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KT 12-9-2016.Qxp Layout 1 SUBSCRIPTION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 THULHIJJA 10, 1437 AH www.kuwaittimes.net EID GREETINGS Kuwait Times Editor-in-Chief Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan wishes HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al- Sabah, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Cabinet members, heads of states around the world, and all our valued readers Eid Mubarak. Kuwait Times will not be published from Sept 13 to 15. Our next issue will be published on Friday, Sept 16. Pilgrims ascend Mount Min 25º Arafat for hajj climax Max 45º High Tide 06:20 & 21:31 Saudi Arabia launches Persian hajj TV Low Tide 00:44 & 14:40 40 PAGES NO: 16991 150 FILS MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia: The hajj reached its high Kuwaiti athlete point yesterday when Muslims from across the world con- verged on a stony hill in Saudi Arabia, a year after the wins 100m gold worst tragedy in the pilgrimage’s history. More than 1.8 million gathered from sunrise at the hill and a vast sur- rounding plain known as Mount Arafat, about 15 km from at Paralympics Makkah. They are spending the most important day of the annual hajj in prayer and reading from the Holy Quran. Amir lauds victory Arafat is the site where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gave his last sermon about 14 centuries ago after lead- RIO DE JANEIRO: Kuwait’s Ahmad Al-Mutairi came ing his followers on the pilgrimage. “I have the impres- first in the men’s 100 m athletics race at the Rio 2016 sion of standing exactly in front of God, said Khadem Paralympics on Saturday, Minister of Information Ndyaye, 47, of Senegal. “Muslims came here from every- and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman where and we are all the same. If all the world was like Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah announced. that, there wouldn’t be any war. Here, we feel that Islam With this win in the compe- is a religion of peace.” Indian pilgrim Mohammed titions that started on Arafan, 40, said he feels “chosen by God” for being able Thursday, Mutairi, from the to perform the hajj. “It’s beautiful to see the Muslims of Kuwait Disabled Sport Club the world pray together here.” (KDSC), has made a nation- “I have prayed to God to have mercy on us, give us al achievement for Kuwait relief and resolve Syria’s crisis,” said Um Fadi, wearing a at the international sports traditional long black embroidered dress and head scarf events, the minister told native to her home in southern Syria. “From the bottom KUNA. Sheikh Salman con- of my heart, I pray that God will lift this agony from Syria gratulated HH the Amir Ahmad Al-Mutairi and its people,” she added. Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- At midday prayer hundreds of thousands prostrated Jaber Al-Sabah on the gold medal secured by themselves, men and women side-by-side, in wide Mutairi. alleys that run between prefabricated pilgrim lodgings. HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah yesterday sent a cable For the first time in years, Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti to Mutairi lauding his victory, which reiterated that Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh did not give his traditional Arafat Kuwaiti youth, especially people with special needs, sermon. Okaz newspaper cited health reasons but have the abilities to overcome all hardships and real- Sheikh still attended the sermon given in his place by ize such historical achievements for Kuwaiti sports. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, imam of Makkah’s Grand Continued on Page 13 Mosque. MOUNT ARAFAT: Pilgrims join the high point of the hajj rituals on Mount Arafat near Makkah yesterday. — AFP Continued on Page 13 US mourns 9/11 victims Unwell Clinton leaves ceremony early NEW YORK: America commemorated the 15th anniver- locked in a bruising White House election battle sary of the 9/11 attacks yesterday with emotional serv- between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, who both ices of remembrance in New York, Washington and attended the New York service, although Clinton left Pennsylvania to honor those who perished in the early after feeling unwell. world’s deadliest terror strikes. On Sept 11, 2001, 19 Al- Even 15 years later, the long shadow cast by the Qaeda operatives crashed four passenger jets into the attacks lives on in wars being fought today in Iraq and Twin Towers in Manhattan, the Pentagon and a field in Afghanistan, and conflict tearing apart countries from Shanksville, Pennsylvania - killing nearly 3,000 people Libya to Syria, allowing Al-Qaeda affiliates and the and changing the world forever. Islamic State (IS) terror group to breed and prosper. This year’s anniversary comes with the United States Continued on Page 13 NEW YORK: Police officer Eloy Suarez holds an American flag with the names of the people who died during the attacks on the World Trade Center during the 15th anniversary ceremony at the Sept 11 memorial yesterday. — AP Iraqi-American designer stuns NY fashion week NEW YORK: Oday Shakar is still young but he has so that’s where I grabbed inspiration for this, so I mix already lived through more than your average contemporary Middle Eastern art with beautiful sim- American fashion designer: Childhood bullying, two ple silhouettes for everyday (wear),” Shakar told AFP. years in Iraq after the Gulf War and cancer. But he’s And what a story. Born in southern California to a back stronger than ever to relaunch his label after a Harvard-educated Iraqi father and impeccably stylish two-year hiatus with full-skirted gowns of breathtak- mother, Shakar grew up riding horses. But his world ing grace and elegance that would look right at home was upended when he moved to Iraq as a 12-year-old. in a James Bond movie. His stunning collection for It was after the 1990-1 Gulf War when US-led forces spring/summer 2017 inspired by Middle Eastern art, expelled Saddam Hussein’s troops from Kuwait. He Arabic calligraphy and geometric prints aroused an did not speak Arabic and suddenly found himself in outpouring of oohs, aahs and raucous applause at the very different world of Baghdad. “It was a bit of a New York Fashion Week. culture shock,” he admitted. “I realized I needed to find beauty in my own story Continued on Page 13 LOCAL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 Disabled club dedicates Paralympic gold to Kuwaiti leadership KUWAIT: Kuwait Disabled Sports Club (KDSC) yesterday dedicated the Rio Paralympic gold medal won by its ath- lete Ahmad Al-Mutairi on Saturday to the Kuwaiti leadership and people. Mutairi’s victory in the 100-meter wheelchair race “would not have been possible if not for the immense support of Kuwaiti sports officials,” President of the KDSC Shafi Al-Hajeri said. Moreover, the KDSC President noted that Mutari has set an Olympic record with a finish time of 16 seconds, as he continued to stockpile victories in his impressive career. Meanwhile, KDSC official Anwar Al- Mutawa underscored the enormity of this victory, which has placed Kuwait in Shafi Al-Hajeri the upper echelons of the ongoing Rio His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Paralympics. “Support by the country’s Kuwait to the forefront of the interna- Al-Sabah leadership has had a tremendous tional sporting arena. A total of six impact on our athletes,” he added. Kuwaiti athletes are contesting the Rio Mutawa also vowed that KDSC will Paralympics, which kicked off last Amir receives Eid Al-Adha continue to work diligently to bring Wednesday. — KUNA greetings from top officials Kuwaiti Info Minister’s visit boosts sports cooperation KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Highness the Crown Prince wished him good Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday received Eid health, and success in achieving the expecta- Sabah and First Deputy Prime Minister and with Brazil: Envoy Al-Adha greetings from His Highness the Crown tions of the Kuwaiti people in security and pros- Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, perity. His Highness the Crown Prince prayed for Al-Sabah on the occasion of the Eid. National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al- security, stability and welfare for the Arab and His Highness Sheikh Nawaf received Eid RIO DE JANEIRO: Kuwaiti Ambassador to Ghanem, National Guard Chief His Highness Muslim nations, and the entire world. In greetings from ministers, governors, senior offi- Brazil Ayada Al-Saidi emphasized that Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Deputy Chief of the response, His Highness the Crown Prince cials, diplomats and a large number of Kuwaiti Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Minister National Guard Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al- received a cable of thanks and congratulations citizens and residents. In response, His Highness of State for Sports Affairs Sheikh Salman Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al- from His Highness the Amir. Sheikh Nawaf sent congratulatory cables to well- Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah’s visit Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and His Also, His Highness the Crown Prince received wishers thanking them for their warm senti- to Brazil has given greater incentive for the Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al- greetings from National Assembly Speaker ments. two countries to cooperate in the fields of Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanem, on behalf of MPs. His sports and culture. In the cables, the top leaders expressed their Highness Sheikh Nawaf sent a cable of thanks Greetings from Bahrain Saidi said yesterday that Sheikh Salman loyalty to the dear homeland and the people of and congratulations to Ghanem on the occasion.
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