity of access to water within the framework of the integrated strategy for managing water resources, which is based on the promotion and rationalization of consumption and the use of the latest technologies and innovative solutions.
The forum represents an opportunity to exchange views and experiences among Arab countries to preserve natural resources, especially water, Al-Otaibi added.
He also noted that the forum discussed achieving water, food and energy security and climate change.
KUNA
Treatment Abroad saves KD 200 mln during pandemic
Sources revealed to Al-Qabas that Ministry of Health has saved KD 200 million of Treatment Abroad’s budget since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic.
KD 313 million were allocated for the Treatment Abroad Management of the fiscal year (2019-2018), the budget covers medical insurance of Kuwaiti students abroad and the expenses of patients. The amount had increased in the fiscal year (2020-2019) to reach KD 380 million, then started to decrease with the beginning of the pandemic.
During the fiscal year (2021-2020), KD 200 million were allocated to the treatment abroad which saved KD 180 million compared to the previous budget.
Al-Qabas
KNPC announces successful operation of multi-billion Clean Fuels Project The state-owned Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) has hailed the successful full operation of its mega, eco-friendly Clean Fuel Project (CFP).
“This is a historic milestone,” KNPC CEO Waleed Al-Bader told KUNA Tuesday, adding that the ambitious project is a source of pride not only for the KNPC but also for the whole Kuwaiti oil sector.
He expected that this cutting-edge project would elevate Kuwait’s standing in the global oil industry.
Al-Bader highlighted the impressive economic and environmental impacts of the project.
“it will open new markets and increase revenues of the Kuwaiti oil products as well as create more job opportunities for Kuwaitis,” he argued.
On the environment benefits, Al-Bader explained that the CFP will reduce carbon emissions and pollution through producing high-quality and ultra-pure products that meet the strictest environment standards and specifications worldwide including those of EURO-4 and EURO-5.
Deputy CEO for Mina Al-Ahmadi (MAA) Refinery Shujaa Al-Ajmi told KUNA that the CFP would help materialize a number of the KNPC strategic objectives such as upping Kuwait’s refining capacity to 1.6 million barrels a day by 2025 and boosting investment company’s revenues, environment performance, and safety and operational reliability.
KUNA
Kuwait plans to spend USD 6 billion on oil drilling
Oil Price Company considered Kuwait Oil Company’s (KOC) plan of investment and production for 5 years ahead to be too optimistic, especially its plan to invest USD 6.1 billion at least in oil drilling in order to increase oil production from 2,43 barrel per day in 2020 to maximum capacity of 4 million barrels per day in 2040.
Oil Price added, “it seems that KOC is too optimistic with the estimates of parity slight reduction in Kuwait in 2022 to reach USD 64,5 per barrel, compared with USD 69,3 during this year, according to International Monetary Fund. KOC considered the figures to be promising and that its plan will enable Kuwait to overcome its fiscal crisis.”
Al-Anbaa
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS
Kuwait reports 45 new COVID-19 cases, one death
Kuwait’s daily coronavirus cases rose by 45 to 411,278 as deaths increased by one to 2,441, according to the health ministry on Tuesday.
Another 91 people were cured of the virus, raising the total of those to have overcome the disease to 408,101 ministry spokesperson Dr. Abdallah Al-Sanad said in a statement.
The number of people hospitalized with the virus currently stands at 48, with 16 of them in intensive care units, he added, revealing that another 736 are receiving regular treatment.
KUNA
Kuwait repels skilled labor
A statistic released by The Public Authority for Civil Information revealed that more than 42,000 expats left their work in the public sector during H1 of the current year. It is an expected consequences of the government’s endeavors in making Kuwait a repelling country for skilled labor, individuals with rare majors, qualified workers and professional staffs, especially after the government decision to cease residency renewal for expats over 60.
The statistic revealed that 42334 expats left Kuwait to neighboring countries from GCC and other countries. Those who left are medical staffs and individuals of rare majors who can contribute in development.
Al-Jareeda
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/
Al-Jareeda: http://www.aljarida.com/
