Cassation Court Upholds Barrak's 2-Year Jail Term
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SUBSCRIPTION TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 SHAABAN 1, 1436 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Finance Nine killed Taylor Swift Canada Minister Saleh in gun battle goes rap and demolish appointed among Texas action hero Russia to win deputy3 premier biker gangs7 in38 new video world16 title Cassation court upholds Min 26º Max 42º Barrak’s 2-year jail term High Tide 00:35 & 12:10 Low Tide Heated debates seen over grilling, oil 06:15 & 19:15 40 PAGES NO: 16525 150 FILS Kuwait races to By B Izzak KUWAIT: The cassation court yesterday upheld a two- year jail sentence against prominent opposition leader Musallam Al-Barrak in a final judgment for questioning compensate for HH the Amir’s authority and undermining his status. The court, whose rulings are final and cannot be challenged, upheld the sentence issued in February by the court of oil lost in row appeals against Barrak, who served as a member of par- liament for 16 years from 1996. Oil prices to rebound: OPEC gov In a quick reaction, Barrak described the ruling as “a first degree political ruling” and complained that he was KUWAIT: Kuwait is working to raise oil pro- pumping around 2.9 million bpd for sever- not provided the essential legal procedures for a fair tri- duction from alternative oilfields to com- al months. Khafji was shut down by the al. He however said he will continue the struggle for pensate for the loss of 250,000 barrels per Saudi side in October over environmental political reforms because “the Kuwaiti people deserve day in a row with Saudi Arabia, an official issues and Wafra was closed last week for a the sacrifices”. “I chose to become a prisoner of opinion. said yesterday. “Kuwait Oil Company is try- two-week maintenance. I have not stolen, did not conspire against Kuwait and ing its best to concentrate on high produc- Sources said production will not resume did not trade in drugs. I have not been involved in mon- tion fields... to dig more wells in a bid to before the dispute is resolved. According to ey laundering to inflate my wealth,” Barrak told his sup- compensate” for the loss in neutral zone the Kuwaiti daily Al-Jarida, the emirate has porters who gathered at his diwaniya in Andalus to production, head of marketing at Kuwait requested arbitration in the dispute. express solidarity. He appealed to opposition activists Petroleum Corp Jamal Al-Loughani told The halt in production is a blow to reporters. Kuwait lost the production after Kuwait. Unlike its much larger neighbor, it to revive peaceful protests but urged them to avoid vio- a dispute with neighboring Saudi Arabia has little spare output capacity to compen- lence. led to the closure of the neutral zone Khafji sate. Industry sources say Kuwaiti authori- A large number of activists, former opposition MPs and Wafra oilfields. ties were unhappy with Saudi Arabia for and others strongly lashed out at the ruling and at the The two fields together pumped more renewing an agreement with Saudi government, which did not issue any comment. Islamist than 500,000 bpd which was equally Arabian Chevron for 30 years in 2009 with- former lawmaker Waleed Al-Tabtabaei lamented on shared between the Gulf neighbors. “We out consulting them. In response, it has Twitter that the “era of jailing politicians has started”. have an ambitious plan to raise output by stopped issuing or renewing visas for KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah welcomes The Islamist Ummah Party said in a statement that the end of the year to the level before” the Chevron employees. Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah at the airport on his arrival to Kuwait Barrak’s imprisonment “proves that Kuwait needs a new stoppage, Loughani said. Kuwait has been Continued on Page 13 on an official visit yesterday. — KUNA (See Page 2) constitution”. Continued on Page 13 TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 LOCAL KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets Sultan of Brunei Haji His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Hassanal Bolkiah. —Amiri Diwan photos Bolkiah are pictured while exchanging orders. Sultan of Brunei arrives in Kuwait on official visit Kuwait, Brunei sign investment cooperation agreement Children present flowers to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah look on as a Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. Memorandum of Understanding is being signed between Kuwait and Brunei. KUWAIT: The Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal decorated HH the Amir with the Royal Family Al-Sabah. Deputy Prime Minister, Finance international arena. The meeting was attend- Minister of Defense Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Bolkiah, accompanied by an official delega- Order of the Crown of Brunei - Darjah Kerabat Minister and Acting Minister of Commerce and ed by Kuwait Ambassador to Brunei Dr Fahad Al-Sabah, Minister Anas Al-Saleh and senior tion, arrived to Kuwait yesterday on a two-day Mahkota Brunei, the country’s highest order. Industry Anas Al-Saleh signed the MoU with Al-Dhefeeri, and senior high ranking foreign officials of State, army, police and National official visit. HH the Amir also hosted a dinner banquet in Minister of Finance and President of the Prime ministry officials. Guard. Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al- Sultan Bolkiah held official talks with His honor of Sultan Bolkiah. Minister Office Hajj Abdulrahman Ibrahim of Upon arrival, Sultan Bolkiah was received Abdullah was assigned as the Head of Mission Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Brunei. by HH the Amir, HH the Crown Prince, National of Honor to Sultan Bolkiah. The accompanying Jaber Al-Sabah, which focused on means of Memorandums of understanding Bolkiah also received First Deputy Prime Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem, delegation of Sultan includes a number of boosting bilateral ties and broadening cooper- Later, Kuwait and Brunei signed a Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Deputy Chairman of the National Guard ministers and senior officials. ation in all fields for the good of the two coun- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) over Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and Minister of Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Sultan Bolkiah later received at his resi- tries and their peoples. investment cooperation, during a ceremony State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad HH the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister, dence Speaker Ghanem, HH Sheikh Jaber Al- HH the Amir also decorated the visiting held in presence of HH the Amir, Sultan Abdullah Mubarak Al-Sabah. The meeting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Mubarak, HH Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al- Sultan of Brunei with the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Bolkiah, HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- highlighted bilateral relations and ways of bol- Sheikh Mohammad Khaled Al-Hamad Al- Sabah and Second Vice President of the Medal in appreciation of his role in boosting Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and HH the Prime stering them in all fields, including discussion Sabah, Deputy Amiri Diwan Minister Sheikh Ali Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry bilateral relations. Meanwhile, Sultan Bolkiah Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad on the latest developments in the region and Jarrah Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and (KCCI) Abdulwahab Al-Wazzan. —KUNA Amir receives Central Bank Governor Hashel Sixth issue of KWD wins best banknote award KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Vibrant design Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan The six denominations of the new currency Palace yesterday Governor of the Central Bank of banknotes all feature the landmarks of the State of Kuwait Dr Mohammad Al-Hashel. The reception Kuwait and its political and economic milestones. came on the occasion of an award that the sixth The notes have a vibrant design, each capturing a issue of the Kuwaiti currency won recently for different aspect of Kuwait culture - such as sea and the ‘best new banknote’ during an annual cur- land life, democracy and Islamic history, Hashel rency international conference. said. Additionally, consideration has been given to Dr Hashel had earlier announced that the the needs of the visually-impaired through the use International Association of Currency Affairs of raised print, which help distinguish each ban- (IACA) declared that the sixth issue of KWD ban- knote’s value. KUWAIT: Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait Dr Mohammad Al-Hashel knotes as the winner of the 2015 International Hashel expressed pleasure and pride over presents the award to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Award for Best Banknote Issue. This came during achieving this very significant award, and further Jaber Al-Sabah. —Amiri Diwan and KUNA photos the Annual Currency Conference held in stated that the sixth issue had also been awarded Vancouver, Canada during the period from May Regional Banknote of the Year 2014 (Asia) at the 10-13. High Security Printing Conference in Manila, the This is considered the most prestigious award Philippines. “Such awards represent recognition by within the banknote industry and is based on specialized organizations of achievement in votes cast by central banks and international design, the incorporation of latest security fea- companies specialized in the production of ban- tures and relevance of symbolism with regard to knotes in a competition between currencies the State of Kuwait, its accomplishments and eco- issued by eighteen countries around the world, nomic milestones throughout history,” he said. Hashel said in statement. In acknowledging the international awards giv- The sponsors indicated that the sixth ban- en to the sixth issue of the Kuwaiti banknotes, knote issue deserved to win due to the visual Hashel dedicated such achievements to HH the artistry and high levels of technical and security Amir and HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- sophistication of the notes, coupled with the Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in recognition of their considerable emphasis placed on reflecting the enduring support to the CBK and their benevolent The 2015 International Award for Best country’s heritage as well as its modern style, he guidance of beloved Kuwait and the welfare of its Banknote Issue added.