SUBSCRIPTION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015 SAFAR 28, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Kuwait urges Third attacker The Real Fouz: Unbeaten effective intíl at Bataclan Understand Warriors march response to music hall your skin for on as Pacers climate2 change identified7 right37 foundation subdued20 Gulf leaders seek united Min 4º Max 18º front at annual summit High Tide 12:07 & 22:50 Saudi king calls for Syria, Yemen solutions Low Tide 05:50 & 17:12 40 PAGES NO: 16723 150 FILS RIYADH: Saudi King Salman called for political solutions to the wars in Syria and Yemen, while condemning “terror- ism” at the opening of an annual Gulf summit in Riyadh. Leaders from the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states began two days of talks in the Saudi capital, at the same time as unprecedented discussions by the Syrian opposition at a luxury hotel in another part of the city. Salman voiced “support for a political settlement which guarantees the territorial integrity of Syria,” after nearly five years of war. On behalf of the Gulf states - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates - Salman also called for “a peaceful solution” in neighboring Yemen. For more than eight months, Gulf military forces have been fighting in Yemen to support President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi’s government alongside an array of local anti-rebel forces. The coalition has been trying to push Iran-backed Shiite Houthi rebels and allied troops from ter- ritory they occupied. Jihadists have taken advantage of the chaos to expand their presence in the country. In his opening address at Diriyah Palace, Salman said all countries have a responsibility to combat terrorism and extremism. “Islam rejects and abhors terrorism, because it is a religion of moderation and tolerance,” said the monarch. Saudi Arabia itself has seen an upsurge of attacks claimed by the Islamic State group over the past year, against minority Shiites and mem- bers of the security forces. Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani told the summit that recent attacks in several countries prove that this “odious scourge” is a threat to everybody. “The interna- RIYADH: (From left) GCC Secretary General Abdullatif Al-Zayani, Saudi Crown Prince and Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Al-Thani, tional community must, more than ever, intensify efforts to HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Omani Deputy Premier Fahd Al-Said, Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Bahraini King Hamad Al-Khalifa, combat terrorism in all its forms and eliminate its real caus- United Arab Emirates Vice President, Premier and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed Al-Maktoum and Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammed es by all means,” the emir said. bin Salman pose for a photo during the 136th Gulf Cooperation Council summit in the Saudi capital yesterday. — KUNA Continued on Page 13 Gulf retailer dumps Trump products Petition seeks to ban Trump from UK • Trump to meet Bibi DUBAI: A leading Gulf retailer has stopped the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan - selling products from the brand owned by sells a collection of Trump products that Time names Merkel US presidential hopeful Donald Trump reportedly includes room decor, bath ‘person of the year’ after his controversial call to bar Muslims accessories, lighting, decorative mirrors, from entering the United States. But and jewelry boxes. NEW YORK: Time magazine yesterday named Trump’s prestigious golf club being devel- Trump, the leading candidate for the German Chancellor Angela Merkel as its “Person of oped in Dubai appeared to have with- Republican presidential nomination, the Year 2015,” hailing her leadership for navigating stood, so far, calls to boycott the property made the provocative remarks after last debt and refugee crises that threatened to tear the tycoon, as his UAE partner sought to sepa- week’s shooting that left 14 dead in European Union apart. “For asking more of her rate business from his political statements. California by a Muslim couple said to country than most politicians would dare, for stand- Dubai-based Lifestyle said it was have been radicalized. Dubai’s DAMAC ing firm against tyranny as well as expedience and pulling Trump-branded products from its Properties, which has partnered with the for providing steadfast moral leadership in a world chain of home decor stores across the billionaire to build Trump International KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Youth and Sports Sheikh Salman Sabah Al- where it is in short supply, Angela Merkel is Time’s region, because it “values and respects Golf Club, distanced itself from his Salem Al-Sabah and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Al- Person of the Year,” wrote editor Nancy Gibbs. the sentiments of all its customers”. “In remarks but signalled that the business Abdullah Al-Sabah meet the press at the Jaber Stadium yesterday. — KUNA Time described her as de facto leader of the light of the recent statements made by tie-up was unaffected. “We would like to European Union who this year steered the union the presidential candidate in the US stress that our agreement is with the through two existential crises - Greek bankruptcy media, we have suspended sale of all Trump Organization as one of the premi- and the migrant crisis. Throughout the eurozone cri- products from the Trump Home decor um golf course operators in the world,” Jaber Stadium opening sis, when a battered continent looked to Berlin, range,” Lifestyle chief executive Sachin senior vice president Niall McLoughlin Merkel preached fiscal discipline and kept a tight Mundhwa said in a statement yesterday. said in a statement. ‘a new start for sports’ grip on the nation’s purse strings, soothing the The chain - which has 160 stores across Continued on Page 13 angst of a thrifty populace. But it was this summer By Athoob A Alshuaibi port and assistance, as this is considered that the usually cautious leader took the biggest a national celebration. It is the new start gamble in her decade in power by throwing open KUWAIT: As preparations at Jaber for sport in Kuwait,” Sheikh Salman said. Germany’s doors to asylum seekers - owning an Stadium continue in full swing ahead of Sheikh Mohammed then took the issue set to define her legacy. its opening on Dec 18, Minister of State attendees on a tour around the stadium, One million asylum seekers are expected in the for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad giving a detailed explanation of security, country by the end of December as conflicts rage in Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah and Minister of regulatory and media preparations. He Syria, the Middle East and Afghanistan. Yesterday, Information and Youth and Sports Sheikh said trials were held with the help of Merkel’s spokesman Steffen Seibert, warmly wel- Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah held a more than a 1,000 people experimenting comed the accolade, announced by Time on press conference and a tour of the stadi- with access to avoid problems that may American breakfast television. um for the media yesterday. result from overcrowding. He added fam- Continued on Page 13 “Everyone is working to prepare for ilies and people with disabilities will be the opening celebrations that match the kept separate. status of this stadium and the dear name Sheikh Mohammed, who is heading it carries - of late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al- the organizing committee for the cele- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God rest brations, said the opening will be broad- his soul. I hail the efforts of the organiz- cast on several TV channels, and will con- HAMOURIA, Syria: Men evacuate the body of a girl from under the rubble ing committee and the institutions of the sist of three parts - a national operetta, a yesterday following airstrikes on this town in the eastern Ghouta region, a whole country for their unlimited coop- fireworks display and a friendly match rebel stronghold east of the capital Damascus. At least 11 civilians, includ- eration with the private sector and between the Kuwait national team and a ing four children, were killed, but it was unclear if the raids were carried national companies for providing sup- group of international players. out by Russian or regime aircraft. —AFP MP questions release Rebels leaving Homs of ‘Abdaly’ suspect area under truce deal By B Izzak ed by security authorities over suspect- Oppn in unity talks in Riyadh ed intelligence activities and released HOMS, Syria: Syrian rebels began regime at the start of December. KUWAIT: MP Abdullah Al-Turaiji yester- later after the intervention of a former evacuating the last opposition-held Some 2,000 rebels and their families day sent a series of questions to Interior security official who is a member of the district in Homs yesterday, paving the will abandon Waer in Homs - once Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled ruling family, and a former lawmaker. way for President Bashar Al-Assad’s dubbed the “capital” of Syria’s revolu- Al-Sabah about the arrest and release The lawmaker said if the answer is regime to take full control of the tion - to travel to other opposition- of an Iranian suspect after intervention positive, he demanded to know the country’s third-largest city. Hundreds held areas, after enduring a three- from influential people. Turaiji asked reasons for his release and the names of Syrian rebels and civilians were year siege that saw the district heavi- the minister if Iranian national of people who mediated for his release. leaving the Waer district under a rare ly shelled. Abdulredha Haider Dahkan was arrest- Continued on Page 13 local ceasefire agreed with the Continued on Page 13 LOCAL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015 Kuwait urges effective international News In brief response to counter climate change Kuwait ‘role model for intellectual objectives’ CAIRO: Director General of the Arab Thought Foundation Kuwait calls for global action to protect marine environment Henry Kuwait said that Kuwait is a role model for intellec- tual morals and objectives.