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Live-action 'Little Mermaid' debut makes box office waves
Los Angeles: Disney's live-action version of "The Little Mermaid" netted the top spot at North American box offices on its opening weekend, over the United States' Memorial Day holiday, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.The remake of the 1989 animated tale of an underwater princess who gives up her voice in pursuit of true love on land, starring pop singer Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy, raked in $117.5 million in US and...
Part of the caricature exhibition at Nazaha summer camp
Kuwait's NAZAHA transparency org. sets up summer programs for youth
Kuwait: Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (NAZAHA) launched on Monday its fifth summer club under the slogan (Youth for Integrity, Partnership and Learning).The club, held at the authority's headquarter, will present a number of activities and cultural programs, in cooperation with Kuwait Transparency Society, aims for highlighting the national role in fighting corruption and emphasizes Integrity.
Kuwait Deputy FM meets Mexican counterpart
Kuwait Deputy FM meets Mexican counterpart
Kuwait: Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi met on Sunday with visiting Mexican counterpart Carmen Moreno Toscano.During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral ties, issues of common interests and latest regional and international developments.After the meeting, both sides signed an agreement of cooperation between the Kuwaiti National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters and the Mexican Secretariat of Culture.
Al Othman awards Al Khashti in recognition of Zain.
AUM recognizes Zain’s strategic role in supporting education
Kuwait: Zain was recently awarded by the American University of the Middle East at the AUM Corporate Award 2023, held in the university’s cultural center, in recognition of its extended partnership with AUM throughout the past years. Zain was also recognized for its strategic efforts in developing the local education sector, supporting academic programs, and attracting national talents.During the ceremony, HUMANSOFT Vice Chairman Tareq Al...
Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish goalkeeper Sergio Rico smiles as he warms up before the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 3 group H football match between SL Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain, at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on October 5, 2022.
PSG goalkeeper Rico in 'serious' condition after horse riding accident
Seville: Paris Saint-Germain back-up goalkeeper Sergio Rico is in "serious" condition after a horse riding accident, the French club confirmed Sunday.The 29-year-old Spaniard was on the bench for PSG as they won the Ligue 1 title on Saturday with a 1-1 draw at Strasbourg before heading to Spain, where the accident happened in El Rocio."He is in serious condition," said a PSG spokesperson, while Spanish newspaper Marca report he is "stable".Rico...
18th Arab Media Forum discusses future of media in the region
Kuwait's 18th Arab Media Forum began under patronage of PM
Kuwait: The 18th Arab Media Forum began on Sunday under the auspices of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.The event will focus on a multitude of issues pertaining to the future of media in the region.During a session, Chief-in-editor of Saudi Okaz newspaper Jameel Al-Theyabi said that the advent of Artificial Intelligence would have an impact on media outlets worldwide, affirming that it was important to catch...
Bayern Munich's players celebrate with the trophy after the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Cologne and FC Bayern Munich in Cologne, western Germany on May 27, 2023.
Musiala takes Bayern to 11th straight title after Dortmund held
Dortmund: Bayern Munich have won their 11th straight Bundesliga title, a 90th minute goal from Jamal Musiala sealing a late 2-1 win at Cologne after Borussia Dortmund were held 2-2 at home to Mainz.With Bayern needing a win to overtake Dortmund, the England-raised Germany forward hammered home with the clock winding down, ensuring the Bavarians keep their grip on the title for another season.Dortmund knew a win would guarantee a title, but were...
Dr. Rashed Al-Oweesh
Kuwait Heart Foundation launches awareness campaign
Kuwait: Kuwait Heart Foundation launches an awareness campaign aimed to reduce the number of deaths caused by heart diseases, and encourage early detection examinations.In a press statement, the Foundation's Secretary General Dr. Rashed Al-Oweesh said that the campaign includes three various stages and will end on World Heart Day on Spetmber 29.Dr. Al-Oweesh added that seven doctors specializing in cardiology will be hosted to present detailed...
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Zain Strategic Partner of 18th Arab Media Forum
Kuwait: Zain today announces its strategic partnership with the 18th Arab Media Forum, which kicks-off today, Sunday, in the Diamond Hall at the St. Regis Hotel Kuwait. The event continues until 29 May and comes under the patronage of H.H. the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah.Zain’s strategic partnership with the forum extended throughout the past 10 years and comes this year to further reflect the company’s strong belief...
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WHO backs farmers to grow food instead of tobacco
Geneva: The World Health Organization said Friday it was helping a growing number of farmers turn away from tobacco to help strengthen food security, particularly in Africa.Ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Wednesday, the WHO said it had teamed up with other United Nations agencies to support farmers wishing to convert from growing tobacco to growing food.The scheme's pilot in Kenya has proved successful and now the UN wants to export it to other...
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Brazil's Lula turns down Putin invitation to visit Russia
Brasília: Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday declined an invitation to travel to Saint Petersburg during a telephone call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.The refusal came just days after a spat between Lula and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 summit in Japan, where a planned meeting between the pair fell through."I thanked (Putin) for an invitation to go to the International Economic Forum in Saint...
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Washington seen inching closer to debt deal
Washington: Democrats and Republicans inched towards a deal Friday, ahead of a long weekend, to extend the US debt ceiling and avoid a crippling default that could hit the world's biggest economy within days.As the Treasury's estimated deadline of next Thursday for the government running out of money loomed, there were glimmers of optimism in Washington that the two sides will finally compromise.According to unconfirmed US media reports, this...
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Crackdown on visa violators
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Kuwait expands ‘open door’ policy to virtual domain
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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
Darwaza Abdulrazzaq project set to reopen
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Interior cracks down on residency violators
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Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman
Saudi energy minister announces discovery of multiple oil, gas fields