SUBSCRIPTION TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 RAMADAN 16, 1437 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Iran thwarts Record 65 million LeBron delivers Bahrain strips Ramadan TImings major ‘terror people displaced on promise, leads a senior cleric Emsak: 03:03 plot’, attacks worldwide: UN Cavs to NBA title of citizenship Fajer: 03:13 Shrooq: 04:48 Dohr: 11:50 Asr: 15:23 Maghreb: 18:50 7 8 20 13 Eshaa: 20:23 MPs want appointment of Min 30º Max 46º expats in govt jobs banned High Tide 01:16 & 11:38 Low Tide Lawmakers urge government to diversify sources of income 06:14 & 19:22 40 PAGES NO: 16911 150 FILS By B Izzak conspiracy theories KUWAIT: Lawmakers yesterday called on the govern- ment to issue a decision imposing a total ban on the Not security, for appointment of expatriates in government jobs in a bid to resolve what they called unemployment among citi- heaven’s sake zens. The call came during an Assembly session to dis- cuss the 2016/2017 budgets of nine new government authorities. MPs also called on the government to diver- sify sources of income. Minister of Finance and Acting Oil Minister Anas Al- Saleh said that the Civil Service Commission has indeed By Badrya Darwish issued a decision banning the appointment of expatri- ates in government jobs except in urgent need. Based on the decision, government ministries and depart- ments willing to appoint non-Kuwaitis should first con- sult with the Commission which study each case sepa- [email protected] rately. Justice and Awqaf Minister Yacoub Al-Sane said the Kuwaitization of the judiciary jobs is the responsibility h, at last - a light, said Columbus. At last the of the Supreme Judicial Council. He said he asked the miracle happened and we wake up to the Public Prosecutor about the possibility of increasing the fact that our airport security is not up to the O number of Kuwaitis to be appointed as prosecutors. standard. Actually, pretty much everything at the During the debate, MP Jamal Al-Omar said a decision to airport is not up to par but security is the most impose a total ban on the appointment of expatriates in pressing issue. It’s the main concern especially the government is to “resolve a real unemployment nowadays with the hysteria of terrorism all over the problem among Kuwaiti youth”. world. He said that the government talks something on this Kuwait is a well traveled nation, Alhumdulilah. matter but it does something totally different regarding Why for so many years have we kept quiet about the KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Oil Anas Al-Saleh (inset) seen appointment of foreigners. situation at the airport? - Except for a few articles with other lawmakers during yesterday’s National Assembly session in Kuwait City. — KUNA Continued on Page 13 here and there from time to time in the newspapers which were largely ignored. Is it not the duty of the honorable gentlemen in parliament to raise this issue and pursue it? Why did we have to wait for the Americans to throw water in our eyes and threaten us that our national airline would be blocked from SCCA reviews new airport security flying to New York? Why because we lack security in our airport in Kuwait! KUWAIT: The Supreme Council of Civil Aviation (SCCA) SCCA said that the meeting, presided over by Ministry ience to all commuters, the statement noted. Then, I heard that there is a project or plan to pri- held an urgent meeting yesterday to discuss the of Interior Undersecretary Sulaiman Al-Fahad, tackled Meanwhile, the statement also pointed out that the vatize security at the airport. I think this is the worst progress of new security measures at Kuwait security precautions taken by the Ministry. Moreover, airport no longer possesses the capacity needed to idea that a country could adopt to privatize its secu- International Airport, to be implemented by US securi- the officials reviewed new measures to bolster security accommodate some 12 million travelers who converge rity. Are you kidding me, guys? Security is the main ty firm TSA. In a statement carried exclusively by KUNA, in the airport, which aim to ensure maximal conven- on the airport yearly. — KUNA concern of the country and the government and we have a well funded and quite large Ministry of Interior specifically tasked with this role. Actually, in Ramadan Kareem fact, privatizing security anywhere in the country US Six Flags eyes Saudi but especially the airport is an insult to our Ministry of Interior. Themes of the Quran: If our officers lack the training, that’s no problem. Send them to the US, UK or elsewhere to train on Bringing roller coasters to the Kingdom Stories of Prophets airport security procedures and protocols. Anyway, DUBAI: US theme park company Six Flags Entertainment revenue. The powerful royal, who also heads the country’s they should already be receiving training as security By Teresa Lesher Corp plans to expand to Saudi Arabia, its chief executive told economic council, hopes the so-called “Vision 2030” initiative systems and protocols are updated regularly. But Saudi-owned Arabiya TV yesterday, bringing roller coasters will jumpstart the private sector, provide jobs for a growing he Quran, which was first revealed in the month please stop them from using their mobiles when and bumper cars to the ultra-conservative kingdom. “We’re population and improve Saudis’ cloistered lifestyles. they are on duty. How many times have you passed of Ramadan, mentions 25 prophets by name, and very honored to be provided with an opportunity to enter “We consider culture and entertainment indispensable to through the airport and noticed that the customs Trelates their stories as a guidance for contempo- into a partnership to bring Six Flags to the kingdom ... Our our quality of life. We are well aware that the cultural and officers are busy chatting on their mobiles or send- rary communities. Through these stories, we see a gen- parks can provide the entertainment to which Saudis aspire,” entertainment opportunities currently available do not reflect ing messages? Not all of them but definitely a eral pattern of how Almighty God sent various people CEO John Duffey said. the rising aspirations of our citizens and residents,” the 2030 majority. There should be quality control even in the to warn their communities of the dire consequences of His comments were dubbed into Arabic. Duffey did not plan said in April. Salman’s reform plans flirt with social army, the officers and the ministers. People are peo- worshipping false gods and committing shameless elaborate on the terms of the partnership. He was speaking change in a country where women are barred from driving, ple everywhere, if there is no control they will slack. acts, and the events that transpired when those following a meeting with Saudi deputy crown prince cinemas are banned and women’s sports are discouraged as It’s not a miracle to make it happen, it only needs prophets confronted their people. Mohammed bin Salman, who is visiting the United States to promoting sin. the political will. Although, according to the Quran, there will be no promote a reform plan to wean the kingdom away from oil Continued on Page 13 more prophets after Muhammad (PBUH), we can bene- fit from his story as well as those of the prophets who came before him. One of the most eminent prophets was Abraham (PBUH), who is mentioned 73 times in Kuwait FM denies the Quran. He rejected the worship of celestial bodies, fire, and all false gods. The Quran says, “When the night Comoros-bedoon covered him over, He saw a star: He said, ‘This is my Lord.’ But when it set, He said, ‘I love not those that set.’ When he saw the moon rising in splendor, he said, ‘nationality deal’ ‘This is my Lord.’ But when the moon set, He said, ‘Unless my Lord guide me, I shall surely be among KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Foreign Minister said yesterday that a deal to grant those who go astray.’ When he saw the sun rising in thousands of stateless people in the Gulf state Comoran nationality had splendor, he said, ‘This is my Lord; this is the greatest (of not been struck despite recent reports. Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Sabah, all).’ But when the sun set, he said, ‘O my people! I am in comments published in the Al-Qabas daily newspaper, denied indeed free from your (guilt) of giving partners to Allah. rumors circulating in Kuwaiti media on the agreement. “If we sign an For me, I have set my face, firmly and truly, towards agreement with any country, the Foreign Ministry is obliged... to com- Him Who created the heavens and the earth, and never plete the necessary legal procedures in accordance with the constitu- shall I give partners to Allah’” [6:75-79]. Abraham (PBUH) was a staunch believer and pure monotheist, tion,” the minister said. an example for all people. The Quran says, “And who Comoran External Affairs Minister Abdulkarim Mohamed said in would be averse to the religion of Abraham except one Kuwait last month that his country was ready to consider taking thou- who makes a fool of himself... When his Lord said to sands of stateless people denied citizenship there. Local media in him, ‘Submit,’ he said, ‘I have submitted to the Lord of Kuwait recently suggested that a deal was in the works and reported the worlds.” (2:130-131). scams involving large sums charged for assistance in obtaining Abraham (PBUH) and his son Ishmael (PBUH) build Comoran citizenship.