Kuwait and Turkey Seal Deals to Strengthen Ties
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SUBSCRIPTION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 JAMADA ALTHANI 24, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Liquor factory India gives IRA fighter Puerto Rico busted; 2,926 Ganges, Yamuna turned reach WBC bottles, 415 rivers same peacemaker final, beat drums found5 rights as7 human McGuinness10 dies Netherlands19 Kuwait and Turkey seal Min 16º Max 27º deals to strengthen ties High Tide 07:55 & 17:38 Low Tide Turkish president adorns Amir with honorary order 00:42 & 12:05 40 PAGES NO: 17175 150 FILS US, UK slap electronics ban on flights from Muslim countries Authorities boost security, cite potential threats WASHINGTON: The US and British governments, cit- ing unspecified threats, are barring passengers on some international flights from mostly Middle Eastern and North African countries from bringing laptops, tablets, electronic games and other devices on board in carry-on bags. Passengers flying to the United States from 10 airports in eight countries will be allowed only cellphones and smartphones in the passenger cabins, senior Trump administration offi- cials said. Larger electronic items must be checked. The British security rules will affect flights from six countries and will bar passengers from taking “any phones, laptops or tablets larger than a normal sized mobile or smartphone,” into the cabin. The US rules ANKARA: Kuwait’s Amir His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al Sabah took effect yesterday, and airlines will have until 3 am (right) and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pose for photos after they EDT Saturday to implement them or face being barred decorated each other with their countries’ highest state medals in recognition of from flying to the United States, the officials said. the close ties between the two countries, during a ceremony in Ankara yesterday. They said the decision was prompted by “evaluat- The Amir is in Turkey for a three-day official visit. — AP ed intelligence” about potential threats to airplanes bound for the United States. The officials would not ANKARA: In presence of His Highness Kuwait’s Major General Abdulrahman discuss the timing of the intelligence or if any partic- the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Al-Hadhoud and Turkish General Othman ular terror group is thought to be planning an attack. Jaber Al-Sabah and Turkish President Arbash were the signatories of a memo- Trump administration officials briefed reporters on Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Kuwait and randum of understanding (MoU) for bilat- condition they not be identified publicly. That was Turkey yesterday signed a vast array of eral military cooperation. Another MoU despite President Donald Trump’s repeated insis- agreements and memorandums of for Kuwaiti-Turkish cooperation on Islamic tence that anonymous sources should not be trusted. understanding (MoUs) to ratchet up affairs was signed by Kuwait’s First Deputy The electronics ban affects flights from internation- cooperation between both nations. A Prime Minister and Foreign Minister al airports to the US from in Amman, Jordan; Kuwait trio of deals were sealed on a grant pre- Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al- City, Kuwait; Cairo; Istanbul; Jeddah and Riyadh, Saudi sented by Kuwait Fund for Arab Sabah and President of the Turkish Arabia; Casablanca, Morocco; Doha, Qatar; and Dubai Economic Development (KFAED) for a Presidency of Religious Affairs Mehmet and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. About 50 response plan to the Syrian refugee crisis Gormez. An agreement for bilateral touris- flights a day, all on foreign carriers, will be affected. in the Turkish provinces of Gaziantep, tic cooperation was signed by Kuwait’s A passenger uses a laptop on a plane. Britain’s government yesterday banned The officials said no US-based airlines have nonstop Kilis and Sanliurfa, as the agreements Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of electronic devices in the carry-on bags of passengers traveling to the UK from six flights from those cities to the United States. were signed by KFAED Director General Finance Anas Al-Saleh and Ankara’s countries, following closely on a similar ban imposed by the United States. — AP Continued on Page 13 Abdulwahab Al-Bader and the respective Minister of Culture and Tourism Nabi Avci. mayors of the three Turkish provinces. Continued on Page 13 UAE activist detained Twitter suspends 376,890 accounts DUBAI: A leading human rights advocate in the United Arab Emirates has been detained and is being investigated for Accounts linked to terrorism cybercrimes that include criticizing the government on social media sites, WASHINGTON: Twitter said yesterday it ism,” the company announced as part of its according to a government statement suspended 376,890 accounts in the second latest transparency report. The actions published yesterday. The state-run WAM Kuwait bans half of 2016 for “promotion of terrorism,” an come with social networks under pressure news agency reported that the Public increase of 60 percent over the prior six- from governments around the world to Prosecution for Cybercrimes office had ‘Beauty and month period. The latest suspensions bring use technology tools to lock out jihadists ordered Ahmed Mansoor’s arrest and the total number of blocked accounts to and others who use the platforms to that he will remain imprisoned pending the Beast’ 636,248 from August 2015, when Twitter recruit and launch attacks. an investigation into his alleged crimes. stepped up efforts to curb “violent extrem- Continued on Page 13 The Dubai-based Gulf News said KUWAIT: The Kuwait National Cinema Company Mansoor is being accused of defaming said yesterday it has decided to ban Disney’s hit the UAE on Twitter and Facebook, pub- movie “Beauty and the Beast”, citing its “responsibili- lishing false information about the ties” despite it already having been screened. The country to damage its reputation film was released in the conservative Muslim Gulf abroad and promoting sectarianism. He state on Thursday, but the privately owned compa- is also facing charges that he encour- Ahmed Mansoor ny withdrew the film four days later to review its aged people through social media to raided his home and confiscated elec- content. “Beauty and the Beast” has come under fire disobey UAE laws. tronic devices. The rights group said offi- in some Muslim countries for a “gay moment”, but Mansoor was detained after a raid on cials did not inform his wife where he Disney said on Tuesday it will be released in Muslim- his home in the emirate of Ajman in the was being taken. He was imprisoned in majority Malaysia with no cuts. Starring “Harry Potter” star Emma Watson, the hours before dawn on Monday. He 2011 after being convicted of “insulting movie has raised hackles worldwide among reli- received the prestigious Martin Ennals officials” and banned from traveling gious groups angered by its depiction of Le Fou, the Award last year for bringing attention to abroad due to his advocacy. Human arbitrary arrests, concerns of torture and sycophantic sidekick to antagonist Gaston, as a gay Rights First’s Brian Dooely said in a state- man-making him Disney’s first-ever openly gay issues around the independence of the ment that this most recent arrest is judiciary in the UAE. He’s also called for a character. “Dear customers: We would like to inform “frightening, given what we know about you that the management of Kuwait National free press and democratic freedoms in the treatment of those in custody in the Cinema Company has decided to bar the ‘Beauty the country ruled by sheikhs. Rights Emirates.” He warned that the arrest of and the Beast’ film,” the company said in a state- groups are calling for his release. Mansoor by authorities in the UAE, which ment on its official Twitter account yesterday. Amnesty International said Mansoor is a close US ally, will provoke interna- Continued on Page 13 VERTOU: Photo shows logos of US online news and social networking service was detained after 12 security officials tional condemnation. — AP Twitter in Vertou, western France. — AFP 20 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 LOCAL ‘Eagles‘Eagles Resolve’Resolve’ drilldrill commencescommences inin KuwaitKuwait KUWAIT: The military exercise ‘Eagles Resolve 2017’ commenced in Kuwait yesterday with the participation of armies from several GCC countries in cooperation with the US military. This exercise is one of the biggest military drills on both regional and international levels. It aims to develop defense skills against any threats. —KUNA LOCAL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, walk past the guard of honor during an official welcoming ceremony at Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah before a meeting at the Presidential Complex in Ankara yesterday. the Presidential Complex in Ankara yesterday. —AFP and KUNA photos Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the Presidential His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attend the signing ceremony of several bilateral Complex in Ankara yesterday. agreements. Amir, Turkish president hold official talks ANKARA: An official reception was held for His ing and friendship between both nations’ leaderships. Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Earlier yesterday, His Highness the Amir received at his Sabah in Ankara yesterday on the occasion of his state residence in the Turkish capital Ankara the Parliament official visit to Turkey. His Highness the Amir was wel- Speaker of Turkey Ismail Kahraman. The meeting was comed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The attended by First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign national anthems of both countries were played and His Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Highness the Amir was given a 21-gun salute.