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26th Al-Qurain Festival underway
KUWAIT: 1.Officials and honored guests pose for a group photo during the event. 2. An international orchestra and Kuwaiti folk music band perform during the ceremony. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat By Nawara Fattahova KUWAIT: Minister of Information Mohammad Al-Jabri on behalf of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah inaugurated the 26th edition of the Al-Qurain Cultural Festival on Wednesday. "Since its...
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Court sets date for hearing in ports authority funds case
By A Saleh and Meshaal Al-Enezi KUWAIT: The court of appeal yesterday set January 16th as the date for the first appeal hearing of the case against a former minister and businessman and his Russian deputy with regards to embezzling the Kuwait Ports Authority funds. Notably, the criminal court had sentenced both defendants to 15 years in jail. The defendants' lawyer intends to demand releasing both defendants and suspending the criminal court's...
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A day in the life of a call center agent
By Nawara Fattahova Talking to a hundred or more different people every day can be annoying or fun depending on your point of view. This is what call center operator Ali Ibrahim does for a living. He loves his work, and finds it easy, although he didn't aspire to work in this profession. Kuwait Times met Ibrahim, who spoke about his job. Some excerpts: Kuwait Times: When did you start working at the call center? Ali Ibrahim: I have been...
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Hawally: Historical and bustling
Aged apartment buildings, bustling streets and lack of parking are just a few aspects common to one of Kuwait's oldest commercial and residential areas, Hawally. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat By Faten Omar As part of our occasional series exploring various areas of Kuwait, Kuwait Times visited Hawally to learn more about this area. Hawally is part of the heart and spirit of Kuwait - one of the most populated areas with a diversity of...
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Expats exemption exhaust state budget, MPs say
By A Saleh KUWAIT: A parliamentary request was referred to the government demanding the cancelation of exemptions some ministries provide to expats, on the pretext that these exemptions "overburdens the state's budget and negatively affects the services provided to citizens," said official sources. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the sources added that the request came in the form of recommendations the government is urged to adapt,...
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Australia catastrophe
Muna Al-Fuzai The world is currently occupied with the latest updates on political news and developments in the US-Iranian dispute in the region, and nearly everyone seems to know best. Yet another tragedy is happening which is receiving a lot less global attention. The environmental disaster and forest fires in Australia have affected human lives and innocent animals, with horrific pictures of creatures dying of thirst. This ordeal is making...
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'Pre-school Picasso' shakes up German art world
Seven-year-old German artist Mikail Akar poses in front of a print edition of his "Champi" painting (right) and a print edition of the painting he produced with German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer called "Manus 11", prior to the opening of his "Manus 11" exhibition in Berlin on Dec 13, 2019. - AFP photos Mikail Akar doesn't flinch as the cameras click around him. Born in 2012, the German artistic prodigy has spent half his life in the limelight....
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Oscars to go without host for second year
In this file photo taken on February 21, 2008 Oscar statuettes are displayed at the "Meet The Oscars" exhibit before the 80th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. - AFP) The Oscars will again go without a host next month, repeating a format credited with boosting ratings last year, US network ABC confirmed Wednesday. "Together with the Academy, we have decided there will be no traditional host, repeating for us what worked last...
Daniil Medvedev of Russia hits a return in his men's singles match against Diego Schwartzman of Argentina at the ATP Cup tennis tournament in Sydney on January 9, 2020. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO COMMERCIAL USE--
Australia, Russia storm into ATP Cup semi-finals
SYDNEY: Daniil Medvedev of Russia hits a return in his men's singles match against Diego Schwartzman of Argentina at the ATP Cup tennis tournament in Sydney yesterday. - AFP SYDNEY: A dynamic Nick Kyrgios and dogged Alex de Minaur powered Australia into the ATP Cup semi-finals yesterday with an epic 2-1 win against the Tim Henman-led Britain, and they were joined by Russia who overpowered Argentina. The home team clinched the tie after an 18-16...
Valencia's French forward Kevin Gameiro (2nd-R) is marked by Real Madrid's French defender Raphael Varane (2nd-L) during the Spanish Super Cup semi final between Valencia and Real Madrid on January 8, 2020, at the King Abdullah Sport City in the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah. (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE / AFP)
Kroos stunner helps Real Madrid through to Spanish Super Cup final
JEDDAH: Valencia's French forward Kevin Gameiro (2nd-R) is marked by Real Madrid's French defender Raphael Varane (2nd-L) during the Spanish Super Cup semi final between Valencia and Real Madrid in Jeddah. - AFP JEDDAH: Toni Kroos scored a wonder goal straight from a corner as Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-1 on Wednesday to reach the final of the controversial Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Kroos caught Valencia goalkeeper Jaume Domenech...
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US oil independence proves elusive
SIGNAL HILL, California: In this Sept 25, 2019 file photo, a pumpjack from California-based energy company Signal Hill Petroleum is seen off Skyline Drive. – AFP NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted America's newfound "energy independence" which means the country is no longer at the mercy of geopolitical upheaval in the region. "We are independent and we do not need Middle East oil," Trump said as he reacted to Iran's...
The Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone is displayed January 8, 2020 at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP)
Big Tech helping transform autos into smartphones
The Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone is disLAS VEGAS: The Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone is displayed on Wednesday at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). - AFP LAS VEGAS: Technology companies transformed smartphones and televisions into continuous fountains of revenue. Now, big tech wants to work with automakers to do the same thing for your car. With the widespread rollout of autonomous vehicles still years away, the two industries...
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DUBAI: The signing of the MoU in the presence of the Chairman of Kuwait's General Administration of Civil Aviation, Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Hamoud Al-Sabah, and the Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum on Monday. --KUNA
Kuwait Airways, Emirates sign MoU
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Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel
Business owners can now use 1 address for 5 licenses in Kuwait
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KUWAIT: The Cabinet holds its weekly meeting at Bayan Palace on April 29, 2025. - KUNA
Kuwait repeals law absolving abductor if he marries victim
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NEW DELHI: Indian President Droupadi Murmu presents the Padma Shri award to Kuwait’s Sheikha Shaikha Ali Jaber Al-Sabah on April 28, 2025.
India honors Kuwaiti yoga practitioner
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KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives Shell CEO Wael Sawan at Bayan Palace on April 28, 2025. – Amiri Diwan/KUNA photos
Kuwait, Shell renew cooperation