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The Amiri Diwan issued the following statement on Friday, “On behalf of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the gracious Al-Sabah family, the Amiri Diwan extends deep gratitude to all citizens and residents who offered condolences on demise of Sheikh Badr Nasser Al-Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.”
Source: Kuwait News Agency
A man with a criminal record was arrested on Thursday after he opened fire at policemen, injuring one of them in Salmiya neighborhood.
The wanted man fled the scene but the security services were able to track him down and seize the weapon used in the attack, the Ministry of Interior said a press statement.
It described the arrestee as an unemployed man who has a record of a host of crimes including theft, assaults against civil servants and robbery at gun point and is a fugitive from a jail sentence.
The Ministry added that during the investigations, the man pleaded guilty of the attack.
An attempted murder felony case was registered against him at Salmiya Police Station and he was referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary measures against him, the Ministry said.
It assured that that the injured policeman is in a stable condition, noting that he was transferred to a nearby hospital where he received treatment and was discharged later.
Source: Kuwait News Agency
The US National Security Council’s Strategic Policy Coordinator John Kirby said: We are continuing our talks with Qatar, Egypt and Israel in order to reach an agreement text that can be approved by all parties.
“We have been working throughout this week to find a way forward on an agreement,” he added.
Source: Maan News Agency
House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Friday welcomed at his Ain Al-Tineh residence Director General of Lebanon’s General Security, Elias Baisari, with whom he discussed general and security-related issues.
Berri also met with Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alaa Moussa, with whom he discussed political developments in Lebanon and the region, particularly the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Moussa emphasized that the situation in Gaza significantly impacts Lebanon, especially the South.
The pair also discussed Lebanon’s presidential file, with Moussa noting Berri’s efforts to break the deadlock.
For his part, Berri stressed the importance of separating Gaza developments from the presidential process to facilitate progress.
Moussa further mentioned the upcoming meetings of the Quintet (International Group for Lebanon), reiterating the group’s commitment to dialogue with Lebanese parties to resolve the impasse.
Additionally, Moussa expressed hope that de-escalation in Gaza could positively influence stability in Lebanon
‘s south.
Source: National news agency – Lebanon
Lebanese Army Commander, General Joseph Aoun, on Friday received UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Ruvendrini Menikdiwela, at his office in Yarzeh.
The meeting reportedly focused on discussing the general situation in Lebanon and the region, including ongoing challenges and humanitarian issues.
Source: National news agency – Lebanon
Imam and Khatib of the Grand Mosque of Makkah Dr. Yasser Al-Dossary delivered the Friday sermon at Dar Al-Salam Mosque in Pretoria, South Africa, attended by senior officials and large numbers of worshippers who came from various regions of South Africa.
This sermon delivery is part of Al-Dossary’s official trip, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the religious attaché office at the Saudi Embassy in South Africa.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
Tyre- National News Agency correspondent reported that the outskirts of the southern Lebanese town of Naqoura in the western sector were subjected to enemy artillery shelling.
Source: National news agency – Lebanon
The Startup20 Summit has commenced in Sao Paulo, Brazil. A Saudi delegation led by Prince Fahd bin Mansour bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, Head of the Saudi Startup Group within the G20, is participating in the summit in partnership with NEOM, the entity supporting Saudi participation in Startup20.
Saudi Arabia’s participation in this global summit aims to highlight its efforts to support entrepreneurship and innovation. The event featured an accompanying Saudi exhibition showcasing key initiatives and programs launched by the Kingdom to enhance the entrepreneurial environment.
The event also saw panel discussions that brought together Saudi and international experts to discuss the best practices in innovation and the development of integrated entrepreneurial ecosystems. Cooperation agreements were also signed under the umbrella of the Startup Bridge initiative, which aims to boost investment cooperation between Saudi and Brazilian startups.
Saudi Arabia’s participation in the summit reflects its commitment
to fostering international cooperation in the field of entrepreneurship and exchanging expertise with countries around the world, contributing to sustainable economic development.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
A political festival and popular march will take place near Boustros Pharmacy in Sanayeh to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the launch of the Lebanese National Resistance Front.
Source: National news agency – Lebanon
The Ministry of Culture was presented with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics Medal for 2024 in recognition of its innovative work in this area on the sidelines of the 3rd Global AI Summit 2024 (GAIN Summit), held in Riyadh by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).
Because of its dedication to applying ethical standards to the use of AI technology, the Ministry of Culture was one of the first institutions to embrace the AI ethics project in September 2022, thus winning this award.
The AI ethics initiative is a part of the ongoing government efforts to back the kingdom’s AI national strategy. Its goals include bolstering economic growth, establishing clear guidelines for AI ethics, and supporting and promoting research and innovation in the field.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
National News Agency correspondent reported that violent enemy artillery shelling targeted the town of Kfarchouba and its southwestern side.
Source: National news agency – Lebanon
The outskirts of the southern Lebanese towns of Tayr Harfa, Jebbine, and Majdal Zoun are currently under enemy shelling originating from Israeli positions in the Western Galilee.
Source: National news agency – Lebanon