ShareKUWAIT: The Ministry of Social Affairs' assistant undersecretary for legal affairs Musallam Al-Subaei announced that the court of first instance yesterday annulled the ministry's decision to dissolve Al-Salam charity society, but stressed that the sentence was initial and non-binding. Subaei said the ministry will review the verdict and file an appeal to contest it.
Bedoons exempted
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Fareed Emadi issued a directive exempting bedoons working for the ministry on monthly payment basis from getting unpaid annual leaves. Notably, the ministry's administrative resolution number 1424/2018 stated that all those working for the ministry on monthly payment basis will get a one month of unpaid annual leave.
Terminal 2
In collaboration with Ministry Public Works (MPW) and the executing Turkish company Limak, a committee has been formed to manage the requirements of Kuwait Airport's new Terminal 2 (T2) due to be completed by 2022. Informed sources at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said the DGCA is about to sign a contract with an international advisor or operators to run T2 three years prior to its actual operation so that it conforms with international laws and systems. The sources added that in collaboration with Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT), the DGCA is currently studying offers of international advisors who have applied to execute the project.
Vessels inspection
As part of the Ministry of Services' efforts to develop a system to inspect foreign vessels in Kuwaiti national waters, and in implementation of the Riyadh memorandum of understanding, the marine transport department recently inspected all foreign vessels visiting Kuwaiti ports to make sure they are committed to international agreements and pacts issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Notably, the Riyadh memo of understanding has been signed by all GCC states to ban subpar vessels that might jeopardize maritime safety and the Arabian Gulf marine environment. Accordingly, MOC's transport sector held special training courses for GCC marine inspectors in Kuwait and is currently working on creating the new position of 'marine investigators' to investigate possible pollution resulting from various ships and vessel collisions. The new jobs will also include marine surveyors to inspect local vessels.
Hajj convoys
The Municipal Council's technical committee rejected a request made by the hajj convoy owners union to license their headquarters in residential areas. Headed by Abdul Aziz Al-Mojel, the committee approved a proposal to build fences that do not block the view in new areas to protect residents from stray dogs.
By A Saleh and Meshaal Al-Enezi
