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Government urged to amend Kuwait's population structure
By B IzzakKUWAIT: A lawmaker on Tuesday called on the government to deport 1.8 million expats, some 55 percent of all foreigners in the country, in a bid to amend the population structure currently tilting heavily in favor of expats. "Stray (foreign) laborers have entered private homes ... and the government is silent toward amending the population structure" MP Fares Al-Oteibi said during a special debate on the government's four-year program....
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Zain sponsors NUKS USA orientation
KUWAIT: As part of its extended strategic partnership with the National Union of Kuwaiti Students in the United States of America (NUKS USA), Zain recently sponsored the union’s annual orientation session at Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center (JACC). The session welcomed high school graduates and came under the patronage of H.E. the Minister of Education.The session was attended by the representative of the event’s patron, the Acting Assistant...
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Dealing with both ends of the spectrum: Student and Teacher
By Noor AlKharsWhen you’re in college, it almost seems impossible to picture life outside of it. The newness of it all never gets old; nothing is ever predictable, and the world really does feel like your oyster. However, what many adults fail to tell us is that eventually, we’re going to have to face the music. The curtains will drop, you’ll submit your final assignment, hand in your student ID, and be well on your way to the next phase of...
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Cabinet approves GCC road system, talks Boubyan port
KUWAIT: The Cabinet on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to "commendable" cooperation between the executive and legislative branches. Deputy Premier and Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs Essa Al-Kanderi, underlined after the Cabinet meeting the government's keenness to sustain cooperation with parliament.Mubarak Al-Kabeer PortThe Cabinet was briefed at the beginning of its meeting on the recommendation of the Ministerial Committee...
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Examining men’s complaints about rising dowry in Kuwait
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: In Kuwait, the topic of dowry, also known as ‘mahr,’ has become a subject of heated discussions and complaints among men. Dowry, a longstanding tradition in many cultures, refers to the financial gift given to a bride by her husband at the time of marriage. While it holds value in celebrating the union of two individuals, there has been a growing concern about the escalating dowry amounts demanded in recent years. To...
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Work program embraces added-value implementable projects: Prime Minister
KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said Tuesday the government’s work program includes plans for added-value implementable projects with specific timetables. Addressing a parliament session on the government’s program, the prime minister said the plan is considered a document of cooperation between both legislative and executive authorities and establishes joint constructive work rules based on...
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For some people, money doesn’t buy happiness
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: The pursuit of happiness lies at the core of human endeavors, and most of the time, it is associated with money that can provide a sense of security. However, according to multiple studies, people who value time over money tend to be happier. In a study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, around 64 percent of 4,000 people said more money will make them happier.However, the study found that...
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Japan's PM rounds out energy-focused Gulf tour
DOHA: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited gas-rich Qatar on Tuesday to wrap up a Gulf tour centered on energy security and cooperation with Tokyo's main suppliers. He was making the first visit to Doha by a Japanese premier in 10 years. Kishida arrived in Qatar from the United Arab Emirates after starting his tour in Saudi Arabia where he met the de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.During his tour, Kishida and Gulf leaders...
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Saudi and Turkey seal drone deal
RIYADH: A Turkish firm will provide drones to Saudi Arabia, Riyadh said Tuesday following a visit by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that aims to attract foreign investment. Several contracts, including the drone deal with the privately-owned Baykar, were signed during a meeting between Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Red Sea port of Jeddah on Monday, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. Haluk Bayraktar,...
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With safety measures, exposure to sunlight beneficial for health
By Munirah Al-FayezKUWAIT: As temperatures reach more than 50 degrees Celsius in Kuwait, people might find it challenging to go about their daily lives. However, there are perks to living in such a sunny country, Dr Shaikha Al-Mutawa told Kuwait Times. Exposure to the sun is extremely beneficial in increasing vitamin D in a person’s body, according to Dr Mutawa. “A person should be exposed to the sun for 20 minutes daily, while they are...
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KFAS honors Kuwaiti high school grads
KUWAIT: Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences honored outstanding Kuwaiti High School graduates in appreciation of their efforts during their school years, and as a motivation for them to continue in order to move the development process in Kuwait forward.KFAS Director General Dr Ameena Farhan said the annual celebration by the foundation is at the directions of HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Chairman of...
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Divided G20 split over Ukraine and slow progress on debt
GANDHINAGAR, India: G20 finance chiefs ended talks in India Tuesday with disagreement over Russia’s war in Ukraine, limited progress on debt restructuring and warnings that divisions between rich and poor nations risked deepening poverty. Many countries are still recovering from the coronavirus pandemic and drastic commodity price surges triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while climate change is affecting some of the poorest countries...
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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’