Saudi Arabia Reiterates Support to Sudanese Agreement

King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting. (SPA)
King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Support to Sudanese Agreement

King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting. (SPA)
King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting. (SPA)

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's welcoming of the agreement in Sudan that saw the reinstatement of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and continuation of the transitional period.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held virtually amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The cabinet stressed that the Kingdom always supports all moves that should help achieve peace and safeguard security, stability and development in Sudan.

The ministers were briefed on the telephone call between King Salman and Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah.

They were also briefed on the various contacts and meetings between Saudi officials and their counterparts from around the world throughout the week that were aimed at bolstering bilateral relations and expanding cooperation.

The cabinet reviewed the recommendations of the 18th round of the joint defense council of the Gulf Cooperation Council. It welcomed the inauguration of the headquarters of the Unified Military Command in Riyadh on Monday, saying it will help boost joint defense work that will in turn bolster the security and stability of the region.

Acting Media Minister Dr. Majed al-Qasabi said the government reviewed the Gulf-American meetings on Iran. Chaired by Saudi Arabia, the meetings stressed the need for joint work to help achieve stability and security in the region. It condemned Iran's hostile policies and stressed support to international efforts aimed at preventing it from acquiring nuclear weapons.



Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of 1,145 Women, 13 Men

The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,145 women and 13 men. (KUNA)
The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,145 women and 13 men. (KUNA)
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Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of 1,145 Women, 13 Men

The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,145 women and 13 men. (KUNA)
The Supreme Committee to Investigate the Kuwaiti Citizenship has decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,145 women and 13 men. (KUNA)

Kuwait issued seven new decrees on Saturday, revoking the Kuwaiti nationality of 1,145 women and 13 men, along with any individuals who may have acquired citizenship through affiliation.
The decrees, which are set to be published in the official Kuwaiti gazette on Sunday, stated that the decision followed a review of the Constitution, the Kuwaiti Nationality Law, and the recommendation of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister.
The decrees include the revocation of Kuwaiti nationality from 1,145 women, as well as individuals who may have acquired it through affiliation.
Additionally, the citizenship of certain individuals was rescinded under Article 21 of the Nationality Law, which permits the withdrawal of nationality if it was granted based on fraud, false statements, or incorrect documentation.
Under Kuwaiti law, the cabinet, acting on a proposal from the Interior Minister, has the authority to revoke citizenship in such cases. This also applies to individuals who acquired Kuwaiti nationality through affiliation with the original certificate holder.
Last Thursday, the Supreme Committee for Citizenship Affairs convened a meeting, chaired by the Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, who also serves as the committee's chairman.

The committee decided to revoke and annul the Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,647 individuals, with plans to present their cases to the Cabinet for further review.
This brings the total number of cases to 4,601 since October 31, a span of just three weeks.
The Committee began its work in early March, when Kuwaiti authorities launched a campaign to revoke citizenships for various reasons, primarily linked to fraud.
The Kuwaiti government states that the revocation of citizenship from forgers and dual nationals is intended to "preserve national identity, ensure stability, and protect the national fabric," as well as to remove the records of individuals who obtained citizenship through illegal means.