THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014
LOCAL
Woman sexually assaulted in Salmiya apartment Family reports drunk man KUWAIT: A man faces charges for sexually assaulting his girlfriend after inviting her to his apartment in Salmiya. In a statement to the police, the Kuwaiti woman explained that she had been dating a young man for a few months during which they already discussed marriage plans. The latest date took place at a Salmiya restaurant Monday, after which the girl agreed to her boyfriend’s invitation to spend some time at his apartment. The girl told police that the suspect raped her immediately after they entered the apartment, and later kicked her out before she took a taxi to the place where she left her car, then drove to the police station to report the case. Breaking and entering Kuwait City police are looking to arrest a man who faces charges after he entered his ex-girlfriend’s house with a firearm before escaping, according to the police report. Police investigated after a Kuwaiti man reported that a stranger carrying a rifle broke into his house. The man said in the emergency call that the suspect was standing in the garden near the window of his daughter’s room. Preliminary investigations indicate that the man was trying to talk the girl into rekindling their relationship, before the unexpected appearance of her father forced him to escape. The
father gave police the license plate number of the suspect’s car. He added that he suspects that the youngster was inebriated at the time. Drunk man A drunk man went into a rampage which saw him assault his family members at their Ardiya house before police put him under arrest. The officers arrived to the scene in response to an emergency call which said a family member arrived to the house heavily intoxicated and started beating everyone up, forcing them to lock themselves inside their rooms. Police entered the house from the front door which was left wide open and placed the Kuwaiti man under arrest. He was taken to the authorities and remanded in custody for investigations over intoxication and physical assault charges.(Rai) Two hospitalized Two men were hospitalized after inhaling smoke from burning coal they left for heating inside their diwaniya. Paramedics and police rushed to the scene in Zahra in response to an emergency call in which a man reported that his two friends were not answering the door. Police broke the diwaniya’s door open and found the two lying unconscious. Paramedics rushed them to Mubarak Hospital after discovering they were
alive. Their condition is stable. Suicide attempt A teenager was rushed to the hospital following a suicide attempt in his family’s apartment in Farwaniya. The youngster’s parents rushed him to the area’s clinic after they found him unconscious in his bedroom, and he was taken in an ambulance to Farwaniya Hospital for treatment. The diagnosis revealed that the 17-year-old suffered blood poisoning from an overdose of medication tablets. The Syrian youth confirmed after he was cleared to talk to police that he had attempted suicide. A case was filed for investigations. Bodies found Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances behind the death of two persons in separate cases reported Monday. The first incident was reported in Sabahiya where a 37-yearold Kuwaiti man was found dead inside his house. The second man, 34-year-old Kuwaiti, was also found dead inside his house in Dhahar according to the police report. The bodies were taken to the forensic department for autopsies to determine the cause of death in both cases. No evidence of foul play was found at the scene in either case.
UN affirms importance of Syria donors conference
KUWAIT: Kuwait Fire Services Directorate PR and media manager, Col Khalil AlAmir, the head of Shohada’ fire station Lt Col Ahmed Al-Rasheedi and a number of firefighters yesterday visited Adailiya primary school where they lectured the kids on safety precaution and safe evacuation. The team also conducted an evacuation drill. —Photos by Hanan Al-Saadoun
MANAMA: The Second International Humanitarian Pledging Conference for Syria to be held in Kuwait by mid of January is of high importance for offering the needed support to the Syrian refugees, a UN official said. Najib Fraiji, director of the UN Media Center for Arab Gulf Countries, expressed hope the conference would raise USD 6.5 billion to aid the Syrians in need for support. In his remarks during a meeting with Kuwaiti Ambassador to Bahrain Sheikh Azzam Al-Sabah here yesterday, Fraiji, also the conference media coordinator, indicated that such a sum is required to meet humanitarian needs for millions of Syrian refugees in Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, besides those who are still suffering in Syria. He expressed the UN gratitude to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for hosting the first and second Syria’s donors’ conferences within several months. Outcome of the first conference exceeded all UN expectation, raising
financial aid higher by USD 1.7 billion than forecast, he affirmed. For his part, the Kuwaiti diplomat, Sheikh Azzam, stressed on Kuwait’s keenness on the success of the second donor’s conference, as well as the positive contribution to Geneva II conference, that will significantly help in alleviating the Syrian people suffering. Meanwhile, a UNICEF official lauded Kuwait’s efforts to resolve the Syrian crisis, describing them as a great example for the world due to its continuous humanitarian response throughout all the stages of the crisis. “I take this opportunity to thank the State of Kuwait’s leadership, government and people for its continuous efforts to help resolve this crisis, and on behalf of the UNICEF, its staff, and the children and their families, we thank Kuwait for its generosity,” Maria Calivis, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, said in an exclusive interview to KUNA. The international organizations
concerned with the Syrian crisis are looking forward to the Second International Humanitarian Pledging Conference for Syria to be hosted by Kuwait, said Calivis, adding that UNICEF received USD 470 million last year as it needs USD 835 million this year. “About three million people in Syria and 350,000 others outside of it have benefited from the projects provided by the Kuwaiti grant to the organization (USD 55 million),” she said, pointing out that “it helped in providing the vaccinations against measles, rubella, mumps and polio for 1.1 million children in Syria and 685,000 others outside of it during last March and June.” In regard to education, she said “With Kuwait’s financial aid, we were able to purchase 1.1 million school bags for the children as we provided some of the needs of the refugee camps such as teachers’ salaries, tents and school supplies.” The Syrian crisis is not similar to
natural disasters, because their outcome can be repaired in a short period of time, but the aftermath of wars includes violence, instability and difficult problems that require a long time to be solved, she noted. On UNICEF’s cooperation with other organizations, she indicated that it deals with 37 civil society organizations, the Syrian Arab Red Crescent and local authorities, in addition to 18 civil society organizations, partners and contractors inside and outside of Syria. The UN official stressed the UNICEF’s commitment to the highest standards of transparency regarding using the aid provided to it, especially that it is a voluntary organization working through grants, which are subjected to annual audit published on the website, as well as a separate monitoring system that follows up with the aid delivery. Calivis took up her post as Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Region based in Amman on 5 December, 2011. —KUNA
ABK sponsors KU engineering project KUWAIT: Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait was proud to attend Kuwait University’s College of Engineering and Petroleum exhibition held in Crowne Plaza Hotel. The bank sponsored the department’s Hi-Way Graduation Project.” Sahar Al-Therban, PR Manager at ABK stated, “We are delighted with the outcome of this innovative project’s sponsorship, and today, our presence here is primarily to support these hardworking students, even as we imbibe great ideas from their project design and visual presentation.” Al-Therban continued explaining, “At ABK we believe in today’s youth, in its inherent ability to create and innovate, and we are honored to encourage students to translate their ideas into actual resource conservation plans that could well impact Kuwait’s future.” Al-Therban concluded, “We wish them all the very best, much success in their graduation and in the careers that they undertake in the future.” The students thanked ABK’s team for their presence and generosity which gave fruition to their project.
KIPCO’s support recognized by NUKS-USA KUWAIT: KIPCO - the Kuwait Projects Company - was recognized by the National Union for Kuwaiti Students USA Branch for its Platinum Sponsorship of the 30th Conference of NUKS-USA. The conference was recently held in San Diego, California, under the sponsorship of HH the Prime Minister, Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak AlHamad Al-Sabah. Faisal Al-Ayyar, KIPCO’s Vice Chairman, welcomed the student representatives and said: “KIPCO’s overall
approach to social responsibility begins with an essential element: that its brand name, values and overall work ethics be in line with high standards and the needs of the Kuwaiti society. KIPCO is committed to being a responsible company that is keen to develop young people and support its community. “As such, we continue to seek opportunities to develop and encourage young Kuwaitis to play an instrumental role in the country’s develop-
ment. The annual NUKS-USA conference offers an opportunity for KIPCO and its Group companies to interact and share our views about the future of Kuwait with the young men and women who will become tomorrow’s leaders.” The student representatives expressed their appreciation for KIPCO’s support of this annual event, which was attended by more than 3,500 Kuwaitis studying in the United States.
KUWAIT: KIPCO Vice Chairman Faisal Al-Ayyar (center) with NUKS-USA President Ahmad Qabazard (left) and NUKS-USA Vice President Hamad Alhajeri.