ARAB TIMES, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 LOCAL 3 diwaniya A DIGEST OF PUBLIC OPINION Saudis on path of development ... and the diverse Kuwaiti “NO TWO people can disagree that the interview of His Royal Highness Prince “I do not know why I suddenly remembered the statement of the Secretary- national product and per capita share. Mohammad bin Salman was impressive for the entire world, and not only for General of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development, Dr. Khaled “In developing or third world countries, other indicators such as health and the countries of the region. Whatever our observations on some policies, we Mahdi when he said: ‘Because is different, even Kuwaiti cuisine is educational services become a special feature to measure the development of must admit that the Kingdom is treading with confidence, and by figures, it different’. Were we not different perhaps we could catch up with the Gulf countries and test the extent of their progress. confirms and still not only aspiring to precede the countries of the region, but development, so congratulations for the Gulf, and we are proud of our broth- “The higher the quality of educational and health services, the better for rather also the developed countries in the world, which should be a project for ers.” citizens and expatriates who benefit from them. This contributed to their all the countries of the oil region,” columnist Asrar Hayat wrote for Al-Qabas faster growth. Among the most common development characteristics in third daily. Also: world countries, health and educational services are the new indicators to mea- “The meeting was not a random rhetoric and statements prepared in advance “Kuwait is still experiencing a crisis of confidence between the National sure development processes. and what the Prince Mohammad bin Salman mentioned was supported by Assembly and the government. Since the last parliamentary elections, a num- “The higher the quality of educational and health services, the more proper numbers, accompanied by a plan, and specified by a ber of deputies have been insisting on removing the heads of the two authorities is the implementation of development plans. But due to the corona pandemic period of time which confirms that Saudi Arabia 2030 although the Speaker of the National Assembly was elected in accordance with that hit the world from East to West, these characteristics and indicators were vision has transformed from a plan on paper to transla- the Constitution and the government’s position is not new,” columnist affected in an unprecedented manner.” tion of the ground of reality. Abdulmohsen Al-Husseini wrote for Al-Anba daily. ❑ ❑ ❑ “The plan has not neglected any of the economic, “We are accustomed to the participation of the ministers in the election of social, developmental, educational, tourism and even the Speaker according to the articles of the constitution and there is no contra- “Good and proper planning is an important and essential part of the success political aspects and contained indirect messages, as I vention in that. Members of the last National Assembly or the previous ones of any project or plan, irrespective of whether the project or plan is for a state, sensed, to developed countries to attract them to invest (some of them in the current parliament) had to request amendments to the a company, or even at the level of your family and your home”, columnist in the Saudi giant economy that has surfaced. constitution and to organize the procedures for electing the Speaker. Talal Muneizel Al-Enezi wrote for Al-Rai daily. “I am not discussing what Prince Mohammad bin “Members of the National Assembly also object the appointment of the “All the successful and developed countries would not have progressed if not Salman said in his meeting, as much as I would like to prime minister without giving any reasons, although it is customary for the for having clear plans, coupled with statistics, figures, proportions and dates. refer to essential points that he talked about. The man objection to be when the prime minister does not abide by constitutional deci- As for the underdeveloped countries, you find them walking on the blessing of seemed to believe first in the Saudi citizen. Although Asrar Hayat sions, and choosing the prime minister is a constitutional right of His Highness. no plans, figures or statistics. the meeting was broadcast on satellite TV channels, he “What a number of MPs did in occupying the seats of ministers is a blatant “Proper planning helps create compatibility for the outputs of universities openly declared that there were ministers who were not as ambitious, while his violation to the constitution, and the government is protesting against that and and agencies with the needs of the labor market. Proper planning helps the state ambition is looking for enthusiasm for achievement in the work team, and he refraining from attending, and this is what prompted the speaker to adjourn the to improve the management of financial resources and diversify sources of revealed that not all the employees are competent, which confirms that the first session until after Eid al-Fitr, and this will cause many of the decisions to be income. step on the ladder of success is to put your hand on the flaw, fix it, or remove suspended though they should have been decided upon, and the postponement “Proper planning makes the country ready for sudden crises and emergen- it and replace it with whoever is competent. may be repeated and may continue until the end of the parliament’s term with- cies. Planning is involved in every action, whether it is political, commercial or “Prince Mohammad bin Salman is ambitious to make progress, and believes out making any significant achievement. I think that the wise MPs and the security. There is no success without planning. It is said - if you fail to plan, in the Saudi identity as well, for example but not limited to. He repeatedly government must intervene to convince the protesters of the need to return to you are planning to fail. emphasized the development of tourism while preserving Saudi popular heri- the sessions inside Abdullah Al-Salem Hall. “Kuwait had the Ministry of Planning which has been abolished. It now has tage and folklore which he translated into several activities last year while he “As long as we are in the holy month of Ramadan, come to take the lessons the Supreme Council for Planning. I know that they have many plans, but seemed interested in educational development which is the basis of building a from our noble religion, which calls us to solidarity and cooperation in accor- unfortunately they are not being implemented but are instead locked into draw- person. dance with the noble verse: “Hold fast, all of you, to the rope of God and do ers. The plan is important for its implementation on the ground, not just for its “The issue of diversification of sources of income was very clear in his not become divided.” preparation and writing. speech as development plans in Saudi Arabia did not remain merely warnings “The noble verse calls on us to be united and cooperate, not stand divided “While I write these words, I unfortunately see our beloved country Kuwait that the demand for oil would decrease, so the Saudi planner took note of the because these are among the most dangerous things that nations are exposed to. floating. When we take a quick glance at the situation of our neighboring coun- matter to turn his concerns into a motive for there to be non-oil investments that “There are many images that we see in many countries and around us, so tries, we quickly discover that we have fallen behind in development and are included in the state’s revenues. why do we not consider and adhere to what our true religion calls for -- cohe- progress. I hope we pay attention and work on what is necessary for the devel- “While I feel proud, as any Gulf and Arab citizen, that we have an ambitious sion and unity are among the basics of the security and stability of countries, opment and progress of the country. country to lay down a development plan and implement it on the ground, and so let us put aside the differences, and let it be the constitution that the ances- “Enough disputes ... enough conflicts ... enough thefts. to announce economic and development achievements, at a time when Corona tors established and we still adhere to it, and our adherence to it will help “The word of truth is seen in this active minister, who works silently. In a emerged and most countries appeared economically confused, and in Kuwait at Kuwait to follow the path of construction and societal development.” very short period of time, he has been able to issue many important decisions least, plans to face the crises are absent, and scarcity of liquidity, I wonder: ❑ ❑ ❑ that concern citizens, either in the Public Authority for the Disabled Affairs or ‘what do we need to transform Kuwait Vision 2035 into reality’? the Cooperative Society Sector. The last of his decisions was the one to oblige “And how long will our development remain concrete, concerned with “National development emerged recently because it overlaps with our mod- cooperative societies to buy directly from Kuwaiti farmers. building and forget investment in human resources? And how long will our ern social and educational issues, although it has always been part of our stra- “This decision will contribute to supporting local production and creating an economic warnings remain mere studies, fears and statements while we have tegic plan,” columnist Nada Al-Mutawa wrote for Al-Jarida daily. important marketing channel for farmers, who suffer because of the lack of not taken a single step towards diversifying sources of income which we have “Development is closer to a process that brings together economics with marketing channels, and because of the monopoly and greed of merchants and been hearing about for decades? sociology, education, management and other sciences, as well as reinforcing brokers. Unfortunately, neither the farmer is a benefactor, nor the consumer is “I have a question that seems legitimate, if our government officials wanted the human dimension, investing in capabilities and talents, and securing a a beneficiary. The real benefactor is the broker who did not tire in agriculture to talk about the Kuwaiti development plan and the vision of 2035, would decent life for the human being. and did not suffer the way the farmer suffered.” anyone have the courage to put his hand on the defects and at the same time “If the economic aspect of development is an umbrella based on economic say we have accomplished and prove it with numbers? growth, then growth includes many development indicators such as income, — Compiled by Ahmad Al-Shazli 16,206 citations issued, 25 cars seized, 3 get jail in traffic raids Reckless motorists, serious violators targeted

KUWAIT CITY, May 5: The Traffic Operations Sector carried out several traf- Other Voices fic campaigns targeting reckless motorists and perpetrators of serious traffic viola- MoI photo tions during the past week, reports The Minister of Interior Sheikh Thamer Al-Ali at the Subbiya Coastal Center. Aljarida daily. According to a press statement issued by the General Traffic Department, the traffic campaigns resulted in Role of forces lauded The delusions of Faiq the issuance of 16,206 citations, impounding of 25 vehicles, and detention of three traffic violators in the cells of the General Traffic Department. Interior Minister adds ‘Subbiya & courtesy of Ammar Also, five juveniles were referred to the Juvenile Police Department of the Criminal Investigations By Ahmad alsarraf I do not think many people were feel- Department as a prelude to referring them to the Juvenile Coastal Center’ to his field trips ing sad, especially in the early days of Prosecution Office. ast September through an article I the eight-year war over the involvement , May 5: Minister of congratulations of the higher political replied to Faiq Al-Sheikh Ali, the About 25 vehicles, which were wanted by security L of the two states in a fierce war. and judicial authorities, were seized during the cam- Interior Sheikh Thamer Al-Ali, visited leadership to everyone on the occasion Iraqi MP, that Al-Qassim, Buraidah, Neither Iraq nor Iran, before and after the ‘Coastal Subbiya Center’ affiliated of the blessed month of Ramadan and Unaizah, Kuwait, Riyadh, Najd, the revolution looked with sympathy paigns, and five individuals wanted by departments in to the General Administration of the the approaching Eid Al-Fitr festival, Al-Ahsa, Al Qatif and even Qatar and kindness at the Gulf states, and this charge of executing judicial rulings were arrested. Coast Guard, as a continuation of the stressing their effective role in defend- were affiliated with Basra 140 years is what Faiq indicated in his interview Head of the the Public Relations and Traffic Awareness field trips the Minister of Interior under- ing the homeland and said their pres- ago. with Ammar in a crude mockery of the Department Major Abdullah Bou-Hassan said, “Based takes to determine the extent of readi- ence at their work is the greatest evi- This nonsense was supposed to have lizard eaters, ignoring the fact that a war on the directives issued by the Assistant Undersecretary ness and ensure the implementation of dence of sacrifice and honesty to pro- been ignored or rather forgotten, after it would inevitably erupt between Iraq and for Traffic Operations Affairs at the Ministry of Interior precautionary and preventive measures vide security and safety to the country. became clear that Iran, and for reasons related to the Major General Jamal Al-Sayegh, traffic campaigns were for security personnel in light of the During the tour the minister was the speaker does chemical relationship between the lead- carried out against reckless motorists during the partial exceptional circumstances facing the briefed on the mechanism of maritime not even know ers of the two countries. They both did curfew period in various parts of the country, especially country due to the Covid-19 pandemic. patrols and how to counter smuggling the difference not trust each other’s intentions. those that witness an increase in the disregard for traffic He was received by the Deputy attempts and prevent infiltration from between Riyadh, Khomeini also had a lot of hatred in rules and carry out reckless acts that endanger the lives Assistant Undersecretary for Border across the sea borders by using boats Buraidah and his heart for Saddam who insulted him of other motorists and cause inconvenience to the public. Security Affairs, Major-General and interceptor security patrols. Najd, and that he and expelled him from Iraq. Saddam was The traffic patrol departments in all six governorates, Mubarak Al-Amiri and a number of He also listened to an explanation of how is imbued, like suspicious of Khomeini’s intentions, the Traffic Operations Department, the Special Tasks concerned senior security officers. the security system works and the modern many Iraqis, especially after the escalation of the Department and the Traffic Investigation Department At the beginning of his tour, the systems used to protect the borders, as well with fanaticism bombings in Iraq, so he had to strike at have implemented these instructions on the ground”. Minister conveyed the greetings and as the preparations of the security force. and baseless illu- Iran and occupy it sensing its weakness. Major Bou-Hassan explained that the weekly statistics sions. The obsessions and celebrations of However, for alsarraf issued by the Traffic Operations Sector reveal that the Saddam waging war on the infidel Hawally Traffic Department topped in the number of the sake of histo- Persians at the beginning of the eight- ry, we should not remain silent. year war received tremendous support traffic citations issued, with a total of 4,966. Yesterday, Faiq Al-Sheikh Ali returned from all factions of Iraqis especially The Capital Traffic Department recorded 3,374 viola- with new fallacies with Kuwait TV intro- when he scored quick victories in the tions, Farwaniya Traffic Department recorded 3,321 ducer Ammar Taqi in the Black Box early days of the war. violations, followed by Jahra Traffic Department with program, especially when he put the Then the Iraqi military advancement 2,102 and then Ahmadi Traffic Department with 1,377. blame on the Gulf states for the Iran-Iraq stopped and the Iranian resistance began to The Traffic Operations Department recorded 423 viola- war, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in particu- strengthen and the Iraqi withdrawals con- tions, followed by Mubarak Al-Kabeer Traffic lar, and it is Kuwait which was behind tinued, and tens of thousands or even mil- Department with 323, and then finally the Traffic Special the pain and sorrow of the bereaved lions were dead or wounded on both sides Tasks Department, which recorded 321 violations. widows and orphans because it was and the cities on both sides were destroyed. Kuwait and the Gulf states, which asked It became clear that Iraq could not Iraq to protect them from Khomeini and continue the war and stop the Iranian to fight Iran on their behalf -- what they advancement without Western logistical Kuwait mission donates should have done themselves to fight support and Gulf money. The Gulf Iran according to his claim -- and the role states knew that it was much better for to displaced Iraqis of Iraq, the wealthiest, would be to fund them to pay. that war, and this means Saddam was not In short, Kuwait in particular was KUWAIT CITY, May 5, (KUNA): Kuwait’s General interested in waging a war on Iran had it neither behind the outbreak of the war Consulate in Irbil is handing out 65 tonnes of food as a not been for the latter’s desire to devour between the two countries nor what Ramadan initiative to the displaced and refugee Iraqi com- the Gulf states, and this is a dangerous sparked it. Rather, it was the third loser munity in the northern Kurdistan region, a diplomat said on falsification in history. in this war. It was also not a party to the Tuesday. I don’t know why a politician like Faiq Anfal war and the displacement of the The move falls in line with Kuwait’s humanitarian poli- insists on ignoring the facts. No one can inhabitants of Ahwaz and the killing of cies currently assumed by His Highness Amir Sheikh Nawaf deny the logistical facilities that Kuwait the people of Anbar, and this is what Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and by the late Amir Sheikh provided to Iraq, loans that were never Faiq and his ilk should know. Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah formerly, Consul recovered, and huge financial donations. We hope that the guests of the pro- General in Irbil Omar Al-Kandari said. This was done through explicit hint- gram will not be the likes of Abu Kurdistan is home to millions of displaced people, seek- ing and threats, internal and external Ghazaleh and Abdel Bari Atwan. ing safe shelter far from the practices of the so-called pressure, and from an Arab or national ❑ ❑ ❑ Islamic State group, he mentioned. perspective, or whatever you like to The initiative will see assorted food packages distributed name it. email: [email protected] across Irbil, Sulaymaniyah and Mosul, amongst other near- by cities and towns.