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This picture shows rescued bees on a honeycomb in the parking lot of an apartment building in Kuala Lumpur.—AFP photosn

What a buzz: Saving Malaysia's bees, one nest at a time

This picture shows rescued bees on a honeycomb in the parking lot of an apartment building in Kuala Lumpur. — AFP photosPlacing his bare hands into a swarm of thousands of bees, a Malaysian man uses his fingers to gently guide some of them into a rattan basket. Ooi Leng Chye is a member of a group that saves bees and their nests when they are discovered in cities, seeking to prevent the creatures from being destroyed by those who view them as...

This photo shows rescuers searching leopards which escaped from a wild park in Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province.—AFP n

Leopard on the loose: Escaped big cat sparks fear in China

This photo shows rescuers searching leopards which escaped from a wild park in Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province. — AFPOne leopard remained at large in eastern China yesterday after escaping from a safari park with two of its fellow big cats, prompting fierce public criticism of the wildlife attraction over the safety lapse and for brutally hunting down the escapees with packs of dogs. Residents of the city of Hangzhou first...

Bader Al-Kharafi

Zain Group generates revenue of $1.3bn, net profit of $147m for first three months of 2021

Bader Al-KharafiKUWAIT: Zain Group, a leading mobile innovator with operations in seven markets across the Middle East and Africa, announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2021. Zain served 48.5 million customers at the end of the period.Zain Group generated consolidated revenue of KD 382 million ($1.3 billion) for the first quarter of 2021, down 6 percent year-on-year (Y-o-Y). EBITDA for the...

KUWAIT: Mall workers wait to receive their COVID-19 vaccine shot at the Avenues Mall yesterday. - KUNA photosn

Kuwait civil aviation says PCR test mandatory for arrivals

KUWAIT: Mall workers wait to receive their COVID-19 vaccine shot at the Avenues Mall yesterday. - KUNA photosBy B IzzakKUWAIT: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation yesterday denied reports that it has exempted some people from taking the PCR coronavirus test while arriving in the country. The agency said on its Twitter account that every person arriving in Kuwait through the international airport must undertake the PCR test to prove they...

Palestinian Ambassador Rami Tahboubn

Palestinians proved Jerusalem a red line: Ambassador

Palestinian Ambassador Rami TahboubKUWAIT: The Palestinians, once again, proved that Jerusalem is a red line that will not be crossed in any way, Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait Rami Tahboub said in a statement yesterday. The uprising the holy city is witnessing during these blessed days is a clear message for all those concerned that Jerusalem with its Muslim and Christian sanctities will remain Arab, Muslim and Christian, he added.The...

KUWAIT: Ambassador of India to Kuwait Sibi George delivers the address.n

Indian embassy makes virtual address on COVID-19 situation

KUWAIT: Ambassador of India to Kuwait Sibi George delivers the address.KUWAIT: The Embassy of India in Kuwait recently organized a virtual address to the Indian community in Kuwait by the Ambassador of India to Kuwait on "COVID-19 Situation in India and Assistance to India from Abroad".During his address, Ambassador of India to Kuwait Sibi George briefed the community on the current COVID-19 situation in India and the efforts undertaken by the...

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Al-Rashed Group ensures smooth movement of oxygen to India

KUWAIT: The government of Kuwait has initiated measures to send emergency medical supplies and equipment to India, which is facing a shortage in medical supplies due to the recent surge in COVID-19 infections. The government level assistance efforts are being coordinated by the Public Authority of Industries, which has already sent over 313MT of aid cargo to India.The Indian Embassy in Kuwait, along with Al-Rashed International Shipping Company,...

Attorney Abdullah Al-Otaibi

Thirty percent office capacity poses challenges for law firms

Attorney Abdullah Al-OtaibiBy Ben GarciaKUWAIT: Kuwaiti professionals are interviewed by Kuwait Times to learn more about the nature of their jobs, and changes and challenges they have faced during the pandemic. The following are excerpts from Kuwait Times' interview with Attorney Abdullah Al-Otaibi:Kuwait Times: How is the law firm business in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic?Abdullah Al-Otaibi: While some law offices decided to close down due...

Mijbil Alayoubn

Ooredoo launches 'Safer Internet for Kids' campaign

Mijbil AlayoubKUWAIT: Ooredoo Telecom, the first to introduce innovative digital services in Kuwait, in association with the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has launched a new campaign entitled 'Safer Internet for Kids', the first of its kind. The campaign tackles YouTube Kids application, comes under the umbrella of Ooredoo Kuwait's social responsibility program, and aims to raise public awareness,...

JERUSALEM: Palestinian devotees pray on Laylat Al-Qadr (Night of Destiny) outside the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the holy month of Ramadan Saturday.-AFPn

Arab world slams Zionist entity over ethnic cleansing, violence

JERUSALEM: Palestinian devotees pray on Laylat Al-Qadr (Night of Destiny) outside the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the holy month of Ramadan Saturday. - AFPKUWAIT/JERUSALEM: Kuwait and other Arab countries, including four that last year agreed to normalize relations with Zionist entity, have condemned a weekend of violence after occupation forces attacked hundreds of Palestinian worshippers around east...

Mexican Ambassador Miguel Angel Isidron

Mexican ambassador sends Eid greetings

Mexican Ambassador Miguel Angel IsidroKUWAIT: Ambassador of Mexico Miguel Angel Isidro has the honor to extend his sincere congratulations and best wishes to His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait, His Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the Prime Minister, the government and the people of the State of Kuwait, on the occasion of the advent of "Eid-al-Fitr", wishing the friendly people of Kuwait further prosperity and...

The skyline of the Icelandic capital Reykjavik with the glow from the lava coming out of a fissure near the Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes Peninsula behind. – AFPn

Iceland volcano's lava geysers thrill visitors

The skyline of the Icelandic capital Reykjavik with the glow from the lava coming out of a fissure near the Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes Peninsula behind. – AFPREYKJAVIK: Iceland's Fagradalshraun volcano lies quiet for a spell before suddenly spewing red molten lava geysers high into the air, visible from the capital Reykjavik in an awe-inspiring display. The volcano, which sprang into life in mid-March in the Geldingadalir valley near...

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