Pages 14 & 16 soccer baseball Page 14 THE FIRST ENGLISH LANGUAGE DAILY IN FREE KUWAIT Established in 1977 / www.arabtimesonline.com MONDAY, JULY 5, 2021 / ZUL-QAADAH 25, 1442 AH emergency number 112 NO. 17731 16 PAGES 150 FILS MP lines up grilling against Defense First of Eid Query on assets By Saeed Mahmoud Saleh on ‘July 20’ Arab Times Staff KUWAIT CITY, July 4, KUWAIT CITY, July 4: (KUNA): Kuwaiti astronomer MP Hamdan Al-Azmi Dr. Saleh Al-Ujairi said the first intends to file a grilling day of the month of Dhul al-Hi- jjah this year will be on Sunday, motion against Minister July 11, and accordingly, Tues- of Defense Sheikh Ha- day, July 20, will be the first day mad Jaber Al-Ali at the of Eid Al-Adha. Dr. Al-Ujairi said in a state- beginning of the second ment to the Kuwait News Agen- round of the 16th par- cy (KUNA), Sunday according liamentary term. to the Al-Ujairi astronomical Al-Azmi disclosed the calendar the crescent will be seen on Saturday, the 10th of July, at grilling motion will focus on 4:18 am and the sun will set on violations committed by the the same day at 6.51 pm. Defense Ministry and its sub- He stated, Sunday, July 11, sidiaries. He hopes the min- will be the first day of the month ister will face the grilling in of Dhu al-Hijjah, and accord- order to clarify a number of ingly, Monday, July 19, will be issues, hinting that the motion the day of standing on Arafat, on will reveal surprising facts. Tuesday, July, the first day of Eid Meanwhile, MP Mehalhal al-Adha for the year 1442 AH. Al-Mudaf forwarded queries to He pointed out the Al-Ujairi His Highness the Prime Minister Scientific Foundation is calcu- Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid about lating the times and moons ac- the assets of the State, including cording to scientific astronomical the Public Reserve Fund, oil re- standards. On this honorable oc- serve, Future Generations Fund, casion, Al-Ujairi congratulated movables and properties. He HH the Amir, HH the Crown requested for detailed reports on Prince, HH the Prime Minister these assets, compensations and and the honorable Kuwaiti peo- changes in the figures compared ple. to those recorded at the end of fiscal 2020/2021; as well as the qualitative and geographic plans for the Future Generations Fund Newswatch and Public Reserve Fund. He demanded for information about the financial commitments This photo released by the Joint Task Force - Sulu shows the remains of a Philippine military C-130 plane that crashed in Patikul town, Sulu province, southern of the Public Institution for Social Philippines on July 4. The Philippine air force C-130 aircraft carrying troops crashed in a southern province after missing the runway Sunday, killing about 42 military KUWAIT CITY: The Amiri Di- personnel while at least 49 were rescued from the burning wreckage, officials said. (AP) wan on Sunday mourned death of Security (PIFSS), development Sheikh Faisal Mohammad bin enterprises, treasury bill, securi- Abdulaziz Al-Malek Al-Sabah. ties, Military Reinforcement Law Amir offers condolences Sheikh Faisal, who passed away number 3/2016, and budget allot- at the age of 63, would be laid to ted for housing and indemnity. rest at 9 am on Monday. MP Osama Al-Menawer asked (Condolences by phone for Minister of Oil and Higher Edu- men on: 97227144/50894378. For cation Muhammad Al-Fares on women: 92222285). (KUNA) the violations uncovered in Al- Philippine military plane crash kills 45 ❑ ❑ ❑ Shagaya alternative energy project KUWAIT CITY: His Highness the implemented by Kuwait Institute MANILA, July 4, (Agencies): A Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad for Scientific Research (KISR). Philippine air force C-130 aircraft Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday Tasks carrying combat troops assigned to sent a cable of condolences to Opinion fight Muslim militants crashed and Administrator of the Government He wants to know the names, exploded while landing in the south of Canada Richard Wagner on qualifications and tasks of the Sunday, killing at least 42 army sol- victims of the wildfi res that gutted members of the team in charge of diers on board and three civilians on wooded and residential regions in the project; members of the fact- the ground in one of the worst disas- British Columbia. finding committee tasked to inves- ters in the air force’s history. The fi res that broke out due to tigate the violations, results of the Get the donkeys off the roof before the At least 49 other soldiers were a heatwave has claimed scores of investigation and recommenda- rescued with injuries and sur- lives and injured people inhabiting tions of the committee; if any of the stricken areas. the officials found to be respon- vived the fiery noontime crash His Highness the Amir wished into a coconut grove outside the sible for the violations are still in house collapses on those who live there the injured quick recovery and their respective posts; and reasons Jolo airport in Sulu province, expressed hope offi cials of the including some who managed behind the delayed implementa- friendly country would succeed in tion of penalties and recommenda- to jump off the aircraft before it coping with the natural catastro- By Ahmed Al-Jarallah tailored to his desires. exploded and was gutted by fire, tions in the committee’s report. phe. (KUNA) MP Mubarak Al-Arow for- Editor-in-Chief, the Arab Times In such countries, tribal dictation, sec- Egypt opens ‘base’ military officials said. Three of ❑ ❑ ❑ tarian whims and the fortunes of infl uen- seven villagers who were hit on warded queries to Deputy Prime IT is not surprising for people in the tial people interfere in the enactment of in military build-up the ground died. KUWAIT CITY: Minister of Com- Minister and Minister of Justice land of Waq-Waq to be delighted by the the legislation for which MPs, who do not His Highness the Amir Sheikh merce and Industry and the former and Minister of State for Nazaha chirps of crows due to their oblivion of understand the processes and laws, were Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Minister of State for Planning and Enhancement Abdullah Al-Rumi, the melodious nightingales and goldcrest. chosen. CAIRO, July 4, (AP): Egypt’s president Sabah sent a cable of condolenc- Development Dr Amani Bouresli Minister of Defense Sheikh Ha- In such a land, everything ends in ruin be- In advanced countries, the strength and inaugurated a new naval base on the es on Sunday to Philippines Pres- says the current rise in oil prices mad Jaber Al-Ali, Minister of cause the right person was not chosen for development of the administration comes Mediterranean Sea on Saturday, the lat- ident Rodrigo Duterte expressing will contribute to reducing the Awqaf and Isamic Affairs Essa the right place. from the good selection of assistants, ad- est example of the government’s military defi cit of the public budget, reports Al-Kandari, Minister of Oil and sincere grief toward victims of Al-Anba daily. There is an Iraqi folktale about a poor visors and offi cials. On the other hand, in build-up. a military plane that crashed in Higher Education Dr Muham- The base is meant to “secure the coun- In an exclusive press statement, mad Al-Fares, Minister of Health man who dreamt of buying a donkey. The Waq-Waq, clamour and wrangles domi- Jolo, Sulu province. she indicated that the budget defi - man even reduced the food ratio of his nate the scene, given that those in charge try’s northern and western front… and In the cable, His Highness the Dr Basel Al-Sabah, Minister of the maritime shipping routes,” according cit may reach between KD 2 bil- Public Works and Minister of family in order to save money so that he are not appointed based on their academic Amir wished mercy for the de- lion and KD 3 billion during the can buy his dream donkey. He managed qualifi cations or experience in their fi eld to a statement by Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s ceased and speedy recovery for current fi scal year, which is much State for Communication and to gather enough money and went on to but are instead chosen based on the ori- office. the injured. less than the estimated defi cit of Information Technology Affairs purchase a donkey. Unfortunately, the gin, connections and ability to butter the The inauguration, aired on state TV, His Highness the Deputy Amir KD 10 billion. Rana Al-Fares, Minister of State donkey was of the stubborn type. infl uentials. was also attended by Abu Dhabi’s Crown and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Dr. Bouresli said, “In conjunc- for National Assembly Affairs Out of delight, the man took the don- In Waq-Waq, those in possession of Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al- Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah tion with the rise in oil prices, there Mubarak Al-Harees, Minister of key to the roof of his frail house in order what it takes to be in a certain position are Nahyan, and Mohammed al-Menfi, head of and His Highness the Prime Min- is less talk about issuing a public Interior Sheikh Thamer Ali Al- to show the donkey the view of the vil- usually banished, while the arrogant and Libya’s ruling presidential council. ister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al- debt law. This law is expected Sabah, Minister of Finance and lage and the roads that the donkey will ignorant are honored.