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GCC index declines 4.7% as new COVID variant spooks investors
KUWAIT: GCC markets declined for the first time in 13 months in November-2021 as the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, sent shockwaves across financial markets globally. The MSCI GCC index dropped 4.7 percent during the month, in line with most major exchanges globally. In terms of market-cap, total value of listed stocks in the region declined by $205 billion to reach $3.5 trillion by the end of the month. The monthly decline during November-2021...
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Kuwait's Crown Prince receives visiting GCC Secretary General
KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets GCC Secretary General Dr Nayef Al-Hajraf. - KUNA photosKUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) Secretary General Dr Nayef Al-Hajraf during his visit to Kuwait yesterday. The Crown Prince's Diwan Chief Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Director of the Crown Prince office...
CHICAGO: NUKS USA Director Abdulaziz Al-Kandari recognizes Waleed Al-Khashti for Zain's support.n
Zain hosts unique programs, activities for Kuwaiti students in US
CHICAGO: NUKS USA Director Abdulaziz Al-Kandari recognizes Waleed Al-Khashti for Zain's support.KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, hosted a number of social, cultural, and entertainment programs for Kuwaiti students in the United Stated throughout two consecutive days in Chicago. The company's contribution came as part of its Platinum Sponsorship of the 37th annual conference of the National Union of Kuwaiti Students...
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Kuwait Speaker hails delegation at IPU summit
Marzouq Al-GhanemMADRID: Speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanem has praised participation of the caucus delegation in the 143rd conference of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) that wrapped up yesterday - lauding the legislators' performance at the international event. The Kuwaiti delegation has exerted tremendous efforts within the framework of the governing council, the general assembly, permanent and interim...
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Africans in Kuwait reconsider travel and vacation plans amid Omicron
By Chidi Emmanuel, Ben GarciaKUWAIT: As more countries joined the rush to ban some southern African countries after the emergence of a new COVID variant - Omicron, some African expats are beginning to have a rethink on their travel plans. Kuwait on Saturday joined dozens of countries across the globe to imposed travel restrictions on South Africa and its neighbors since its scientists flagged the variant last Thursday. This in turn, has affected...
KATHMANDU: A volunteer lights candles forming the shape of a red ribbon during an awareness event organized on the eve of the World AIDS Day in Kathmandu, Nepal yesterday. - AFPn
Kuwaiti specialist: AIDS remains one of deadliest epidemics
KATHMANDU: A volunteer lights candles forming the shape of a red ribbon during an awareness event organized on the eve of the World AIDS Day in Kathmandu, Nepal yesterday. - AFPKUWAIT: AIDS remains one of the deadliest epidemics in modern times, the head of the AIDS office at the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health, Dr Fajr Al-Assaf, warned yesterday. Dr Assaf, in a statement marking World AIDS Day which falls on December 1, noted that Kuwait has...
NEW YORK: Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the UN Headquarters in New York Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi addresses the Second Session of the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction. - KUNAnn
Kuwait to UN session: Peace through ridding world of nuclear weapons
NEW YORK: Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the UN Headquarters in New York Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi addresses the Second Session of the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction. - KUNANEW YORK: There will be no peace, security, or stability unless the world is rid of nuclear arsenal and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), a senior Kuwaiti diplomat said late Monday....
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Dr John receives health care quality certification
Dr Aysha JohnKUWAIT: ABQAURP is pleased to announce the recent certification of Dr Aysha John, CHCQM. Dr John passed the Health Care Quality and Management (HCQM) Certification Examination on September 22, 2021 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Dr John joins fellow Diplomates of ABQAURP who, for over 40 years, have shown their commitment to, and specialized focus on, quality care and patient safety; distinguishing them from their colleagues by becoming...
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Successful academic audit for ACK attained
The Central Queensland University (CQU) building.KUWAIT: The Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) has accomplished a successful audit period conducted by its strategic partner Central Queensland University (CQU). The audit took place virtually from the 8 to November 11, 2021. The objective of similar audit sessions is to maintain the quality of education and continually improve Colleges offerings and services, continuing to fulfill Kuwait's Public...
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Health Ministry says situation is 'assuring' but urges caution
By B IzzakKUWAIT: The Ministry of Health yesterday told the Parliamentary Health Panel that the pandemic situation in the country is 'assuring' but called for caution and for complying with health conditions. Head of the Assembly Health and Labor committee MP Saleh Al-Mutairi said the committee discussed the latest developments regarding COVID-19 virus, adding that the "Ministry of Health stressed that the situation is assuring but called for...
SONTHOFEN: Vials of the COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer/BioNTech and the Moderna vaccine (center) against the novel coronavirus stand on a table in a vaccination center in Sonthofen, southern Germany, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. - AFP n
WHO pleads for calm as Omicron spreads fast
SONTHOFEN: Vials of the COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer/BioNTech and the Moderna vaccine (center) against the novel coronavirus stand on a table in a vaccination center in Sonthofen, southern Germany, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. - AFPGENEVA: The WHO yesterday urged countries to remain calm and take "rational" measures against the fast-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant, as Germany's next chancellor voiced support for compulsory...
YAS ISLAND: Photo shows a view of one of the self-driving taxis being used in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, to transport passengers to the nearby Yas Island. - AFP n
UAE: Rich Gulf state looking beyond oil
YAS ISLAND: Photo shows a view of one of the self-driving taxis being used in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, to transport passengers to the nearby Yas Island. - AFPDUBAI: The United Arab Emirates, which turns 50 on December 2, is a wealthy Gulf oil state and economic hub that has turned into one of the region's most influential countries.Expat majorityThe UAE is a federal state of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Sharjah Umm...
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EL KFOUR: Lebanon: People inspect the damage to a building after a Zionist airstrike in the southern town of Kfour, in the Nabatiyeh district, on August 17, 2024, amid the ongoing cross-border clashes between Zionist troops and Hezbollah fighters. – AFP
Hezbollah reveals its military muscle
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KUWAIT: His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil Dr Imad Mohamed Al-Ateeqi (center) is greeted by Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Hamad Al-Sabah (second right) and other officials. — KUNA
Oil minister returns to Kuwait after treatment in Turkey
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JAHRA: Part of the Al-Shagaya Concentrated Solar Power Project is seen in this photo taken from the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research website.
KAPP shortlists companies for Dabdeba, Shagaya
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VIENNA: Ambassador to Austria in Vienna Talal Al-Fassam is seen during his visit to the Austrian company. — KUNA
Kuwait explores renewable energy solutions in Vienna