Kuwait Emir Receives Invitation from Saudi Crown Prince to Attend Investment Forum

Kuwait Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives the Saudi ambassador to Kuwait. (SPA)
Kuwait Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives the Saudi ambassador to Kuwait. (SPA)
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Kuwait Emir Receives Invitation from Saudi Crown Prince to Attend Investment Forum

Kuwait Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives the Saudi ambassador to Kuwait. (SPA)
Kuwait Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives the Saudi ambassador to Kuwait. (SPA)

Kuwait Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a written letter from Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, to attend the Future Investment Initiative Forum 2024, to be held in the capital Riyadh in October.

The invitation was handed to the Emir by the Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait, Emir Sultan bin Saad Al-Saud, KUNA said on Wednesday.



UAE Extradites Italian Businessman Convicted of Financial Crimes

UAE Extradites Italian Businessman Convicted of Financial Crimes
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UAE Extradites Italian Businessman Convicted of Financial Crimes

UAE Extradites Italian Businessman Convicted of Financial Crimes

The United Arab Emirates and the Italian Republic have confirmed the extradition to Italy, following an official request, of Danilo Coppola, an Italian national convicted of financial crimes, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) said on Thursday.
Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi, UAE Minister of Justice, and Carlo Nordio, Italian Minister of Justice, affirmed in a phone call the decision was in accordance with the bilateral extradition treaty between the UAE and Italy, WAM added.
The Ministers emphasized that the successful extradition of Coppola underscores the unwavering commitment of both countries to upholding the rule of law and fostering international cooperation.
This outcome is a reflection of the strong relationship between the UAE and Italy, and demonstrates the shared determination to ensure that justice is served. Such procedures confirm the continued collaboration between the UAE and Italy in the pursuit of international justice, noted the agency.
The Ministers added, “These agreements firmly illustrate our keenness to enhance cooperation on legal and judicial matters according to best international practices, aiming to reinforce efforts that combat serious and organized crime.”
“This positive development in our judicial cooperation underlines our shared commitment to ensuring that there is no impunity for those who commit crimes and attempt to evade justice by seeking refuge overseas,” the Ministers stated.
Furthermore, the two sides stressed commitment to providing regular updates on priority requests and maintaining channels of communication between central authorities, reflecting a steadfast dedication to achieving fruitful judicial cooperation and bolstering bilateral relations between the UAE and Italy.