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People call for regulating car brokers as some report fraudulent transactions
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: Vehicle brokers can be found all across Kuwait, calling on motorists to have their cars evaluated and seeking to buy them at a specific price. But these brokers have no official permit to practice this job. They usually target expats’ cars, especially women, due to their ignorance in bargaining and information about car parts. In addition, they have created groups among themselves to fix car prices, despite this being...
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Tunisian FM reiterates strong bilateral relations with Kuwait
KUWAIT: Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Nabil Ammar said on Sunday that his meetings with Kuwaiti officials tackled efforts to expand economic, cultural and scientific cooperation. The meetings were also a good opportunity to update Kuwait officials on the situation in Tunisia and the challenges facing the North African nation, Ammar said in an interview with KUNA before concluding his one-day official visit...
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Kuwait’s retired officers hold blood donation campaign
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Association of Retired Officers held a blood donation campaign on Monday in cooperation with the blood transfusion services department at Kuwait Central Blood Bank, under the slogan ‘Your blood saves us’. Chairman of the sports committee, Rt Col Zafer Al-Sayegh, told Kuwait Times the campaign is considered part of their social responsibility, adding that donating blood is considered an essential part of human health and...
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Health ministry to open 2 ambulance centers in September
KUWAIT: The health ministry is opening two new ambulance centers next September, announced Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Medical Support Services, Dr Yaqoub Al-Tammar on Monday. The two centers will be located in Kuwait University’s Al-Shadadiya campus and at the Boulevard. This brings the total number of ambulance centers in Kuwait to 84 centers. Dr Yaqoub Al-Tammar speaks at the event.“The ministry is keen to expand ambulance...
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A pause for education
Education is not important for man, education is the man, and he who does not believe in this should distance themselves from the education arena. What is happening with education in Kuwait is something that raises many questions, and each question has several exclamation marks with it. Can we say that what is going with education is “something intentional”? As a reminder, we go back to the history of education in Kuwait. It is possible...
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Handicrafts: Vivid expressions of Kuwait’s history
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: A youth skills event was held at Kuwait Union of Women’s Associations in Dasma on Sunday and Monday. The event took a step back to the rich heritage and traditions of old Kuwait. Among the various cultural treasures that Kuwait proudly embraces, handcrafts stand out as vivid expressions of the country’s history, craftsmanship and deep-rooted traditions. During the event, Salman Ali Boland, President of the Kuwaiti...
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Cairo’s Al-Zahir Baybars Mosque preserved religious identity despite changing times
Mosque of Al-Zahir Baybars, which began construction in the year 1266, is considered one of Egypt’s most ancient mosques as it bore witness to many centuries and varying historic events. The Cairo-based 12,600 square meter land plot was turned by the French into a military fort with cannons lining the walls.The outer walls of the Mosque.Photo shows columns and the decoration in the MosqueMarble columns in the MosqueThe British colonialists, on...
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Mexico lift 9th Gold Cup
LOS ANGELES: Santiago Gimenez scored the game-winner minutes after entering the match Sunday as Mexico beat Panama 1-0 to win a record-extending ninth CONCACAF Gold Cup crown. The final of the regional championship for North and Central America and the Caribbean was a fast-paced physical affair between a Mexico team eager to move on from recent disappointments and a Panama side seeking a first Gold Cup crown in their third appearance in the...
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'America number 10' Messi greets rapturous fans
FORT LAUDERDALE: It rained on his parade, but Lionel Messi greeted his new Inter Miami fans and was hailed by the club's owner as "America's number 10" at a damp but celebratory unveiling event on Sunday. Miami's 20,000 capacity stadium was close to full despite a huge thunder storm just before the event to celebrate the arrival of the Argentine World Cup winner was due to begin. A massive tropical downpour forced organizers to delay the start of...
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Kuwait’s Surour secures bronze
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Kuwait and Asia Disabled Shot put Champion Faisal Surour took third place and the bronze medal in the F38 Shot put category in the world athletics championship (Paris 2023) as he recorded 17.01 meters. First place went to Colombia’s Jose Limos with 18.26 meters, and second place went to Britain’s Michael Jekins (7.14 meters).Kuwait is participating with seven athletes in wheelchair running, discus throw, and shot...
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Paris Olympics practice tricky opening ceremony on Seine
PARIS: Around 40 boats took part in a practice run of the hugely ambitious opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on the river Seine on Monday, almost exactly a year until the sporting extravaganza begins. All circulation was stopped on the river through the centre of the City of Light on Monday morning as the vessels sailed the six-kilometer (3.7 mile) route which is set to be taken next July by delegations of competitors, as well as TV crews...
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Kuwait Speed Skating team win silver medal
KUWAIT: Kuwait National Speed Skating team player Adeeb Halawa won silver medal in Korea International Tournament in the Short Track (500 meters) category. In a statement for KUNA, the Head of Kuwait Winter Games Club Fhaid Al-Ajmi said in a statement that this achievement came after a strong competition with Malaysian player Adem Ammar who won first place, Qatari player Ahmad Al-Majed who came out third and Kuwait’s Mohammad Al-Nouri who came...
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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: 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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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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The growing role of Islamic finance in PPP projects