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Published Date: November 11, 2008

KUWAIT: Kuwait today marks the 46th anniversary of the introduction of its constitution, which occurred during the reign of Kuwait's 11th ruler, the late Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, fondly known as the Father of the Constitution.

In his speech to Kuwaiti citizens on November 11, 1962, Sheikh Abdullah thanked Almighty Allah for the historic period in which the people achieved the dream of having a constitution based on democratic principles, commensurate with the traditions and aspirations of the nation.

Kuwaitis elected the Constituent Assembly in January 1962, tasked with placing a constitution that regulates authorities and freedoms in the country. The assembly was chaired by Abdullatif Thunayyan Al-Ghanim, with Dr. Ahmad Al-Khateeb in the vice chairman's post.

In his inaugural speech to the Constituent Assembly, Sheikh Abdullah
Al-Salem called for unity in order to best serve the interests of the country and its people, adding that this assembly would bear the burden of laying the foundation of Kuwait's future.

A five-member committee was formed to oversee this drafting of the constitution, comprising Al-Khateeb himself, the then-interior minister Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, Al-Ghanim, then Justice Minister Homoud Al-Zaid Al-Khalid, and member of the assembly Saud Abdulaziz Al-Abdulrazzaq.

The committee held a total of 23 meetings, the first on March 17 1962 and the last on October 27 1962, and the draft constitution was presented by Al-Ghanim to Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem at Seif Palace on November 8, 1962. Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem ratified the constitution three days later, on November 11 1962, and 72 days later, on January 23 1963, Kuwait's first parliamentary elections were held.

The Kuwaiti constitution is composed of 183 articles and divided into five parts; The State and the System of Government, Fundamental Constituents of Kuwaiti Society, Public Rights and Duties, Powers, and General and Transitional Provisions. On Feb 10, 1980, the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah formed a committee of 35 members to amend the constitution.

The committee held its first meetings on February 19, 1980 in the presence of the late Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah who called the committee members to preserve the constitution's main principles.

The committee concluded its work on June 22, 1980, after meeting for 18 weeks.
During the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the constitution united all Kuwaitis inside the state and abroad. Kuwaitis gathering in Jeddah in October 1990 announced their full compliance with the constitution and their loyalty to the legitimate rulers of the nation, the Al-Sabahs, which helped to keep the Kuwaiti people's spirits strong until the liberation of the country in February 1991. - KUNA
 

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Thursday, 02 July 2009

Representatives for the Jackson family confirm that official details for the public memorial service will be made known on July 3 at 10 a.m. PT.

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LOS ANGELES — Official plans for Michael Jackson's public memorial service will be revealed Friday morning (July 3) at a press conference to be held by Tim Leiweke, the president and CEO of AEG, the parent company that owns the Staples Center, the venue where the memorial is due to take place.

Representatives for the Jackson family announced the media briefing late Thursday night. At the briefing, which will take place at 10 a.m. PT, Leiweke is expected to announce details, including how the public will be given the opportunity to register for the 11,000 tickets available for the service. The tickets are free, but are limited in comparison to the venue's capacity, reportedly over 20,000 seats.

Jermaine Jackson appeared on "Larry King Live" on CNN Thursday night and expressed concern over the Staples Center location.

"There's 20,000 people just coming from the U.K.," the elder brother told King when asked about the capacity. Jackson also confirmed that a private service for the family and select friends will be held on Tuesday prior to the public service. He also said the services will be the first of many that will take place across the country.

ABC News reports that sources close to the planning said that over 750,000 people from all over the world are expected to attend the memorial. According to the same report, over 2,500 police will be on hand to help with the huge crowds occupying the downtown area. A number of public and private travel partnerships have noted the upswing in arrivals into the Los Angeles airport and hotels, in addition to the already high number of holiday travelers into the city.

Previous reports suggested the services for the late King of Pop would take place anywhere from his Neverland Ranch to the Los Angeles Coliseum.

On Wednesday (July 1), however, police began to barricade Chick Hearn Court, the street located directly in front of the Staples Center. The move, along with reports by the Hollywood Reporter and CNN, confirmed that the services would in fact be held at the Staples Center. The venue is controlled by AEG, the company that also was promoting Jackson's upcoming 50-show run in London.

To accommodate the huge number of fans expected to attend the services, large screens are will be placed outside the Staples Center. As of press time, workers are placing Michael Jackson signage around the arena. A representative for the company that created the material told MTV News that a number of items that will be on display were made in just a few hours for the services.

For complete coverage of the life, career and passing of the legendary entertainer, visit "Michael Jackson Remembered."

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