'Abdaly Cell' Fugitives, 2 Others at Large
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SUBSCRIPTION SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2017 THULQADA 21, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Abbas pins hopes Egypt train Qatar crisis Vokes at on Palestinian crash toll hits redraws red double as teachers 41 as drivers lines and Burnley catch headed4 to Kuwait questioned6 frays11 Gulf ties Chelsea16 cold MoI captures 12 ‘Abdaly cell’ Min 30º Max 48º fugitives, 2 others at large High Tide 03:46 & 16:05 Low Tide Amir thanks interior ministry for nabbing convicts 10:12 & 22:33 32 PAGES NO: 17304 150 FILS Much-loved Kuwaiti actor Abdulredha dies Amir deeply distressed KUWAIT: Kuwaiti actor, playwright and HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad comedian Abdulhussein Abdulredha Al-Jaber Al-Sabah expressed deep dis- has died at the age of 78 after a career tress and grief at demise of Abdulredha. spanning decades that made him a Kuwait has lost a great iconic personality household name across the Gulf. State in the field of theatrical art and a pioneer and celebrity in the Kuwaiti, Arab and Gulf theaters, the Amir stated on the somber occasion. He recalled the artistic message of the stalwart artist and his dramatic and creative contributions over 40 years, namely dramatic and comedic works that will continue to be applauded and admired and would remain a school for those who would follow his steps with KUWAIT: The 12 Kuwaiti convicts of the ‘Abdaly cell’ who were arrested. — KUNA regards to his loyalty to the homeland KUWAIT: Kuwaiti authorities yesterday arrest- HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- bring the convicts who remain at large to jus- Abdulhussein Abdulredha and interaction with its causes. Sheikh ed 12 convicted members of the so-called Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable yesterday to tice. He also thanked citizens for their cooper- Sabah Al-Ahmad expressed admiration “Abdaly terrorist cell” with ties to Iran and Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister ation with security forces and wished the news agency KUNA said Abdulredha, for Abdulredha’s great role in promoting Lebanon’s Hezbollah after a weeks-long man- Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah, heaping country continued security and prosperity. who had heart surgery in 2015, died of and developing Kuwaiti drama. He hunt. The interior ministry said the 12 had praise on security forces for their diligence HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad natural causes on Friday in London prayed for the deceased’s soul and been captured in different areas across that led to the arrest of the 12 convicts who Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and HH the Prime Minister where he had been in an intensive care expressed solace for his bereaved family Kuwait. They had been on the run since their were on the run. In his cable, the Amir said Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah unit for two days. and fans. (See Page 5) sentencing last month, while two other con- that he was confident that authorities’ unwa- sent similar cables. victed Kuwaitis remained at large. vering fortitude and steadfast efforts would Continued on Page 11 LOCAL SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2017 Felonies have dropped notably Public Prosecution receives a total of 16,287 cases KUWAIT: Annual statistics issued by the Justice Ministry achievements. Al-Shimmari said. “The department wants the largest by 2,865 cybercrime cases. The least number of cases in 2016 show the public prosecution received a total of “This publication is considered one of the most possible group of researchers to benefit from the accu- were journalism misdemeanors (251 cases) and finally 16,287 cases, varying between felonies, commercial mis- important achievements the statistics and research rate information and data in this book,” she added. audiovisual crimes (27 cases). Despite the rise in demeanors, juvenile crimes, media crimes, cheque fraud, department is keen to issue every year. It contains com- Statistics show 15,241 cases were processed, distrib- felonies, stats show that the number of these cases drugs and misuse of information technology. The publi- prehensive data that cover various activities of the court uted between 9,266 cases sent to the comprehensive received in 2016 dropped notably compared to previous cation by the statistics and research department at the sectors, public prosecution and supporting departments court and 5,975 cases shelved, while 209 cases are still in years by 11.99 percent, as the number of felonies Justice Ministry has the most accurate and important compared with the five previous years and prediction courts. Felonies made up the largest share of cases with reached 6,507, with 7,389 cases in 2015 and 8,792 in data as well as statistical indicators of the judiciary’s for the next five years,” Director of the department Haifa 6,507 cases received by the public prosecution, followed 2014. — Al-Rai Crime Report Daughter beats mom KUWAIT: An elderly Kuwaiti woman accused her daughter of beating her. The mother, who refused to submit a med- ical report, said she had a dispute with her daughter because of her relationship with an ill-mannered man. The girl’s aunt said the beating took place when the girl was told she couldn’t marry that man, then she left the house. Kuwaiti arrested A citizen was taken to Adailiya police station after police noticed him harassing a girl in a co-op parking lot. The citizen refused to hand police his IDs, and was forced in the patrol car. The woman refused to go to the police station. Doctor accused of ‘touching’ A Lebanese woman complained against a Jordanian doctor for ‘touching’ her body in a way that had nothing to do with treatment while he was explaining how he will handle her case. She said her friend was with her and witnessed everything. The doctor denied the woman’s claims. KD 500 stolen Hawally detectives are investigating an Egyptian’s claims that an unidentified person stole KD 500 from his bank account although his ATM card was with him. The Egyptian told Jabriya police that someone stole the money through an ATM machine although the ATM card was with him and he did not give his PIN to anyone. Dead body found The body of an Asian woman was recovered by the coroner after it was found hanging from a tree in a Farwaniya park. Police received a call from an Egyptian and went to the scene, but did not find any ID on her. Police hunt for missing girl Jahra detectives are looking for a girl - a student at a foreign university - following a complaint by her father. The girl is psychologically ill and is being treated at the psychiatric hospital. He said the girl left home a week ago and did not return. When asked why he waited all this time to inform police, he said his daughter used to stay with her friends for a day or two and then return. Kuwaiti shooters win gold in Asian tourney KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Skeet shooting team bagged a gold medal yesterday in the seventh Asian Shotgun Championship held in Kazakhstan. The triumvirate of Abdullah Al-Tarki, Mansour Al-Tarki and Abdulaziz Al-Saad powered their way to victory, while the Kazakh and Indian teams trailed in second and third place, respectively, Abaid Al-Osaimi, the secretary of the Kuwaiti shooting club said. He went on to dedicate the monumental victory to the Kuwaiti leadership and people. Some 350 competitors rep- resenting 29 nations are vying for glory in the Kazakh-host- ed tournament — KUNA Saudi maintains ban on liquefied gas during Hajj JEDDAH: The Saudi Ministry of Interior said yesterday that the ban on the use of liquefied gas for cooking at holy sites during this year’s Hajj season, remained intact. Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud vowed that relevant punitive measures would apply to anyone found breaking the decided ban, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Defending the decision, Director General of Civil Defense Gen Suleiman bin Abdullah Al-Amr said that Al-Muhallab Boom, a manifestation of the ban on liquefied gas for cooking would remain in effect due to potential dangers to pilgrims at holy sites. Civil defense teams in Makkah are carrying out Kuwaiti strength against Iraq invaders daily searches at pilgrimage camps in order to make sure that no gas cylinders are used there, Al-Amr added. The year-long ban has greatly helped in the KUWAIT: Though the original Al-Muhallab boom was built in 1937, the wooden vessel evokes a different kind of sentiment amongst Kuwaitis who knew that the boat represents the prevention of fire risks at Hajj camps and holy sites, strength of the country’s people against the Iraqi aggressors. During the invasion in 1990, Iraqi troops burned down the original Muhallab boom; however, the late Amir Sheikh Jaber he pointed out. — KUNA Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah ordered the re-building of the ship in the mid-1990s as an act of defiance against those trying to erase Kuwait’s history and heritage. — KUNA LOCAL SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2017 Kuwait attracts, empowers young entrepreneurs KUWAIT: Kuwait has always taken measures to worked with ministries and state bodies to fol- supporting small and medium-sized enterpris- and within three days, Al-Sayed Omar added. the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs’ efforts to enable youth to utilize their creative energy, low up the implementation of the recommen- es. He pointed out that the government bod- With regard to the Ministry of Education, implement the recommendations of “Kuwait promoting their civic engagement and dations of the national document that was ies implemented 80 percent of the recommen- Al-Sayed Omar said that the ministry has hears” conference.