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Architects warn against rushed quake reconstruction in Morocco
RABAT: How do you rebuild and earthquake-proof a centuries-old Moroccan mountain village, at speed, without sacrificing its traditional architecture? That’s a key challenge facing the reconstruction of the country’s isolated “douars” (or villages), which were devastated by a strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake last month. The September 8 quake, which killed around 3,000 people and injured 5,600, according to the latest official figures,...
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AI useful for stocks markets, but human factor inevitable: Experts
KUWAIT: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more than a ‘buzzword’ recently with numerous entities, individuals, and groups touting the technology’s usefulness. At the same time, there are others who casted doubts and fears over the reliability of AI, cautioning against its use without limits. On the subject of AI, a number of exchange market and trade experts have pondered and reflected on the issue, saying that AI had been applied in...
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Students visit Kuwait Times and Kuwait News
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Kuwait Times and Kuwait News welcomed a group of students alongside their parents on Sunday to learn more about journalism. Public Relations and CSR Manager Jana Alnaqeeb, content creator Dhoha Al-Issa and reporter Ghadeer Ghloum took the visitors on a tour of the Kuwait Times building, where both parents and students had a chance to discover the process of publishing a newspaper.A visitor documenting details from Kuwait...
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Urgent relief campaign for Palestinians
KUWAIT: The Director of Public Relations and the official spokesman for the Ministry of Social Affairs Ahmed Al-Enezi announced on Sunday the launch of the ministry for an urgent relief campaign for the Palestinian people.Al-Enezi said that based on the instructions of the Minister of Social Affairs, Family Affairs and Childhood, Sheikh Firas Saud Al-Malik Al-Sabah, and based on the developments of the current events in the occupied Palestinian...
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Kuwait participates in 18th Arab youth meeting in Jordan
AMMAN: The 18th meeting of the Youth of Arab Capitals was inaugurated on Sunday, featuring the participation of Kuwaiti delegates and representatives from 13 other Arab countries. This event is organized by the Jordanian ministry of youth in collaboration with the League of Arab States, held under the theme “Arab Youth Forum and the Labor Market: Present and Future.”Israa Al-Fedhala, the leader of the Kuwaiti delegation, highlighted that...
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Works of 50 artists on display at ‘Oman in Heart of Kuwait’
KUWAIT: Oman Ambassador to Kuwait Saleh Al-Kharusi said the art exhibition “Oman in the Heart of Kuwait” highlights the importance of coordination among the cultural and artistic institutions of the Sultanate of Oman and the State of Kuwait. The exhibition reflects the deep-rooted historical relations between the two countries, he told KUNA after inaugurating the event.The exhibition, which opened at the Kuwaiti Syndicate of Media and Artists...
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KMA assumes presidency of WMA
KUWAIT: Kuwait Medical Association has announced its assumption of the position of President of the World Medical Association (WMA) during the 74th annual meeting held in Kigali, Rwanda. This victory came after winning the elections at the previous annual meeting held in Berlin. Dr Abdullah Al-Banna, the society’s treasurer, said on Sunday that this presidency represents global recognition of Kuwait’s advanced standing in the field of...
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Kuwait Fire Force campaign educates public on safety
KUWAIT: The campaign ‘A Safe House,’ launched by Kuwait Fire Force in cooperation with Equate, is aimed at educating families and housekeepers about safety procedures and preventing accidents and fires.The campaign that kicked off on the fairgrounds in Mishref on September 26 continued at the Avenues mall until Saturday. It will then shift to Kuwait University on Monday and continue until Thursday. The activity features lectures, seminars and...
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Kuwait charity launches project for Syrian refugees
RBID, Jordan: Kuwaiti-based International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) launched on Sunday a project to address learning difficulties for Syrian refugees in Jordan. In remarks to KUNA Sunday, the project's Supreme Committee Head, Bader Al-Sumait, said that the $2 million project stemmed from the strategic vision of the organization, which succeeded over the past three years to implement more than 210 educational projects in 58 countries....
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National Guard’s critical role in securing Kuwait’s vital infrastructure stressed
KUWAIT: Deputy Chief of the National Guard Sheikh Faisal Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah directed on Sunday the continuation of exercises and data to align with the latest technologies and operational methods in the field of protection and security. This directive was issued in a statement by Sheikh Faisal, as quoted in a press release issued by the National Guard.This statement followed an inspection tour he conducted of the First Protection Brigade, during...
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As prices ease, gold remains ‘a safe haven’ for families
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: In recent days, Kuwait’s gold market has seen increased activity among buyers due to a slight decrease in gold prices. A gram of 21-carat gold was priced at approximately KD 15.56, with a gold guinea coin reaching KD 124.45 as of Wednesday. Kuwait Times observed the buying trend among customers and interviewed them about their interest in purchasing gold in light of the global economic situation. Mohammad Hussain, a single...
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Interior mulls action plan to clear Jleeb of all violators
KUWAIT: The Interior Ministry is planning to reactivate an old action plan that has been kept in abeyance for months in order to curb the increasing violations in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh area, be it residency law violations or rising cases of immoral activities, illicit liquor trade and cases of stealing and storing materials from government offices, sources said.The sources said that there are several ideas in contemplation that includes cordoning off...
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KUWAIT:Officers monitor traffic camera feeds in this illustrative file photo. - KUNA
Nod to tougher new traffic law
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Amir approves new residency law
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Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah
1,758 more stripped of citizenship; women to keep jobs, pension
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Cabinet ministers convene for their weekly meeting on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Bayan Palace.
Cabinet names Kuwait’s GCC Summit delegation
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KUWAIT: Advanced AI cameras have been installed to enhance road safety and enforce traffic regulations. - KUNA
MoI installs AI traffic cams, nabs reckless drivers, crushes cars