Awqaf affirms rationalization of water, electricity
Anti-corruption authority holds workshop
KUWAIT CITY, April 22: Assistant Undersecretary for Mosques Affairs at Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dawood Al-Asousi affirmed that the ministry is the first in the country to apply the policy of rationalization of water and electricity consumption, reports Al-Anba daily.
He revealed that the ministry deals with hundreds of worshippers during the prayer timings five times every day, due to which the ministry recorded the highest rate of electricity and water consumption, adding that this issue is common in a Muslim country where people are keen to go to the mosques to perform various duties.
Al-Asousi stressed that the rationalization of water and electricity is one of the priorities for the ministry, and this was discussed in depth during a meeting held a month ago, after which a circular was sent to all imams and preachers to demand the rationalization of water and electricity consumption.
He revealed that a new circular was issued on April 22 to impose strict monitoring of water and electricity consumption, as well as to allocate Friday sermons and lessons to raise awareness among the worshippers about this matter.
Member of the Board of Trustees of Anti-Corruption Public Authority and head of its Legislative Committee Meshari Al-Mutairi disclosed that a workshop will be held on Monday April 23 in coordination with 15 official bodies, civil society organizations and other stakeholders to share ideas on amending Tenders Law to fill gaps that facilitated corrupt practices, reports Al-Qabas daily. Al-Mutairi said the workshop titled ‘New Tenders Law… between reality and desire’ coincides with the state’s effort to enhance sustainable development and vision 2035 project.
He noted the committee at the end of the workshop will review in detail all suggestions and ideas presented before referring the report to relevant authorities. He reiterated the National Assembly makes laws but suggestions help the lawmakers a great deal in making appropriate laws.