Kuwait Defense Ministry Revises Military Training Programs after Death of Soldiers

Kuwait Defense Ministry Revises Military Training Programs after Death of Soldiers
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Kuwait Defense Ministry Revises Military Training Programs after Death of Soldiers

Kuwait Defense Ministry Revises Military Training Programs after Death of Soldiers

The Kuwaiti defense ministry has decided to revise training and education programs for military cadets at Ali Al-Sabah Military College days after the death of two students.

The cause of death was reported to be a heat-stroke. But the incident is not the first at the academy where two other cadets died in April.

Defense Minister Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah pledged to hold accountable whoever is responsible for the recent deaths, and ordered the formation of a committee from outside the ministry to probe the incident.

The minister has also ordered the suspension of all officials linked to the case.

His decision reopened the investigation into previous deaths.

The committee consists of the ministries of justice, defense, and health.

Kuwait’s Army Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Mohammad Al-Khader affirmed Sunday the importance of revising the academy’s educational programs to confirm whether they are suitable for cadets.

Khader, during his meeting with the academy’s officials, also said it was highly important to provide all the services to the facility.



Saudi Defense Minister Arrives in Ankara on Official Visit

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
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Saudi Defense Minister Arrives in Ankara on Official Visit

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and his accompanying delegation arrived on Tuesday in the Turkish capital of Ankara on an official visit.

Upon his arrival, the Saudi minister was received at Ankara Esenboga Airport by the President of the Turkish Defense Industry Agency, Prof. Haluk Gorgun, along with several high-ranking officials.

During the visit, the minister will engage in a series of meetings aimed at discussing bilateral relations, enhancing cooperation between the two countries, and addressing matters of mutual interest.