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Members of the Ugandan dance group 'the Ghetto Kids' that recently performed in the television show 'Britain's Got Talent', pose during a rehearsal at their home in Kampala.—AFP photos

From slums to stardom: Uganda's Ghetto Kids

The sprawling slums of Kampala are a far cry from the glitzy stage of Britain's Got Talent, where a group of Ugandan street kids will be performing in Sunday's grand finale of the hit UK television show. The children of the Triplets Ghetto Kids troupe have already wowed the Britain's Got Talent judges and viewers alike with their energetic dance medley, colourful costumes and beaming smiles. A straw-roofed hut under a blazing yellow sun is the...

Residents with dementia participating in a silent disco at Apex Harmony Lodge in Singapore.

Singaporeans with dementia find their groove at silent disco

Under flashing disco lights, residents at a Singapore care home held hands and danced to golden oldies as part of an initiative to help those with dementia. They grooved to hits from the 1940s to the 1980s for about an hour in a silent disco format, listening to the tunes via headphones. The playlist, curated to get them moving, featured tracks in English, Malay and Chinese dialects at the Apex Harmony Lodge, which specializes in taking care of...

KUWAIT: This photo shows a pylon on the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway. The pylon is inspired by the traditional Kuwaiti sailboat and stands at approximately 151 meters, which is about 30 meters higher than the prominent Kuwait Towers. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

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KUWAIT: The National Assembly.

Kuwait candidates call for united fight against corruption

By B IzzakKUWAIT: Candidates contesting the June 6 parliamentary polls yesterday called for a united fight against corruption, while highlighting the need to improve the standard of living of citizens and the need to contain rising inflation and creating jobs. "We are encountering an imminent danger which is threatening our future," said candidate Mohammad Al-Fajji, a leader of Kuwaiti resistance during the Iraqi 1990-91 invasion."We are...

AMMAN: Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and his wife Rajwa AlSeif wave as they leave the Zahran Palace in Amman on June 1, 2023 following their royal wedding ceremony. The ceremony was held in the mid-century Zahran Palace-the site of other key royal weddings including that of King Abdullah II to Queen Rania as well as that of his father, the late King Hussein bin Talal. - AFP

Jordanian crown prince and Saudi architect tie the knot

AMMAN: Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah married Saudi architect Rajwa Al Seif on Thursday in a ceremony attended by royals from across the globe. The ceremony was held in the mid-century Zahran Palace in the capital Amman - the site of other key royal weddings including that of King Abdullah II to Queen Rania as well as that of his father, the late King Hussein bin Talal.The king's eldest son and Al Seif, both aged 28, tied the knot at...

KHARTOUM: Bullet holes riddle the wall of a building at the Souk Sitta (Market Six) in the south of Khartoum on June 1, 2023. - AFP

Sudan gripped by bloody warfare

KHARTOUM: Shelling and aerial bombardments killed 18 civilians at a Khartoum market as fighting showed no signs of abating Thursday and the US warned it could act against Sudan's rival leaders. For more than six weeks, Khartoum and other parts of the country have been gripped by bloody warfare between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Fighting continued Thursday, with witnesses reporting "heavy artillery" in the capital's...

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India-Kuwait hold first UN/multilateral consultations

KUWAIT: UN/multilateral consultations between India and Kuwait were held in Kuwait City on June 1, 2023. Abdulaziz Saud Mohammad Al-Jarallah, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Organizations, led the Kuwait side, while the Indian delegation was led by Prakash Gupta, Joint Secretary UN- Political Division, along with Dr Adarsh Swaika, Ambassador of India to Kuwait.Being the first such consultations on multilateral issues...

KUWAIT: A picture shows the National Assembly (parliament) building in Kuwait City. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Kuwait NGOs to watchdog next parliamentary vote

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have always been playing a significant role in serving the society, addressing its problems and monitoring political events and public activities, including election observation. The Kuwaiti cabinet has recently asked several NGOs to partake in watching the country's forthcoming parliamentary elections due on June 6 out of its commitment to ensuring fair and transparent elections. Adnan...

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Cryptocurrency adoption: Opportunities and challenges

By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Using cryptocurrencies or digital currencies is a relatively new phenomenon that has been gaining popularity among investors and users around the globe. Cryptocurrency is a type of currency that utilizes cryptography, which is a method of encoding information to secure it to facilitate financial transactions. This currency is decentralized and operates independently of banks and governments, which enables it to offer...

KUWAIT: Participants and officials pose for a photo at the final meeting for PADA's employment program. -- KUNA photos

Government agencies facilitate paperwork, job hunting for people with disabilities

KUWAIT: Acting Social Affairs Undersecretary Adbelaziz Al-Mutairi issued a circular Thursday to designate employees to handle applications and process government paperwork submitted by disabled people. According to the circular, the decision is meant to remove obstacles to process their transactions as soon as possible. Paperwork will be received at the office of the undersecretary to ensure it gets processed quickly, the circular said....

KUWAIT: Professor Mark Daniel (center left) is seen with Dasman Diabetes Institute officials.

DDI holds seminar on cardiometabolic disease, link to diabetes

KUWAIT: Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI), established by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, held recently a specialized scientific seminar titled “Towards an Ecological Perspective on Cardiometabolic Disease: From Clinic to Population, and Back,” in collaboration with visiting Professor Mark Daniel, a consultant epidemiologist.Professor Daniel earned his doctorate in Health Care and Epidemiology at the University of British...

Fadhel Al-Baghli poses for a photo with this cars.

Long-time customer talks about Volvo collection

By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Fadhel A Al-Baghli is an old customer of Volvo company. He has had Volvo cars since the 80s and currently owns four vehicles made by company. Kuwait Time and Kuwait News interviewed Baghli to get his thoughts on Volvo cars and why he’s always chosen this brand.Kuwait Times: How long have you been driving Volvo cars?Baghli: I have been a Volvo customer since the 80s. In the year 1980, I bought my Volvo GLE 240, and in...

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Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassim Al-Budaiwi and President of the European Council Charles Michel. - KUNA

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