Kuwait News Roundup: Social Development, Drug Seizure, and International Appointments
Kuwait City – His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime minister and representative of His Highness the amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has returned to Kuwait following the Second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha, Qatar. He led the State of Kuwait’s delegation at the summit.
Kuwait city – In a meaningful operation, the Ministry of Interior announced the seizure of a considerable quantity of narcotics and psychotropic substances. The finding was made during underwater searches in ship waiting areas within Kuwaiti territorial waters, carried out under the direction of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah.
Doha – dr. Mathal Al-Huwaila, Kuwait’s Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, affirmed Kuwait’s dedication to integrating individuals with disabilities into national development strategies. This commitment,she stated,is rooted in the principles of human rights and comprehensive development.
Rabat – The Mauritanian Supreme Court has finalized the 15-year prison sentence for former President Mohamed Ould abdel Aziz, concluding the legal proceedings in the case known as the “Decade corruption File.”
Doha – Leaders attending the Second World Summit for Social Development have adopted the “Doha Political Declaration,” reaffirming a global pledge to foster more equitable and inclusive societies.
Washington – Dick Cheney, former US Vice President, has died at the age of 84. His family announced the cause of death as complications from pneumonia and cardiovascular disease.
Brazzaville, Algeria – Farid Ghazali of Algeria has been elected Secretary-General of the Organization of African Petroleum Producing Countries (APO). The election took place during the closing session of the organization’s 48th Ministerial Council meeting in Brazzaville, Congo.
