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.



Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Call with Morocco's King

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Call with Morocco's King

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is also the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, made a phone call on Friday to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco.

According to SPA, during the talks, the Crown Prince checked on the king's health and wished him continued good health and well-being.
The king of Morocco expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince for the call and kind wishes.