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Gulf Bank participates in seminar organized by INJAZ Kuwait
KUWAIT: As part of its strategic partnership with INJAZ Kuwait, and as part of its continuous efforts to support and motivate youth, Gulf Bank participated in the recent seminar titled, INJAZ Talks, in the presence of the Chief Data & Innovation Officer at Gulf Bank, Mai Bader Al-Owaish. Organized by INJAZ Kuwait, the seminar aimed to provide success models that inspire and motivate young people to engage in the job market, by reviewing the...
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UK uses AI to develop educational process
KUWAIT: Through the widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) recently, Kuwait University (KU) “hopped on the wagon” and began to use AI applications to develop the educational process and boost its output. The use of AI also came in line with the government’s vision for digital transformation in Kuwait.In regards to the use of AI, the head of laboratories and AI at the computer engineering department of KU, Dr Abdullah Al-Mutawa, told...
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Kuwait, Oman FMs discuss agenda of GCC-EU ministerial
KUWAIT: Kuwait Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah met his Omani counterpart Bader bin Hamad Al-Busaidi on the fringes of the 27th session of the GCC-EU Ministerial Council in Muscat on Monday. Both ministers reviewed the agenda topics of the GCC-EU ministerial, being held on October 9- 10, with emphasis on the item relating to the disinformation in the recent Iraqi Federal Supreme Court ruling against Khor...
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3 doctors win Kuwait’s Prize
CAIRO: Three doctors won the 2023 Kuwait’s Prize for cancer control, cardiovascular, and diabetes diseases in the Middle East region, said Kuwaiti Health Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi on Tuesday. This came in Dr Al-Awadhi’s speech during the World Health Organization’s regional meeting for the Eastern Mediterranean held in Cairo. The award winners are Dr Randa Hamadeh (Bahrain); Dr Aref Al-Nouryani (UAE); and Dr Afshin Astover (Iran).Health...
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World Mental Health Day celebrates psychological wellbeing, self-care
KUWAIT: Much like visiting the doctor to treat physical ailments, psychotherapy provides individuals with ways to preserve their mental health and handle the pressures of life, making them more productive and functional in society. As the globe celebrates World Mental Health Day on October 10th, it is very important to spread awareness and highlight mental health for the betterment of people. Speaking on the issue with KUNA, a number of medical...
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NBK continues annual breast cancer awareness campaign
KUWAIT: Reflecting its dedication to deliver on its CSR mission in all fields, especially healthcare, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) continued its annual campaign to raise awareness among the whole society, and women in particular, about breast cancer dangers, prevention methods, and the importance of early detection. As it is NBK’s tradition to adopt innovative ways in extending social support, it participated in supporting the breast cancer...
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Ethiopia’s Oromo people celebrate festival once denied
Tens of thousands of Oromos gathered Sunday at a lake near the Ethiopian capital for a once-banned celebration that today doubles as a sounding board for political and ethnic demands. Draped in traditional colors including the red, white and black of the Oromo flag, crowds descended on the shores of Lake Hora Arsadi, 50 kilometers (30 miles) southeast of Addis Ababa, for the annual Irreecha festival. Representing around a third of Ethiopia’s...
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Billie Eilish’s journey celebrated in new comic book
She is only 21 but Billie Eilish already has a comic book published about her life, highlighting her journey from young dancer to Oscar-winning songwriter. Publisher TidalWave Comics has added the American popstar to its “Female Forc” series that celebrates “prominent and influential authors, business executives, entertainers, journalists, politicians, and activists.” In the 22-page comic book, readers will learn about Eilish’s...
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‘Dear Jinri’ bears witness to late K-pop singer’s truth
A new documentary featuring a late K-pop star’s final interview unveils complex truths about South Korea’s notoriously brutal music industry while highlighting her defiance of pressure to conform to societal norms. “Dear Jinri”, which premiered at the Busan International Film Festival, revolves around singing star Sulli’s last Netflix project, an unfinished film that included an in-depth interview. Born Choi Jin-ri, Sulli took her own...
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‘The Exorcist: Believer’ takes possession of box office with $27.2 million opening
“The Exorcist: Believer” drove out all foes at the box office, but its numbers didn’t entirely make heads spin. Facing competition from no major new releases, the latest resurrection of the demonic franchise brought in $27.2 million in North America in its opening weekend for Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions, according to studio estimates Sunday. That was more than the weekend take of the next three films combined.But while it...
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Kuwait committed to oil
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Minister of Oil and Chairman of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Dr Saad Al-Barrak emphasized Kuwait’s commitment to the integrated infrastructure development of the Al-Durra field as a vital economic cornerstone in the 17th government work program. He also stressed on the importance of developing the oil industry, despite the existential challenges posed by climate change. "Our sector is the backbone of the national economy...