First Deputy PM stresses significance of scientific research

KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah reviewed yesterday the structural framework of the northern economic zone of Kuwait. A defense ministry press release said Sheikh Nasser headed a meeting dedicated to the review. Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Jenan Boushehri and a number of officials from the defense and public works ministries were present at the meeting. The northern economic zone is part of Kuwait's 2035 vision, which aims at transforming Kuwait into a regional center for commerce.

Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah also stressed yesterday the need for well-defined scientific research and plans that address the shortcomings and deficiencies in the health and education sectors. This came in a press statement issued by the ministry of defense after Sheikh Nasser's reception of a number of academics and founders of the scientific research incubator (facts and figures), which is interested in the aforementioned sectors. Sheikh Nasser voiced encouragement and support for such initiatives, pointing out that such endeavors should develop effective solutions to improve the level of health and educational services. - KUNA