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Japan to release water from stricken Fukushima plant
TOKYO: Japan will release water from the stricken Fukushima power plant into the Pacific Ocean from Thursday, 12 years after one of the world’s worst nuclear disasters. China, which has already partially halted Japanese food shipments, sharply criticized the announcement, while Hong Kong and Macau said they would ban the import of “aquatic products” from 10 Japanese regions, with the latter also banning vegetable and dairy imports. Japan...
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Expats cannot travel before paying electricity, water bills
By B IzzakKUWAIT: Expatriates in Kuwait will no longer be able to travel before paying their electricity and water bills after the ministries of electricity and water and interior agreed to link their systems. The measure will be implemented from Sept 1, the interior ministry and local media reported. The decision comes less than a week after the interior ministry said expats will have to settle their traffic fines before they can leave the...
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History of architecture in Kuwait
By Ali HamzaKUWAIT: Kuwait’s architecture has been significantly shaped by various cultures and civilizations due to its strategic location as a trade hub in the Arabian Gulf. Notably, Ottoman and British influences have left a mark on its architectural evolution, resulting in a blend of traditional and modern characteristics that reflect its rich history. These influences have contributed to Kuwait’s distinct architectural character, which...
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KFAS participates in K-SAT 1 conference
KUWAIT: The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) and members of the first Kuwaiti satellite team (KuwaitSat-1) participated in the Small Satellites Conference which was hosted by the University of Utah recently, where they reviewed the stages that the first Kuwaiti satellite went through from the idea until the launch.The Foundation said that "its support and funding for the participation of the Kuwaiti team are aimed at...
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Kuwait pushes for preserving natural environment
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s participation in Expo 2023 Doha for horticulture will enhance environmental awareness and sustainability in the country, said the Environment Public Authority (EPA). In a press statement on Tuesday, EPA Acting Director General and Kuwait’s general commissioner to Expo 2023 Doha Engineer Sameera Al-Kanderi said that Kuwait seeks to achieve balance between economic development and preserving natural environment.During the...
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Info Minister underlines the importance of media
KUWAIT: The Minister of information and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi paid a visit to the building of the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), where he met with the director general of the agency, Dr Fatima Al-Salem, and the agency’s media executives. During the visit, the minister discussed ways to develop media services and was briefed on the latest developments in media services provided by KUNA inside and outside...
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Detectives thwart smuggling attempt
KUWAIT: The Interior Ministry said on Tuesday that the men of the General Directorate of Drug Control struck a preemptive blow to drug dealers by thwarting the smuggling of two kilograms of pure heroin into the country. The ministry explained in a statement to the General Directorate of Security Relations and Media that this comes within the efforts of the criminal security department and the intensification of search and investigation operations...
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KUFPEC makes oil discovery in Suez Gulf
CAIRO: Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) said Tuesday, that its subsidiary, KUFPEC-Egypt, has made a new oil discovery in the Geisum and Tawila West Concession in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt. KUFPEC CEO Mohammad Salem Al-Haimer, in a statement said "the discovery was made through the GNN-11 exploration well." Mohammad Salem Al-HaimerThe well was drilled into a fault block to the east of the GNN oil field development, he said,...
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Indian minister to visit Kuwait
KUWAIT: India’s Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan will pay an official visit to the State of Kuwait from 23-24 August, 2023. This will be his second official visit as Minister of State for External Affairs to Kuwait, a press release issued by MEA said. During the visit, the minister will hold high level discussions with Kuwaiti Ministers and dignitaries.He will also interact with various Indian...
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World boils amid heatwave
KUWAIT: This summer, the world is talking only about the severe heatwaves that swept many of its spots, not only in the interior but also extended to coastal spots that were characterized by moderate weather. In the Middle East, although the summer heat was punctuated by some breaks, this year it witnessed continuous rises to unprecedented levels of 50 degrees Celsius in many parts of the world. This caused huge losses in lives and property, the...
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Expert warns of negative effect of visa restrictions on real estate
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Kuwait has implemented stringent visa regulations for expatriates as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of the disease. These regulations include restrictions on expatriates sponsoring family visas for their first-degree relatives and impediments for small businesses in recruiting foreign workers from specific countries due to visa restrictions. These laws have...
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Some Kuwaitis want premarital test expanded
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: A premarital test is a necessary medical examination aimed at detecting genetic diseases in soon-to-be-married couples. Its purpose is to prevent the risk of transmitting such diseases to each other and to their potential children. However, there has been a growing call from citizens to expand the scope of these tests to include assessments related to drug use, reproductive health and psychological well-being. Kuwait Times...
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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