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Kuwait Forms Investigation Committee to Probe International Airport Fire

Firefighting vehicles outside Kuwait's International Airport after putting out a fire that broke out in part of the new Terminal 2 building (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Firefighting vehicles outside Kuwait's International Airport after putting out a fire that broke out in part of the new Terminal 2 building (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Kuwait Forms Investigation Committee to Probe International Airport Fire

Firefighting vehicles outside Kuwait's International Airport after putting out a fire that broke out in part of the new Terminal 2 building (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Firefighting vehicles outside Kuwait's International Airport after putting out a fire that broke out in part of the new Terminal 2 building (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Kuwait's Minister of Public Works and State Minister for Youth Affairs Ali Al-Mousa said he would form an impartial investigation committee to probe the causes of the fire that broke out in part of the new Terminal 2 building at Kuwait International Airport.

The minister affirmed that those responsible for the fire will be held accountable when the investigation are concluded.

Al-Mousa visited the site on Monday and said that the committee will have two weeks to complete its mission.

Kuwait’s aviation authority assured that there had been no impact on air traffic operations.

Six firefighting teams were on the scene to battle the blaze, according to the Kuwait Fire Force.

The fire caused material damages. No casualties were reported.

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Egyptian Government Approves Formation of Higher Coordination Council with Saudi Arabia

The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Egyptian Government Approves Formation of Higher Coordination Council with Saudi Arabia

The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

In an effort to strengthen the partnership between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the Egyptian government approved on Wednesday the establishment of a higher joint coordination council.

On September 10, 2024, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty held a joint news conference with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, during which he announced that the two countries were in the final stages of launching the Egyptian-Saudi Higher Coordination Council, chaired by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

He emphasized that the council would serve as a comprehensive framework for deepening bilateral relations and fostering collaboration in politics, economics, trade, development, and investment, aligning with the interests of both nations’ peoples.

In its Wednesday session, Egypt’s Cabinet approved the decision to establish the council. According to a government statement, the body will seek to “intensify communication and enhance cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in areas of mutual interest.”

The council, as outlined by the statement, will include ministers and officials from both countries covering relevant sectors. It will convene regular meetings alternately in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, with provisions for extraordinary meetings as needed.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Ayman Mohseb, deputy chairman of the Arab Affairs Committee in Egypt’s House of Representatives, said that the move reflects the advanced level of partnership between the two nations, describing the council as a “cornerstone for activating relations and expanding cooperation in various fields.”

“This step will significantly advance cooperation across diverse domains, driven by the political will of the two countries’ leaderships,” Mohsab said, adding that the new body would facilitate coordination between Cairo and Riyadh on a wide range of regional issues and areas of mutual interest.

During a meeting with Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan on Tuesday, El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s “pride in its historic relations with Saudi Arabia, both at the leadership and popular levels, and across all sectors.”