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Boursa Kuwait organizes blood donation drive
KUWAIT: In commemoration of World Blood Donor Day, Boursa Kuwait and the Kuwait Clearing Company (KCC) organized a blood drive at the Boursa Kuwait building on Sunday, June 4, which was held in partnership with the Central Blood Bank. Started in 2004 by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the World Health Organization and other international partners, the annual event is held on June 14, coinciding with the...
CAIRO: Brigadier Jurist Ahmad Al-Hajri speaks at the fourth meeting of electoral administrations held at the Arab League headquarters. -- KUNA
Official shares Kuwait’s election experience in Arab League meeting
CAIRO: The information and media sector constitutes a key part of the democratic process, particularly during the elections, said Brigadier Jurist Ahmad Al-Hajri, the director of electoral affairs at the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior. Hajri affirmed the State of Kuwait's keenness on media coverage of national elections on sidelines of the fourth meeting of electoral administrations, held at the Arab League headquarters under the theme, "the media...
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As bullying rates soar, people with disabilities must be protected: Experts
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Kuwait Society of Lawyers organized a seminar on Monday to discuss means to combat bullying against differently-abled people. The seminar delved into the legal, psychological and social aspects of bullying differently-abled individuals. The topic of this seminar is of no less importance compared to other topics, said Head of the Disability Center Mohammed Dughaim Al-Azmi said.Azmi explained that bullying comes from those...
KUWAIT: Participants in the National Campaign for Cancer Awareness workshop for children cancer are seen in this photo.
Children make up 4 percent of cancer diagnoses in 2010-2019
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: The National Campaign for Cancer Awareness (CAN) held a workshop to raise awareness and follow up on cases of children cancers, with support from the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences at the CAN training center on Tuesday. Oncologist Dr Khalid Al-Saleh spoke about the genetic changes and their relationship with cancer and explained that the genetic symptoms could be due to environmental reasons such as...
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KOC initiates strategic new gas pipeline
KUWAIT: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) announced Tuesday the operation of a new strategic gas line extending from North Kuwait operations area to Mina Al-Ahmadi, with a size of 40 inches. In a statement, KOC said the 140 km long line is in line with the company’s plan to increase natural gas production to meet the requirements of the local market.The capacity of the line reaches 900 million standard cubic feet, as it starts from gas booster station...
KUWAIT: Ambassador of Malta reading the Kuwait Times newspaper. -- Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Malta's ambassador to foster stronger ties with Kuwait
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Kuwait Times visited the official residence of the Ambassador of Malta to Kuwait, Iraq and Jordan, Prof Dr George A Said-Zammit, to discuss his vision on what he intends to do in this country to boost the excellent and friendly diplomatic relationship between Kuwait and Malta. Said-Zammit introduced himself to Kuwait Times, saying he arrived in Kuwait at the end of March after a very long period of more than 33 years...
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NBK takes part in PAM’s career day
KUWAIT: Within its consistent endeavors to support fresh graduates taking the first step in their career and to help them navigate their way into the labor market, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) participated in the career day organized by the Public Authority of Manpower (PAM) at its headquarters. The career day targeted Kuwaiti graduates with majors in banking and accounting, in addition to administrative sciences, information systems, finance...
KUWAIT: Khaled Mahdi speaks at the conference for partnership between the private and public sectors held on Monday. -- KUNA photos
Partnership between private, public sectors main pillar for sustainable economy: Official
KUWAIT: Partnership between both private and public sectors is imperative for a diverse and sustainable economy in accordance with Kuwait's 2035 Vision, General Secretary of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development (SCPD) Dr Khaled Mahdi said Monday. Mahdi made the statement while inaugurating the second Kuwait conference for partnership between the private and public sectors, organized by the Kuwaiti Federation of Engineering Offices and...
KUWAIT: Kuwait Ambassador to Ireland Mohammad Fahad Al-Mohammad (left) meets with the Irish Parliament Speaker Sean O'Fearghail. -- KUNA
Kuwait envoy, Irish Parliament speaker discuss bilateral ties
KUWAIT: Kuwait Ambassador to Ireland Mohammad Fahad Al-Mohammad met with the Irish Parliament Speaker Sean O'Fearghail, where they discussed boosting bilateral relations. O'Fearghail praised His Highness the Amir of Kuwait and His Highness the Crown Prince of Kuwait on their efforts in achieving stability and maintaining peace in the region, as well as congratulating Kuwait on the success of the recent 2023 National Assembly's elections, while...
KUWAIT: Participants in the 43rd edition of women's empowerment and capacity building conference, titled 'Tamkeen', pose for a picture. -- KUNA
Legislative amendments needed to close gender equality gap: Experts
KUWAIT: A number of participants in the 43rd edition of women's empowerment and capacity building conference, titled "Tamkeen", underlined Monday the need to provide more support to empower women in leading positions. Speaking in the conference held by the International Organization For Women's Empowerment And Capacity-Building, in cooperation with the Kuwaiti Union of Women's Associations, participants stressed the need to give women more...
KUWAIT: A man reads Quran inside his shop where he sells Abayas and head coverings at Souq Al-Mubarakiya in Kuwait City. -- Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
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MELBOURNE: Ariarne Titmus of Australia competes in the women’s 400m freestyle event at the 2023 Australian World Championship Trials in Melbourne on June 13, 2023. - AFP
Olympic champion Titmus on fire, books world championship place
MELBOURNE: Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus swam the second fastest 400m freestyle this year Tuesday to book her place at next month's world championships, as did fellow swimming superstars Emma McKeon and Kaylee McKeown. Titmus, who lost her world record to teenage Canadian sensation Summer McIntosh in March, touched in 3:58.47 to win easily ahead of Lani Pallister at Australia's world championship trials in Melbourne. "It wasn't the best 400,...
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