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India launches mission to land on the Moon
SRIHARIKOTA, India: India launched a rocket on Friday carrying an unmanned spacecraft to land on the Moon, its second attempt to do so as its cut-price space program seeks to reach new heights. The heavyweight LVM3-M4 rocket lifted off from Sriharikota in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh carrying the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, as thousands of enthusiasts clapped and cheered. “Chandrayaan-3... has begun its journey to the Moon. Health of the...
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Caffeine-heavy viral drink raises concerns for kids
WASHINGTON: With its extremely high levels of caffeine, a hip new soft drink is raising fears in the United States that it might be dangerous for children, who have been snapping up the beverage since it was launched by famous YouTube personalities. Prime was created in 2022 by American Logan Paul and Briton KSI, two influential YouTubers whose wacky — and sometimes controversial — videos are devoured by child-heavy audiences. A first drink,...
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Users urged to check roaming fees and rules
KUWAIT: Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority asked consumers to check the roaming fees of service providers and the regulatory rules of them before travelling to avoid payment of additional fees.Acting Director of competition and operators affairs Khalid Al-Qarawi spoke about the importance of the communication between the consumer and service provider (Communications Companies), before activating the roaming service to...
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US Army assigns new commander for Kuwait brigade
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: After a year as Commander of Area Support Group - Kuwait, Col Martin Wohlgemuth departs from his post and the country back to the United States. Taking over command of the brigade is Col Daniel Enslen, who will lead the unit for the next year. “Today, we recognize Area Support Group – Kuwait, a flexible and agile formation that provides world-class support to CENTCOM and ARCENT, and two outstanding officers and...
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Mental health support key to protect children: Mother of child actress
By Munirah Al-FayezKUWAIT: Retaj Sbati is an eight-year-old actress and TV host seen in multiple KTV children’s shows. She became famous, says her mother Entesar Ameryan, because of her talent in acting and her abilities. Ameryan said Retaj was always a confident child, which led to teachers, producers, directors and actors supporting her in this direction. Ameryan, who is a mother of four including Retaj, said she always liked children and...
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Fire fighters battle 2 blazes in Salmy, Rai
KUWAIT: Shiqaya and vocational Jahra fire centers responded to a call about a blaze in four vehicles in Salmy area. The fire was put out and no injuries were reported, according to a statement. The cause of the fire was not released to the public. Fire brigades from Shuwaikh industrial, Al-Ardiya, Al-Shaheed centers extinguished a fire that broke out in a warehouse for aluminum storage in Al-Rai.No injuries were reported. Late last week, the...
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German official commends Kuwait's mediation efforts
BERLIN: A German Foreign Ministry official has expressed his country's appreciation to Kuwait's role towards several issues, and international and regional challenges. This came during a meeting held between Director of Middle East and North Africa Region Department at the German Foreign Ministry Tobias Tonkel and Kuwait's Assistant Foreign Minister for Europe Affairs Ambassador Sadeq Marafi Saturday in Berlin.Tonkel stressed the deep-rooted and...
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Kuwait University begins accepting applications
KUWAIT: Kuwait University announced that applications for the first semester of the 2023/2024 academic year are now open. Students who meet the admission requirements can visit the website http://portal.ku.edu.kw/admission starting Saturday July 15 until Wednesday July 26. Admission is currently only open to students who graduated from Kuwaiti schools and meet any of the following criteria: Kuwaitis, Kuwaiti women's children, GCC citizens,...
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Colombia honors Kuwaiti policemen with gold medals
KUWAIT: Colombian Interior Ministry in the capital Bogata decorated Kuwaiti officers, Brigadiers Khalid Al-Najjar and Tariq Al-Sidani with the National Service Medal of the golden grade for works related to police service in the field of International Sport. Brigadier Al-Najjar is Assistant Secretary General of the International police sports union, while Al-Sadani is Executive Director for Public Relations and Marketing at the union.Al-Sadani...
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NBK receives UK Minister of Investment
KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) hosted Lord Dominic Johnson, UK Minister of Investment, and his accompanying delegation for a luncheon at its headquarters, on the sidelines of their visit to Kuwait.Lord Johnson and the accompanying delegation were welcomed by members of NBK executive management. Isam Al-Sager, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of National Bank of Kuwait, welcomed the visitors, expressing his appreciation to the UK Minister of...
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Experts weigh in on why some fear death, how to overcome it
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: The concept of death has captivated and perplexed individuals across cultures ever since humans existed. People’s attachment to life and cultural influence shape their perception and understanding of mortality, experts say. One of the primary reasons behind people’s fear of death is because it is rooted in the unknown nature of what lies beyond.“I believe the topic of death carries a sense of mystery for man,”...
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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