Constitution’s role in building modern Kuwait highlighted
Source: Kuwait Times (Read full story)
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In press statements on the occasion of the 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee) of the issuance of the constitution, Sheikh Sabah Jaber Al-Ali said that Kuwaitis, leadership and people, have accepted the constitution as basis for cooperation to build Kuwait’s modern state. “The Constitution articles, in general, have written to consolidate the foundations and principles of Kuwait since its inception,” he said. He pointed out that Kuwaitis, since their early history, have been embracing consultation, democracy and popular participation as principle for life and joint action.
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Qatar urges Syrian groups to unify ranks
Source: Gulf Times (Read full story)
Prime Minister and Foreign Minister HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani yesterday urged Syrian opposition groups to “unify their ranks and positions and to prioritise the interests of their nation and people over their own personal interests.” Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim was speaking at a meeting of the Syrian National Council, the main exiled opposition group, at the Sheraton Doha Hotel. The foreign ministers of the “Friends of Syria Group” countries, Arab League Secretary General Nabil al-Arabi, Gulf Co-operation Council Secretary General Abdul Latif bin Rashid As-Zayani as well as representatives of the Arab Ministerial Committee member states attended the meeting.
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Residents see Schengen-style GCC visa
Source: Emirates 24/7 News (Read full story)
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The UAE has allowed multiple entry visas in keeping with the requirements of some foreigners who need to visit the country from time to time. A ministerial decree No. 418 of 2012 allowing for multiple entry visas was issued by Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. It amended some provisions of the law of entry and residence of foreigners, Al Bayan newspaper said. Those eligible for the multiple entry visas include businessmen, property investors and tourists. However, details on the new rule are awaited. After this move, the residents are hopeful of a Schengen-style GCC visa for countries within the bloc. “A unified visa has been long overdue. I hope it happens soon,” said a Sri Lankan national in Dubai. A committee has already been set up to by Gulf states to study possibility of issuing unified GCC visas to foreigners and businessmen have started working on putting together rules and regulations.
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