author

desk search
close
Latest News
arrow2 Kuwait Times
No Image
Disneyland in California eyes 'late April' reopening
In this file photo Disney characters wave from Disneyland Resort's "Diamond Celebration" float celebrating the park's 60th anniversary, in the 127th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.-AFPDisneyland is aiming to reopen in late April at limited capacity after California eased COVID-19 restrictions, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said Tuesday. The world's second-most visited theme park has been closed for almost exactly a year, with the mega attraction...
In this file photo US actress Frances McDormand gives a masterclass during the 11th edition of the Lumiere Film Festival, in Lyon, central eastern France.-AFP photosn
Hopkins and McDormand head diverse Bafta shortlist
In this file photo US actress Frances McDormand gives a masterclass during the 11th edition of the Lumiere Film Festival, in Lyon, central eastern France.-AFP photosAnthony Hopkins and Frances McDormand are the biggest names on the Bafta film awards shortlist released on Tuesday, which includes a diverse raft of actors and directors following criticism last year. Hollywood legend Hopkins is nominated for the prestigious British film award for...
No Image
Hollywood directors nominate two women for top prize
In this file photo Emerald Fennell attends the 2020 Sundance Film Festival - "Promising Young Woman" Premiere at The Marc Theatre in Park City, Utah.-AFP photosA year after omitting women entirely, Hollywood's directors Tuesday nominated two female filmmakers for their top prize for the first time in the awards' seven-decade history. "Nomadland" director Chloe Zhao and "Promising Young Woman" Helmer Emerald Fennell become the ninth and tenth...
In this file photo TV presenter Piers Morgan arrives for the 2019 British Academy Britannia (BAFTA) awards.-AFP n
UK TV host Piers Morgan steps down amid Meghan controversies
In this file photo TV presenter Piers Morgan arrives for the 2019 British Academy Britannia (BAFTA) awards.-AFPBritish television host Piers Morgan on Tuesday left his role presenting ITV breakfast show "Good Morning Britain", shortly after sparking 41,000 complaints and storming off the set in a row over Meghan Markle."Following discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided now is the time to leave Good Morning Britain," the network said in a...
KUWAIT: Customers enjoy lunch in their car outside a restaurant in Kuwait City yesterday. As dine-in services are banned, some restaurants in Kuwait have come up with in-car dining. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat n
Curfew fresh body blow for struggling businesses
KUWAIT: Customers enjoy lunch in their car outside a restaurant in Kuwait City yesterday. As dine-in services are banned, some restaurants in Kuwait have come up with in-car dining. - Photo by Yasser Al-ZayyatBy Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: Many businesses already hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic have been further affected after the imposition of the latest 12-hour curfew in Kuwait. "We have already suffered losses due to the closure of dine-in...
No Image
China launches virus passport
BEIJING: A woman holds a phone yesterday displaying a mock-up of China's new digital health certificate, the first known implementation of a "virus passport" concept. - AFPBEIJING: China has launched a health certificate program for Chinese international travellers, leading the world in plans for so-called virus passports. The digital certificate, which shows a user's vaccination status and virus test results, is available for Chinese citizens...
KUFRANJAH, Jordan: Jordanians take part in the planting of eucalyptus and carob saplings near the forest of Kufranjah north of Amman on Feb 11, 2021. - AFP n
Jordan aims for green with 10m tree campaign
KUFRANJAH, Jordan: Jordanians take part in the planting of eucalyptus and carob saplings near the forest of Kufranjah north of Amman on Feb 11, 2021. - AFPKUFRANJAH, Jordan: On a bare hill in Jordan's verdant Ajloun region, dozens of people plant saplings as part of a reforestation effort that aims to reach 10 million trees in 10 years. "The trees in our region are beautiful," says 11-year-old Mohammed Al-Ananza, helping his father Mustafa plant...
KUWAIT: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah chairs a meeting grouping Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences officials. - KUNAn
Deputy Amir chairs KFAS meeting, new Director General named
KUWAIT: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah chairs a meeting grouping Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences officials. - KUNAKUWAIT: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah chaired, at Seif Palace on Monday, a meeting grouping Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) officials. During the meeting, Dr Khaled Ali Mohammad...
KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah chairs the Cabinet's meeting. - KUNAn
Kuwait Cabinet discusses latest on health situation in weekly meeting
KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah chairs the Cabinet's meeting. - KUNAKUWAIT: Kuwait's Cabinet on Monday held its weekly meeting, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. On the occasion of the Isra and Mi'raj, which falls on Thursday, the Cabinet congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Deputy Amir...
No Image
Kuwait Flour Mills adds vitamin D to wheat flour
KUWAIT: Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Company, in cooperation with the Food and Nutrition Authority, announced the addition of vitamin D to wheat flour according to international standards and as applied in some Arab and international countries. Chief Executive Officer Mutlaq Al-Zayed said in a statement yesterday that fortifying flour with iron and folic acid is an effective way to maintain the level of vitamin D in the body, reduce its...
No Image
EPA system to control transport of medical waste
By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: The Environmental Public Authority (EPA) had previously issued a decree establishing a digital system to control the transport of medical waste. This should be done by installing detectors on all vehicles transporting such waste. According to the EPA, this will be implemented soon. "We are currently preparing a schedule for the transporters and their timings. We will soon announce the start of operating the new...
KUWAIT: Deputy Chief of KNG Lieutenant General Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is seen during his tour at Al-Samoud camp. - KUNAnnnnn
KNG's Deputy Chief underlines continuation of rehabilitation plans
KUWAIT: Deputy Chief of KNG Lieutenant General Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is seen during his tour at Al-Samoud camp. - KUNAKUWAIT: Deputy Chief of Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Lieutenant General Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah toured Al-Samoud camp and inspected several units, underlining the continuation of rehabilitation plans and increasing combat readiness of KNG forces to always be ready to protect the...
arrow
most read
1
KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior and Defense Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah holds talks with senior defense ministry officials on Aug 7, 2024. - KUNA
Kuwait army alert, govt prepared
2
GAZA: In this March 25, 2017 photo, Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar (right) and Ismail Haniyeh attend the funeral of slain Hamas official Mazen Faqha in Gaza City. - AFP
Hamas names Sinwar new chief
3
WEYMOUTH: A police officer restrains a protester during a 'Enough is Enough' demonstration called by far-right activists in Weymouth, on the southwest coast of England where the Bibby Stockholm migrant accommodation barge is moored, on August 4, 2024. — AFP
No end in sight for UK riots
4
ALDERSHOT: Protesters hold placards during a 'Enough is Enough' demonstration called by far-right activists near a hotel housing asylum seekers in Aldershot on August 4, 2024. — AFP
Musk fans flames of anti-Muslim riots, spars with UK govt
5
No Image
Senior military officers discuss security issues