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SUBSCRIPTION SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017 THULQADA 14, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net MoI: Reports US vows Egyptologists Neymar about storming crackdown on go high tech to pledges ‘lots Sharq mosque ‘staggering’ unlock ancient of trophies’ groundless3 number7 of leaks mysteries30 to16 PSG fans Barzani hails Kuwaitis’ Min 28º Max 46º unity during invasion High Tide 07:44 & 22:10 Low Tide Kuwait plays integral role within region, world: Zebari 01:35 & 03:50 32 PAGES NO: 17298 150 FILS IRBIL: The Kuwaiti people set a remarkable example of national unity during the 1990 invasion, said President S&P maintains of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani. His statement came while receiving a delegation of Kuwait rating, Kuwaiti journalists and media figures, where he extoled strong ties between the autonomous region and Kuwait, underlining that Kuwaiti humanitarian aid outlook stable to the region has highly contributed in alleviating suf- fering of the displaced, as well as lessening the burden KUWAIT: S&P Global has maintained Kuwait’s credit off local authorities. rating at AA with a stable outlook. On its website On the referendum slated for next September, late Friday, the rating agency said the stable out- Barzani played down fears suggesting that the move look reflected its expectation that Kuwait’s public will be received as a “great danger” threatening the and external balance sheets will remain strong region, recapitulating at the same time that the current over the forecast horizon, backed by a significant situation would do so. Neighboring countries should stock of financial assets. Its report said that not fear the referendum, as Iraq’s Kurdistan - through- Kuwait’s internal and external financial positions out the last 26 years - proved to be a factor of stability in are expected to have a strong future economic out- the region, and it will continue to be so, which would look backed by huge financial assets. boost economic and political ties even further, he not- The sharp fall in oil prices since 2014 has caused ed. Both Iran and Turkey oppose holding the referen- a significant deterioration in Kuwait’s income levels dum slated for Sept 25 to determine the region’s inde- - as measured by GDP per capita - as well as in its pendence from Iraq. fiscal and external metrics, as has happened with Yet, according to Barzani, the United States did not other large oil exporters. However, the creation of oppose the move, but has shown some reservation, say- large fiscal and external assets via the transfer of ing it was “not the right time” to hold it. He broke down past oil windfalls has afforded Kuwaiti policymak- the history between the people of Kurdistan and suc- ers the space to counter slowing growth by cessive Iraqi governments into two major phases - from increased spending, particularly on infrastructure 1920 to 2003 and from 2003 (the ousting of Saddam projects. Hussein) until now. Continued on Page 11 IRBIL: A Kuwaiti delegation of journalists and media figures meets President of the Iraqi Kurdistan region Masoud Barzani. — KUNA Continued on Page 2 LOCAL SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017 IRBIL: The Kuwaiti delegation of journalists and media figures meets with President of the Iraqi The Kuwaiti delegation of journalists and media figures meets with former Foreign Minister of Iraq Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani. Hoshyar Zebari. Kuwait Times Editor-in-Chief Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan meets President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Kuwaiti General Consul to the Kurdistan Region President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Masoud Barzani (left) and former Foreign Minister of Iraq Hoshyar Zebari (right). Omar Al-Kanderi hands President of the Iraqi Barzani meets with Deputy Director General for Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani a copy of a film Editorial Affairs and Editor-in-Chief of Kuwait documenting Kuwait’s relief aid efforts in the region. News Agency Saad Al-Ali. Barzani hails Kuwaitis’ unity during invasion Continued from Page 1 Strong presence recent developments in the region. Zebari took the chance whether they would rather separate from Iraq or stay with- On the account of its strong presence within the politi- to laud the relations between Kuwait and Iraq’s Kurdistan, in a federal Iraqi system. The official affirmed that the The people of Kurdistan were never seen as partners, for cal and humanitarian spheres, Kuwait is playing an integral saying that the two sides were eager to boost relations in Kurdistan region would carry on with its planned referen- the simple fact that it refuses to be a follower, or excluded role within the regional and international domains, said the future. The former Iraqi foreign minister lauded HH the dum despite the objection of several countries including for that matter, Barzani noted. This is why we need to be former Foreign Minister of Iraq Hoshyar Zebari on Friday. Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’s the US, Iran, Turkey, and others. The procedure will not good neighbors in order to prevent bigger problems to Speaking to the delegation of Kuwaiti journalists and efforts to resolve regional disputes, especially the current affect efforts to battle IS, he stressed. arise, he said. On the current security situation in recently- media personnel, Zebari lauded the strong ties linking one pitting several GCC countries plus Egypt against Qatar. The Kuwaiti media delegation consists of several senior liberated Mosul, Kurdistan’s largest city, Barzani said if it Kuwait and Iraq, affirming that Kuwaiti humanitarian con- HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah is respected by several Arab and journalists and chief editors, including Kuwait Times was not for the Peshmerga (Kurdistan’s military), the legacy tributions, especially in the Kurdistan region, were strongly world countries, and his role in trying to end the conflict is Editor-in-Chief Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan and KUNA’s of the so-called Islamic State (IS) would had never been admired and respected. well appreciated, said Zebari. Deputy Director General for Editorial Affairs and Editor-in- destroyed. On July 10, Iraq announced the liberation of Zebari said that his meeting with the Kuwaiti delegation Meanwhile, Zebari touched on the planned referendum Chief Saad Al-Ali. The delegation began its visit to Irbil on Mosul from the grip of IS. focused on the political situation in Iraq, in addition to by the Kurdistan region on Sept 25, which will ask people Aug 3. —KUNA Weekly roundup of NoufEXPO organizes 1st Consulting Services Kuwaiti relief efforts for Governmental Projects Forum (ENCON1) ‘The 2035 Plan will help Kuwait become an advanced country’ KUWAIT: Living up to its status as a humanitarian to a cardiac center in the eastern African nation of center, Kuwait continued its relief action and Tanzania. Tanzania’s Minister of Health and campaigns to all those in need in the Middle East Community Development Ummy Mwalim KUWAIT: Engineer Bader Al-Salman - cal practices to lead region and beyond throughout the just-ended received the medical supplies that will be used to President of the Federation of Kuwaiti Kuwait’s development week. On Sunday, Kuwaiti Embassy in Tanzania equip an operating room in a cardiac center, read Engineering Offices and Consultant Houses plans in this highly celebrated the installation of six new water wells a statement Kuwait’s embassy in Tanzania. The welcomed the convening of the first competitive, globally in two villages in Tanzania; this takes the total medical aid would help prop up the impover- Consulting Services for Governmental open, and digitally number of Kuwait-funded wells in the African ished nation’s ailing healthcare sector, where one Projects Forum under the motto of ‘Towards driven market.” country to 35. The wells are part of the ‘water well out every 100 children is affected by a heart disor- Professional and Transparent Consulting for each school’ initiative launched by Kuwait der, Kuwait’s Ambassador to Tanzania Jassem Al- Services.’ Event’s program Embassy in Tanzania and funded by a number of Najem revealed. Addressing a ceremony where Salman said in a press release yesterday Salman outlined Kuwaiti bodies and charities. Ambassador to the supplies were delivered, Mwalim thanked that he is delighted with the patronage of His ENCON1’s program. Tanzania Jassem Al-Najem stressed Kuwait’s Kuwait for the aid, saying that the new equip- Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad He said that the event keenness on providing life-saving assistance, edu- ment would ultimately help save more lives. Al-Sabah, the Prime Minister of the State of will feature panel dis- cation, healthcare, clean water to all countries in Kuwait, of the event that will be organized by cussions with partici- need. Najem praised Kuwait Red Crescent Society Syrian refugees NoufEXPO at Al-Baraka Ballroom of Crowne pation of leaderships (KRCS)’s humanitarian actions and continued On Thursday, some 28 trainees have success- Plaza hotel from 17 to 19 September 2017. He His Highness Sheikh Sheikh Mohammad Al- Hind Subaih Barrak from the Central cooperation with the embassy in Tanzania, which fully completed the first “psychological counsel- was also delighted to announce that ‘ENCON1’ Jaber Al-Mubarak Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Subaih Agency for Public resulted in inaugurating 16 wells in a number of ing” program organized by the “Tarahom” (com- will be inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammad Al- Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Al-Sabah Tenders, the General schools in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in collabora- passion) of Kuwait’s International Islamic Charity Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, the Minister of Secretariat of the tion with other Kuwaiti humanitarian bodies. Organization (IICO) aiming to help the Syrian State for Cabinet Affairs. needed to secure Kuwait’s progress and pros- Supreme Council for Planning and On Sunday as well, a Kuwaiti charity kicked off refugees in Jordan.