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5 LOCAL ARAB TIMES, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2017 Kuwait’s ALO chief calls for Arab world’s sustainable dev Organization’s 87th session opens Top & above: Some photos from the symposium CAIRO, Oct 7, (KUNA): General Director of the Arab Labor Organization (ALO) Fayez Al-Mutairi on Saturday called for effective pan- Arab cooperation to realize sustainable development in the Arab countries. In light of fundamental developments happening in the Arab region, paramount attention must be devoted to social and economic issues, namely combating poverty, youth employment, profes- sional training and boosting social dialogue, said Al-Mutairi (of Kuwait) dur- ing inauguration of ALO’s 87th session. Attaining sustainable devel- opment in the Arab world is strategically inevitable, said Al-Mutairi, re-underscoring remedy for the high heap of social and economic problems burdening the nation — widely eyed as fertile ground for mount- ing violence and fanaticism. ALO’s session witnessed election of Iraqi Minister of Labor (Eng) Mohammad Al-Sudani as board chairman, who for his turn, delved into the issue of mounting jobless- ness in the Arab states, pre- scribing adequate investment environment for the private sector where it could be an effective partner in the process toward development. The young, he opines fur- ther, need to be encourage to take initiatives and be innova- tive in small and medium enter- prises. According to World Bank estimates, in 2016, unemploy- ment reached some 11.5 per- cent around the Arab region, much higher than most other parts of the world. However, ALO’s reports put joblessness at more than 17 percent, and that the Arab states need to cre- ate 35 million job opportunities to decrease current unemploy- ment rates to half by 2020. Conferees examined deci- sions of the 86th session and the 44th session of the Arab Labor Conference. They also dis- cussed reports about overhaul- ing labor systems in ALO’s member countries, conditions of the Palestinian people, name- ly the workers, in the occupied territories, affirming utmost support for the Palestinians in face of inhuman practices by the “Zionist entity” and their struggle to determine their des- tiny and re-attain freedoms. They praised Kuwaiti Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Al-Sebeeh for her effective efforts when she headed the Arab group during the 106 session of the International Labor Conference, held in Geneva last June. Elite group of int’l specialists attend New Mowasat Hospital launches 8th Symposium on Digestive Endoscopy KUWAIT CITY, Oct 7: New Mowasat Hospital launched the Eighth Digestive Endoscopy Symposium at the Radisson Hotel recently in the presence of an elite group of international specialists in digestive tract. Consultant and Clinical Director of the Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Department at the hospital Dr Mahmoud Omar and Professor of Medicine at Kuwait University Dr Jaber Al-Ali chaired the conference. Omar pointed out that the conference aims to strengthen practical and scien- tific relations and build a clear vision to meet the demands of existing medical practices by discussing medical issues, research studies, opinions and ideas with the participation of a group of doc- tors and experts, in addition to the exchange of practical experiences. He elaborated that the symposium’s seven past courses achieved a clear suc- cess which granted its prominent status. A step that initiated aspirations towards development and implementation of the hospital’s strategy in providing every- thing that is new in the health sector, in line with its mission and objectives. Moreover, the success of the conference confirms the hospital’s competency and capability in taking on this responsibili- ty, he added. He explained that the international symposium, which is being held for the eighth time in Kuwait, will have a sig- nificant impact on the use of the new generation of endoscopes in the early detection and treatment of tumors through endoscopes as means to dis- pense with major surgery. He said the attendees in the confer- ence include six of the top consultants in digestive disease, whereas Dr Jaber Al-Ali lectured on new obesity endo- scopic techniques. He affirmed the invitation is open to all digestive system doctors to attend the conference; as well as pediatricians, radiologists, oncologists and general practitioners in different hospitals and clinics, in addition to members of the nursing staff. He asserted that the participation of these groups will enrich their experi- ence and widen their knowledge, as the sessions will focus on the most signifi- cant developments in the world of digestive system disease and the time needed for patients to have endoscopes either for examination or treatment. On the other hand, Director of the hospital Dr Alexander Varghese con- firmed that “the symposium reflects the hospital’s medical strategy in providing all that is new in the health sector.” Business Development Manager in the hospital Aliaa El Sayed said, “The conference earned a global standard after the endorsement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and World Endoscopy Organization, as well as the European Accreditation Council for continuing Medical Education.” Minister says to eradicate medical tourism KUWAIT CITY, Oct 7: Minister of Health Dr Jamal Al-Harbi disclosed about the eradication of medical tour- ism in Ministry of Health by almost 78 percent, reports Al-Shahed daily. He indicated that the deci- sions in this regard will be taken by specialized com- mittees composed of doctors in each hospital and not Minister of Health or any of the undersecretaries. The minister explained that the decision to increase the charges of health servic- es offered to expatriates was issued by him and has noth- ing to do with the develop- mental plan. 5-member panel to conduct study: A five- member committee has been tasked to conduct a study on granting manpower support to owners of home-based micro enterprises, reports Al-Anba daily quoting knowledgeable sources. Sources disclosed the committee members are from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Kuwait Municipality, Ministry of Social Affairs, Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS), and Manpower and Government Restructuring Program (MGRP). The panel held several meetings to push for final approval of the proposal which will be implemented within the next two months once approved by the five governmental authorities. ❑ ❑ ❑ KIPIC appoints Abol as Deputy CEO: Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) issued an administrative circular on the appointment of Mahmoud Abdullah Abol as Deputy CEO for Financial and Administrative Affairs, replacing Khalid Al-Qaoud, reports Al-Rai daily. KIPIC lauded the tremendous efforts that Al-Qaoud exerted since the inception and launching of the company, while wishing Abol success in his new post. ❑ ❑ ❑ Info issues decisions on appointment: Inform- ation Ministry Undersecretary Tariq Al-Mazram issued several decisions on the appointment and transfer of directors and supervisors in various sec- tors of the ministry, reports Al-Jarida daily. In a press statement, Al-Mazram disclosed the decisions include the transfer of Yousif Al-Sera’a from the Cultural Programs and Production Department and Al-Qurain Channel in the Television Sector to the Broadcasting Sector as Director of Quran Broadcasting Unit. Also, Tariq Al-Awadi was appointed Programs Supervisor in Quran Broadcasting Unit, Abdulaziz Hilal as Director of Production Department and Saoud Al-Awaihan as Director of the Training and Development Department. News in Brief
