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Gulf Bank promotes Lamia Karam as GM of Treasury
KUWAIT: Following the approval of the Central Bank of Kuwait, Gulf Bank announced the promotion of Lamia Ali Karam to assume the position of General Manager of Treasury. This is part of the Bank’s continuous efforts to enable national talents to advance and obtain leadership positions, based on the bank’s 2025 – noting that the percentage of Kuwaitis in the bank’s senior management positions exceeded 60 percent in 2022.Karam has around 30...
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Kuwait’s satellite team visits US space centers, University of Colorado
KUWAIT: The first Kuwaiti satellite team members (KuwaitSat-1) embarked on a scientific trip to the US. The team visited the US space research centers with the aim of enhancing their expertise and enriching their knowledge in the field of space research and projects. The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) said that its support for this scientific trip to the University of Colorado is characterized by a long experience in the...
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Fire Force controls blaze in Shuwaikh
KUWAIT: Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) said on Monday that firefighters were able to contain a blaze that erupted earlier at a warehouse in Shukwaikh industrial area. The KFF’s public relations department said that four firefighting units managed to put out the fire at the warehouse used to store construction material and electric appliances. The incident occurred without any injuries. - KUNA
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LULU hypermarket celebrates ‘Onam’
KUWAIT: LULU Hypermarket, a household name for quality and excellence, celebrated the vibrant festival of Onam in Kuwait with an array of exciting events and offers that brought the essence of Kerala right to its Al-Rai outlet. The top management of LULU Kuwait inaugurated the festivities by lighting the traditional lamp, marking the beginning of a truly memorable Onam celebration. One of the highlights of the day was the Onam Pookalam (flower...
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Expert emphasizes on emotional intelligence and personality tests
By Ahmed SabeehKUWAIT: Creating a conducive work environment is essential in today's competitive job market, particularly for high-stress and critical-thinking roles such as emergency services and leadership positions. Employers increasingly rely on personality assessments to unlock the secret to stronger teams and a better job match. Human Resources Manager Yousef Rahimi emphasized the importance of understanding emotional intelligence, which...
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‘Gran Turismo’ barely outraces ‘Barbie’ in North America theaters
Sony’s sports action film “Gran Turismo” didn’t exactly roar to the front of the North American box office, but did make it there on a slow late-August weekend, beating a still-turbo-powered “Barbie.” Based on a popular video game, “Gran Turismo” took in an estimated $17.3 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.“This is a lukewarm opening for an action film based on a...
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Iran files legal case against singer urging veil removal
Authorities in Iran have begun legal proceedings against a prominent pop singer over his latest song urging women to take off their mandatory headscarves, the judiciary said on Sunday. The action against Mehdi Yarrahi comes almost a year after the death in custody of Iranian Kurd Mahsa Amini, 22, triggered months of protests around the country. Amini had been arrested for alleged breach of the Islamic republic's strict dress code requiring that a...
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House of Baskets, deep-rooted connection between Bahraini people and palm trees
The Bahraini House of Baskets reflects the connection between Bahraini people, farmers in particular, and palm trees, as being a significant part of their identity and source of income.Bahraini House of Basket Weaving entrance.--KUNA photosThe house project, restored in 2022, presents the craft of making baskets, hosting professionals and craftsmen and offering many training programs and workshops for the sustainability of the craft.It is located...
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Tattoo artists make their mark at Hong Kong fair
Sousyu Hayashi peers at the intricate pattern of sakura blossoms before him, born from 30 hours of deft prodding by his traditional Japanese tattoo needle—and he is not even halfway done. Surrounded by admiring onlookers, the 47-year-old is among the 130 tattoo artists who have set up stalls at a Hong Kong convention running until Sunday, where attendees can pick out designs from an eclectic lineup and get inked on the spot. Hayashi is a master...
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Britain, Kuwait mark 70 years of strong relations
KUWAIT: The visit by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to the UK, to mark the 70th anniversary of the Kuwait Investment Office in London, would become another milestone in the 124 years of relations between the two countries. Prior to the celebrations, the UK Foreign Minister James Cleverly as well as Minister of State in the Department for Business and Trade Lord Dominic Johnson visited Kuwait last July as...
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Honour by Elif Shafak: Horror of honor killings
By Ghadeer GhloumIn Elif Shafak’s novel “Honour”, the concept of honor killings play a significant role. The story revolves around a Turkish-Kurdish family that is living in Istanbul and their struggle with family honor and the consequences it has on their destiny. The novel explores the harsh reality of honor killings, where women are often murdered by their own family members, typically male relatives, for sullying the family’s...
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