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Florian Zeller, French writer conquering global stage and screen
In this file photo French writer and movie director Florian Zeller attends the 2020 Sundance Film Festival - "The Father" Premiere at Eccles Center Theatre in Park City, Utah. - AFPHis plays have been staged in more countries than any French writer of his generation, and with his first film up for six Oscars, Florian Zeller looks set for still greater success. At 41, Zeller has already had a glittering career, described as a "genius" by Le...
Obaid Al-Wasmin
Ex-MP Wasmi to run for Assembly seat
Obaid Al-WasmiBy B IzzakKUWAIT: Former MP and leading opposition figure Obaid Al-Wasmi yesterday filed his papers to contest the by-election for a seat in the fifth constituency, which fell vacant after the constitutional court nullified the election of opposition MP Bader Al-Dahoum. Wasmi's move will certainly make the fight for the parliamentary seat very interesting, as the opposition bids to reclaim its lost seat.Wasmi, a professor of law...
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Tenants facing problems renewing civil ID after changing address
By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: Many tenants residing in various areas have faced problems renewing their civil ID due to the address of their building. These problems caused by changes in the building can be resolved by the landlord, but due to their negligence and carelessness, the tenants are the ones suffering. Tenants facing such a problem can find a "fixer" to register their address for KD 10. If they cannot find such an insider, they will face...
KUWAIT: Director General of Public Authority for Civil Information Musaed Al-Asousi (left) and CEO of Ooredoo Kuwait Abdulaziz Yaqoub Al-Babtain sign the agreement.nn
Ooredoo utilizes 'Kuwait Mobile ID' for digital identity authentication
KUWAIT: Director General of Public Authority for Civil Information Musaed Al-Asousi (left) and CEO of Ooredoo Kuwait Abdulaziz Yaqoub Al-Babtain sign the agreement.KUWAIT: In continuation of its ongoing efforts to accelerate the digital transformation in the country, and in line with its business strategy to constantly provide the latest digital services to its customers and the public, Ooredoo Telecom, the first to introduce innovative digital...
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Kuwait updates UN about missing nationals, recovered properties
Ambassador Mansour Al-OtaibiKUWAIT: Kuwait has updated UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Security Council members about latest developments about missing Kuwaitis and third nationals, as well as Kuwait's national archive. Kuwait's permanent representative to the UN Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi sent two letters to Guterres and President of UNSC, on April 12, about latest developments regarding the two issues in line with UN resolution...
KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador Sibi George addresses a virtual open house at the Indian Embassy.nn
Indian embassy to collect data on stranded Indians
KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador Sibi George addresses a virtual open house at the Indian Embassy.KUWAIT: Embassy of India announced recently the launch of a new 'registration drive' for stranded Indian nationals who have not been able to return to Kuwait on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. This registration drive is for all those stranded Indian nationals who are facing various issues due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions, the embassy said in a...
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Kuwait reports 1,206 COVID cases, 9 deaths
Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi
Kuwait to launch five-year media strategy
Abdulrahman Al-MutairiKUWAIT: The Ministry of Information will launch a five-year strategy to establish sustainable and pioneering media, Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi said Saturday.
JERUSALEM: This archive photo shows people distributing food during a Kuwait-funded campaign to give away iftar meals in Ramadan this year. - KUNAn
Kuwait a global role model in philanthropy: UN official
JERUSALEM: This archive photo shows people distributing food during a Kuwait-funded campaign to give away iftar meals in Ramadan this year. - KUNAKUWAIT: United Nations Acting Resident Coordinator in Kuwait Hideko Hadzialic said Friday that the State of Kuwait "constitutes an international model to be followed in terms of providing aid and assistance in support of international peace and security under the leadership of His Highness the Amir...
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KIB animated series sets precedence in the Kuwait market
Fadi KamalKUWAIT: In the first of its kind marketing project to be launched by a brand in the GCC, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced the launch of a brand new original animated series, KIB Family, which will be released by the bank during Ramadan across its social media platforms. The weekly series was conceptualized and fully developed by KIB, in collaboration with a leading global animation studio, as part of the bank's ongoing efforts...
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NBK social program leverages innovative approaches in Ramadan
KUWAIT: NBK's Public Relations Assistant General Manager, Manal Al-Mattar, said that NBK's "Do Good Deeds in Ramadan" philanthropic drive initiated by NBK 30 years ago, is leveraging innovative approaches this year in response to COVID-19 pandemic. "At NBK, we are driven to better understand how social responsibility can be used as an opportunity to support the front liners efforts, marginalized communities and lifesaving needs such as food and...
SOUTHSEA, United Kingdom: PHD student in marine biology Monica Fabra displays a British native oyster at an oyster hatchery at Portsmouth University's Institute of Marine Sciences on April 6, 2021. - AFP n
Hatchery reviving UK's near-extinct local oysters
SOUTHSEA, United Kingdom: PHD student in marine biology Monica Fabra displays a British native oyster at an oyster hatchery at Portsmouth University's Institute of Marine Sciences on April 6, 2021. - AFPPORTSMOUTH: Decimated by over-fishing and pollution, British oysters could make a comeback as a hatchery in the Channel port city of Portsmouth is helping to revive a native species. At Portsmouth University's Institute of Marine Sciences, huge...