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Zain Vice-Chairman and Group CEO Bader Al-Kharafi said the company draws on the vision of HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah fora firm approach to strengthening Arab cooperation and expanding the horizons of economic partnership and integration.\u003Cbr>During a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, | Al-Kharafi affirmed Zain’s commitment to supporting Syria’s standing on the regional digital economy map. Zain Syria will invest more than $800 million over the next 10 years to deploy 5G technologies and digital solutions, with commercial launch of its services in Syria targeted for the first quarter of 2027. Zain Group said it will enhance regional connectivity for Syria by offering cross-border digital services, noting that it owns regional technology entities that will strengthen Syria’s position on the digital economy map. (See Page 2) |\n\nKUWAIT/JEDDAH: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Tuesday Saudi Minister of State and Cabinet Member Prince Turki bin Mohammad Al-Saud and his accompanying delegation on their official visit to Kuwait. Prince Turki conveyed the greetings of the Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammad bin Salman AlSaud to HH the Amir, wishing him continued good health and the people of Kuwait further progress and prosperity. HH the Amir reciprocated the greetings.  \nHH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah also received Prince Turki.  \nThe Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday condemned continued Iranian attacks against Kuwait, Bahrain and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as violations of international law and the UN Charter. The Cabinet, chaired by King Salman, reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with Kuwait and Bahrain and its full support for measures taken by both countries to safeguard their sovereignty and security.—KUNA (See Page3)  \nWarning against unauthorized vehicle stickers  \nKUWAIT: The traffic department issued a warning on Tuesday against decorating vehicles with unauthorized stickers, writings or images on their bodies or windows. The notice specifically targets popular practices during social events like graduations, stating that such modifications violate traffic regulations and could lead to fines, vehicle impoundment or even imprisonment. Authorities called on drivers to celebrate occasions responsibly while adhering to laws that preserve vehicle appearance standards and overall road safety.  \nKUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh MeshalAl-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives Saudi Minister of State and Cabinet Member Prince Turki bin Mohammad Al-Saud.—Amiri Diwan  \nIndian Embassy hikes passport, certificate fees  \nKUWAIT: The Embassy of India in Kuwait has announced revised fees for passports and related consular services, effective July 1, 2026, following a government of India notification. 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