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KUWAIT: Ramadan decorations are seen in a shop at a market in Kuwait City. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat photos

A Ramadan guide for first-time expatriates

By Nebal SnanKUWAIT: On March 23, the world marked the first day of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. For 29 or 30 days, depending on the lunar calendar, practicing Muslims around the world refrain from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise to sunset — yes, even water is off limits. The act of piety and sacrifice is meant to strengthen their relationship with God.While the worship aspect is more or less the same for all...

Muslim men read the Quran at Fatmah Mosque in the Kuwait City just before daybreak, early on May 9, 2021, during Laylat Al-Qadr, which falls on the 27th day of the holy month of Ramadan. Laylat Al-Qadr, the most important prayer of the fasting month, is the night when Muslims commemorate the revelation of the first verses of the Quran to their Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) through the Angel Gabriel. Muslims spend the night in worship and devotion, praying for the souls of the dead. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Ramadan in the past

By Faten OmarKUWAIT: The holy month of Ramadan has undergone some changes in recent years compared to the way it was practiced in the past. Researcher Muhammad Yaqoub Al-Bakr explained the preparations by people in Kuwait in the past for the month of Ramadan. According to Bakr, preparation for Ramadan used to start from the month of Rajab – spiritually, mentally and physically — by buying foodstuff and supplies as well preparing homes,...

KUWAIT: Buildings stand tall in downtown Kuwait on a cloudy day. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

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KUWAIT: Royale Hayat management and staff celebrate their achievements.

Royale Hayat recognized as best hospital

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Royale Hayat Hospital has once again been recognized as the best private hospital for the 13th consecutive year by Service Hero and third highest ranking brands in Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) in the state of Kuwait. Every year, the entire Royale Hayat team — management and staff — works hard to not only be the greatest, but also significantly impact the healthcare sector.Because of its ongoing innovation, empathy,...

KUWAIT: Director of the Institute, Chancellor Hani Al-Hamdan and Assistant Foreign Minister for Institute Affairs, Ambassador Nasser Al-Sabeeh on behalf of the Sheikh Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute sign the agreement. — KUNA

Kuwait judicial institute inks deal with Diplomatic Institute

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies signed at its headquarters today, Tuesday, a memorandum of understanding with the Sheikh Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Kuwait Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Institute of Judicial Studies said in a press statement that the agreement included strengthening means of cooperation and exchanging experiences in areas of common interest.According to the institute’s...

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Interior warns against the use of Night Calm without permit

KUWAIT: Kuwait Ministry of Interior has warned against the use, possession, promotion, import or selling of Night Calm pills without a medical permit or prescription as it’s considered “a crime punishable by law.” The drug, Zopiclone, which is sold under the name Night Calm as well as other generic names, is used to treat insomnia and usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less, the Ministry said in a press...

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Psychological effects of exposure to different ideologies, opinions

By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Now, more than ever, exposure to different ideologies and opinions is easy through several media platforms. With the wide space of freedom and limited monitoring, inappropriate content has become not just easily accessible, but also pops up on the screen without one’s choice. This raises concerns for society’s morals, especially among teenagers, as they are in a vulnerable phase of mental and ethical...

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Sinkhole opens up at Ardhiya construction site

KUWAIT: A sinkhole opened up in Ardhiya industrial area as a result of digging work by a company, which caused an underground pipe to break. The ministry of public works said in a statement the incident is not related to any of its projects, noting a private contractor not contracted by the ministry is responsible for the damage, stressing no landslide took place.Kuwait Municipality later said it issued a citation to the contractor responsible...

This undated and unlocated handout picture released by Monjasa shows the Liberian-flagged oil tanker, Monjasa Reformer, owned by Monjasa, and technically managed by Montec Ship Management. A Danish-owned Liberian-flagged oil tanker was boarded by pirates over the weekend in the Gulf of Guinea. – AFP

Pirates board Danish ship in Gulf of Guinea

COPENHAGEN: A Danish-owned Liberian-flagged oil tanker was boarded by pirates over the weekend in the Gulf of Guinea, the owner said Tuesday, adding that contact with the 16 crew members had been lost. The 135-metre-long Monjasa Reformer "experienced an emergency situation" on Saturday about 140 nautical miles west of Port Pointe-Noire in Congo-Brazzaville, owner Monjasa said.The shipowner added that the crew had sought refuge in the tanker's...

JERUSALEM: Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) stands at the Knesset, Zionist entity's parliament in Jerusalem. Netanyahu announced a pause to divisive judicial reforms moving through parliament, after months of street rallies. – AFPn

Caution in crisis-hit Zionist entity after PM pauses reform

JERUSALEM: Caution prevailed in Zionist entity Tuesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to pause controversial judicial reforms which sparked a general strike and mass protests, with the crisis far from over. Netanyahu bowed to pressure in the face of a nationwide walkout Monday which hit hospitals, flights and more, while tens of thousands of reform opponents rallied outside parliament in Jerusalem."Out of a will to prevent a...

In this photograph taken on May 17, 2022, Matiullah Wesa, head of PenPath and advocate for girls' education in Afghanistan, speaks to children during a class next to his mobile library in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar Province. - Wesa, the founder of a project that campaigned for girls' education in Afghanistan, has been detained by Taliban authorities in Kabul, his brother and the United Nations said on March 28, 2023. (Photo by Sanaullah SEIAM / AFP)

Founder of Afghan girls’ school project arrested in Kabul: UN

KABUL: The founder of a project that campaigned for girls’ education in Afghanistan has been detained by Taleban authorities in Kabul, his brother and the United Nations said Tuesday. The Taleban government last year barred girls from attending secondary school and later university, making Afghanistan the only country in the world to issue such restrictions on education.Matiullah Wesa, the head of PenPath was stopped by men outside a mosque...

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Huawei Watch Buds: The high-end 2-in-1 earbuds and smartwatch

KUWAIT: In today’s world, technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and wearable devices have become an essential part of our daily lives. With the ever-increasing demand for convenience, smartwatches and earbuds have gained immense popularity. However, Huawei has taken things a step further by designing a product that combines the two into one device - the Huawei Watch Buds.This 2-in-1 device has taken the market by storm with its high-end...

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