Barrak, OPPOSITION FIGURES Blast CLOSURE of AL-YOUM
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SUBSCRIPTION THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2014 RAMADAN 26, 1435 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Kuwaitis Gaza bloodshed Queen’s express deepens Gold Cup solidarity as airlines winner fails Emsak: 03:21 with Gaza shun Israel drug test Fajer: 03:31 Dohr: 11:54 Asr: 15:30 Maghreb: 18:45 6 7 16 Eshaa: 20:14 Barrak, opposition figures Max 46º blast closure of Al-Youm Min 30º High Tide 09:20 & 23:42 Eight more citizenships to be revoked? Low Tide 03:33 & 17:23 40 PAGES NO: 16236 150 FILS By Staff Reporter and Agencies Ramadan Kareem KUWAIT: A number of opposition figures strongly con- Night of Decree demned the revoking of the licenses of Al-Youm satel- lite channel and Alam Al-Youm newspaper, saying the f one cannot draw spiritual benefit during this decision is political revenge against the owner. The gov- month (Ramadan), then in what other month can ernment action came just a day after the Cabinet Ihe find benefit? If one does not turn in repentance revoked the citizenship of Ahmad Jabr Al-Shemmari, to his Lord during this month, then at what other time one of the owners of the two media outlets known for will he do so? If one slackens from doing good deeds their support of the opposition, as well as former now, then when will he do them? You should hasten Islamist MP Abdullah Barghash, his two brothers and his to seize the opportunity in this month, before it is too sister. The information ministry said the licenses of the late! You should preserve your souls from the ways of two media were revoked because they lost some of the misery and destruction. conditions needed to operate. Under Kuwait law, the The blessed month is waning; its precious days and holder of media licenses must be a national. nights are approaching their end. So try to utilize the “A letter arrived from the Ministry of Information remaining period by doing good deeds and repenting revoking the license of the newspaper and the channel,” to Allah. All is well that ends well. So, you have to make said Abdelhamid Al-Daas, the editor-in-chief of Alam Al- your deeds at the end of this month as good as you Youm newspaper and a member of the board of Al- can. Two-thirds of the month of Ramadan is over and Youm television channel, adding that they have com- less than one-third, which is the best of all the three plied with the decision. parts, still remains. Exert your efforts during these ten But the opposition said the government’s actions in days by spending in charity, doing righteous deeds revoking the licenses or citizenship were politically- and offering optional night prayer, submitting your- motivated. Prominent opposition leader Musallam Al- selves to Allah, hoping for His good reward and seek- Barrak said the government based its decision on a lie, ing protection from His punishment. Allah Says (what and the real reason for both actions is to punish a citi- means): “And when My slaves ask you (O Muhammad) zen by the government. Barrak said the two media out- concerning Me - indeed I am near. I respond to the lets are owned by a company which is owned by five invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me. people, and if one of them loses any conditions, four So let them respond to Me (by obedience) and believe RIYADH: Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud (right) meets Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al- others remain, and accordingly the licenses should not in Me that they may be rightly guided.”[Quran 2: 186] Thani late Tuesday. The two leaders ‘discussed cooperation between the two countries, in addition to develop- have been withdrawn from a legal viewpoint. Continued on Page 15 ments... topped by the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories,’ SPA state news agency said. — AFP Continued on Page 15 THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2014 LOCAL ARGANA draws smiles with girgean Food of Ramadan party for Bayt Abdullah’s kids Quaker Oats Chicken Corn Soup Ingredients • 2 chicken breasts shredded or cut into small pieces • 2 tbsps. of olive oil • 3/4 cup of corn • 1 cup of creamed corn • 1/2 cup of Quaker Oats • 5 cups of chicken broth • 2 tbsps. of chopped green onion • 1 tbsp. of soya sauce • 1 tsp. of fresh ginger • 1 tsp. of fresh red chili • 1 tsp. of lemon zest • Salt and pepper to taste KUWAIT: ARGANA Hotels and Resorts organ- responsibilities, which require constant search ARGANA Hotels and Resorts management Zabeeb also thanked ABC, Americana, Preparation ized a special ‘girgean’ party as a conclusion of for ways to actively participate in activities that makes sure to participate in social activities and Decatlon, and Fantasy World for their sponsor- • Heat oil and add chicken, stirring constantly until its summer camp, in which children from Bayt serve the society.” stay in touch with civil society establishments in ship. Movenpick Hotel and Resort Al-Bida hosts Abdullah were invited to participate at the “We made sure that children from Bayt order to provide support, as part of the compa- the event in a step that reflects the basic foun- tender. Movenpick Hotel and Resort Al-Bida. The event Abdullah are invited to our girgean festival this ny’s social responsibilities aimed at reinforcing dations that the hotel’s general strategy is based • Add fresh ginger, lemon zest and red chili, then was organized as part of the company’s social year, in order to share the joy of Ramadan with the concept of social communications. on. On that regard, Majid Jabr, General Manager, chicken broth. responsibility program, and to seize the oppor- them and draw the smile on their faces through “At ARGANA Hotels and Resorts, we took it said: “we are proud to support this humanitarian • Stir in Quaker Oats, corn, creamed corn, soy sauce, tunity that the holy month of Ramadan presents a memorable celebration,” Zabeeb said. upon ourselves to return the favor to our society initiative, which shows our constant support salt and pepper to taste. to boost ties with all social categories. Fatin “We also made sure that this year’s girgean by focusing on charitable and humanitarian and communication with the society.” Zabeeb, Social Activities Development atmosphere would be exceptional and efforts,” Zabeeb said. “Supporting Bayt Abdullah Several activities took place during the party • Cook until mixture boils and it thickens, finally add Manager, said: “ARGANA Hotels and Resorts is unprecedented,” she added. “We are proud of is a huge honor for us, and achieves our mes- including singing, games, and competitions, in green onion and serve it with garlic bread. proud of its efforts taken to translate the mean- the success that we have achieved, and always sage that calls for drawing the smile on chil- addition to distributing girgean to all children. ings of this holy month, and which reflect the aspire to the top and to provide best summer dren’s faces, as being one of the company’s company’s commitment towards its social camps for all children.” main value and goals.” KJA hosts Ramadan ghabqa and girgean KUWAIT: Kuwait Journalists Association (KJA) hosted a Ramadan ghabqa and girgean at its premises in Shuwaikh recently. The event was attended by Kuwaiti artistes, dignitaries, officials and many children. —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2014 LOCAL Iranian embassy hosts iftar, marks Jerusalem Day KUWAIT: Dr Ali Reza Enayati, the Ambassador of Iran to Kuwait, hosted an iftar banquet on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. Parliament members, ambassadors of Arab and Islamic countries, as well as political and social figures attended the event. Dr Enayati opened his speech by welcoming the attendants and then moved to commend the Palestinian eople’sp resistance against the Zionist aggression, and mark the Jerusalem Day which is held on July 25. Meanwhile, Fahad Al-Shulaimi, the head of the Gulf Forum for Security and Peace, called for establishing a fund to support Jerusalem and its residents, saying that the city needs $1 billion for health, housing and social proj- ects. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat MANSOORI THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2014 LOCAL in my view in my view Missed Mapping missiles opportunity? keeps city safer By Abdellatif Al-Duaij By Linda Gradstein and Felice Friedson he national assemblies, regardless of their makeup city employee enters the underground bunker where most and the way they were elected, the 10 constituen- of this city’s municipal staff has been working for the past cies Assembly as well as the 25 constituencies Aweek. “We’ve just had a rocket land near the Carlsberg fac- T tory,” he says. “No word of any injuries.” Dr. Alan Marcus, the Chief Assembly, along with the current Assembly, so far forgot Security Resilience Officer for the city of Ashkelon, opens his laptop and legislation and interest in completing the democratic council pulls up a detailed plan of the city. A native Bostonian who has system and closing the loopholes the system had when lived here for more than 40 years, Marcus has developed GEARS, it started, because of the weak political awareness in Al-Anbaa which stands for Geographic Emergency Analysis Response general, and democratic and constitutional weakness in System. Within seconds, Marcus can tell which house has been hit particular. Members of all assemblies resorted to exag- by incoming rockets, and whether there are elderly inhabitants or gerating supervision and inspection of the government, anyone with special needs who might require emergency servic- or interfering in the governmentís relation with its es.