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SUBSCRIPTION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 RABI ALAWWAL 26, 1437 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Kuwait recalls envoy as Min 07º Max 20º Saudi-Iran crisis widens High Tide 09:57 & 20:44 Low Tide Iranian ambassador summoned • MPs demand severing all ties 03:37 & 14:33 40 PAGES NO: 16747 150 FILS By B Izzak and agencies conspiracy theories RIYADH: The diplomatic crisis surrounding Saudi Arabia and Iran widened yesterday as Kuwait recalled its Talk of the town ambassador to Tehran and Bahrain severed air links in the face of growing international concern. Joining Riyadh and its Sunni Arab allies in taking diplomatic action, Kuwait said it was withdrawing its envoy over weekend attacks on the Saudi embassy in Tehran and consulate in Mashhad. Kuwait’s move came after the UN By Badrya Darwish Security Council strongly condemned the attack, car- ried out by protesters angry over Saudi Arabia’s execu- tion of a prominent Shiite cleric. Also yesterday, Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Sulaiman Al-Jarallah summoned Iran’s ambassador to [email protected] Kuwait Ali Reda Enayeti and handed him a written protest note over the attacks. Jarallah said in the protest note that such action by Iran constituted a flagrant vio- or the last couple of months, we are all hearing lation of international conventions and norms. The rumors here and there in diwaniyas, social protest note reiterated the condemnation of Kuwait of Fmedia and gatherings about the government’s the flagrant violations, stressing the need for Iran to intention to lift all subsidies on fuel, food, water, elec- respect its international commitments towards accredit- tricity, etc. Many have questioned whether the ed diplomatic missions and safeguarding their staff. impact will be fairly distributed on citizens and Jarallah pointed out that the note also included an expats or if the latter will bear the brunt. assertion of Iran’s responsibility to fully protect foreign First of all, I’m against any price rises or subsidy diplomatic missions in accordance international con- removals. Because the study that suggested such ventions regulating diplomatic and consular ties based measures was done in 2013 - before the drop in oil on respect of sovereignty of states and non-interference prices which happened recently. in their internal affairs, a principle he said would guar- Continued on Page 13 KUWAIT: Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Sulaiman Al-Jarallah (center right) meets Iranian Ambassador Ali antee peace and security in the region and contribute Reda Enayeti (center left) after summoning the envoy at the foreign ministry yesterday. — KUNA Continued on Page 13 LOCAL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 Amir offers condolence to Bosnian Croat leader KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of condo- lences yesterday to the leader of the Croatian Democratic Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina Dr Dragan Covic, over the passing of his mother. His Highness Deputy Amir and the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent similar cable of condo- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- lences. — KUNA Ahmad Al-Sabah KUWAIT: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets former US Ambassador to Kuwait Edward Gnehm. — KUNA Crown Prince receives former US ambassador KUWAIT: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah received at Seif Palace yesterday former US Ambassador to Kuwait Edward Gnehm and the current Ambassador Douglas A Silliman. His Highness welcomed Gnehm and applauded the role he played in strengthening the bilateral ties between both nations, and his positive diplomatic and political contributions during the Iraqi inva- sion of Kuwait. The meeting was attended by the Head of His Highness the Crown Prince’s Diwan Sheikh Mubarak Al-Faisal Al-Saud Al-Sabah. Meanwhile, Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Faisal Kuwait delivers foodstuff Al-Humoud Al-Malik Al-Sabah lauded Gnehm for his support to the Gulf country, especially during to cyclone-hit Yemenis the Iraqi aggression of 1990. This remark was made by Sheikh Faisal during meeting with KUWAIT: The Kuwait Red Crescent Society of recent bad weather conditions that have Gnehm and current US Ambassador Silliman, the (KRCS) has handed out 2,000 food pack- caused serious damage to houses in the Farwaniya Governorate said in a statement yester- ages to the people of Yemen’s cyclone-hit affected area, he added. Kuwait’s humani- day. It added that the meeting reiterated strong Socotra Island. This humanitarian aid, tarian and relief aid to Yemeni people come and strategic ties between Kuwait and the US and which was donated by Kuwaiti people, has upon directives from the country’s political tackled various regional and international issues. been distributed in the Yemeni island in leadership, the KRCS official said. Over The two envoys reciprocated same sentiment of collaboration with local civil society organi- 7,000 houses have been wholly or partially Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Faisal Al-Humoud Al-Malik Al-Sabah meets with Former US zations, KRCS Deputy Chairman Anwar Al- damaged and up to 1,000 families have strong ties. — KUNA Ambassador to Kuwait Edward Gnehm and US Ambassador to Kuwait Douglas Silliman. Hasawi said yesterday. By doing so, the been displaced due to the hurricane that KRCS is seeking to ease out the reflections hit Socotra Island. —KUNA Deputy speaker affirms Indian social activist Dr Srikumar dies support of Saudi Arabia KUWAIT: Well-known Indian community leader and president of National Forum Gulf FMs meet to discuss embassy attack (NAFO) Kuwait Dr TS Srikumar, 59, KUWAIT: National Assembly Council (GCC) nations in the face of passed away yesterday morning in India. Deputy Speaker Mubarak Al- any threats, Khurainej added. He was working as the chief technolo- Khurainej yesterday affirmed gist at Faculty of Medicine in Kuwait Kuwait’s unwavering support of Emergency meeting University over the last 18 years. He Saudi Arabia, in light of recent Meanwhile, Secretary General hailed from Trivandrum, Kerala. attacks on the Kingdom’s diplo- of the Cooperation Council for the As a leading socio-cultural activist matic missions in Iran. In a press Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) Dr among the Indian expat community in Kuwait, Dr Srikumar was instrumental in statement, Khurainej said that the Abdullatif Al-Zayani announced establishing many humanitarian and Kuwaiti government strongly con- that GCC Foreign Ministers will charity projects in India. He was also the demns the attacks on Saudi hold an emergency meeting on key architect of many educational and Arabia’s embassy in the Iranian Saturday to discuss the recent social innovation award programs capital, Tehran and its Consulate in attacks on Saudi diplomatic mis- organized by NAFO and the Association Mashhad. sions in Iran In a press statement, of Indian Professionals (AIP), Kuwait over Earlier yesterday, Kuwait had Zayani said that meeting will be recalled its Ambassador to Iran held in Riyadh under the the past several years, including Yousuf Dr Srikumar Alyan Memorial Educational Excellence and handed the Islamic Republic’s Chairmanship of Saudi Foreign Mubarak Al-Khurainej Dr Abdullatif Al-Zayani Award in 2009, instituted by AIP, Kuwait. Kavadam, Trivandrum. He is survived by Ambassador to the country, a com- Minister Adel Al-Jubeir. Dr Srikumar breathed his last at 7.30 his wife Preetha and children Balagopal plaint notice over the incident. On Saturday, angry demon- building and destroying furni- crowd of protestors stormed and am (IST) yesterday at KIMS Hospital, and Kavitha. NAFO Kuwait convened an Kuwait’s stance is indicative of the strators in Tehran attacked the ture. Saudi Arabia has fully sev- set ablaze the Kingdom’s Trivandrum. His last rituals were per- emergency meeting yesterday and paid cohesion of Gulf Cooperation Saudi embassy, setting fire in the ered all ties with Iran after a embassy in Tehran. — KUNA formed yesterday evening at Santhi rich tribute to its departed president. The first batch of staff of the National Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises National Fund employs first batch of National competencies KUWAIT: The National Fund for Small and comprehensive training course that was provid- Abdullah stressed that the vision of the Medium Enterprises has announced recruiting ed to the new employees when they joined the National Fund is focused on building a working the first batch of national manpower who have workforce. Abdullah then explained, that after environment that stimulates creativity and cre- passed all the tests and personal interviews adopting the organizational structure by the ates productive employment opportunities for deservedly. In this regard, the Executive Director Civil Service Bureau in May 2015, the first batch Kuwaitis in the private sector. And through the of Support Services Sector, Mohammed of staff were recruited then in December of the employment of the first batch of staff, we reaf- Abdullah, said that the National Fund aims to same year. Where the recruitment included firm our commitment in our endeavors. As we attract young competencies and utilize their experienced staff and fresh graduates. Hence, keep our promises to the national manpower skills in accordance with their aspirations and came the need for dividing the new employees who deserve our endless support. vision. into two groups based on their expertise. Where Abdullah then concluded with emphasizing In this context, the new employees were the senior positions will be appended to experi- the keenness of the Fund to employ young briefed on the nature of the work at the National enced staff, and junior positions will be entrust- national competencies. In order to build a work Fund. Also, they have been provided with the ed to the fresh graduates, in accordance with environment that stimulates creativity and is required skills and experience, in which it will their skills and interests.

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