Kuwait’s Info Ministry Refers 38 Media Outlets to Public Prosecution

A general view of Kuwait City (File photo: Reuters)
A general view of Kuwait City (File photo: Reuters)
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Kuwait’s Info Ministry Refers 38 Media Outlets to Public Prosecution

A general view of Kuwait City (File photo: Reuters)
A general view of Kuwait City (File photo: Reuters)

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Information referred 38 media outlets to the Public Prosecution for violating the terms and conditions for covering the National Assembly elections.

Legislative elections for the new National Assembly are scheduled for September 29, weeks following the Emiri decree to dissolve the parliament.

Registration of candidates will continue until September 7.

The Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Lafi al-Subaie, said that 38 media outlets were referred to the Public Prosecution for violating the coverage regulation.

Subaie said in a press statement Monday that one production company filmed a series next to the elections administration without obtaining a license, adding that the ministry took the necessary legal measures in coordination with the Ministry of Interior.

The official asserted that the ministry would not allow any transgression of democratic practices.

He explained that the ministry works around the clock to ensure electronic, visual, audio, and print media are committed to the laws and regulations to provide the best coverage.



Saudi FM Arrives in Kuwait for 162nd Preparatory Meeting of GCC Supreme Council

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Saudi FM Arrives in Kuwait for 162nd Preparatory Meeting of GCC Supreme Council

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Photo by SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Kuwait on Thursday to take part in the 162nd preparatory meeting for the 45th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
He was welcomed at Kuwait International Airport by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya, Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khalid, and Secretary General of the GCC Jasem Albudaiwi.
The meeting will discuss the agenda for the 45th session of the GCC Supreme Council, scheduled to be held on Sunday in Kuwait and attended by leaders of the GCC countries.