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Syrian perfumer Mohammad al-Masri (right) works at his shop in a historic souq of Damascus's old city.
Syrian perfumer needs ‘one whiff’ to mimic luxury brands
DAMASCUS: One whiff of a fragrance is all Syrian perfumer Mohammad Al-Masri needs to recreate the scent of a luxury brand-without the label and for a fraction of the cost. Dozens of customers flock daily to his tiny store, nestled in the historic market of Damascus’s old city, many flashing photos on their phones of high-end perfumes they want to replicate. “All I have is my shop, and this nose I’ve been training since I was 15,” the...
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Stars of OSN’s ‘Elwada’aMustaqer’ walk red carpet at season two premiere in Cairo
By Khaled Al-Abdulhadi CAIRO: The red-carpet event of ‘Elwada’a Mustaqer’ or ‘No Activity’ was held at the newly renovated, 19th-century historic building, La Viennoise, to screen the first episode of the second season. The exclusive gala hosted Egyptian cast members of the series — Khaled Mansour and Enjy Kiwan— as well as director Wael Farag with the attendance of OSN CEO Joe Kawkabani, who organized the event.The show is based...
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How to minimize the construction and demolition waste in Kuwait?
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: To minimize construction and demolition waste, Sharifa Al-Shalfan, a Municipal Council member, submitted a proposal on Sunday to the Municipality to dismantle buildings instead of demolishing them.She said dismantling is a good option in order to reduce waste by reusing and recycling the parts and pieces of buildings. She recommended to make the practice mandatory for public buildings and optional for privately-owned...
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Glass making in Kuwait: Blowing life into a lost art
Faten OmarKUWAIT: The art of glass making is one of the oldest known and most traditional art forms that date back to at least 4000 years ago. Kuwait Times went on a journey with the artist Mohammad Al-Duwaisan to see his magic world of glass blowing, blending colors, dancing fire and exploring the final result of the magical made piece. Al-Duwaisan is the Director of the Creative Glass Program and the founder of the first glass art workshop in...
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Are the cameras in Kuwait spying on us?  
By Faten Omar KUWAIT: A video showing the installation of solar-powered surveillance cameras in several areas of Kuwait went viral on social media on Wednesday, creating controversy among citizens. Under the hashtag #Spy_Cameras_in_Kuwait_Streets, which trended on Twitter, thousands of citizens claimed such cameras are a clear violation of the privacy of Kuwaitis. The cameras were seen in the areas of Abdullah Al-Salem, Shamiya and Yarmouk.To...
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Kuwaitis being self-reliant will improve demographics
KUWAIT: According to research published by the Arabian Gulf Center of Studies and Research, there is a forecast of a heavy outflow of expatriates set to take place in the recent future. The report estimates that a ripple effect of such a demographic change on the population figures would be seen across several sectors in the market and suggests Kuwaiti nationals to look at self-reliance as an alternate option to continue the functioning of their...
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Why Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh project may not be a feasible idea
KUWAIT: We do not know whether any of the previous government’s projects are binding for the next government — however, we believe there is nothing wrong with commenting on one that will help stop a mistake. The preventive decision is less harmful than fixing an error. A vivid example is the new British government’s rotation last week and the cancellation of its project with fiscal policy expansion. The Kuwaiti decision, as published in the...
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Kuwaiti artists use digital art to take a stand
By Sara MahmoudKUWAIT: Art is a strong tool for starting a conversation — it’s a creative medium that colors a picture, both figuratively and literally. Unlike reading, art doesn’t require a prerequisite of education to be understood. These artistic messages can either have a specific meaning or just a creative release, it can uniquely be decoded by everyone.Today, local artists use their social media platforms for social and political...
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Qatar hopes World Cup flying headdress will be 2022 vuvuzela
QATAR: Qatar wants the 2022 World Cup mascot of a flying white headdress to symbolize football’s showcase tournament, just as the noisy vuvuzela horn did when South Africa hosted it in 2010. A flying keffiyah headdress named La’eeb, meaning super skilful player in Arabic, is the official World Cup mascot and is omnipresent on billboards across Qatar and on television. “La’eeb is a fun and mischievous character who comes from the...
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Gunman murders at least 37 in Thai nursery attack
UDON THANI, Thailand: A former Thai police officer armed with a gun and a knife killed at least 37 people in northeast Thailand on Thursday, most of them children at a nursery, in one of the kingdom's deadliest mass killings. Following the attack, gunman Panya Khamrab went home and killed his wife and child before taking his own life, police said. Armed with a shotgun, pistol and knife, Panya opened fire on the childcare center in northeastern...
Saudi trekker Abdullah Alsulmi crosses a desert area near Al-Khasrah area, some 350Km west of Riyadh, during his solo trek to the Qatari capital ahead of the FIFA World Cup.--AFP
For Saudi fan, road to World Cup is a desert trek
SAUDI ARABIA : The idea hit Abdullah Alsulmi earlier this year, while he was watching a television show in which a senior Qatari official promised an “exceptional” experience at the upcoming World Cup. His excitement building, the 33-year-old Saudi recalls thinking: “I will go to Doha no matter what, even if I have to walk!” It was an unlikely beginning to what has become an audacious adventure dismissed by some of Alsulmi’s own...
Salesmen show two traditional types of Bisht used in Kuwait.—photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat nnn
Bishts, abayas continue to charm people in Kuwait
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Making bishts - a traditional men’s cloak popular in the Gulf region - is considered one of the most important traditional handicrafts and the oldest. The traditional bisht is in high demand by many Kuwaitis, who wear them at weddings and on several occasions, where it exudes a very royal and luxury look. Saeed Al-Tamimi told Kuwait Times about his journey in the world of bishts since 1962.Tamimi, who owns several shops in...
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Mohammad Al-Wasmi, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs.
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OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al-Ghais.
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DOHA: Kuwait’s Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah speaks at the 41st meeting of the Interior Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council. — KUNA photos
Interior minister calls for uniting GCC security efforts
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Automak’s founding members, including Group President Hussam Fawzi Al-Kharafi and CEO Ghazi Al-Omar, along with ROX Motor’s representatives, CEO and Co-founder Yan Feng, and Vice President Wu Yue, during the launch ceremony.
Automak launches ROX Motor in Kuwait with all-new ROX01 model