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SOWETO: Undertakers move the remains of a COVID-19 coronavirus patient into a coffin at the AVBOB funeral house in Soweto yesterday. —AFP
COVID-19 surges worldwide as public loses faith in authorities
SOWETO: Undertakers move the remains of a COVID-19 coronavirus patient into a coffin at the AVBOB funeral house in Soweto yesterday. —AFP WASHINGTON: A surge in coronavirus cases across the United States and Europe has forced governments to strengthen containment measures as a survey released yesterday showed support for the handling of their pandemics has slipped. The disease has now killed almost 635,000 people around the world and infected...
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KOC: Ratqa’s heavy oil project a boost for Kuwait’s economy
KUWAIT: Kuwait Oil Company’s (KOC) heavy oil project in Ratqa oil field, northern Kuwait, is a vital addition to the country’s economy, and part of the company’s 2040 vision. KOC’s biggest project will boost oil production, increase Kuwait’s income and provide different products to international markets. It will also allow Kuwait’s oil field to enter new markets and create new job opportunities for youth, despite the challenges of...
KUWAIT: Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) boats are seen at the site where the victim’s body was retrieved.
Body found off Khairan beach
KUWAIT: Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) boats are seen at the site where the victim’s body was retrieved. KUWAIT: Firefighters located and retrieved the dead body of a man who went missing while swimming at Al-Khairan waters, Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) said on Friday. The victim’s body was found following a 23-hour search operation, which started after KFSD operators had received a report Thursday about an 18-year-old...
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Naval officers graduate from Polish academy
KUWAIT: Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) stated that 18 of its naval officers graduated from the Polish Naval Academy on Friday, after they passed the final exams following a four-year study period. MoI’s General Directorate of Relations and Security Media confirmed in a press statement that the security establishment always strives to advance its members through study and constant access to the latest security systems in developed...
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Kuwait reports four deaths, 687 new COVID-19 cases
KUWAIT: The Ministry of Health said Thursday that there were 687 new coronavirus infection cases during the past 24 hours, increasing the toll of contaminations to 61,872. Four deaths were also recorded during the same period, putting the mortality toll at 421.The ministry announced earlier that 727 people recovered from the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, raising total recoveries to 52,247. Ministry's spokesperson Dr Abdullah Al-Sanad said...
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Education ministry meets with private schools on e-learning plans
KUWAIT: The Ministry of Education issued a statement related to the main concerns of parents in private and foreign schools in Kuwait. In a post on its official Instagram page, the Education Ministry announced a discussion with private, foreign school owners about the various issues and topics related to finishing the 2019/2020 school year as well as preparations to start the 2020/2021 school year through online learning. Parents and teachers...
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Recommendation to ban expats over 60 from returning to Kuwait
KUWAIT: A vehicle drives towards Kuwait International Airport in this file photo. KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has commenced a comprehensive process to study the issue of the expiry of residency visas of over 70,000 expats while they were abroad since the COVID-19 outbreak until the beginning of this week. Well-informed security sources told Al-Qabas daily that the study will be submitted to MoI leaders next week, including...
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PCR test set at KD 40 fixed fee
KUWAIT: As part of ongoing preparations to resume commercial flights at Kuwait International Airport by the beginning of August, the Ministry of Health (MoH) announced accrediting the first private lab to conduct the COVID-19 PCR test for travelers who will need it prior to departure for a fixed fee of KD 40.MoH assistant undersecretary for private medical services Dr Fatima Al-Najjar told Al-Rai daily that the accreditation was awarded after...
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Zain Group partners Mentor Arabia to launch 'Youth Awareness Film Competition'
BEIRUT/ KUWAIT: The Mentor Arabia Foundation and Zain Group, a leading communications company in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa region, announce the launch of the third edition of the 'Youth Awareness Film Competition.'Falling in line with the mission and values of both parties in supporting youth, the competition encourages Arab youth (ages 18 to 30) around the world to portray their artistic creativity and innovation by...
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Sheep stocks, prices not affected by COVID-19
Kuwait: Salim, a sheep vendor at the livestock market in Rai, stands in front of a pen holding sheep prepared for sale before the Eid Al-Adha holiday. - Photos by Ben Garcia By Ben GarciaKUWAIT: Next weekend, Kuwait and the world will celebrate Eid Al-Adha amidst the global coronavirus pandemic. Kuwait Times visited the livestock market in Rai yesterday to observe preparations and inquire if prices have been affected by the outbreak. "Prices are...
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Goodbye Aqua Park
By Nawara FattahovaDriving by the Kuwait Towers, I was shocked by the disappearance of a very popular landmark - Aqua Park. The gate of the waterpark was locked, but demolition work could be seen through the fencing, with no slides remaining standing. People said Aqua Park will be rebuilt to international standards, but it's unclear when this new park will be ready to welcome visitors - lovers of Aqua Park hope it really will be renovated. It...
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KUWAIT: People walk on a tree-shaded path near Kuwait Towers on June 22, 2020. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
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Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Duaij Al-Sabah and other officials take a group photo after the 54th session of the Permanent Arab Committee for Human Rights. – KUNA photos
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