1,272 Arrested in Sulaibiya Raid Interior Denies ‘Random Deportation of Expats’
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Min 9º Max 23º FREE www.kuwaittimes.net NO: 16749- Friday, January 8, 2016 1,272 arrested in Sulaibiya raid Interior denies ‘random deportation of expats’ KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior General Security Department launched security campaigns yesterday at the fruit and vegetable mar- ket in Sulaibiya, during which 1,272 people were arrested. The campaigns were launched based on directives by high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Interior, Immigration Department, General Traffic Department and other higher authorities. Some of the suspects were arrested for non-possession of valid residencies while some were detained for working under different sponsors. Those working with resi- dency under Article 20 and wanted by law were also arrested. The sus- pects have been referred to the concerned authorities for necessary legal action against them. The MOI confirmed that such intensive cam- paigns will continue to maintain the security of the nation. Deportation of expats Meanwhile, Lt General Al-Fahad has denied the reports about ran- dom deportation of expats by the Interior Ministry. He said the ministry is only targeting residency violators. Interior Ministry Undersecretary Lt General Suleiman Al-Fahad said that expats who are in violation of the residency law have adverse effects directly or indirectly on all the social and health services offered to citizens and expats who are residing legal- ly in the country. Al-Fahad who led a wide ranging security campaign in Bneid Al-Qar said the security campaigns will continue until the phe- nomenon of residency and labor laws violation stopped, adding that it is a security concern. Al-Fahad urged those who want to correct their status to go to con- cerned security authorities such as the Residency Affairs Department, and Residency Affairs Detectives Department. “Expats who are residing legally will not be affected in any way. The presence of a large number of residency violators adversely affect all services and also impede the state’s development plans,” he said, adding that the security campaigns are well organized. “The security of the country and people cannot be compromised, and policemen are up to their responsibilities to keep security in check. All countries of the world organize such campaigns and deports every violator or wanted people. Kuwait is a country that respects human rights - and have many treaties in this regard and are keen to implement them ,” Al-Fahad added. — Agencies KUWAIT: Photos show some of the expats arrested as Ministry of Interior General Security Department launched security campaigns yesterday at the fruit and vegetable market in Sulaibiya. — KUNA Local FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2016 Local Spotlight Pray that you don’t get sick By Muna Al-Fuzai [email protected] 22-year-old citizen was arrested at Amiri AHospital for impersonating a medical doctor or intern. He holds a certificate from the commer- cial studies institute and was never certified or quali- fied as a medical doctor, except in his dreams. He “worked” there for five months without being suspect- ed by any of the staff, until a doctor raised doubts about him after noticing that the fake doctor did not know how to do stitches. This made the Arab doctor ask the suspect to show his ID, but the latter said his ID was in his car and Safat Square In the fifties escaped. He was later arrested. During interrogation, the suspect said he had always dreamed of becoming a doctor, so he introduced himself as an intern. Safat Square stands the test of time If you pray, then pray not to get sick in Kuwait, because God knows who and whom you will end up Symbol of convergence and unity with if you survive from wrong diagnoses, medical mis- takes in operation theaters and fake doctors. This is not KUWAIT: Tucked away in one of the first time a fake doctor has been caught in Kuwait’s Kuwait City’s most prominent roads hospitals. Every day we read and hear about horrible leading to the shared waters of the Arabian Gulf, Safat Square has stood the test of time as a place where peo- ple of different backgrounds have con- Pray not to get sick in Kuwait, verged and come together under one because God knows who and whom banner. The square, in the 19th C and the early half of the 20th C, occupied a you will end up with if you survive from much larger space than what it does wrong diagnoses, medical mistakes in today and was an important commer- cial hub in addition to being a spot operation theaters and fake doctors. where Kuwaitis would join in public celebration and family gatherings. Commercially, before the discovery of oil, it is here where travelling stories of patients who die in hospitals. And now this Bedouins from desert regions further report about the young Kuwaiti man who spent five inland would exchange their produce months at Amiri Hospital just because he told every- with the local sea-faring inhabitants of one that he was from the ruling family. So everyone the city. The desert dwellers would stopped asking questions and let him manipulate peo- offload their handmade leather and ple’s lives. fur goods, lamb and camel meats, milks and ghee in return for tea, Another point here is why anyone from the medical wheat, rice, sugar, herbs and spices staff didn’t chat with him about where he graduated, and precious stones from places as far his schooling, etc. Nothing! I believe that the Arab doc- as India, Yemen and Iran brought over tor who busted him must be thanked for his courage. by the merchants who live by the sea. His bravery saved new souls from death and mistakes. I It was a lively place, where cafes, don’t blame anyone seeking to travel abroad when barber shops, dates and fruits as well they are sick, because of the lack of trust. as small industries - like shipbuilding According to some media reports, medical sources and Sadu fabric weaving - were found. revealed that the suspect took part in some surgeries Parents would bring along their young and examined patients as well though the government ones to experience the thrill of hand- later denied this. Such reports and incidents have led amusement rides or to ride a don- become common in Kuwait’s hospitals in recent years, key on special occasions like Eid or the and although lawmakers and media are complaining appointment of a new ruler. Senior about poor health services, nothing has been done yet. statesmen would join the common I guess that means ‘well, people, your health is not man in taking part in these celebra- important’. tions, which would sometimes even The poor health services at public hospitals has host foreign dignitaries as they did been forcing citizens to seek the services of private when the father of the constitution, clinics and hospitals, some of whom have been taking Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Safat Square in 1958 advantage of citizens’ need for medical treatment, assumed power back in 1950, some 11 sea and the desert under a raised first road in Kuwait in 1945. Dasman especially those who are not covered by insurance. years before he would disassociate Kuwaiti flag in red (its colour pre- Road ended at Dasman Palace and is Reports about deteriorating health services are end- Kuwait from its status as a British pro- 1961), with men clad in complete war known today as Ahmed Al-Jaber less, painful and shameful, but it will always be ink on tectorate. gear over their dishdasha - such as the Street. The square was also home to paper because so far no one seems to listen or care. Celebrations would witness men traditional dagger (khanjar), pistols, the first state buildings for the army, So, pray people...pray not to get sick. recite wonderful traditional poetry Arabian swords and holster. police, court, finance authority, munic- about times of war, heroism, the life of Emanating from the square was the ipality and post office. — KUNA Local FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2016 “Young artist develops her talent in Kuwait’ By Athoob A Alshuaibi miniature flowers and other patterns and it makes me happier because I don’t inspired from Indian nature,” said view it as a business. I just do it out of he young girl skillfully applied Samia. love as I’m passionate about henna art. I gold henna on the hands of Beginnings meet more people and gain more Twomen during an event, her It all began at the age of 13 when friends, so it doesn’t negatively affect mother watching approvingly. Only her father took her to a salon in Kuwait me as an A-level commerce student,” 17, her young age wasn’t a barrier that she added. prevented her from socializing and making conversation with her cus- Ambitions tomers. Meet Samia Hasanat, a henna “So far, this is merely the first step. artist who has mastered her art after But, I’m confident enough to state that years of practice. Samia, originally I’m successful at this stage. As my next from Bangladesh and born in Dubai, step, I’m going to start accepting inter- came with her family to Kuwait national orders. My clients are interest- around eight years ago. ed in my customized art for brides, Samia has a deep love for henna, engagement parties, bridal showers and or mehndi as its known in the Indian bespoke mobile phone cases. However, Subcontinent, and has fond childhood depending on Instagram to market my memories of her aunt who used to business is just a preliminary move to apply it on her hands.