Kuwait’s Emir Congratulates Saudi Arabia on Success of the G20 Summit

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah gestures as he takes the oath of office at the parliament, in Kuwait City, Kuwait September 30, 2020. REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah gestures as he takes the oath of office at the parliament, in Kuwait City, Kuwait September 30, 2020. REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee
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Kuwait’s Emir Congratulates Saudi Arabia on Success of the G20 Summit

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah gestures as he takes the oath of office at the parliament, in Kuwait City, Kuwait September 30, 2020. REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah gestures as he takes the oath of office at the parliament, in Kuwait City, Kuwait September 30, 2020. REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on the success of the G20 Leaders' Summit presided over by Saudi Arabia.

Sheikh Nawaf commended the summit's distinguished organization that contributed to reaching constructive decisions and fruitful recommendations, especially with regard to strengthening international cooperation to confront the coronavirus pandemic and limit its repercussions.

Further, Kuwait's Emir lauded the tireless efforts made to fulfill the requirements of sustainable development, as well as to keep pace with successive developments, especially health conditions.

This summit's success, through the keenness of all its members to participate effectively despite the current exceptional circumstances, clearly reflects the esteemed and the high position of the Kingdom in the international community, he stressed.

In the same context, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the crown prince of Kuwait, and Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the prime minister of Kuwait, also congratulated King Salman on the success of the G20 Summit.

Also, the Kuwaiti Cabinet hailed the positive and significant outcomes realized during the Kingdom's presidency of the G20.

The success of the Kingdom in presiding over the G20 meetings reflects its positive and key role on all levels – it also adds up to its international and regional achievements and embodies its keenness on protecting humans everywhere, according to the cabinet.

In Tunis, Secretary-General of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers Dr. Muhammad bin Ali Koman expressed delight for the tremendous success attained by Saudi Arabia in hosting, organizing, and presiding over the G20 Leaders' Summit.

This success coincides with giant economic and social changes in the kingdom within the Saudi Vision 2030 and under the wise leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince.

Koman praised the keenness of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on serving the Islamic and Arab causes, in addition to his efforts in confronting the global challenges and reinforcing international cooperation.



Kuwait Foils Biggest Drug Operation in Its History

Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. (KUNA)
Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. (KUNA)
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Kuwait Foils Biggest Drug Operation in Its History

Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. (KUNA)
Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. (KUNA)

Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, announced on Wednesday the foiling of the largest drug bust in Kuwait's history, consisting of approximately 5 tons of raw "Lyrica" powder and nearly 4 million capsules ready for sale, worth around 150 million Kuwaiti dinars, or around $486.8 million US dollars.

Speaking as part of a national drug prevention campaign, he said that Tuesday's bust also included an integrated factory for producing the psychotropic substance Lyrica, alongside equipment for filling and distributing capsules.

The bust reflects the magnitude of the danger of drugs to society, he added.

"The quantity seized was ready to be sold, but the suspect did not act to distribute it out of fear of falling under the jurisdiction of the new law."

Al-Yousef stressed that the new drug law "has contributed to boosting deterrence, making drug dealers think twice before attempting to harm any citizen or resident on Kuwaiti soil."

"Combating drugs is at the forefront of the Ministry of Interior's priorities, which continues to crack down on smugglers and distributors, tighten surveillance and seizure measures, and dry up the sources of this scourge," he said.


Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences over Tragic PIMS Hospital Fire in Pakistan

People gather outside a nursery in the gynecology ward following a fire at a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP)
People gather outside a nursery in the gynecology ward following a fire at a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP)
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Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences over Tragic PIMS Hospital Fire in Pakistan

People gather outside a nursery in the gynecology ward following a fire at a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP)
People gather outside a nursery in the gynecology ward following a fire at a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of those who died, as well as to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, following the tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad, which claimed the lives of several newborn babies, SPA reported.

In a statement, the ministry said Saudi Arabia stands in solidarity with the victims' families and the government and people of Pakistan following this tragic incident, wishing Pakistan and its people security and safety.


Saudi Arabia Welcomes Integration of SDF into Syrian Military Institutions

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Integration of SDF into Syrian Military Institutions
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Integration of SDF into Syrian Military Institutions

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Integration of SDF into Syrian Military Institutions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcome of the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian Arab Republic's military institutions, noting that the move would contribute to enhancing security and stability in Syria and for its brotherly people, SPA reported.

In a statement, the ministry said that the Kingdom reiterates its support for the steps taken by the Syrian government to fulfill the aspirations of the Syrian people and continue the path toward unity and development.

The Kingdom also wished the Syrian Arab Republic and its brotherly people security, peace, and prosperity.