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Cabinet approves draft law on conflict of interests
KUWAIT: The Cabinet on Monday approved a draft law on conflict of interests, forwarding it to His Highness the Amir for ratification, the country's Cabinet Affairs Minister said.His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah noted, during the meeting, the law would contribute to fighting corruption, according to a statement by Deputy Premier and Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs Essa Al-Kanderi, after the...
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Citizens call for solutions after horrific accident
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: A recent tragic accident involving an influencer, which claimed the lives of three individuals, has sparked a significant debate among Kuwaiti citizens. The discussion centers on whether the existing traffic laws are sufficiently punitive and deterrent, especially in cases where the individual responsible for the accident was allegedly under the influence of alcohol.Kuwait Times conducted a survey to gauge public opinion on...
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Kuwaitis place 9th in list of tourists visiting Istanbul
ISTANBUL: Kuwaiti tourists have placed ninth in the list of the 2.87 million tourists that visited Istanbul in July, said official statistics on Monday. According to the data from the directorate of tourism and culture in Istanbul, the city had hosted 8.514 million tourists in the first seven months of 2022 with that number increasing by 15 percent in the same period this year with 9.77 million visitors.In July, Russian tourists had placed first...
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Kuwait SC crowned Arab handball champions
KUWAIT: Kuwait Sports Club has been crowned the 38th champion of the Arab Handball Championship of Champions which was founded 1976 which is under the Asian Handball Federation (AHF) by beating Al-Zamalek 31-30 in the final match held in Qatif, Saudi Arabia on August 28 2023. The team, which was founded in October 20, 1962 managed to flip the match after being behind in the first half by winning the final match 18-16.The club has been qualified...
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Perfect Napoli see off Sassuolo, Juve survive penalty controversy
MILAN: Napoli continued a perfect start to their Serie A title defence with Sunday’s 2-0 win over 10-man Sassuolo, while Juventus survived penalty controversy in a 1-1 draw with furious Bologna. Victor Osimhen netted his third goal of the season from the penalty spot 15 minutes into Napoli’s first home match since lifting the league title in front of their fans for the third time back in June. And captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo made sure Napoli...
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Djokovic launches his quest for 24th Grand Slam singles title as US Open gets underway
NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic launches his quest for a 24th Grand Slam singles title on Monday as the US Open gets underway with the Serb needing only a first round victory to reclaim the world number one ranking. The 36-year-old Serbian star makes a long-awaited return to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center after missing the 2022 tournament due to his refusal to get vaccinated. Second seed Djokovic headlines the night session on the...
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NBK renews two-year partnership with Rafa Nadal Academy
KUWAIT: Pursuing its endeavors to promote healthy living and practice of sports, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has renewed its partnership with Rafa Nadal Academy (RNA), the leading sports institution specializing in tennis and fitness, to sponsor all the academy’s exquisite sports activities and events. NBK is the only bank in Kuwait that offers customers exclusive access to the Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy, one of the most prestigious tennis...
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UK envoy hails strong, historic ties with Kuwait
KUWAIT: British Ambassador to Kuwait Belinda Lewis affirmed on Monday the strong and historic Kuwaiti-British relations at all levels, including defense, investment, cybersecurity and cultural cooperation. In an interview with KUNA and Kuwait TV on Monday, ahead of the visit of HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to London, Lewis said this was the third visit of HH the Crown Prince to the UK within a year.HH Sheikh Mishal...
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New airport sparks unlikely dreams in isolated N Cyprus
NICOSIA: Isolated for almost half a century, the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has just opened a half-billion-dollar airport terminal in the hope of boosting tourism. Only Ankara recognizes the statehood of the TRNC, whose sole source of flights is Turkey, but the new terminal has left it dreaming of international connections. Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkey invaded the east Mediterranean island in response to a...
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Ambani’s three children join Reliance board
MUMBAI: The three children of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani will become directors of the board of his Indian oil-to-technology conglomerate Reliance, the company said Monday. Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani and Anant Ambani are already “leading and managing key businesses” of Reliance including in retail, digital services and energy, the company said. Their names were submitted to shareholders for approval at the annual general meeting on...
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US, China to set up working group for commercial issues
BEIJING: The United States and China will set up a new working group for discussing trade tensions, Washington said Monday, as the world’s largest economy seeks to cool tensions with its strategic competitor. Washington’s Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo reached the agreement with her Chinese counterpart in Beijing on Monday, during the latest in a series of high-level trips to China by US officials. The trips could culminate in a meeting...
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Chinese giant Evergrande plunges as Hong Kong trading resumes
HONG KONG: Shares in troubled Chinese property giant Evergrande plummeted nearly 80 percent in Hong Kong on Monday after the end of a 17-month trading suspension. The resumption of trading came after the company said in a filing on Friday that it had met guidelines set out by the bourse, including belatedly publishing its financial results and complying with other listing rules. Once China’s largest real estate firm, Evergrande defaulted in...
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KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Noura Al-Mashaan and a Chinese delegation visit the site of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project on Boubyan Island on Aug 31, 2024. – KUNA
Minister, Chinese delegation visit Mubarak Port
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Fatemah Al-habib, founder of Qesati, hosting the event.
Kuwaiti athlete shares her story of perseverance en route to Olympics
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Guests and dignitaries gather at Marina Hotel to celebrate the 102nd anniversary of Turkey's Victory Day.
Kuwait-Turkey defense partnership bolsters regional peace and security
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Kuwait Times Summer Program students pose for a group photo with Kuwait Times/Kuwait News and Gulf Bank teams. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Gulf Bank and Kuwait Times successfully conclude 3rd edition of Summer Program