Day: 2 October 2024

The 28th meeting of the GCC Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Culture, kicked off in Doha on Wednesday, with the participation of Kuwait.

Assistant Undersecretary for Cultural Affairs at Qatar’s Ministry of Culture Dr Ghanem Al-Ali affirmed in his speech the continued support towards joint cooperation in all cultural fields, highlighting its importance in overcoming challenges.

Al-Ali also stressed the keenness to implement the Gulf Cultural Strategy 2020-2030 reflects on culture in the new phase that the region is experiencing, noting that exchanging views and dialogue are the basics of joint work and that the results achieved so far shows the richness of the cultural movement in the region.

For his part, Assistant Secretary-General for Economic and Development Affairs at the General Secretariat of the GCC, Khaled Al-Sunaidi, said that culture is a fundamental pillar of our national identity and the development of the GCC countries.

Secretary General of the National Council for Culture, Arts, and
Letter Dr Mohammad Al-Jasser headed the Kuwaiti delegation.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) arrested five Palestinian civilians today, including a father and two of his sons, and assaulted three paramedics in Al-Khalil Governorate, south of the West Bank.

Wafa news agency reported that the IOF raided Al-Khalil City and arrested a Palestinian father along with his two sons claiming that Muhammad – one of the man’s sons, carried out a shooting operation in the city of Yafa on the occupied Palestinian territories. The soldiers also searched the victims’ home, wreaked their belongings, and severely beat them, Wafa added.

Sources indicated that the IOF conducted two separate raids in the town of Halhul, north of Al-Khalil, and arrested two civilians, after which the soldiers took the victims to an unknown destination.

The IOF also severely beat the ambulance crew, causing them to suffer bruises, the sources noted, adding that the IOF stormed the town of Al-Samu, south of Al-Khalil and searched the homes of many civilians.

The IOF set up several military checkpoints
at the entrances to Al-Khalil, its towns, villages, and camps, and closed a number of main and secondary roads with iron gates, cement blocks, and earthen mounds.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Director-General Dr. Fatima Al-Salem and Cuba’s Ambassador to Kuwait Jose Senchez discussed, Wednesday, developing media cooperation between the two countries.

During the meeting at KUNA headquarters, both sides affirmed the vital role of media in boosting bilateral relations and understanding between the people of Kuwait and Cuba. Dr. Al-Salem pointed out the importance of exchanging media expertise and information that serves the mutual interests of both media agencies and countries, adding that media cooperation enhances cooperation in various fields.

For his part, Ambassador Senchez praised Kuwait’s media, pointing out that it reflects the values of transparency and objectivity, and that his country has great confidence in the professional media work carried out by KUNA.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) held the 9th session of the ‘Illuminations’ initiative in celebrations of World Teachers Day, with the participation of over 300 students, teachers, parents, school headmasters, and senior officials from the Ministry.

During the session, several educational consultants and teachers spoke about the significance of this year’s theme, ‘The Teacher: Giving That Inspires Generations,’ sharing their journeys in the teaching profession, their reasons for choosing this career, personal experiences in the educational field, their evaluations of it, and how they inspire their colleagues and students to increase their passion for education. They also discussed the influences and challenges they faced, how they overcame them, the role of the community in supporting them, their relationships with their students and the surrounding community, and the messages they wish to convey to their fellow teachers on this occasion, emphasizing that teaching is a mission be
fore it is a job.

In his remarks during the session, Educational Consultant Dr. Abdulrahman Al Harami discussed the significance of the Teacher’s Day theme, affirming that teachers are the most giving members of society. He highlighted the impact of nurturing teachers in shaping generations and leaders, calling on the community and parents to support teachers and elevate their status.

Salman Youssef, a teacher at Ahmed Mansour Primary School for Boys, reminded teachers of the importance of feeling responsible and seeking rewards from God for their work, stating that students deserve the best.

Haya Al Kaabi, a teacher at Al-Nahda Primary School for Girls, shared her journey as a teacher, stressing that her desire and passion for educating generations motivated her to join the profession, adding that teachers are the foundation of society and its development. She highlighted her educational methods, which involve listening to students and valuing what they say, addressing her fellow teachers by saying, “you
are in the right place and in the right profession.” At the end of the session, Director of the Public Relations and Communication Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Supervisor of the ‘Illuminations’ initiative Maryam Abdullah Al Mohannadi honored the speakers for their valuable contributions that enriched the dialogue.

The ‘Illuminations’ initiative serves as a dialogue platform that brings together educators from within and outside the Ministry for discussions on specific educational and academic issues of common interest, aimed at developing effective and inspiring ideas. Launched by the Ministry of Education, the initiative seeks to promote values of transparency, participation, and innovation, discussing issues within a comprehensive framework that begins with purposeful dialogue and exchange of opinions, and culminates in the application of the session’s outputs and recommendations in the Ministry’s plans and policies.

Source: Qatar News Agency

The Lebanese army announced on Wednesday that a unit from the Israeli occupation forces had crossed the UN-drawn blue line between Lebanon and occupied Palestine.

A statement by the army revealed that the unit crossed the blue line for a distance of 400 meters between the areas of Khirba Yaroun and Bawabat Al-Adsiya before retreating.

The blue line is a demarcation line dividing Lebanon from occupied Palestine and the Golan Heights. It was drawn by the UN on June 7, 2000, following the Israeli occupation withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Doha: HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met today with HE Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy in the Republic of Korea Hong Seok-in, on the sidelines of the third summit of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD).

During the meeting, the two sides discussed relations of bilateral cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and develop them.

Source: Qatar News Agency

The Permanent Representative of Kuwait to the United Nations and International Organization in Geneva Ambassador Nasser Al-Hein condemned, Wednesday, the international silence on the crimes committed by a “rogue state in defiance of international law” against the Palestinian people. Warning that this silence amounts to “complicity” if immediate and effective steps were not taken to stop these violations. This came in a speech delivered by Ambassador Al-Hein at the 57th Human Rights Council under Item 7 of the agenda dedicated to discussing the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories. Ambassador Al-Hein warned that the continued impunity and disregard for these violations undermine respect for international law and weaken the credibility of international institutions.

He expressed his regrets over the attempts to change the true narrative and exonerate the perpetrators and encourage them to ignore all international condemnations and Security Council resolutions noting that the
occupying power in Palestine continues its blatant aggression on Lebanon as well.

Ambassador Al-Hein said “What human rights are we discussing today? As we witness a series of violations amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity including the torture of prisoners silencing of peaceful supporters intimidation of supportive voices accusing them of anti-Semitism deliberate” These systematic violations such as the destruction of reconstruction efforts civil infrastructure places of worship demolition of homes and terrorizing of peaceful residents are aimed at imposing a new reality that violates all international laws and standards” he added “mere condemnation is insufficient in the face of such crimes.” Ambassador Al-Hein also commended the glimmer of hope seen in the actions of some countries and companies that have withdrawn their investments stating that “such courageous steps reflect a genuine commitment to human rights and send a strong message that the international community will not tolerate t
hese violations.” The Ambassador reiterated Kuwait’s full support for Saudi Arabia’s initiative to launch a new international coalition to promote a two-state solution as a step towards achieving lasting peace. He also praised the General Assembly’s decision supporting Palestine’s application for membership in the United Nations passed on May 10 of this year.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

An earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck on Wednesday Fiji Islands in the South Pacific.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the earthquake occurred south of Fiji Islands, 327.4 km from Tonga Islands and was at a depth of 540.0 km.

There have been no reports of casualties or material damage due to the earthquake.

Fiji Islands are located in an area called the Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean, which is exposed from time to time to many aftershocks and earthquakes that may be strong.

Source: Qatar News Agency