author

desk search
close
Latest News
arrow2 Kuwait Times
No Image
Mystery in Dubai as mega-wheel stops turning
Two years ago, Dubai’s skyscraper-studded skyline welcomed a Ferris wheel touted as the world’s largest, but it mysteriously stopped turning just months after opening. The much-touted Ain Dubai (Dubai Eye) was designed as a tourist-luring landmark in the United Arab Emirates’ glam-hub, which is home to the world’s tallest building. But now it stands idle for undisclosed reasons, its extravagant light fixtures the only parts seemingly...
No Image
After Spanish ban, dwarf bullfighters take show to France
A Spanish troupe of dwarf bullfighters have taken their act to France after their home country banned such shows on the grounds that they encouraged mockery of disabled people. Thursday night’s show by the troupe, called “Diversiones en el Ruedo” (“Bullfighting Fun”) in the 650-seat arena at Tethieu, a village of 850 people close to the Spanish border, was sold out. Unlike regular bullfights, the performance did not result in injuries...
No Image
Royal Collections Museum: Beautiful journey in Spain history
The Royal Collections Museum is the most important cultural project in Spain, as it is a beautiful journey in Spain’s history. The idea was put forward in 1935, but began its constructions in 2006, and inaugurated by the Spanish King Felipe VI on last July, 25.One of the museum's halls.Historical musical instruments.One of the museum's unique collections.The Museum located in the Spanish capital Madrid, with area of more than 40,000 square...
No Image
Al-Omari Grand Mosque in downtown Beirut an icon depicting city history
Al-Omari Grand Mosque stands out in the middle of downtown Beirut as a landmark depicting parts of the city history way back to the Islamic conquest during era of the Caliph Omar bin Al-Khattab. Suhail Mneimneh, head of the Beirut Heritage Society, said in an interview with KUNA that the mosque had been built upon rubble of a Roman military compound.The mihrab engraved with the ten men promised by the Prophet (PBUH) to be in paradise.Gate of the...
No Image
28 killed as train derails in Pakistan
NAWABSHAH, Pakistan: At least 28 people were killed Sunday when an express train derailed in southern Pakistan, the railway minister said, with an emergency declared at local hospitals struggling to deal with dozens of injured. Accidents and derailments occur frequently on the country’s antiquated railway system, which has nearly 7,500 km of track and carries more than 80 million passengers a year. “This is quite a big accident,” railway...
No Image
Morocco minibus plunge kills 24
RABAT: A minibus carrying market-goers in Morocco plunged into a ravine on Sunday, killing 24 people in one of the North African country’s worst-ever road accidents, officials said. The passengers were travelling a mountainous route to a weekly market in the town of Demnate, in the central province of Azilal, when the minibus overturned on a bend, the local authorities said. Images on public broadcaster 2M showed the vehicle crushed at the...
No Image
Calls growing to broadcast Trump trial
LOS ANGELES: Calls are growing for Donald Trump’s criminal trials to be broadcast live, as the United States grapples with the prospect of seeing a former — and possibly future — president in the dock. Lawyers and politicians are lining up to urge that cameras be allowed inside the courtroom, particularly when the one-time reality TV star faces a jury on charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election. “Given the historic...
No Image
MPs call to hike salaries of all citizens by KD 400
By B IzzakKUWAIT: Less than a week after concluding the first term of the new National Assembly, shortened by snap polls, lawmakers on Sunday submitted a host of populist draft laws calling to raise salaries of all Kuwaitis by KD 400, debt relief for citizens and another proposal to distribute 20 percent of returns on the country’s foreign assets to citizens over 21 every year.Five MPs submitted a draft law calling to raise the salaries of...
No Image
Workshop creates awareness, offers training for minors
KUWAIT: The General Authority for Minors Affairs organized a workshop entitled ‘Successful Youth’ to raise awareness for the minors who are choosing a university specialization and setting up projects. The acting director general of the authority, Tamader Al-Omar, said in a press statement that the workshop is aimed at creating awareness, rehabilitating, and training about 120 minors between the ages of 12 and 17 years.The workshop program...
No Image
Money versus passion: Students face dilemma
KUWAIT: High school gives students an insight into their future endeavors. By crossing paths with teachers, mentors and advisors who help them shape who they want to become, students end up with endless interests, as they are astounded by the options they have at hand. During their adolescence, students are most likely to shift their interests as they discover more career paths. When students are in high school, it is hard to comprehend the...
No Image
Importance of diversifying Kuwait’s economy, encouraging investment
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Kuwait is known for its large oil reserves that fuel the state’s economic security. However, with rising global uncertainties and the urgent need to mitigate environmental concerns, it becomes a necessity to shift towards diversification, especially since oil is non-renewable. Kuwait Times interviewed Kuwaiti economist Salman Al-Naqi for his perspective on going beyond oil and gas in Kuwait, and his opinions on...
No Image
Interior targets wanted persons and violators
KUWAIT: First deputy prime minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Talal Khalid Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah confirmed the continuation of the implementation of security plans targeting violators and wanted persons with the application of the law to everyone.The Ministry of Interior said in a press statement that Sheikh Talal Al-Khalid chaired a security meeting of the ministry's leaders on Sunday, during which the security situation, the plans set for it,...
arrow
most read
1
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
2
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
3
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
4
US ambassador Karen Sasahara
US media roundtable: Spotlight on US-Kuwait military, economic ties
5
TRIPOLI: Libya's Central Bank headquarters in Tripoli. -- AFP
Libya central bank head flees country over ‘threats’