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Made in Soweto Mama’s Boy crochet hats are stealing hearts
A mother-son duo remind us that in life, we wear many hats, and that everyone has a story to tell. For Simphiwe Ismael Khumalo and his mother Tulisile Jaqueline Radebe, their crochet hat brand, Mama’s Boy carries profound significance. Simphiwe, who is the founder and creative director, says the name embraces a personal journey and dismantles stereotypes. “Growing up without a father figure, I was always by my mom’s side. People used to...
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Cabinet approves allowances for microentrepreneurs, freelancers
KUWAIT: The Cabinet agreed to pay monthly labor support allowances to Kuwaiti microentrepreneurs and freelancers, First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al-Sabah announced on Monday. The decision to approve the allowance - which is similar to the pay citizens in the private sector receive - was made to support Kuwaiti youth and improve the local business environment, the minister explained.The move follows a...
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Heavy rain kills 60 in north India
DEHRADUN, India: At least 58 people were killed, nine of them in a temple collapse, and dozens more were feared missing after intense rains caused floods and landslides in India, officials said Monday. Days of torrential downpours have washed away vehicles, demolished buildings and destroyed bridges in the northern Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Flooding and landslides are common and cause widespread devastation during...
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Another Trump indictment looms
ATLANTA: Prosecutors investigating Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in the US state of Georgia were expected to begin presenting evidence to a grand jury Monday for what could be a sprawling, multi-defendant indictment. The case would be the fourth brought against the 77-year-old Republican this year and could lead to the first televised trial of a former president — a watershed moment in US history — featuring charges...
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Zuck and Musk throw verbal jabs over cage match
WASHINGTON: Billionaires and social media business rivals Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk threw new online jabs at each other Sunday, with the Meta founder declaring the owner of X — formerly known as Twitter — was not treating a proposed charity cage match seriously. “I think we can all agree Elon isn’t serious and it’s time to move on,” Zuckerberg wrote on his Threads social platform. “I offered a real date... Elon won’t confirm a...
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Pakistan Embassy marks Independence anniversary
KUWAIT: To commemorate the 76th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence, the Embassy organized a flag hoisting ceremony at the Chancery on 14 August 2023. The ceremony was well attended by a large number of Pakistani community members, including women and children. Messages from the President as well as Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out; wherein the leadership stressed that the entire nation must work with utmost devotion for the...
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Indian ambassador, Kuwait’s Navy Chief discuss cooperation
KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika on Monday called on Chief of Naval Forces of Kuwait Brigadier General Hazza Al-Alati. They discussed means of further strengthening cooperation in the field of defense between Kuwait and India. The visit takes place against the backdrop of the upcoming visit of the Indian naval ship INS Vishakhapatnam to Kuwait on August 19.The ambassador thanked Brig Gen Al-Alati for the Kuwait Navy’s support for the...
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NBK conducts social media class for KT Summer Program
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) conducted an interactive class on Sunday for participants of the Kuwait Times Summer Program titled “Mastering the Social Media Game”. NBK’s class came as part of the Kuwait Times Summer Program, in its second edition in 2023, held in strategic partnership with Boursa Kuwait. During the interactive class, NBK Digital Communications Manager Farah Bastaki delivered a presentation on the...
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Pak Donors celebrates anniversary with 22nd blood donation drive
KUWAIT: On a day that exemplified community spirit and the enduring bond between nations, Pak Donors proudly hosted its 22ndblood donation drive at Al Adan Hospital Blood bank. The event was an emblematic celebration of the 60thanniversary of diplomatic ties between Kuwait and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The community's heartfelt participation was evident with over 180 benevolent individuals stepping up to donate blood.The occasion was...
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My experience with corruption
Some time ago, I received information about “corruption” in purchasing devices at one of the medical councils in which I was a member. I contacted a strong and honest man, who in turn spoke to ministry leaders. A committee was formed that met and reviewed the requests and purchase orders for the devices, then following lengthy meetings, the committee confirmed that grave violations took place and wrote its report of which I still have a...
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KU organizes field for new students
KUWAIT: Field tours for new students in Kuwait University were organized by the Academic Advising Department at the Dean of Student Affairs. The program began on Sunday for the faculties of Medical Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Allied Medical Sciences on Jabriya campus.The university’s public relations department clarified: “These tours are aimed at introducing the new student to the facilities of the colleges, classrooms,...
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Kuwait ‘least expensive country,’ survey shows
KUWAIT: A survey conducted by Workyard Research showed that Kuwait ranked first on the list of the world’s cheapest cities to live in, with average per capita monthly income in the country of $6,199, while the cost of living reaches $752.70. An individual in Kuwait can keep a large portion of their salary after covering their basic expenses, making Kuwait the lowest-cost city to live on the list, the report said. Despite rising wages, New York...
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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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US ambassador Karen Sasahara
US media roundtable: Spotlight on US-Kuwait military, economic ties
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TRIPOLI: Libya's Central Bank headquarters in Tripoli. -- AFP
Libya central bank head flees country over ‘threats’