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Gas Capital of the World’ One of the Most Significant Industrial Sites on the Planet NOTICE TO OUR READERS Inside Qatar’s Renshaw, Starc Kuwait Times extends to our readers best wish- ‘gas capital revive Australia es for the Kuwait National & Liberation Day hol- of the world’ in India Test idays! The newspaper will not publish 25-26 February. Our next issue will be published on February 27, 2017. 11 45 Min 08º Max 18º FREE www.kuwaittimes.net NO: 17151- Friday, February 23, 2017 SEE PAGES 2,4 & 9 Local FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 Residents in Al-Rawda area celebrate the Kuwaiti National & Liberation Day holidays by decorating the street with lights. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat Local Spotlight Negative phenomena: Water guns By Muna Al-Fuzai We are a country that relies on desalinated seawater for drinking [email protected] he next two days will mark the 56th National Day against acts that can harm others, what can you expect? harmful, especially in this cold. and 26th Liberation Day of Kuwait. This event brings The world is facing a water crisis and there are people The director of the municipality said this year it will set Tback a lot of memories for those who witnessed the who are dying of thirst. We are a country that relies on a plan to eliminate negative practices during the celebra- period before and after the Iraqi invasion and how the desalinated seawater for drinking, so when we disregard tion, pointing out that the law will be applied to all those national celebration was a day of joy, pride and accom- a great blessing like water, anything can happen. If the who disturb the national celebrations, especially street plishment for everyone. Times have changed now, with parents are ignorant and careless, why blame the chil- vendors who take advantage of the national holidays by much demand for traveling during the short holiday until dren? It is unfortunate that some people make offensive selling foodstuff, fireworks and water guns. This is a good the so-called celebrations are over on Monday. mistakes as a means of joy. plan and I really hope it will work out. Time will tell. It is Since last week, I have been receiving calls from expat Municipality Director General Ahmad Al-Manfouhi said necessary to apply the law strictly on these vendors, friends planning to travel out of Kuwait in the coming in a press statement two days ago that the municipality is whether they are roaming or not. And why not extend the days. Of course they do not want to expose themselves to decorating streets with Kuwaiti flags for the national ban on baqalas that sell water guns? harm by water guns and foam in the streets in the name occasions and is preparing to maintain cleanliness. This is It is amazing how we Kuwaitis allow a few people to of joy during the national holidays. nice and good, but it does not mean that the phenome- turn our National Days into travel periods for most expats A friend asked me about the relationship between the non of water guns has ended. and many Kuwaitis who don’t want anything to do with use of water or foam sprays and the National Day of Since the last few years, water guns have taken over the mess during the coming days. I have a tip for all those Kuwait. I told him there is no connection. But in the the roads to celebrate instead of foam sprays, and chil- who will remain in Kuwait. If you don’t want to get wet in absence of real enforcement of law and penalties, any- dren have turned streets into pools of water. Some roam this cold and don’t want to take part in these so-called thing can happen. We will keep seeing these harmful the streets spraying water on everyone, motorists and water celebrations, stay at home and stay warm. Happy images every year. Also, when parents take no action pedestrians. This is unacceptable and it is not funny but holidays! Local FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 Kuwaiti National and Liberation Days 2017 I believe the U.S. partnership with Kuwait is as mutually provide excellent care to Kuwaiti patients, U.S. health insti- beneficial to our peoples now as it was back in 1990-91 - in tutions provide support and training as Kuwait expands its By Lawrence Silverman, US many ways. The Strategic Dialogue that the United States own healthcare infrastructure. Ambassador to the State of Kuwait and Kuwait inaugurated last October in Washington will Since arriving here late last September, I have been help us enhance the already close defense, economic, inspired by the enduring spirit and determination of educational and cultural ties between our two nations. Kuwaitis who draw from their history to take on a leader- The United States and Kuwait agree that our partnership ship role in a region facing significant challenges. Kuwait warmly congratulate the Government and people of should produce practical results for our citizens. has been appropriately recognized as a regional leader in Kuwait on the 56th anniversary of their independence Our leaders have also agreed on the importance of meeting humanitarian challenges. In this way, Kuwait is Iand the 26th anniversary of liberation. The United strengthening bilateral economic and education coopera- investing in the stability of the region. Kuwait is also a States is proud to have contributed to the liberation of tion, building on the progress achieved at the Strategic regional leader in constitutional and participatory gover- Kuwait and remains proud today to be a partner in a close, Dialogue. Trade and investment between our two coun- nance. Kuwait’s media has retained its vibrancy and its independence, allowing for a free exchange of views, strategic and growing bilateral relationship. We made a tries are growing; we hope that will spur both growth and innovation. More than 15,500 Kuwaiti students are study- charting a path for Kuwait’s future. These are all distinc- commitment to Kuwait’s liberation, and we helped make ing in America. Each day those students bring their own tions of which the Kuwaiti people can justifiably be proud. that a reality in 1991. Our commitment to Kuwait’s unique set of experiences to our classrooms, lecture halls, It is my honor to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait. I defense demonstrated then continues to the present day. and college student groups - as their parents and grand- look forward to exploring new ways for the Governments The United States is continuing to deliver and provide parents did earlier. Our policy of welcoming these stu- of the United States and Kuwait, and for Americans and training for the capabilities that enable Kuwait’s Armed dents to our country has not changed. These students are Kuwaitis, to work together. I thank the people of Kuwait Forces to deter as well as to defend against those that bringing home what they learned in America to help forge for the warm welcome they have shown my family and me would seek to do harm to the nation. In the recent tele- Kuwait’s future. over the past five months and look forward to creating phone call between President Trump and His Highness, I believe in the future of close U.S - Kuwaiti cooperation more friendships with the Kuwaiti people. Once again, “Alf the Amir, the US President reaffirmed this strong defense not only in education, but in the fields of science and mabrook” to our Kuwaiti friends on the marking of these partnership. healthcare as well. Even as America’s hospitals continue to proud milestones. Local FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 KUWAIT: Kuwaiti families chat with security officials as they celebrate Kuwait’s 56th National Day and 26th Liberation anniversary. Kuwait National Day is celebrated on the 25th of February to mark the creation of the state in 1961. The National Day is the most celebrated holiday in this Arab country. The nation-wide festivities include an elaborate fireworks display, public meetings and conferences, get-togethers with food and drink for everyone and lots of entertaining activities. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat Local FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 IMPRINT Kuwaiting for love By Nejoud Al-Yagout We showed the world and ourselves, more importantly, that inclusiveness is more [email protected] than just a pipe dream. n June 26, 2015, IS attacked the Imam Sadiq messages of love in honor of those who either lost their acts and messages of goodwill. Mosque in Kuwait during Friday prayers and in the lives or were injured. And both locals and expats rushed to Sadly, though, mere months later, we resumed our old Oholy month of Ramadan, killing 27 Shiite worship- blood banks to donate blood for those in need. ways, which is often the case for human beings. In fact, pers and injuring more than 200. Within half an hour, our Additionally, doctors, nurses and medical staff - who were my father constantly reminded us that the word for Amir, HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, not even on duty - tended to the injured. Posters around human being in Arabic - insan - is etymologically derived arrived at the scene of the attack. When the guards pres- Kuwait displayed the loving words of our ruler: “These are from nisyan, which means forgetfulness. And, now, ent at the site saw him, they asked him to leave the area, my children.” almost two years since the attack, we seem to be taunting which was not secured yet, but with tears in his eyes, he Kuwait sent a message, loud and clear, that tragedy is expats even more than ever before.
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