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Saud Al-Asfoor
Saud Abdulaziz Saud Al-Asfoor Al-Hajri ( ar, سعود عبدالعزيز سعود العصفور الهاجري; born 1972) is a journalist and engineer that has served in the National Assembly since 2023. He also served in the annulled 2022 Assembly. He is also the owner of ''Sabr'' e-Newspaper. Early career Saud Al-Asfoor was born on 1972 in Kuwait City. He studied his bachelor's and master's degree on mechanical engineering in the United States. He worked in Ministry of Public Works as an engineer. During 2006, Al-Asfoor opened the National Kuwaiti Network website, which allowed people to write their opinions anonymously and without requiring IP information. On 2 May 2011, Saud opened a e-newspaper called ''Sabr''. In 2011, Saud worked on ''Talk Show with Al-Waishi'' that aired on Al-Yawm until 2014. Political career Al-Asfoor worked as a political journalist and writer on multiple newspapers like ''Alam Al Yawm ''Alam Al Yawm'' (Arabic: عالم اليوم; ''The World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuwait
Kuwait (; ar, الكويت ', or ), officially the State of Kuwait ( ar, دولة الكويت '), is a country in Western Asia. It is situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf, bordering Iraq to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south. Kuwait also shares maritime borders with Iran. Kuwait has a coastal length of approximately . Most of the country's population reside in the urban agglomeration of the capital city Kuwait City. , Kuwait has a population of 4.45 million people of which 1.45 million are Kuwaiti citizens while the remaining 3.00 million are foreign nationals from over 100 countries. Historically, most of present-day Kuwait was part of ancient Mesopotamia. Pre-oil Kuwait was a strategic trade port between Mesopotamia, Persia and India. Oil reserves were discovered in commercial quantities in 1938. In 1946, crude oil was exported for the first time. From 1946 to 1982, the country underwent large-scale modernization, large ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Assembly Of Kuwait
The National Assembly ( ar, مجلس الأمة) is the unicameral legislature of Kuwait. The National Assembly meets in Kuwait City. Political parties are illegal in Kuwait, candidates run as independents. The National Assembly is made up of 50 elected members and 16 appointed government ministers (ex officio members). Overview The National Assembly is the legislature in Kuwait, established in 1963. Its predecessor, the 1938 National Assembly was formally dissolved in 1939 after "one member, Sulaiman al-Adasani, in possession of a letter, signed by other Assembly members, addressed to Iraq's King Ghazi, requesting Kuwait's immediate incorporation into Iraq". This demand came after the merchant members of the Assembly attempted to extract oil money from Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, a suggestion refused by him and upon which he instigated a crackdown which arrested the Assembly members in 1939. The National Assembly can have up to 50 MPs. Fifty deputies are elected by one non-transf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuwait's Fifth District
Kuwait's fifth district is the country's fifth district. It consists of 20 residential areas including Fahaheel, Ahmadi, Sabahiya, Rigga and the district extends down south to Wafra and Al-Zour. Areas of the Fifth District #Ahmadi # Hadiya # Fintas & Mahboula # Abu Halifa # Funaitees, Messila & Sabah Al Salem Area # Riqqa # Sabahiya # Dhaher # Egaila # Qurain # Adan # Al-Qusour # Mubarak Al-Kabeer #Fahad Al-Ahmad #Jaber Al-Ali # Fahaheel #Mangaf # Ali Sabah Al Salem # Al Zour #Wafra Picture File:Wafrafarms.jpg, Farm in the city of Wafra References The areas are officially stated by Ministry of Interior An interior ministry (sometimes called a ministry of internal affairs or ministry of home affairs) is a government department that is responsible for internal affairs. Lists of current ministries of internal affairs Named "ministry" * Ministr ... circular. (The numbering above is also by the Ministry of Interior) {{coord missing, Kuwait Politics of Kuwait Ele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Assembly (Kuwait)
The National Assembly ( ar, مجلس الأمة) is the Unicameralism, unicameral legislature of Kuwait. The National Assembly meets in Kuwait City. Political parties are illegal in Kuwait, candidates run as independents. The National Assembly is made up of 50 elected members and 16 appointed government ministers (ex officio members). Overview The National Assembly is the legislature in Kuwait, established in 1963. Its predecessor, the 1938 National Assembly was formally dissolved in 1939 after "one member, Sulaiman al-Adasani, in possession of a letter, signed by other Assembly members, addressed to Iraq's King Ghazi, requesting Kuwait's immediate incorporation into Iraq". This demand came after the merchant members of the Assembly attempted to extract oil money from Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, a suggestion refused by him and upon which he instigated a crackdown which arrested the Assembly members in 1939. The National Assembly can have up to 50 MPs. Fifty deputies are elected by o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuwait City
Kuwait City ( ar, مدينة الكويت) is the capital and largest city of Kuwait. Located at the heart of the country on the south shore of Kuwait Bay on the Persian Gulf, it is the political, cultural and economical centre of the emirate, containing Kuwait's Seif Palace, government offices, and the headquarters of most Kuwaiti corporations and banks. It is one of the hottest cities in summer on earth, with average summer high temperatures over 45 °C (113 °F) for three months of the year. As of 2018, the metropolitan area had roughly 3 million inhabitants (more than 70% of the country's population). The city itself has no administrative status. All six Governorates of Kuwait, governorates of the country comprise parts of the urban area, urban agglomeration, which is subdived in numerous Areas of Kuwait, areas. In a more narrow sense, ''Kuwait City'' can also refer only to the town's historic core, which nowadays is part of the Capital Governorate (Kuwait), Capit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alam Al Yawm
''Alam Al Yawm'' (Arabic: عالم اليوم; ''The World of Today'') was a newspaper published in Kuwait. The paper had an independent and moderate stance and was in circulation between 2007 and 2014. History and profile ''Alam Al Yawn'' was first published on 8 January 2007. The founders were two businessmen, Ahmad Al Daas and Ahmad Al Jabr Al Shemmeri. The former was also the editor-in-chief. Al Shemmeri was the owner of ''Alam Al Yawm''. In 2012 ''Alam Al Yawn'' sold 23,000 copies. In April 2014, the paper and ''Al Watan'' were temporarily closed down for two weeks by the Kuwaiti government due to the publication of a videotape allegedly showing former senior officials plotting a coup in Kuwait. In June 2014, both papers were again shut down for five days because of the same reason. In July 2014 the license of the paper was revoked by the Kuwaiti authorities, and the paper ceased publication. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Information cited the reason for closure as "losing som ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Rai (Kuwaiti Newspaper)
''Al Rai'' (), which was published as '' Al Rai Alaam'' () from 1995 to 2006, is a Kuwaiti daily newspaper. According to a 2007 survey by the Washington-based Intermedia group, ''Al Rai'' ranked one among Kuwaiti newspapers for the fifth year in a row. History and profile The ''Al Rai Alaam'' newspaper license was rented to Jassim Al Boodai (the Alrai owner) in 1995, and it was published as ''Al Rai'' in 2006 after the new press law. Egyptian journalist Abdallah Kamal was the advisor of the paper. The paper contains numerous interviews with many world leaders. The newspaper is known for generally supporting the Kuwaiti government and ruling family. Its circulation 2001 was 87,000 copies. In 2004, ''Al Rai'' launched a satellite TV, Al Rai TV, which merged with the newspaper to create the Alrai Media Group. The newspaper also launched its online content as a free service. In 2008, ''Al Rai'' received the Sheikh Salem Al Ali Al Sabah's award for best designed news website. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Kuwaiti General Election
General elections were held in Kuwait on 29 September 2022 following the dissolution of National Assembly (Kuwait), parliament by Crown Prince Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Background On 22 June Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah announced the dissolution of Parliament. On 28 August, the Kuwaiti Cabinet approved the decree calling for elections on 29 September. Electoral system The 50 elected members of the National Assembly (Kuwait), National Assembly are elected from five 10-seat constituencies by single non-transferable vote. Political parties are not officially licensed, therefore candidates run as individuals, although many political groups operate freely as de facto political parties. All Kuwaiti citizens (both male and female) above the age of 21 have the right to vote. Candidates Registration of candidates contesting the 50 seats took place between 29 August and 7 September 2022. 118 schools were used for the 2022 National Assembly elections o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Kuwaiti General Election
Snap general elections were held in Kuwait on 6 June 2023 to elect 50 of the 65 members of the National Assembly. The elections took place following the annulment of the results of the 2022 snap elections by the Constitutional Court on 19 March 2023 and the redissolution of the 16th session on 2 May. Background During the 16th legislative session, uncooperative MPs and ministers led to multiple no-confidence votes and several government resignations. Actions such as members sitting in ministers' seats in the parliament, led to ministers not attend sessions, which in turn resulted in a member-organized sit-in in the parliament building. This prompted Crown Prince Mishal Al-Ahmad to dissolve parliament on 2 August 2022. Multiple former MPs and citizens appealed to the Constitutional Court to overturn the dissolution. On 19 March 2023 the court annulled the dissolution, but on 2 May 2023 Al-Ahmad dissolved parliament again. Electoral system The 50 elected members of the Nation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Kuwaiti General Election
Snap general elections were held in Kuwait on 4 April 2024 to elect 50 of the 65 members of the National Assembly. The election came after the dissolution of the National Assembly elected in 2023 on 15 February 2024 due to an MP allegedly insulting Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad. The elections were the first to be held during Mishal Al-Ahmad's reign and the fourth election held within four years. Electoral system The 50 elected members of the National Assembly were elected from five ten-seat constituencies by single non-transferable vote. Political parties are not officially licensed meaning candidates formally run as independents, although many political groups operate freely as de facto political parties. All Kuwaiti citizens above the age of 21 have the right to vote. Constituencies Since 2006 Kuwait has been divided into five multi-member constituencies for the election of members to the unicameral National Assembly. These five electoral districts represent 112 residential are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Members Of The National Assembly (Kuwait)
Member may refer to: * Military jury A United States military "jury" (or "members", in military parlance) serves a function similar to an American civilian jury, but with several notable differences. Only a general court-martial (which may impose any sentences, from dishonorable disch ..., referred to as "Members" in military jargon * Element (mathematics), an object that belongs to a mathematical set * In object-oriented programming, a member of a class ** Field (computer science), entries in a database ** Member variable, a variable that is associated with a specific object * Limb (anatomy), an appendage of the human or animal body ** Euphemism for penis * Structural component of a truss, connected by nodes * User (computing), a person making use of a computing service, especially on the Internet * Member (geology), a component of a geological formation * Member of parliament * The Members, a British punk rock band * Meronymy, a semantic relationship in linguistics * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
