SUBSCRIPTION THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 JAMADA ALTHANI 8, 1437 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Amir patronizes Trump, Clinton Obama picks Afridi powers PAAET graduation solidly on course Garland for US Pakistan to big ceremony2 for nominations7 Supreme9 Court opening17 win Al-Subaih refutes claims as Min 18º Max 25º Ashour blasts Social Affairs High Tide 07:33 & 17:38 Govt urged to refer ‘public fund waste’ to Prosecution Low Tide 00:29 & 12:12 40 PAGES NO: 16816 150 FILS KUWAIT: The National Assembly asked the government yesterday to refer all ‘public funds waste’ incidents com- mitted by cooperative societies to the Public Chest Hospital performs rare surgery Prosecution. In recommendations after the end of MP Saleh Ashour’s grilling of Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and Minister of State for Planning and Robotic Stenting used for the first time in the region Development Affairs Hind Al-Subaih, the parliament called for prosecuting cooperative societies’ board By Faten Omar members for abusing their positions and wasting public funds. KUWAIT: For the first time in Kuwait, the Chest The MPs urged the Minister of Social Affairs to help Hospital performed a successful cardiac catheteriza- solve financial problems facing cooperative societies, tion surgery through the CorPath Vascular Robotic and help societies boost their revenues by enrolling Stenting using Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold board members in training courses contributing to bet- (Abdsorb). This is the first time the equipment has ter decision-taking. They called for allowing cooperative been used in the region. Kuwait is the first in the Gulf societies to allocate part of their profits for social servic- region to receive CorPath Vascular Robotic Stenting. es in the residential areas. This system enables the precise, robotic-assisted con- The lawmakers also called on Social Affairs Ministry trol of coronary guide wires and balloon/stent devices to pay attention to orphans. Subaih, in a statement after during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). the interpellation, said she will implement the recom- “The chest hospital received the Robotic System mendations. She said the grilling was a chance to high- two days ago. This machine is the third machine out- light the Ministry’s achievements and to pin point side the US - and it’s the second in the Gulf. The shortcomings as well. Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem Ministry of Health approved the machine for the hopes the government would implement the recom- Chest Hospital which is the biggest of its kind in the mendations. Middle East - where we perform around 30 to 40 sur- The grilling was filed to address cooperative soci- geries daily. Last year, we performed 8000 operations eties’ privatization and suspended aid to orphans. with 3000 innervations.” Dr Mohammed Al-Mutairi , KUWAIT: Doctors and paramedics work with the new equipment, According to Article 100 of the Kuwaiti Constitution, an Head of Cardiology Department at Chest Hospital Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (Abdsorb). (Inset) Dr Mohammed MP can address an interpellation to the Prime Minister said. Al-Mutairi seen during the interview with Kuwait Times. — Photos or ministers on matters and affairs pertinent to their Continued on Page 13 by Joseph Shagra ministries. Continued on Page 13 LOCAL THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah attends the 2014-15 gradua- (From left) His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, Sheikh Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, His Highness tion ceremony for excelling students of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, (PAAET). — Amiri Diwan photosAmir patronizesNational Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-GhanemPAAET and Sheikh Faisal Al-Saud Al-Sabah attend the ceremony. graduation ceremony KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Progress Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday patronized Meanwhile, Athari said that PAAET has pro- and attended the 2014-15 graduation ceremony gressed well since its inception more than 33 for excelling students of the Public Authority for years ago, adding that PAAET has spared no Applied Education and Training (PAAET). His efforts to expand the size of its campus to Highness the Amir distributed certificates to the eventually take in no less than 80,000 students. graduates, and in the end of the ceremony, His He said the institution he heads has concluded Highness was presented with a memorial gift. numerous educational agreements and proto- His Highness the Amir’s motorcade was cols, among them one with the Paris Academy warmly welcomed at the event venue by a in France and another with the National Guard group of leading figures, namely Minister of in Kuwait. Education and Higher Education, PAAET Board PAAET, he added, has signed a memoran- Chairman, Dr Bader Al-Essa, PAAET Director- dum of understanding with Enertech Group General Dr Ahmad Al-Athari and teaching staff. which is a leading manufacturer of high tech- The ceremony was attended by His nology energy to build a “technology park” for Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- alternative energy research. Moreover, PAAET Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, National Assembly has signed an agreement with International Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanem, senior Youth Foundation to prepare about 5000 stu- sheikhs, His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al- dents annually to enter the job market in Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, His Highness Kuwait, he said. the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al- He further said PAAET was preparing to Hamad Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister hold an international conference next and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al- November regarding the apt use of technology Hamad Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and in daily life. He wished this year’s graduating Defense Minister Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and top state officials stand for the National Anthem. class a prosperous carrier ahead and much suc- Sabah, senior state officials and a large number Graduate Fatma Ali Al-Bader made a state- ing gratitude to His Highness the Amir for his was held at the College of Basic Education cess in applying what they learned in PAAET to of graduates’ families and other citizens. ment on behalf of her fellow students, express- personal care for the graduates. The ceremony Theater in Al-Ardhiya. real life situations. — KUNA Education Minister Dr Bader Al-Essa speaks at the ceremony. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah observes a performance held as part of the ceremony. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- PAAET Director-General Dr Ahmad Al-Athari address- Sabah is pictured during his attendance at the ceremony. es the attendees. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Education Minister Dr Bader Al-Essa, PAAET Director-General Dr Ahmad Al-Athari and other officials cut the ceremonial cake. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah honors some graduates. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah honors some graduates. THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 LOCAL Inw my vie 45 years of China-Kuwait diplomatic relations By Javaid Ahmed [email protected] oday, China celebrates its 45th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relationship with TKuwait. These diplomatic and friendly rela- RIYADH: Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Khaled Al-Hamad MUSCAT: Omani Minister of Heritage and Culture Haitham bin Tareq Al-Said receives a let- tions over the time get stronger in the fields of pol- Al-Sabah meets with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. Sheikh Khaled deliv- ter from His Highness the Amir of Kuwait to Sultan Qaboos bin Said, delivered by Kuwait’s itics, economy and culture. For last 35 years, I have ered to King Salman a letter from His Highness the Amir yesterday. Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. witnessed smooth development of this relation- ship and had observed the major events of this bilateral diplomatic relations between the two Amir’s envoy delivers friendly countries. Kuwait was the first country among the Gulf countries which has established the diplomatic ties letters to GCC leaders at ambassadorial level with China back in March 22, 1971. Over the time both countries have KUWAIT: Envoy of His Highness the Amir Later, Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled proved their stronger bilateral relations in several Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- also delivered a letter from His Highness fields and have signed several trade and economic Sabah, Deputy Premier and Interior the Amir to Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa agreements with each other. Both countries are Minister Sheikh Mohammad Khaled Al- Al-Khalifa. The letter handled bilateral still striving hard to further expand their bilateral Hamad Al-Sabah, yesterday handed a let- relations, Gulf unity support, issues of relations. ter from His Highness the Amir to Saudi mutual interest and the latest regional China enormously respects Kuwait’s support King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, in and international developments. ‘One China Policy’. Kuwait considers one China, presence of senior Saudi officials. After that, Sheikh Mohammad Al- whereas, China respects Kuwait’s Sovereignty, The letter included greetings from His Khaled delivered a letter to Sultan Freedom and Territorial integrity of the country. Highness the Amir to the Saudi King, fra- Qaboos bin Said on bilateral relations China has practically demonstrated its support ternal good relations between both and issues of mutual interest. The let- towards Kuwait at the time of Iraqi invasion of countries and brotherly peoples and the ter was received by Minister of MANAMA: Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Khaled Al- Kuwait in August, 1990.