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2nd Minister Resigns from Kuwait Government

Minister of Electricity and Water Mohammad Bushehri
Minister of Electricity and Water Mohammad Bushehri
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2nd Minister Resigns from Kuwait Government

Minister of Electricity and Water Mohammad Bushehri
Minister of Electricity and Water Mohammad Bushehri

Kuwaiti Minister of Electricity and Water Mohammad Bushehri has submitted his resignation, only two weeks after his appointment.

Bushehri is the second minister in the government of Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah, which was formed on December 11, to resign.

Bushehri’s move on Sunday came after the court of cassation, whose rulings are final, convicted him last week for leaking a confidential report when he was a senior employee at the electricity ministry.

The court also ordered the minister and another employee at the ministry to pay a fine of 4,000 dinars (13,000 US dollars).

On January 30, Kuwaiti Minister of Social Affairs Ghadeer Asiri resigned, only one month after her appointment.

In his resignation letter, which he published in the media, Bushehri said he was proud of the achievements he had made during his short tenure.

He added that ever since he was appointed an engineer at the Ministry of Electricity and Water, he has put Kuwait’s interest above any other interest.

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OIC Welcomes Inclusion of Israeli Occupation Authorities, Entities on UN Blacklist

OIC Welcomes Inclusion of Israeli Occupation Authorities, Entities on UN Blacklist
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OIC Welcomes Inclusion of Israeli Occupation Authorities, Entities on UN Blacklist

OIC Welcomes Inclusion of Israeli Occupation Authorities, Entities on UN Blacklist

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the annual report of the United Nations Secretary-General, which included the listing of the Israeli occupation authorities and institutions among parties suspected of committing patterns of conflict-related sexual violence, based on documented information, testimonies, and evidence collected and verified through approved and specialized UN mechanisms, SPA reported.

The general secretariat described this step as a legal and humanitarian victory for Palestinian victims and a fundamental contribution to advancing justice, accountability, and ending the prolonged state of impunity.

The OIC general secretariat renewed its call for the international community to take firm measures to put an end to all ongoing crimes and violations committed by the Israeli occupation, hold those responsible accountable under international criminal law, and work to provide international protection for the Palestinian people.

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Saudi Defense Minister Conveys Leadership’s Condolences on Death of Former Yemeni President

The Saudi Minister of Defense during his meeting with the family of the deceased, led by his brother Major General Nasser Mansour Hadi (SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Defense during his meeting with the family of the deceased, led by his brother Major General Nasser Mansour Hadi (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Minister Conveys Leadership’s Condolences on Death of Former Yemeni President

The Saudi Minister of Defense during his meeting with the family of the deceased, led by his brother Major General Nasser Mansour Hadi (SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Defense during his meeting with the family of the deceased, led by his brother Major General Nasser Mansour Hadi (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz conveyed the condolences of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the family of former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi following his death.

During a meeting with the family in Riyadh, Prince Khalid expressed his deepest condolences to the family and to Yemen, its leadership, and its people.

The minister praised the late president’s leadership and his dedication to Yemen’s security, stability, development, and prosperity.

Prince Khalid prayed to Allah Almighty to bestow His mercy and forgiveness upon the deceased, grant him Paradise, and provide his family and the Yemeni people with patience and solace.

He also prayed for continued security and stability for Yemen and its people.

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Saudi Hajj Minister Discusses Improvements, Preparations for Next Season

Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah reviewed key opportunities and development initiatives for the Hajj season during the meeting. (SPA)
Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah reviewed key opportunities and development initiatives for the Hajj season during the meeting. (SPA)
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Saudi Hajj Minister Discusses Improvements, Preparations for Next Season

Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah reviewed key opportunities and development initiatives for the Hajj season during the meeting. (SPA)
Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah reviewed key opportunities and development initiatives for the Hajj season during the meeting. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah met on Friday with representatives of Hajj companies in Mina to evaluate performance, discuss areas for improvement, and begin early preparations for next year’s Hajj.

Al-Rabiah praised the support provided to the Hajj by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, saying their backing has helped in improving services for pilgrims and boosting their overall experience.

He commended the ongoing supervision and follow-up by Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, which he said helped strengthen coordination and improve operational efficiency during the Hajj season.

Al-Rabiah stressed that preparations for next year’s pilgrimage begin before the current season ends, reflecting the Hajj system’s continuous-work approach aimed at improving service quality and elevating the experience of pilgrims.

The minister stressed the importance of building on the successes achieved during this year’s Hajj and benefiting from lessons learned, performance indicators, and pilgrim satisfaction surveys.

Continuous development remains a core principle of the system serving the pilgrims, he declared.

The meeting reviewed several development initiatives related to digital services, contracting mechanisms, improving the pilgrim experience, and increasing the efficiency of services in housing, transportation, crowd movement, and support services.

The meeting falls within the ministry’s broader efforts to prepare early for the next Hajj season in line with the leadership’s directives to care for pilgrims and continue developing the Hajj system in a way that supports the objectives of the Pilgrim Experience Program, one of the initiatives of Saudi Vision 2030, and enhances the pilgrim experience throughout every stage of the spiritual journey.