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Afghan educator who quit over women ban vows to fight

An Afghan academic who caused a storm by quitting and tearing up his degree certificates on live television to protest the ban on women in universities has vowed to fight the order "even if it costs my life".Ismail Mashal, a lecturer in journalism for more than a decade at three universities in Kabul, shred his qualifications and resigned from the institutions after the ban was issued this month."I'm raising my voice. I'm standing with my...

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MoI urges motorists to be cautious amid turbulent weather

The Ministry of Interior Friday publicized a set of advices to motorists amid the current turbulent weather, seen across the country. The ministry urged drivers to follow security authorities' guidelines on using alternative routes and avoiding roads swamped with puddles and called on motorists to stay fairly apart from the vehicle in front of theirs and buckle up.It reminded parents to keep their children on the back seat. Kuwait is currently...

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Electric scooters offer new transportation option in Kuwait

E-Fly is a new eco-friendly electric scooter that was created to provide solutions that can help eliminate or decrease modern problems, and it significantly reduces emissions compared to fuel-powered cars and buses.The electric scooter is currently available in different locations in Kuwait, and is the perfect solution for traffic. It is mostly useful in urban areas and universities throughout Kuwait to provide easier transportation solutions,...

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Argentina World Cup winners ditch bus for chopper ride over Buenos Aires

BUENOS AIRES: Millions of jubilant fans turned out Tuesday to welcome home Argentina's World Cup winners led by Lionel Messi, but most were left disappointed when an open-top bus parade had to be abandoned due to the massive crowds, in favor of a hastily organized helicopter tour. Vast crowds of ecstatic fans cheered on their heroes along every meter of the planned 30-kilometer parade route from a Buenos Aires suburb to the center of the...

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London Arabic bookshop to shut after 45 years

Salwa Gaspard gazes fondly at the hundreds of Arabic-language books displayed on dark wooden shelves, putting some back in place while exchanging a few words with customers. In just a few days' time, her London bookshop, known to literary enthusiasts throughout the Middle East, will close for good.Al Saqi Books is another victim of the pandemic, and the economic upheaval in the UK and Lebanon, from where Gaspard and her husband Andre's publishing...

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Great cormorant seasonal visitor to Kuwait

KUWAIT: Flocks of the greater cormorant fly to Kuwait in November and roam the country until February before departing in the direction of the Caspian Lake during the breeding season.Mohammad Shah, the head of the team for monitoring birds of the Kuwait Environment Protection Society, told KUNA that people have been sighting huge flocks of the bird, boasting the dark-colored feathers, above some regions in Kuwait.These birds spend a lot of time...

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England families struggle to afford school lunch as inflation bites

At St Mary's primary school in London, almost half of children are entitled to a free school lunch owing to the fact they are from England's poorest families.And while charities argue that more pupils should be allowed access to taxpayer-funded meals amid a cost-of-living crisis caused by sky-high inflation, the government of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is resisting such calls.At 48 percent of pupils, the proportion of St Mary's children entitled...

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Crown Prince receives innovative surgeon

KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Wednesday orthopedic surgeon Dr Muthana Sartawi. Dr Sartawi presented His Highness the Crown Prince with his patented "Kuwait Stitch" invention used in sewing superficial wounds.His Highness the Crown Prince commended the surgeon on his effort, which contributed to the development of medical sciences in Kuwait and abroad. His Highness Sheikh...

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Pumping 'new black gold', Saudi DJs sense big opportunities

Ravers sporting face paint and flashing LED sunglasses jump in time to the thudding beats of Dish Dash, a DJ act whose rise mirrors that of the Saudi music scene. The confetti-strewn dance hall in Riyadh is packed with young men and women, most in streetwear hoodies and jeans, a few in traditional white robes and abayas.The setting bears scant resemblance to the venues where Dish Dash -- the Jeddah-born brothers Abbas and Hassan Ghazzawi –-...

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Morocco players celebrate with Palestinian flag after Spain upset

Morocco's players unfurled a Palestinian flag during their on-pitch celebrations after the team's stunning World Cup upset victory against Spain on Tuesday.The Palestinian flag -- which has been fluttering widely across Qatar during the finals -- was seen being held aloft by Moroccan players following the dramatic penalty shoot-out win over the Spaniards.FIFA regulations prohibit the display of banners, flags and fliers that are deemed to be...

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Zain showcases its latest smart home solutions

Zain, Kuwait’s leading digital service provider, announced its third consecutive platinum sponsorship of Mirzaam Expo, the biggest interior design event in Kuwait. This year’s expo, held at Kuwait International Fair in Mishref, is the event’s biggest yet, and offers visitors a wide-ranging set of the best products and services in interior design, decoration, and home essentials.Zain continues to support this unique event to encourage...

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Stateless people's agency's head thanks Crown Prince for support

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received the Chairman of the Central Apparatus for the Remedy of Status of Illegal Residents Saleh Al-Fadhala on Monday.Fadhala expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Crown Prince for his great confidence in his efforts to maintain the country's national identity, Kuwait News Agency reported. His Highness the Crown Prince wished Fadhala continued success...

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KUWAIT: Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood, and Minister of Youth Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah grants four women in the Supreme Council for Family Affairs authority of judicial enforcement on May 16, 2024. -- KUNA

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KUWAIT: Interior Minister Undersecretary Lt Gen Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah chairs a meeting with assistant undersecretaries on May 16, 2024. – KUNA

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MANAMA: Arab leaders pose for a group photo during the 33rd Arab League Summit on May 16, 2024. - AFP

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