Ajman Tribe to Meet AMIR After Citizenships Revoked
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SUBSCRIPTION WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 RAMADAN 25, 1435 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Saudi stock MERS virus Real Madrid market to found in sign up allow foreign air of Saudi Golden Boot Emsak: 03:21 investment camel barn Rodriguez Fajer: 03:31 Dohr: 11:54 Asr: 15:30 Maghreb: 18:45 21 28 20 Eshaa: 20:14 Ajman tribe to meet Amir Max 46º after citizenships revoked Min 30º High Tide 08:20 & 22:50 Liberals demand reconciliation, fresh polls • Oppn slams ‘cheap revenge’ Low Tide 02:25 & 16:23 40 PAGES NO: 16235 150 FILS By Staff Reporter Ramadan Kareem KUWAIT: The Ajman tribe, one of the largest bedouin Itikaaf is sunnah tribes in Kuwait, decided after a meeting late Monday night to send a delegation to HH the Amir to discuss the raise be to Allah, Who is, concerning His ser- government’s decision to revoke the citizenship of several vants, Acquainted and Seeing. Out of His members of the tribe. The government meanwhile pub- Pbounty and grace, Allah rewards much for little lished its decisions revoking the citizenship of Ahmad Jabr deeds. May He exalt the mention of the Prophet Al-Shemmari, the owner of the pro-opposition Al-Youm Muhammad (PBUH) who was sent as a guide, a satellite channel and Alam Al-Youm newspaper, and for- bringer of glad tidings and a warner, as well as that mer Islamist opposition MP Abdullah Al-Barghash, two of of his family and companions. his brothers and his sister. The decisions also revoke the cit- Ramadan is a wonderful season for those who izenship of all family members of the five people. seek salvation and endeavor to free themselves from Barghash and his brothers and sister belong to the Hell. The month is distinguished by verification of Ajman tribe which called for an emergency meeting after the acts of worship, multiplication of rewards and the decisions were announced. The meeting was chaired the descent of mercies. From the other distinguish- by the tribe’s chief Sultan bin Hathleen, who said that the ing characteristics of this month is the last ten days meeting agreed to send a delegation to the Amir over the thereof. It was narrated on the authority of Aisha, issue. Hathleen also said that both the decisions will be may Allah be pleased with her that she said, “The raised with the Amir. No date has yet been set for the Prophet (PBUH) would exert his best (in worship) meeting. during the last ten days (of Ramadan) more than at Meanwhile, angry reactions continued from leading other times.” [Muslim] opposition figures and groups, with the liberal Kuwait It was also narrated on her authority that, “With Democratic Forum calling for a national reconciliation, the the start of the last ten days (of Ramadan), the resignation of the government, dissolving the National Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to tighten up his Assembly and holding fresh elections. KDF reiterated in a loincloth (ie, refrain from sexual intercourse), stay up statement its warning to the government not to involve at night and keep his family awake.” [Al-Bukhari & itself in the ongoing political dispute between highly influ- Muslim] It was also narrated that she said, “The ential figures. The forum described the government’s deci- Prophet (PBUH) would pray and also sleep during sion as an act of provocation against its opponents taken the nights of the first twenty days of Ramadan. GAZA CITY: A Palestinian youth holds a Holy Quran as he stands yesterday in the rubble of the Al Aqsa under the pretext of implementing the law. Continued on Page 15 Martyrs mosque, destroyed by an overnight Israeli strike. — AP (See Page 7) Continued on Page 15 WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 LOCAL Food of Ramadan Quaker Oats Apple Cinnamon Delight Ingredients • 7 tbsps. Quaker Oats • 1 cup non-fat or low fat milk • 1/2 cup water • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon powder • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1 tsp. brown sugar • 1 small apple, diced Preparation • Cook Quaker Oats with milk and water until the porridge thickens and is cooked. • Add cinnamon powder and salt and mix well. • Add diced apple, mix well, and serve immediately. Zain provides prayer essentials at mosques KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommu- mentioned that this initiative is one of Thafeeri Mosque in Jahra. The company located at mosques’ entrances to pro- nications company in Kuwait, many charitable and humanitarian activ- also showed its support to the Grand vide worshippers with more comfortable announced yesterday that it shared the ities it conducts annually to foster an Mosque’s volunteers by catering to their circumstances during the hot weather spiritual blessings of the Last 10 Days of even more spiritual environment during needs. conditions. This year, Zain’s CSR program the Holy Month of Ramadan by distrib- the Holy Month of Ramadan. The com- Zain added that the Ramadan gifts provided an extensive array of programs uting Ramadan gifts and prayer essen- pany was keen to provide comfort to and prayer essentials included wheel- during the Holy Month, including the tials to a number of Kuwait’s biggest and worshippers performing their Qiyam chairs for the elderly, prayer chairs for distribution of daily Iftar meals; the dis- most prominent mosques. The company prayers at a number of Kuwait’s biggest those who perform praying while sitting, tribution of essential food supplies distributed gifts to worshippers during and most visited mosques during the prayer mats, as well as electronic prayer “Machla” to needy families; a celebration Qiyam Prayer to cover their needs dur- holy moth, most notably the Grand beads devices. The company also provid- with the Ministry of Social Affairs’ care ing this blessed time of the year. Mosque in Al Asimah, Jaber Al Ali ed free of charge beverages and ice centers, as well as many other sports In a press statement the company Mosque in South Surrah, and Uqlah Al cream through several vans that were and recreational activities. Burgan Bank shares blessings of Ramadan KUWAIT: Burgan Bank recently concluded its annual most celebrated times of the year. Burgan Bank’s Corporate Club, Kuwait Center of Mental Health, The Kuwaiti Society spirit of giving during the Holy month of Ramadan. Burgan Girgean visits to a number of organizations and associa- Communications representatives took part in the visits by for Guardians of the Disabled, Palliative Care Center, Bank is committed to being a key player in Kuwait’s social tions as part of its corporate social responsibility activities. distributing Girgean gift bags to young patients and their Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, Abeer 2 Center, and the fabric and continues to support such activities throughout The visits aim to draw smiles on people’s faces during the families while providing a fun-packed day of activities. Kuwait Cancer Control Center. Through this old Kuwaiti tra- the year, reiterating the Bank’s commitment to the wider Holy Month of Ramadan, which is considered one of the The bank’s visits covered the Kuwait Disabled Sports dition, the bank’s Girgean visits aimed at encouraging the community. WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 LOCAL AAW hosts its annual ghabga KUWAIT: Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa pany’s eight lines of business in spirit of con- the event honored and celebrated the hard- Faisal Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa said: “The blessings. This is the perfect time to recognize Commercial Co (AAW) hosted its annual necting them in a friendly, high-spirited envi- work and dedication of 30 team members in Holy Month of Ramadan marks the five-year the hard work and effort of the members of ghabga last week bringing together 300 ronment outside the workspace. Hosted by AAW’s Support Divisions over the last five milestone of many of our team members. It is the AAW team and thank them for their many members of the AAW family across the com- popular TV anchor and celebrity, Sally Al-Kadi, years. AAW Chairman and Managing Director, also a time to spread gratitude and count our years of dedication to the company.” 114,000 sick leaves in three weeks KUWAIT: Public sector employees took more than 114,000 sick leaves during the first 22 days of Ramadan, a local daily reported yester- day, quoting official statistics. The leaves were taken by more than 38,000 employ- ees, or 12.5 percent of the total number of public sector employees that reaches around 305,000. The leaves taken between June 28, 2014 and July 20, 2014 cost the state KD 2.2 billion, accord- ing to a source with knowl- edge of Civil Service Commission statistics. The sick leaves were dom- inated by female employees with 77,000 days, compared to 37,000 days for their male counterparts. The Health Ministry saw the largest number of sick leaves taken with 18,000, followed by the Education Ministry with 16,000. The source who spoke to Al-Watan on the condition of anonymity that the number of sick leaves is expected to increase during the last week of Ramadan. Evidence of this appeared as early as Sunday when a tour revealed that attendance at most departments in the Ministriesí Complex barely reached 50 percent amid slow business, according to an Al-Qabas report. In other news, the Kuwait Banks Association announced a 4-day Eid Al-Fitr holiday that starts on Monday. The decision was taken to avoid closing branches for clients for nine consecutive days, Secretary Dr Hamad Al-Hasawi told Al- Watan. He added that Sunday is normal working day regardless whether Eid falls on Monday or Tuesday. — Al-Watan & Al-Qabas WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 LOCAL Indian commits suicide KUWAIT: An Indian expat committed sui- and insulted.