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MP queries delay in operating Dhaman hospitals for expats
By B IzzakKUWAIT: MP Osama Al-Shaheen on Wednesday asked the ministers of health, commerce and finance about the “deliberate” delay in operating the Dhaman health insurance scheme for expats, although the company has been ready for a long time. Shaheen said the agreement to establish and operate a separate health system to deal only with expatriates in the private sector was signed in 2014, and although the hospitals and clinics are ready,...
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Gas drilling rig arrives off Lebanon
BEIRUT: French firm TotalEnergies said Wednesday that a drilling rig had reach Lebanese waters ahead of exploration for offshore gas reserves, months after a landmark accord demarcating the Lebanon-Zionist entity maritime border. “TotalEnergies, the operator of Block 9, announces the arrival of the drilling rig, Transocean Barents, on the block, at around 120 kilometers off the coast of Beirut,” a statement said, adding that a transport...
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Truce holding in Libya after clashes kill 55
TRIPOLI: Tripoli’s worst armed clashes in a year have killed 55 people and wounded 146, Libyan media reported Wednesday, after a truce took hold in the capital and air traffic was restored. Fighting erupted on Monday night and raged through Tuesday between the influential 444 Brigade and the Al-Radaa, or Special Deterrence Force, two of the myriad of militias that have vied for power since the 2011 overthrow of longtime dictator Muammar...
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Kuwait leaders condole India
KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Wednesday a cable of condolences to the President of India Droupadi Murmu, expressing grief over recent floods that caused several casualties and injuries. In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished for the swift recovery of those injured in the floods and hoped for the safety and welfare of the leadership and people of India.Also, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh...
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NBK, LOYAC conclude ‘KON’ social entrepreneurship training program
KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) and LOYAC concluded the “KON” social entrepreneurship training program. The program is held with NBK’s Platinum Sponsorship, as part of its strategic partnership with LOYAC for the 8th year in a row, in collaboration with Babson College for Entrepreneurship Education to enhance students’ leadership and innovation skills for introducing projects that drive community development. Joanne Al Abdul...
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Firemen rescue 2 workers stranded on the 27th floor
KUWAIT: Fire crews rescued two workers who were stuck on the 27th floor of a building in the Mirqab area. The Public Relations and Media Department of the General Fire Force said it received a report from the Central Operations Department on Wednesday about a scaffold that broke down in one of the commercial buildings in the Mirqab area with two stranded people on board.The central operation directed the fire brigades and Search and Rescue team...
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32nd pearl diving to conclude with Qaffal ceremony
KUWAIT: In the presence of the Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Mohammed Al-Aiban, representing HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the curtain will fall on Thursday on the coast of Kuwaiti Sea Sports Club on the 32nd pearl diving trip, organized by the maritime heritage committee of the club under the patronage of HH the Amir from Aug 12 to Aug 17. Sixty Kuwaiti youth are participating in...
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Bangladesh Embassy observes ‘National Mourning Day’
KUWAIT: Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait observed the National Mourning Day, the 48th martyrdom Anniversary of the architect of Independent Bangladesh, the Greatest Bangalee of all time, the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Tuesday, 15 August 2023 at the Chancery with due solemnity. Presided over by Major General Md Ashikuzzaman, NDC, AFWC, PSC, G, Ambassador of Bangladesh in Kuwait, Embassy officials, members of the...
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Navigating relationship, love with mental illness
By Ahmed SabeehKUWAIT: Psychologist Suha Faraj spoke about issues that arise when people with mental health go into a relationship. “The love hormone plays an important factor in any healthy relationship. When in a relationship, the presence of this hormone can lead to heightened focus on specific aspects to enable partners to better understand each other’s viewpoints and encourages them to identify the sources of any issues that arise,”...
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Gulf News agencies eye joint application project
KUWAIT: The heads of news agencies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries agreed on Wednesday in principle to establish a joint application project for Gulf News agencies, which allows GCC citizens to access official news directly from GCC news agencies. At their 22nd meeting, which was held via video communication technology (zoom), the presidents tasked the relevant committees to work on the creation of this application, which also...
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The next big market: Emissions trading
By Zaid AboobackerKUWAIT: Step into the world of carbon credits. Picture this: A permit granting countries and organizations a set carbon emission limit. But here’s where it gets intriguing – if they don’t use up their allowance, they can trade it. Imagine a company selling its unused emissions to another that’s gone overboard their emission limits. In simple words, carbon credits grant organizations the right to emit a certain amount of...
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Weekend to witness high Humidity: Meteorologist
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: Meteorologist Essa Ramadan forecast the weekend will witness high humidity that could reach 70 to 80 percent, while northerly-southerly winds will continue. Ramadan warned humidity coupled with high temperature may cause fatigue and physical stress in people. He said despite the temperature probably not exceeding 50 degrees Celsius, people will feel the temperature is higher than it actually is. Consultant and Expert in...
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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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TRIPOLI: Libya's Central Bank headquarters in Tripoli. -- AFP
Libya central bank head flees country over ‘threats’
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US ambassador Karen Sasahara
US media roundtable: Spotlight on US-Kuwait military, economic ties