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Floral bloom turns Saudi desert purple
A desert bloom triggered by heavier than usual winter rains has carpeted the sands of northern Saudi Arabia with purple flowers, drawing sightseers from across the Arabian Peninsula. Muhammad al-Mutairi drove nearly six hours from his hometown in the centre of the kingdom to see the rare burst of colour in the drab landscape."No one expects that this scene is in Saudi Arabia," the 50-year-old retired teacher told AFP as he surveyed the sea of...
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Most baby formula health claims not backed by science: study
The vast majority of health claims used to advertise baby formula worldwide are not supported by rigorous scientific evidence, a study said Thursday, leading researchers to urge the breast milk substitutes be sold in plain packaging. The study comes a week after a group of doctors and scientists called for a regulatory crackdown on the $55-billion formula industry for "predatory" marketing which they said exploits the fears of new parents to...
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Philippine mayor gives singles extra pay on Valentine's Day
A life-long bachelor mayor in the Philippines is giving single staff extra pay on Tuesday for Valentine's Day, to show gratitude for the extra hours they work and show that "someone loves them". Lonely hearts at General Luna town hall in Quezon province will receive three times their normal daily wage if they have been single for more than five years, Mayor Matt Florido told AFP.Other footloose and fancy-free staff will get double pay -- or the...
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Saudi vision inspiration for whole region: Sager
By Sajeev K PeterKUWAIT: Saudi Arabia is working hand in hand with Kuwait to integrate the kingdom's 'Vision 2030' with Kuwait's 'Vision 2035' under the wise leadership of both countries, said Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih on Monday. Khalid Al-FalihAddressing the 'Invest in Saudi Arabia Forum' in Kuwait, the Saudi minister said the unity of these common visions and goals was pronounced in June 2021 when the first meeting of the...
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Eight Kuwaitis among Forbes Middle East's 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2023
KUWAIT: Eight Kuwaiti women made it into the Forbes Middle East's list of the 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2023, which was announced on Thursday:1- Shaikha Al-Bahar - NBK Deputy Group CEO (4th overall)2- Wadha Al-Khateeb - KNPC CEO (6th)3- Adana Nasser Al-Sabah - KIPCO Group CEO (12th)4- Henadi Al-Saleh - Agility Chairperson (20th)5- Eaman Al-Roudhan - Zain Kuwait CEO (22th)6- Jehad Al-Humaidi - AUB CEO (34th)7- Nadia Al-Hajji - PIC CEO...
KUWAIT: (From Left), Hala El-Said, Mohammed Al-Sager and Osama Shaltout during the meeting. - Photos by Yasser Zayyat
Kuwait fourth with direct investments in Egypt: Sager
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: The Arab Republic of Egypt never closed its door in the face of Kuwaiti investments, said Chairman of the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Mohammed Al-Sager. Kuwait was the pioneer of Arab investments in the country, he said, and "today ranks fourth among the countries with direct investments in Egypt." Sager added that due to the main role of Kuwaiti foreign investments in the country's economic future, it's...
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Harry Potter video game gets bumper sales despite LGBTQ backlash
The "Harry Potter" universe welcomes its latest edition on Friday, the "Hogwarts Legacy" video game, which provides a big test of the resilience of a franchise hit by criticism from some LGBTQ activists over the views of author JK Rowling. The Scottish writer has been plagued by threats and controversy since she publicly took issue in 2020 with the trans-inclusive phrase "people who menstruate" being used instead of the word "women".Many accused...
MANILA: Relatives of Jullebee Ranara, a domestic helper who was killed in Kuwait, grieve during her funeral at a cemetery in Las Pinas, Metro Manila on Feb 5, 2023. - AFP
Philippines suspends first-time employment applications to Kuwait
By Khaled Al-AbdulhadiKUWAIT: The Philippines Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has temporarily suspended the deployment of first-time applicants for jobs in Kuwait amid ongoing discussions to ensure the safety and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) following the brutal death of domestic worker Jullebee Ranara last month. The decision, effective as of Wednesday, Feb 8, only covers contracts of Kuwait-bound first-time domestic...
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Beyonce breaks all-time Grammy record, Styles wins for best album
Pop queen Beyonce on Sunday reigned supreme at the Grammys, breaking the all-time record for wins with her 32nd prize and fourth of the night -- but the Album of the Year prize that's long eluded her slipped from her fingers once again, going instead to Brit Harry Styles. All of the top contenders including Adele, Taylor Swift and Lizzo went home with an award -- but it was surprise after surprise in the top four categories.Beyonce entered the...
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Crown Prince receives Saudi Foreign Minister
KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Sunday. His Highness the Crown Prince conveyed greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his greetings to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud, wishing Saudi Arabia further growth and prosperity under its leadership.
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Housebound Jordanian football fan a social media star
Having spent most of his life housebound due to a medical condition, Jordanian Amer Abu Nawas's love of football has propelled him to social media stardom. Offering analysis of matches from the leading European football leagues to almost a quarter of a million followers, his Facebook page -- "HouseAnalyzer" in Arabic -- has grown into what he describes as a "big family".The 27-year-old was born with osteogenesis, or brittle bone disease, a...
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Committee seeks to create 3,000 jobs for Kuwaitis in co-op sector
KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al-Sabah chaired a meeting for a committee set up by the government to address the demographic imbalance problem in Kuwait on Thursday. Following the meeting, the committee issued decisions that include requiring co-op societies to Kuwaitize all management and supervision jobs, as well as increasing the percentage of Kuwaiti employees in co-ops.This should help...
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Mohammad Al-Wasmi, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs.
Kuwait’s International Quran competition announces winners
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OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al-Ghais.
OPEC to COP29: Oil gift from God
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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
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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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TUNIS: President of Tunisia Kais Saied receives Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya. — KUNA
Tunisian president receives Kuwaiti foreign minister