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Audit Bureau chief resigns, blames political disputes
By B IzzakKUWAIT: Head of the Audit Bureau, the state accounts watchdog, Faisal Al-Shaye on Thursday submitted his resignation to the National Assembly speaker Ahmad Al-Saadoun, blaming political disputes for his decision. Shaye warned in his resignation letter, which was released to the local media, of the dangers threatening the future of the Bureau and its work, saying that his resignation was caused by political disputes. A number of...
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Kuwait gripped by intense heat
KUWAIT: The meteorology department said on Thursday that the weekend would witness intense heat particularly during the days amid the seasonal Indian wave coupled with very hot winds. Abdulaziz Al-Qarawi, the weather monitor, said in remarks to KUNA that the temperature would soar above 46 degrees Celsius. The lowest forecast heat at night would be at 31-33 degrees. On Friday, the weather will be very hot and humid in coastal regions with the...
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Final Ariane 5 blasts off amid rocket crisis
PARIS: Europe’s workhorse Ariane 5 rocket blasted off for a final time on Wednesday, with its farewell flight after 27 years of launches coming at a difficult time for European space efforts. Faced with soaring global competition, the continent has unexpectedly found itself without a way to independently launch heavy missions into space due to delays to the next-generation Ariane 6 and Russia withdrawing its rockets. The 117th and final flight...
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Millions signed up to Twitter rival Threads
WASHINGTON: More than 30 million people have downloaded Threads, Meta's rival to Twitter, within the first few hours of its launch, the company's CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday. The app went live on Apple and Android app stores in 100 countries at 2300 GMT on Wednesday, and will run with no ads for now, but its release in Europe has been delayed over data privacy concerns. Threads is the biggest challenger yet to Elon Musk-owned Twitter, which...
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Kuwait emissions ‘lowest globally’
VIENNA: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) CEO Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah said that carbon dioxide emissions associated with the extraction and production of Kuwaiti oil are the lowest globally. Sheikh Nawaf said in a joint statement to KUNA and Kuwait TV, during his participation in the international symposium on energy, organized by OPEC, that this is evidence of the quality of Kuwaiti oil and the accuracy of the operations of KPC and...
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Kuwaiti Municipality finds 10 bachelors’ houses in Firdous
KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality announced Wednesday that it has found more than 10 houses in Al-Firdous area within Farwaniya Governorate being used for bachelors’ housing. The head of the Kuwait Municipality team Abdullah Al-Mutairi said the power supply was cut off from the violating properties. This campaign began last June and will continue for the next five months, with the purpose of visiting houses on the municipality’s radar.Mutairi said...
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Over 6,000 units ready to get electricity in Mutlaa
KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Housing Welfare revealed that the total number of housing units ready to get electricity connected in the residential city of Mutlaa currently amounts to 5,361 housing units. The number will reach 6,860, in addition to a number of public buildings in six suburbs, next week. Housing affairs indicated that it is coordinating with the Ministry of Electricity and Water to examine the work needed to connect electricity...
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Alliance with Kuwait pivotal for security of Gulf: Italian official
ROME: Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has affirmed significance of the strategic partnership with the State of Kuwait for it "plays a credible role" in ensuring security and stability of the Gulf and the Middle East. Minister Tajani was speaking in an exclusive interview with KUNA on heels of his meeting with the visiting Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.On the...
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Kuwait urges Saudi Arabia to grant illegal residents umrah permits
KUWAIT: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the hajj department, has held talks with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj to enable stateless residents to perform umrah, the ministry announced Thursday. The ministry is waiting for a response from the Saudi authorities, including any requirements the Kingdom might stipulate for approving its request.The Ministry also said it will launch next month its early preparations for the...
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Kuwaiti charity gives 11,000 sacrifices to people in 25 countries
KUWAIT: The International Islamic Charity Organization announced on Thursday the distribution of 11,000 sacrifices to 440,000 beneficiaries in 25 countries in cooperation with 53 charities and seven volunteer teams, during the days of Eid Al-Adha. “Sacrifice meat contributed to enhancing food security for the children of poor families during the days of Eid,” stressing its endeavor to strengthen the bonds of solidarity and love between the...
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Dasman Diabetes takes part in international sleep apnea event
KUWAIT: The Dutch Sleep Apnea team invited a group from Dasman Diabetes Institute, which was founded by Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), to attend and present their discovery of novel biomarkers of sleep apnea, which is a prevalent under-diagnosed disorder associated with the development of type-2 diabetes.The delegation was headed by Dr Qais Al-Duwairi, the Director-General, Professor Fahd Al-Mulla, Chief Scientific...
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Hydrate to radiate: Mastering moisturization in Kuwait's arid climate
Dr Mohammad Al-AzemiMaintaining hydrated skin is crucial in Kuwait's dry and arid climate. Dry air and harsh weather can cause discomfort, irritation, and dryness, leading to various skin problems. However, proper moisturization can help prevent these issues and improve skin health. To moisturize effectively, it is essential to choose a moisturizer that suits your skin type. For oily skin, opt for lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizers, while...
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BERLIN: Britain's PM Keir Starmer (center) poses with CEO of Siemens Energy Christian Bruch (left) and Vice President Darren Davidson as he visits the Siemens Energy plant in Berlin on Aug 28, 2024. – AFP
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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