KUWAIT CITY: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was present at the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS) award distribution ceremony for 2022-2023 at the Bayan Palace's theater. Meanwhile, the Minister of Information, Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, officially inaugurated the Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah Stadium at Al-Sulaibikhat Club. According to Kuwait News Agency, the events underscored Kuwait's commitment to scientific advancement and sports infrastructure development. Additionally, Minister of Social Affairs and Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila held talks with Omani Minister of Social Development Dr. Laila Al-Najjar to enhance joint cooperation. Further international efforts by Kuwait were highlighted by Dr. Abdullah Al-Matouq, Chief of the International Islamic Charity Organization, who emphasized the nation's role in human rights protection and conflict support during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur. The Kuwait Society for Relief also contributed to educational development by opening two schools in Yemen's Taiz and Lahj governorates. In Cairo, Under-Secretary of Kuwait Information Ministry Dr. Nasser Mhaisen reiterated Kuwait's support for small and medium-sized touristic enterprises. Meanwhile, in Riyadh, the Saudi-Kuwaiti coordination committee on energy, economy, commerce, and industry convened for its second meeting. On the international stage, the Turkish President announced the successful Ankara-mediated peace talks between Ethiopia and Somalia, leading to a conflict resolution agreement. Additionally, Zurich hosted the FIFA Council, which selected Morocco, Spain, and Portugal for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, and Saudi Arabia for the 2034 edition. In Kabul, a suicide blast claimed the life of acting Afghan Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, Khalil Rahman Haqqani, as reported by the Afghan Ministry of Interior. This marks a significant security incident in the Afghan capital.
