SUBSCRIPTION TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017 JAMADA ALAWWAL 3, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Jarallah on Iraq Gulf Bank Miss France James first border, Iran reports KD 43m crowned to score ties, executions, profit, up 10% Miss Universe 20,000 points NATO center2 from21 2015 in40 Philippines for20 Cavaliers Govt launches ambitious Min 03º ‘New Kuwait’ 2035 strategy Max 21º High Tide 01:12 & 14:46 Nod to budget with huge deficit • 60-40 expat ratio eyed Low Tide 08:27 & 20:28 40 PAGES NO: 17127 150 FILS By B Izzak and Agencies conspiracy theories KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah yesterday affirmed a resolve to Regulation, not implement a visionary strategy architected by HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to discrimination transform Kuwait into a lucrative business and cultural hub. He was speaking during the launch of Kuwait’s long-term development plan till 2035, dubbed ‘New Kuwait’, held at Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center late yesterday. Serious steps were taken over the past years “to By Badrya Darwish translate His Highness the Amir’s outlook for activating development, boosting the economy, diversifying pro- ductivity, pressing ahead with economic and financial reforms through mega projects and leading role by the private sector,” the premier said. Sheikh Jaber Al- [email protected] Mubarak affirmed the necessary role of the youth to implement “the new Kuwait outlook for achieving hon- orable living and bright future for youngsters and the received a recording on WhatsApp yesterday next generations”, hoping that they would lead the of a Saudi imam delivering a sermon in a process of building the aspired modern state. mosque. I was impressed by his speech. It Speaking at the event, Minister of Social Affairs and I Labor Hind Al-Sabeeh said the country’s demographic was very long guys, but it was full of pieces of plan estimates that the percentage of expatriates will advice and wisdom. I’m writing about this drop to 60 percent from the current 70 percent by 2030. imam’s speech because I am proud to know that She said that the higher population committee has there are still many people among us who drawn up its plan, which is based on achieving the 60- believe in justice and fairness and fear God. 40 ratio by 2030. At present, the number of expatriates Lately, we are hearing a lot of criticism left, KUWAIT: Prime Minister HH Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah (fifth left) poses for a group photo with his is 3.1 million against 1.33 million Kuwaiti citizens, a ratio Cabinet ministers at the Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center in Kuwait City yesterday. The ministers announced the right and center from writers, politicians, etc, of 70-30 in favor of expatriates. “New Kuwait 2035” vision, which includes various mega projects. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat Continued on Page 13 and it’s all focused on one topic - against expats in the Gulf. But let me be specific about my country Kuwait. All these speeches and articles against expats present them as if they are Six killed in Canada mosque shooting invaders in our country or aliens who are steal- ing our homes and villas and cars and we are living on the streets, or as if they have corrupted Trudeau slams ‘terror attack’ • Amir sends condolences our country and taken all our jobs. QUEBEC CITY/TORONTO: A French- noon. Trudeau, who has made a point of Some of them went so far as to compare Canadian university student was the sole welcoming refugees and immigrants from them to Israeli settlers in the West Bank. It is suspect in a shooting at a Quebec City Muslim-majority countries, told the House beyond gross to compare expats in Kuwait - no mosque that killed six people and injured of Commons in Ottawa: “Make no mistake, matter how bad you think they are - to Israeli 17 others, Canadian authorities said yes- this was a terrorist attack.” settlers who are stealing Palestinian land daily terday, in what Prime Minister Justin He added a personal message to Trudeau called “a terrorist attack”. The sus- Canada’s one million Muslims: “Know that inch by inch. pect in custody for the attack on Sunday we value you. You enrich our shared coun- This Saudi cleric’s point of view was that evening prayers was Alexandre try in immeasurable ways. It is your home. apartheid and discrimination are not acceptable Bissonnette, according to a source familiar Last night’s horrible crime against the in Islam, our religion. I think it is not accepted in with the matter. A man of Moroccan Muslim community was an act of terror any religion, but I’m not here to defend other descent who had also been arrested was committed against Canada and against all faiths. He started by giving simple examples now considered a witness, although his Canadians. We will grieve with you. We will nationality was not immediately known, defend you. We will love you. And we will that we experience daily: This ‘ajnabi’ is driving a the source said. stand with you.” Somber parliamentarians Mercedes or Lexus, or wearing good clothes or Police declined to discuss possible observed a moment of silence. Trudeau renting a villa, and he’s enjoying life. He said: motives for the shooting at the Centre was to visit Quebec City later yesterday, a Why do we forget that it is God who gives and Culturel Islamique de Quebec. Police said spokesman said. takes. It’s God who decides the wealth of every they were confident no other suspects HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al- one of us. So why are you criticizing God? What QUEBEC CITY: Mohamed Labibi, president of the Islamic cultural center, is comfort- were involved in the attack. “They consider Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of is your right to question God’s will? ed by Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard (left) and Quebec City mayor Regis this a lone wolf situation,” the source said. condolences yesterday to the Governor The suspect was expected to appear in a General of Canada David Johnston. The cleric also mentioned how some people Labeaume (right) during a news conference yesterday about the fatal shooting at Quebec Islamic Cultural Center on Sunday. — AP Quebec City courtroom yesterday after- Continued on Page 13 do not respect the contracts they sign with for- eigners - we bring them here, and once they are under our mercy, we switch as we like either the News salary or the position. The cleric noted that a Trump digs in as travel in brief contract is also with God and that disrespecting it is disrespecting the rules of your religion. Islam is based on justice and fairness. Where is ban backlash mounts Govt appoints Rashed the religion in those who disrespect their words Amiri Diwan advisor and their contracts? US president calls Saudi, UAE leaders KUWAIT: The government yester- Another point I like is when he mentioned day approved the appointment of Ali Fahd Al-Rashed as an advisor at how some people will address expats as ‘you WASHINGTON: A defiant President Donald Trump the Amiri Diwan with the rank of lashed out at protesters, lawmakers and even Delta Egyptian, you Hindi, you Bengali’. Why are we minister, Minister of State for Airlines yesterday as he struggled to defuse a mounting discriminating against nations? Aren’t nations Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad backlash over a controversial US ban on immigrants creations of God? In which way are we better Al-Sabah said. Rashed, 50, graduat- from seven Muslim-majority countries. After a weekend ed from Kuwait University’s Law than them? I also liked the way the cleric men- of chaos at airports, mass protests in major American tioned the unfair treatment of maids. He gave cities and a diplomatic outcry, the embattled School in 1993. He was named min- Ali Al-Rashed many examples of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Republican leader went on the offensive over the tem- ister of state for Cabinet affairs in May 2011. Rashed was elected as who advised his followers to treat everyone porary measure. “We actually had a very good day yes- terday in terms of homeland security,” Trump insisted as MP in 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, twice in 2012 and 2013. with respect and kindness, and not denigrate Rashed served as a public prosecutor from 1994 to 2000 people based on their race, religion, looks, he met with small business leaders. In remarks at the White House and on Twitter, Trump and a judge at the court of cassation from 2000 to 2003. wealth or job. hammered Congress for not confirming his cabinet The cleric invited people to view some of the nominees and accused Capitol Hill’s top Democrat of flats or rooms where domestic helpers live. shedding “fake tears” over immigrants detained at US Tax-free days end for WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump seen Saudis after oil slump Sometimes the room is smaller than a prison airports. Trump variously tried to play down the impact through an Oval Office window gives a thumbs up as he of the order he signed Friday and defended the White RIYADH: Tax-free living will soon be a thing of the cell. Isn’t this a shame? He even spoke about speaks on the phone to King Salman of Saudi Arabia in House’s decision not to give advance warning to border past for Saudis after the cabinet yesterday food. You should feed them properly from what the Oval Office of the White House on Monday.