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Minister: Digital transformation constitutes main pillar of Kuwait's 2035 vision
Kuwait has made great strides towards digital transformation, a main pillar of its 2035 development vision, said Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Affairs Mazen Al-Nahedh on Sunday.Speaking at the Ninth e-Government Forum launched with the participation of several government and private agencies, Al-Nahedh, also minister of commerce and industry, said that development and digital transformation are closely linked....
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Robotic suit gives paralyzed children gift of walking
Wearing a robotic exoskeleton designed specially for children, an eight-year-old boy with cerebral palsy walked through a therapy room in Mexico City, smiling triumphantly at the once-unthinkable feat.David Zabala uses a wheelchair due to his neurological condition, which also left him deaf and reliant on sign language. But thanks to the Atlas 2030 exoskeleton, which won its creator a European Inventor Award this year, he was able to walk and...
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Astronomers are captivated by brightest flash ever seen
Astronomers have observed the brightest flash of light ever seen, from an event that occurred 2.4 billion light years from Earth and was likely triggered by the formation of a black hole.The burst of gamma-rays -- the most intense form of electromagnetic radiation -- was first detected by orbiting telescopes on October 9, and its afterglow is still being watched by scientists across the world.Astrophysicist Brendan O'Connor told AFP that...
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Kuwaiti photographer wins 2nd place award in Moscow contest
Kuwaiti photographer Mohammad Murad won second place prize in Golden Turtle international contest in Russian capital, Moscow.Murad spoke to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) saying that taking part in such an international event is something to take pride in, especially that he is the only Arab to win second place award.The award-winning photo (Blurry Vision) depicts the movement of elephants as they walk in Tanzania. Murad had previously won awards for...
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Kuwait ambassador to Cambodia presents credentials to King Norodom
Ambassador Mohammad Al-Hajri tendered to Cambodia King Norodom Sihamoni his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Kuwait to the Kingdom of Cambodia.A statement by the Kuwaiti Embassy in Phnom Penh said Friday, during their meeting, the Kuwaiti diplomat conveyed to the King greetings of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal...
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Kuwait ambassador to Belgium presents credentials to King Philippe
Ambassador Nawaf Al-Enezi tendered to Belgium King Philippe his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Kuwait to the Kingdom.A statement by Kuwait Embassy in Brussels said Friday, during their meeting, the Kuwaiti diplomat conveyed to the King greetings of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.The two...
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Mideast gamers hope eSports takes them to the track
Virtual cars whizz by with engines roaring, as 26 drivers vie for the top spot at an online tournament in Jordan -- many dreaming one day of transitioning to real racers. Professional racing requires not only talent, but also support from well-established teams and sponsors who can help cover the hefty costs that go into acquiring and maintaining race cars.Young people in the Middle East and elsewhere with a passion for the sport have instead...
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Meta unveils new virtual reality headset Quest Pro
A year after it rebranded itself in the name of building a metaverse, Meta on Tuesday unveiled a new version of its virtual reality headset tailored for working professionals.The $1,500 Meta Quest Pro features a number of new features that are meant to improve users' perception of truly being in the presence of other people.The headset makes it possible to view not only virtual worlds but also the real environment of the user, thanks to...
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'Spirited Away': Ghibli theme park prepares for visitors
Beyond the gates, a whimsical world awaits, complete with a fluffy Cat Bus, the toothy grin of Totoro and a life-sized No-Face seated on a train: welcome to Ghibli Park.vOn Wednesday, media got a sneak peek at the highly anticipated new theme park from Studio Ghibli, creator of beloved titles like "My Neighbour Totoro" and Oscar-winning "Spirited Away".Ghibli Park will open its doors to visitors on November 1, though only three of the five...
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Gold coins found hidden under kitchen floor sell for £754,000
A treasure trove of more than 260 gold coins discovered by a couple beneath their kitchen floor during renovations has sold for £754,000 at auction.The collection, found under a home in Ellerby, East Yorkshire in 2019, was spotted inside a pot hidden underneath concrete and 18th Century floorboards.The coins, dating from 1610-1727, belonged to the Fernley-Maisters, a Hull family involved in Baltic trading. The auctioneer called the final sale...
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High-octane commentator shakes up Qatar football scene
When a goal is scored in the Qatar Stars League, Khalil Al-Balushi makes sure viewers feel the full force of the moment as he dials up the decibels to make their TV sets tremble."La-la-la-la-la!" he shouts after the ball hits the back of the net in one of Qatar's World Cup stadiums. Viewers of the Alkass sports channel might not see it, but sometimes the 42-year-old Balushi, one of Qatar's top football commentators, dances a little jig in the...
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Pink diamond sells for nearly $58 million in Hong Kong
A rare pink diamond has sold in Hong Kong for nearly $58 million, setting a record for price per carat paid at auction for any diamond or gemstone, according to Sotheby's. The 11.15-carat Williamson Pink Star on Friday fetched HK$453.2 million ($57.7 million), the second-highest price paid at auction for any jewel, Sotheby's added.The winning bid, by an undisclosed buyer from Boca Raton, Florida, was more than twice the estimated $21 million sale...
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Minister of Municipal Affairs Dr Noura Al-Mashaan and Head of the Municipal Council Abdullah Al-Mahari inspect the Darwazat Abdulrazzaq project. – KUNA photos
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