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MISANO ADRIATICO, Italy: Yamaha French rider Fabio Quartararo (center) celebrates his world champion title on the podium yesterday after the Emilia-Romagna MotoGP Grand Prix at the Misano World Circuit Marco-Simoncelli in Misano Adriatico, Italy. - AFPn

Quartararo wins first MotoGP title after Bagnaia crashes out at Misano

MISANO ADRIATICO, Italy: Yamaha French rider Fabio Quartararo (center) celebrates his world champion title on the podium yesterday after the Emilia-Romagna MotoGP Grand Prix at the Misano World Circuit Marco-Simoncelli in Misano Adriatico, Italy. - AFPMISANO ADRIATICO, Italy: Fabio Quartararo won his first MotoGP world title yesterday after his closest rival Francesco Bagnaia crashed out of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. Bagnaia, who was 52...

In this file photo actor Alec Baldwin attends the 'Exploring the Arts' 20th anniversary Gala at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.—AFP n

Inquiry into Baldwin shooting focuses on gun protocol

In this file photo actor Alec Baldwin attends the 'Exploring the Arts' 20th anniversary Gala at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.—AFPThe police investigation into a fatal shooting with a prop gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin on a film set was focusing Saturday on the specialist in charge of the weapon and the assistant director who handed it to Baldwin. Ukraine-born cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 42, was struck in the chest and died...

A guest takes a personal photograph of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso’s “Pierrot,” (left) near “Homme et enfant” before the start of a Sotheby’s auction of 11 works by Pablo Picasso from the MGM Resorts Fine Art Collection in Las Vegas.—AFP photos n

Picasso masterpieces fetch $108.9 million at Sotheby's auction

A guest takes a personal photograph of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso’s “Pierrot,” (left) near “Homme et enfant” before the start of a Sotheby’s auction of 11 works by Pablo Picasso from the MGM Resorts Fine Art Collection in Las Vegas.—AFP photosEleven masterpieces by Pablo Picasso fetched $108.9 million at a Sotheby's auction in Las Vegas on Saturday. The works went under the hammer at the Bellagio hotel and casino, known for its...

Hussam Hammo, founder and CEO of Tamatem, speaks during an interview at his office in the capital Amman.—AFP photosn

Jordanian company dives into Arabic mobile games market

Hussam Hammo, founder and CEO of Tamatem, speaks during an interview at his office in the capital Amman.—AFP photosIts logo is a tomato, not an apple, but in just eight years Jordanian company Tamatem has already bitten a chunk out of the lucrative market for Arabic mobile games. "Less than one percent of internet content is in Arabic, even though there are 400 million Arab users," said the company's founder and CEO Hussam Hammo. "There is a...

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Flying green will be more expensive

PARIS: Under huge pressure to go green, the aviation industry needs to spend billions of dollars to become more climate-friendly in what risks ramping up fares and making air travel the preserve of the rich once again. Like many countries, airlines the world over have pledged net-zero emissions by 2050 as has the European Union, putting pressure on the aviation industry among other sectors.The 27-member bloc also wants to tax kerosene. All of...

WASHINGTON: In this file photo taken on September 28, 2021, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, DC. - AFPn

US budget gap falls in 2021 to $2.8tn as economy recovers

WASHINGTON: In this file photo taken on September 28, 2021, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, DC. - AFPWASHINGTON: The US budget deficit narrowed slightly in the past year as the economy recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, falling $360 billion to $2.8 trillion, the government reported Friday. The result for the fiscal year ended September 30 was far...

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Evangelical Church, Holy Family Cathedral to increase venue capacity within 'weeks'

By Ben GarciaKUWAIT: Social distancing has ended at all mosques in Kuwait, but churches in Kuwait, headed by the National Evangelical Church of Kuwait (NECK) and the Catholic Church in Kuwait are still awaiting instructions to return to full capacity. "Months ago, we were only allowed a venue capacity of 20 percent; this was then increased to 30 percent and later 50 percent. We will be increasing attendance in the coming weeks," said Bishop Jun...

LONDON: In this file photo taken on October 16, 2021, a bus is driven on Westminster Bridge past the Houses of Parliament in central London.-AFPnn

Britain set for £7bn transport investment

LONDON: In this file photo taken on October 16, 2021, a bus is driven on Westminster Bridge past the Houses of Parliament in central London.-AFPLONDON: Britain's upcoming budget will invest almost £7.0 billion ($9.6 billion, 8.3 billion euros) on transport outside London, the Treasury said yesterday, as part of plans to cut economic inequality. Finance minister Rishi Sunak will unveil the transport initiative during his autumn budget and...

DOHA: This fisheye image shows fireworks illuminating the venue during the opening ceremony of the Al-Thumama Stadium in the capital on Friday, ahead of the Amir Cup final football match between Al-Sadd and Al-Rayyan. - AFP n

Qatar opens fifth World Cup stadium

DOHA: This fisheye image shows fireworks illuminating the venue during the opening ceremony of the Al-Thumama Stadium in the capital on Friday, ahead of the Amir Cup final football match between Al-Sadd and Al-Rayyan. - AFP DOHA: Qatar inaugurated the fifth stadium that will host World Cup games in 2022 with a domestic cup tie on Friday watched by thousands who either recently recovered from coronavirus or received vaccinations. Al-Thumama...

KUWAIT: Worshippers perform the Friday prayers in Kuwait City on Friday, after authorities eased measures put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyatnn

Kuwait University to receive 36,000 students after halt due to COVID-19

KUWAIT: Worshippers perform the Friday prayers in Kuwait City on Friday, after authorities eased measures put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. - Photo by Yasser Al-ZayyatKUWAIT: More than 36,000 enrolled students at Kuwait University (KU) will attend classes at facilities after a year and half break due to COVID-19 precautionary measures, said an official yesterday. The university has implemented all health requirements and...

TRIPOLI: Kuwait's foreign minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah (left) speaks during a joint press conference with Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Al-Manqoush (right) following the opening session of an international conference aimed at supporting stability in Libya at a hotel in the capital Tripoli on Thursday. - AFPnn

Kuwait reiterates backing for Libya's unity, stability

TRIPOLI: Kuwait's foreign minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah (left) speaks during a joint press conference with Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Al-Manqoush (right) following the opening session of an international conference aimed at supporting stability in Libya at a hotel in the capital Tripoli on Thursday. - AFPTRIPOLI: Kuwait's foreign minister reaffirmed his country's unwavering and principled position based on backing...

DUBAI: The team of Kuwaiti youth participating in Expo Dubai 2020 with their space rocket project. - KUNA photosnnn

Kuwaiti youth participate with space project at Expo Dubai 2020

DUBAI: The team of Kuwaiti youth participating in Expo Dubai 2020 with their space rocket project. - KUNA photosDUBAI: A team of Kuwaiti youth participated in Expo Dubai 2020 with an ambitious space rocket project, as a step towards exploring space technology and proving their capabilities. "Our participation in this global event is to introduce the world to Kuwait's achievements and to represent it in an honorable way," founder of Kuwait Space...

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