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KIPIC CEO and Vice-CEO open refinery labs

KIPIC: Al-Zour refinery labs to boost Kuwait's oil sector competitiveness

Kuwait: Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) affirmed on Tuesday that the launching of the Al-Zour refinery's laboratories would boost the performance and competitiveness of the Kuwaiti oil sector.In a press statement celebrating the opening of the laboratories, KIPIC affirmed that the facility, run by national cadres, was one of its kind in the Middle East region. KIPIC's CEO Waleed Al-Bader said that the opening of these...

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur celebrates victory against Slovenia's Tamara Zidansek after their women's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 17, 2023.

Shaky Jabeur survives first-round test at Australian Open

Melbourne: Second seed Ons Jabeur's quest for a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open began with a shaky 7-6 (10/8), 4-6, 6-1 victory over Tamara Zidansek littered with unforced errors on Tuesday.The Tunisian was runner-up at both Wimbledon and the US Open last year but had to grind past the Slovenian world number 98 under the roof on Rod Laver Arena in a 2hr 17min battle.Jabeur has set herself the twin targets in 2023 of becoming the...

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Ukraine says 25 still missing after Dnipro strike

Kyiv: Ukraine said Tuesday that 25 people were still missing after a Russian missile strike on a block of apartments that killed at least 41 people in the city of Dnipro.Saturday's strike was one of the deadliest attacks since Russia invaded Ukraine nearly a year ago. The Kremlin denies that Russian troops were responsible."Twenty-five people are currently being sought," the state emergency services said.The Ukrainian presidency said the death...

Ambassador Nawaf Al-Enezi presents his credentials to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

NATO chief appreciates Kuwait over regional security, stability

Brussels: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed NATO's appreciation for Kuwaitآ’s role and efforts in maintaining security and stability in the region, and his gratitude for all aspects of the support provided by Kuwait to NATO.Stoltenberg made the remark during a ceremony held on Monday evening, where Kuwaiti Ambassador Nawaf Al-Enezi presented his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Kuwait...

In this file photo taken on May 11, 1991, Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida stands next to a car during the 44th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France.

Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida dies

Rome: Italian actor Gina Lollobrigida, one of the last icons of the Golden Age of Hollywood, has died aged 95, culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano said on Twitter Monday."Farewell to a diva of the silver screen, protagonist of more than half a century of Italian cinema history. Her charm will remain eternal," Sangiuliano wrote after Italy's ANSA news agency reported her death.Lollobrigida, famed when younger for her biting wit and sensual...

Al Houti, Sulaiman, and Al Musaibeeh with the stars.

Zain awards stars of Dawri Zain’s latest three rounds

Kuwait: Zain, Kuwait’s leading digital service provider, awarded the winners of its ‘Best Player’ award in the latest three rounds of the Kuwait Premier League (Dawri Zain) in recognition of their outstanding performance on the pitch. The company dedicates the award to players who contribute to adding elegance to the league and ultimately elevating Kuwaiti football.Zain announced the winners: Al Arabi Sports Club player Bandar Al Salama,...

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Bus crash kills seven football fans, injures 30 in Basra

Baghdad: Seven people were killed and 30 others injured in a road accident of a bus carrying Iraqi football fans to Basra to attend 25th Arabian Gulf Cup football tournament.A medical source spoke to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), saying that the bus collided with a large truck in Dhi Qar Governorate, northern Basra, adding that passengers were transported to Souq Al-Shuyukh public hospital to receive treatment.Head of the Iraqi football federation...

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck arrives in Kuwait

Bhutan’s King arrives in Kuwait on private visit

Kuwait: Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck arrived in Kuwait on Monday on a private visit.The Monarch of the friendly Kingdom was received at the airport by Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.The honorary mission accompanying the Monarch during his visit is headed by the Amiri Diwan Adviser, Mohammad Abdullah Abulhasan.

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Barcelona beat Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup

Riyadh: Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-1 in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to win the Spanish Super Cup, their first trophy since coach Xavi Hernandez took over.Inspired by electric teenager Gavi, who scored himself and set up goals for Robert Lewandowski and Pedri Gonzalez, the Catalans shone, while Karim Benzema netted a late consolation for a disappointing Madrid.

KUWAIT: Motorists drive through wet roads as sporadic rains continued in Kuwait on Monday, disrupting vehicular traffic and public life. – Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat and Fouad Al-Shaikh

Kuwaiti met. ctr: Rain expected Mon. evening until Tues. afternoon

Kuwait: Rainy weather is expected to start gradually Monday evening until Tuesday afternoon across the country, said Kuwait Meteorology Center on Sunday.The presence of a deep low pressure in the atmosphere mixed with high surface humidity creates the perfect conditions for low and mid-level clouds formation, as well as thunderstorms, indicated meteorologist Abdulaziz Al-Qarawi.Light to moderate rainfall is expected with the possibility of some...

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Kuwait Navy to carry out sea drill starting Tuesday

Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Navy will carry out a drill with live ammunition at a sea shooting range from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, the army said in a statement on Sunday.The shooting range is located 16.5 nautical miles east of Ras Al-Jlaiaa, stretchsz to Garo island, six nautical miles east of Ras Al-Zor and extending to Umm Al-Maradem island.It called upon sea goers to refrain from approaching the drill region.

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal hosts Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi

Kuwait's Amir receives verbal message from Jordan King

KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Sunday Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi. The minister relayed a message addressed to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah from King of Jordan Abdullah bin Al-Hussein on the special fraternal relations tying the two countries, bolstering unity, joint Arab work and latest...

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Committee strips Kuwaiti citizenship of 1,647 individuals

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NEW YORK: Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan's duct-taped banana entitled "Comedian" is on display during a media preview at Sotheby's on Nov 8, 2024. - AFP

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Municipal Councilmember Aliaa Al-Farsi

Municipal Council environment committee urges urgent reforms for Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh

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Oxford Academy School students pose for a photo with their Kuwait Times copies.

Oxford Academy School students visit Kuwait Times and Kuwait News

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Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrives for the opening ceremony of the country's tenth parliament at the national parliament in Colombo on November 21, 2024. -- AFP

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