Page 6 - Al-Rashed Newsletter May 2022

KUWAIT NEWS

2 options for Kuwait to deal with food crisis

A governmental study has warned that Kuwait, like other countries in the
world, has two options to deal with the food crisis – either high prices or the
interruption of goods. It highlighted the “real crises in some countries” due to
the complex factors caused by the continuing repercussions of the COVID-
19 pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian war, reports Al-Rai daily.

According to informed sources, the study developed three scenarios to
confront the crisis and ensure that people are not affected. It was one of the
motives behind forming the ministerial committee to enhance the food
security system, which was approved by the Council of Ministers during its
meeting on Sunday.

Kuwaiti inventor wins silver medal at invention exhibition

Kuwaiti inventor Nuha Al-Mae won the silver medal at the 33rd international
exhibition of inventions and technological innovations “Malaysia Itex 22” in
detecting radioactive contamination. the Kuwaiti ambassador to Malaysia Dr
Hamad Burahma congratulated Mae on her achievement, wishing all
success to kuwait and gcc countries delegation, who had a distinguish
participation in the annual scientific event.

Mae stated, “I appreciate Sabah Al-Ahmad center for giftedness and
creativity and the kuwait foundation for the advancement of sciences, as
they turned my idea into a patent with full support and guidance from them.”
she commended the efforts of the patent office in the general secretariat of
the gulf cooperation council (GCC) for its support and dispatch for inventors
to attend international exhibitions

Mae added that the obtained innovation includes radioactive contamination
detection of (TC.99.M) in nuclear medicine facilities such as hospitals,
laboratories and factories. The ITEX International Exhibition of Invention,
Innovation and Technology is a professional marketplace for ideas and
inventions, bringing together the best ideas from all over the world. – KUNA.

https://kuwaittimes.com/kuwaiti-inventor-wins-silver-medal-at-invention-exhibition/