'Cassation': No Maximum Limit on Number of Disabled Beneficiaries Receiving 10,000 Dinar Grant in a Single Family
The Cassation Court ordered the Kuwait Credit Bank to disburse the 10,000 Dinar grant to disabled individuals without setting a maximum limit on the number of beneficiaries per family.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- Meeting of Petroleum Cooperation Deputies Discusses Updated Energy Strategy and Regional Emergency Plan
Deputy Minister of Oil Sheikh Dr. Nemer Fahad Al-Maliki Al-Sabah affirmed today, Monday, that Kuwait is keen to continue its role in supporting joint Gulf cooperation in the energy sector and enhancing coordination among GCC member states on regional and international issues, in order to safeguard common interests and support the security, stability, and sustainability of energy supplies.
This came in a statement issued by the Ministry of Oil following its participation in the 20th meeting of the Committee of Petroleum Cooperation Deputies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries via video conferencing technology.
Sheikh Nemer Al-Sabah highlighted the importance of continuing work through specialized committees and technical teams to translate GCC orientations and decisions into practical programs and initiatives, and to strengthen integration and coordination among GCC member states in the face of developments and changes witnessed by the energy sector.
He said the meeting discussed a number of topics and files related to enhancing the trajectory of joint Gulf cooperation in the energy sector, and addressed a range of strategic issues that reflect the broadening scope of Gulf cooperation in the energy sector.
He added that among these topics were the updated energy strategy, energy security, just and balanced transition, and the regional emergency plan for petroleum products, alongside relevant international legislative and commercial developments pertaining to the energy sector.
He clarified that the meeting explored ways to develop GCC coordination mechanisms to keep pace with the rapid changes witnessed by the energy sector regionally and internationally, emphasizing the importance of continuing joint work to support energy security and the reliability and sustainability of supplies, while also taking into account the national priorities and circumstances of GCC member states.
Sheikh Nemer Al-Sabah noted that the meeting also discussed the updated energy strategy, which represents a broader framework for Gulf cooperation in the sector and encompasses various energy sources, alongside the importance of aligning the work of relevant committees and technical teams with it, thereby transforming their objectives into executable and monitorable programs and action plans.
He added that the regional emergency plan for petroleum products was among the files discussed as part of enhancing Gulf readiness and raising the level of coordination among competent authorities to deal with emergencies and disruptions that may affect supplies and supply chains.
He pointed out that developments related to cross-border European legislation and measures and their potential impacts on the energy sector and companies of GCC member states were also discussed.
