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Noah Lyles is king of sprints
BUDAPEST: There was double world sprint joy for Noah Lyles in Budapest on Friday while the second fastest women’s 200m run in history saw Shericka Jackson dash Sha’Carri Richardson’s hopes of also achieving the 100/200m sweep. Lyles became the fifth man to do the double—and the first since Usain Bolt in 2015 -- as he claimed his fourth individual world title. “In my documentary I talked about wanting it to be done, being different from...
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FIFA suspend Spanish football chief Rubiales over kiss
BARCELONA: FIFA suspended Luis Rubiales as president of Spain’s football federation on Saturday for kissing Women’s World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on the lips, and banned him from making contact with her. The move by world football’s governing body was the latest development in a deepening row between Rubiales and the federation (RFEF) and Hermoso and her Spain teammates which the players say has tarnished the glory of winning the World Cup...
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Dawri Zain returns and promises a thrilling season
KUWAIT: The thrills of Kuwait’s top football flight, the Kuwait Premier League (Dawri Zain), has finally returned with the 62nd season (2023-2024). With the official kick-off of the new spell, Zain promises fans and football enthusiasts an exciting season in partnership with the Kuwait Football Association. Last year, the company announced its official sponsorship of the KFA’s competitions for the 2022-2026 seasons, which include the biggest...
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Zain Kuwait Premier League gets off to an exciting start
KUWAIT: Defending Kuwait Zain Football League Champion started their defence of the title by defeating Jahra 3-1, on Thursday at Kuwait stadium. This gives Kuwait a good start and motivation to continue their winning ways in hopes of keeping the shield in Adailiya.Kuwait 3, Jahra 1Kuwait did not have much difficulty in performing as Jahra played defence with all their 10 players, until the 37th minute when Taha Al-Khunaisi scored the first goal,...
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Hassan Qasim grabs Asian bronze medal
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s National Bowling team member Hassan Qassim took third place and the bronze medal of the Asia Championship (22), that was hosted by Singapore from 16th until 26th August.Qasim was happy with his achievement which proved that the games development in Kuwait is on the right track under the continued support of the Board of Directors in order to go to further heights of the game.He said participation in such tournaments requires...
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ASPD launches ‘Al-Oloom Bus’
KUWAIT: Advancement of Sciences Publishing and Distribution (ASPD), one of the scientific centers under the umbrella of Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), in cooperation with Sadu House Saturday launched a new phase of its scientific initiative “Al-Oloom Bus.” The initiative will last until next September first, with the aim of enriching culture and education among children and young adults, encouraging them to read,...
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Expert discusses learning disorder and slow learning
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Learning difficulties and slow learning are concepts that refer to challenges in acquiring knowledge or skills. However, both stem from different factors and require different approaches to support the individual. To clarify the disparities between these two terms and to shed light on their unique aspects, Kuwait Times interviewed Occupational Therapist and PhD in Mental Health Dr Maram Al-Dihani. Dr Maram Al-DihaniKuwait...
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Kuwait eager to take part in international development
KUWAIT: Kuwait is eager to take part in international events that support development and economic growth, said a senior Kuwaiti official. The remarks were made to KUNA by Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Mohammad Al-Aiban in a phone call on Saturday, after the conclusion of the Brics Summit last Thursday in South...
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How youths get access to vapes
By Zaid AboobackerKUWAIT: Many teenagers today find themselves entangled in the world of vaping, with some as young as 11 gaining access to these devices. Kuwait Times engaged in conversations with several students to understand how they became involved in vaping and how they managed to overcome this issue. Unfortunately, many parents remain oblivious to their children’s involvement in vaping. The majority of these students were introduced to...
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German economy stagnates in Q2
FRANKFURT: Germany’s economy stagnated in the second quarter, final official data confirmed Friday, adding to a bleak outlook as the country battles an industrial slowdown and stubborn inflation. Europe’s biggest economy registered zero growth from April to June compared to the previous quarter, according to complete data from the federal statistics agency Destatis. Preliminary data released last month showed the same reading, and it was in...
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AI risks repeating social media era’s mistakes: Microsoft head
NEW DELHI: Breakneck development of artificial intelligence risked repeating mistakes made by the tech industry at the start of the social media era, Microsoft president Brad Smith told a business forum on Friday. Rapid advancements in AI have stoked global alarm over the technology’s potential for disinformation, misuse and upheaval of the labour market. But Smith suggested these misgivings were not reflected by the developers of the...
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Ecuador banned Amazon oil; Brazil’s Lula wants to drill
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: The timing spoke volumes: just as Ecuador announced its historic decision to halt oil drilling in a sensitive Amazon rainforest reserve, Brazil trumpeted its massive fossil-fuel investment plans—which include oil exploration near the mouth of the Amazon river. Oil is an increasingly uncomfortable subject for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who casts himself as a climate crusader, but also faces criticism...
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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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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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Fatemah Al-habib, founder of Qesati, hosting the event.
Kuwaiti athlete shares her story of perseverance en route to Olympics
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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