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LuLu Financial Holdings opens 34th branch in Kuwait
KUWAIT: LuLu Financial holdings – a global financial services conglomerate specializing in cross-border payments and foreign currency exchange, on Sunday opened its 284thglobal branch and 34th LuLu Exchange branch in Kuwait at Warehouse Mall. The new branch marks the company’s expansion strategy for Kuwait, in line with the region’s economic progress.The branch was inaugurated by Dr Matar Hamed Hlais Almkasafa Al-Nehyadi, Ambassador of UAE...
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Boost field capacity of Kuwait forces: Interior Minister
KUWAIT: Minister of Interior Sheikh Talal Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah has affirmed necessity of boosting capacities and readiness of field personnel for sake of preserving the homeland security. Minister Sheikh Talal Khaled, also the First Deputy Prime Minister, made the statement during a meeting he chaired of the Ministry of Interior assistant undersecretaries, attended by the MoI Undersecretary Lieutenant General Anwar Al-Bajras.Participants in...
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Zain holds insightful session on smartphone photography
KUWAIT: The Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC) hosted Zainphonic, an insightful session that covered the essentials of photography and videography by using smartphones. The workshop, which the company held in celebration of World Photography Day on Aug 19, was presented by the talented Kuwaiti photographer and content creator Abdulaziz Al-Suraya.The workshop was well-received, having featured wide participation from photography enthusiasts from both...
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How Kuwaiti intellectuals defied aggressors during Iraqi invasion
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti intellectuals had proven the truth of the adage “the pen is mightier than the sword” through various works of literature that defied the aggressors during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Speaking on the occasion, a number of Kuwait intellectuals pointed out that the fight against the Iraqi invasion was not only physical; the written word had also an important role in defying those committing this heinous crime. Dr. Sheikha Suad...
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Canada wildfires spread, evacuations continue
KELOWNA: Two huge and fast-moving wildfires merged overnight in western Canada, threatening hundreds of homes and forcing continued evacuations in British Columbia province, officials said. With flames now threatening the 3,500 homes near Shuswap, 150 kilometers (93 miles) north of the larger city of Kelowna, a total of tens of thousands of residents have now been ordered or urged to leave. With northern winds continuing to fan the flames, two...
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Bread-short Tunisia to restore flour supply to some bakeries
TUNIS: Tunisia will again supply flour to more than 1,000 non-subsidized bakeries in the North African country after most of them ceased operating, government and industry officials said on Sunday. The deal could help ease a bread shortage that has worsened over the past two weeks. Since the beginning of August, European-style bakeries selling baguettes in the formerly French-ruled country had been prevented from accessing their quota of...
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Pro-coup rally in Niger after leader warns against foreign intervention
NIAMEY: Several thousand people demonstrated in the capital of Niger on Sunday in support of last month’s military coup, whose leader has warned against outside intervention and proposed a three-year transition of power. The demonstrators chanted slogans hostile to former colonial power France and West African regional bloc ECOWAS, which is considering a potential military operation to reinstate elected president Mohamed Bazoum if ongoing...
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Dangerous Hurricane Hilary hits Mexico, California with heavy rain
CABO SAN LUCAS: Hilary brought heavy rains Saturday to portions of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and the southwestern United States, as officials warned the powerful hurricane was likely to cause “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding. The storm had weakened Saturday from a powerful Category 4 to Category 2 on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale — but it was still deemed capable of “extensive damage,” and hurricane...
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Spain win Women’s WCup for first time
SYDNEY: Spain won the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history with skipper Olga Carmona sweeping in the only goal for a deserved 1-0 victory over England in Sunday’s final. In front of a crowd of nearly 76,000 at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Spain were the more accomplished side and had more chances, including missing a second-half penalty. Spain’s triumph is vindication for Jorge Vilda and the Spanish football federation, who...
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Neymar gets rapturous welcome at big-spending Saudi Pro League
RIYADH: Brazilian superstar Neymar was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at Al-Hilal on Saturday as he became the latest world-famous footballer to join the big-spending Saudi Pro League. Flame-throwers and a volley of fireworks lit up the Riyadh sky as the flamboyant forward appeared in Al-Hilal’s blue kit at Riyadh’s 68,000-capacity King Fahd International Stadium.The 31-year-old, who became the world’s most expensive footballer in...
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Fraser-Pryce, Warholm cruise but too soon for Miller-Uibo
BUDAPEST: Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ensured her quest for a sixth 100m title continued Sunday as a slew of world and Olympic champions safely negotiated heats at Budapest’s National Athletics Centre. In sweltering conditions, Fraser-Pryce clocked 11.01 seconds in her heat to advance to Monday’s semi-finals (1640 GMT), with the final slated for two hours later the same night. “I think I have the strength to give my best in the semis...
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Haido Sports Academy holds soccer tourney
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: As part of the “Sport is the Best Prevention” campaign, organized by the National Campaign for Cancer Awareness “C.A.N” which started in May 2023, Haido Sports Academy organized a football tournament under the management of Abdallah Saleh, with the participation of 300 players for four weeks.Competition between players over 17 years old was strong while maintaining mutual respect which reflected a positive...
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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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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
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Fatemah Al-habib, founder of Qesati, hosting the event.
Kuwaiti athlete shares her story of perseverance en route to Olympics