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Avoid dehydration, eat on time: Advice for diabetics in Ramadan
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Farwaniya Hospital's endocrinology unit organized a diabetes awareness day for the month of Ramadan under the theme "Your sugar is OK in the month of goodness". "Fasting during the month of Ramadan generally improves diabetic conditions," said Head of Kuwait Diabetes Society and endocrinologist at Mubarak Hospital Dr Waleed Al-Dhani.Dr Dhani, who is also director of Kuwait's Endocrine Fellowship Program, said most...
KUWAIT: Herons, flamingos and brown-headed gulls are pictured at a beach in Kuwait City on March 4, 2023. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
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Kuwait's budget surplus is likely to stabilize around KD 5 billion
KUWAIT: By the end of February 2023, the 11th month of the current fiscal year 2022/2023 ended with the monthly average price of Kuwaiti oil reaching $83.2 per barrel. It is $3.2 or 4 percent higher than the new hypothetical price of $80 estimated in the current budget ($65 before adjustment) and $38.2 higher than the average hypothetical price of $45 for the past fiscal year.The average oil price of February is 4.2 percent higher than the...
LOS ANGELES: Giorgio Chiellini #14 of the Los Angeles FC volleys the ball against Jaroslaw Niezgoda #11 of the Portland Timbers during a game between the Portland Timbers and the Los Angeles Football Club at BMO Stadium on March 04, 2023.- AFP
LAFC survive; Miami stun Philly; St Louis triumph
LOS ANGELES: Former Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini scored his first goal in Major League Soccer as defending champions Los Angeles FC survived a late rally from the Portland Timbers to hold on and win their opening game of the season 3-2. Inter Miami continued their winning start to the season with an impressive 2-0 victory over last season's MLS Cup runners-up Philadelphia Union while Wayne Rooney's DC United fell to a 2-0 loss at Columbus Crew...
DAWSON, United States: In this file photo taken on February 28, 2023, Engie employees inspect wind turbines during a tour for the dedication of the Limestone Wind Project in Dawson, Texas. - AFP
Wind and solar stake claim to land of oil
DAWSON, United States: Modern Texas was built on oil, and its production has long been a source of immense pride. But now, areas that moved to the steady rhythm of oil derricks for more than a century are making the state a national leader in wind and solar energy.A convergence of factors has led to this unexpected result: favorable weather (lots of wind and sun), relatively cheap land, the lure of federal clean-energy subsidies, and a desire to...
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Huawei MatePad SE the best smart family entertainer tablet
KUWAIT: The best tablet for your needs can be quite tricky to find, whether you are looking to outfit the children with pocket-friendly, durable tablets for school or just want a beautiful second screen to keep near the couch. Fortunately, we can help you find the right tablet.Tablets are great gadgets for accomplishing many tasks from light office work such as emailing, sketching and preparing presentations to consuming audio-visual...
KUWAIT: (From left), Waleed Al-Jassem, Ayman Zamani, Dr Abdulaziz Al-Rushaid, Cedric Burel and Pascal Bechu.
Tiara Jewelry launches latest collection of Arnold & Son’s watches in Kuwait
KUWAIT: Tiara Jewelry held an event on March 1 at Hamra Tower to celebrate the arrival of Arnold & Son’s five new watches to Kuwait, in the presence of Ayman Zamani, owner of Tiara and agent of Arnold & Son in Kuwait, as well as Cedric Burel, Regional Director of Arnold & Son in the Middle East, Pascal Bechu, Vice President of Sales, watch collector Waleed Al-Jassem and other clients.Zamani told Kuwait Times about the history of Tiara Jewelry...
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China sets an economic growth target of 'around 5%' for 2023
BEIJING: China on Sunday set an economic growth target of "around 5 percent" for 2023, one of the lowest in decades, as its annual National People's Congress opened in Beijing. The target was announced in a work report delivered by outgoing Premier Li Keqiang as the rubber-stamp parliament opened at the capital's Great Hall of the People.The figure was slightly lower than the average of forecasts of economists surveyed by AFP, who predicted a...
RIYADH: MoU seeks to create a joint Egyptian shareholding company aimed at delivering maritime transport services.
Saudi's Bahri inks MoU with Suez Canal Authority
RIYADH: Driven by its commitment to exploring regional cooperation horizons to achieve its growth objectives and enhance its global position, Bahri, the national shipping company of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a global leader in transportation and logistics, has signed a non-binding renewable six-month agreement with the Suez Canal Authority, an independent general Egyptian Authority responsible for the canal facility's affairs, a key global...
LAS VEGAS: Jon Jones reacts to his win in the UFC heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 285 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. - AFP
Jones overpowers Gane, claims vacant UFC heavyweight crown
LAS VEGAS: Mixed martial arts legend Jon Jones scored a stunning first-round victory over France's Ciryl Gane to claim the vacant UFC heavyweight crown on Saturday. Former light heavyweight champion Jones, making his return to the Octagon after more than a three-year absence, forced Gane into a submission after just 2min 4sec of the opening round to seal the win. The 35-year-old American, who is widely considered to be the greatest mixed martial...
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Kuwait Triathlon Club team shines
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Kuwait Triathlon Club team gave a great performance at the World Cup held Friday and Saturday in Abu Dhabi - winning 10 medals, 7 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze. Huda Al-Saleh, Najlaa Al-Jraiwi, Usama Burahma, Abdelaziz Al-Huwaidi, Ali Dashti and Loulwa Al-Refae won gold; Mohammad Bukhalaf won silver; Mohammad Al-Hammad and Abdelaziz Al-Duaij took bronze.Chairman of the Triathlon Club and Federation Rashid Al-Kandary...
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Gulf Bank launches second edition of Off-Road Challenge
KUWAIT: As part of its efforts to establish the principles of social sustainability, and as a way to continue supporting the youth, Gulf Bank has announced the second edition of the Off-Road Challenge, in cooperation with Suffix, that is set to happen next Friday, March 10, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. On this occasion, Assistant Manager of Corporate Communications at Gulf Bank, Fahad Al-Sharrah said, that dozens of 4x4 motor sport enthusiasts will...
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