Bouyabes fined:
“We were optimistic when unilateral US sanctions on Sudan, which lasted around a quarter of a century, were lifted a couple of years ago. Also, we were optimistic when it was announced two months ago that US-Sudanese talks would be held in order to get Sudan out of the US list of state sponsors of terrorism,” he said.
In this context, AlGhanim stressed by saying: “We want a stable, secure and prosperous Sudan. We should encourage and back every step Sudan takes for reform, development and public welfare.”
The Kuwaiti Parliament Speaker reiterated a principled position towards all policies that target Sudan, recalling that the Kuwaiti Parliament had called on Arab MPs to move to exert pressure on the US Congress to end US sanctions on Khartoum.
In late 2017, the efforts had led to an end to the US economic sanctions on Sudan, he said, noting that the US should lift Sudan from its terror list.
However, Al-Ghanim called on all Arab countries and their Parliaments to seek seriously to help Sudan get out of the US list of state sponsors of terror.
Meanwhile, Kuwait Municipality has approved the request of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to allocate land measuring 500,000 square meters for the establishment of a market for used cars in the North – along Salmi Road, reports Al-Rai daily quoting sources.
Sources disclosed the new market will be different from the existing one – a traditional place for displaying used cars for sale; as it will be a model market consisting of showrooms for used cars, assessment center, book registration issuance to transfer the vehicle to the new owner, restaurants and rest areas. Sources added the new market will give buyers an option to buy cars online.
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad
Al-Sabah receives the Chairman and members of the Kuwait Banks Federation.
wait for four or five days before committing another crime. The couple has been referred to the concerned authority.
The Appeal Bench of the Court of Misdemeanors recently upheld the verdict of the lower court and fined blogger Hammad Bouyabes 3,000 dinars for insulting Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad on Twitter, reports Annahar daily.
The case has now been referred to the competent court.
Drifters make merry:
A group of youths took advantage of the rain and absence of traffic officers to close some roads and roundabouts in Jahra Governorate and perform stunts with their vehicles, reports Al-Seyassah daily.