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BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on March 1, 2023. - AFP

UN chief in 'solidarity' visit to Iraq

BAGHDAD: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Iraq to "break cycles of instability and fragility" after talks with senior officials in Baghdad on Wednesday, following a drawn-out political crisis in the war-torn country. The UN chief's visit comes as Iraq, blighted by corruption and broken infrastructure, prepares to mark the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion that toppled longtime dictator Saddam Hussein.Guterres said he wanted to...

BAGHDAD: Haydar Karar, 13, works at a carpentry shop in the Iraqi capital on Jan 31, 2023. - AFP

Wars, poverty fuel spike in Iraq child labor

BAGHDAD: Haydar Karar spends eight hours a day tidying a carpentry shop and lugging wooden beams, forced like many other Iraqi children into work by poverty and conflict. Now 13, Karar has been working with his carpenter uncle in the capital Baghdad since the age of eight, his childhood marred by the troubles that have ravaged his country. "I was expelled from school because of a fight," he said. "The school didn't want to take me back."His...

KUWAIT: Traffic police officers observe the traffic around Kuwait. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Interior ministry launches the 36th Gulf Traffic Week

By Faten OmarKUWAIT: The General Directorate of Security Relations and Media of the Ministry of Interior held a press conference on Wednesday to announce the 36th Gulf Traffic Week under the slogan "Your life is a trust". Director General of the General Traffic Department Maj Gen Youssef Al-Khadda noted that the project to link traffic violations in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates has begun, and soon violations will be linked with the rest of...

Photo shows garbage at the Arabian Gulf Street - Photo By Yasser Al-Zayyat

KEPS denounces environmental abuses

By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: Kuwaiti Environment Protection Society (KEPS) denounced environmental abuses and failure to maintain environmental discipline during the national holidays by some people. KEPS Chairman Wijdan Al-Oqab stressed in a press statement that disciplined environmental behavior protects the environment and its components, including natural habitats and fungal organisms. Wijdan Al-OqabShe pointed out that while Kuwait is below the...

African-American student in hall of medical university

Some business owners, and organizations offer part-time opportunities

By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: To develop a productive society capable of building a strong state, some business owners and organizations provide internships and part-time job opportunities for students looking forward to working at an early age. Students learn new skills and prepare themselves for the future as entrepreneurs or employees who can serve the society. Not only students benefit from taking part in such opportunities; the companies that...

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Zain 'platinum sponsor' of Ghamanda challenge

By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: The Ghamanda (Puzzle) challenge is a joint cooperation between the Kuwait Touristic Map project and the puzzle solving game, with platinum sponsorship by Zain. The aim is to activate facilities and forgotten touristic spots in Kuwait City and instill cultural and heritage information forgotten by some people and not transferred to the new generation.This will be through several puzzles and challenges connected with...

Drones adorned Kuwait’s skies with HH the Amir’s portrait.

Zain celebrates love for Kuwait with spectacular shows

KUWAIT: Zain, Kuwait's leading digital service provider, announced that it has successfully completed an extensive, month-long program of social activities and programs to share the joys of the national holidays season with the community, echoing its love and devotion to Kuwait. Zain has always sought to be an active part of Kuwaiti people's celebrations in this cherished time of the year by launching and supporting programs that reflect the love...

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Heads of Gulf journalism societies meet in Bahrain

KUWAIT: Heads of Gulf journalism societies met in Bahrain on Tuesday to discuss the means of strengthening cooperation in order to boost professional and journalistic gains.The meeting was attended by Head of Saudi Journalism Authority Khalid Al-Malik, President of Gulf Journalism Union Mohammad Al-Hammadi, Head of Journalist Association in UAE Mohammad Al-Hammadi, Bahrain Journalists Association President Essa Al-Shayji, Chairman of Kuwait...

Kuwait Red Crescent Society distributes humanitarian aid to 2,400 family in Antakya.- KUNA photos

KRCS sends relief supplies to quake-hit Turkey, Syria

KUWAIT: Kuwait Red Crescent Society announced that the 13th plane of Kuwait Air Force Air Bridge took off Tuesday. It was loaded with 40 tons of tents, blankets and medical supplies for the victims of earthquake disaster that recently struck southern Turkey and Syria. The convoy is part of the assistance of the government and the people of Kuwait to the Turkish and Syrian people, KRCS General Director Abdul Rahman Al-Oun said in a statement to...

The Ambassador of Kuwait to Bulgaria Ghazi Al-Fadhli receives the Director of the National Library Associate Professor Dr Krasimira Aleksandrova.- KUNA

Bulgarian national library inaugurates 'Kuwaiti Book Corner'

VIENNA: The Ambassador of Kuwait to Bulgaria Ghazi Al-Fadhli inaugurated the "Kuwaiti Book Corner" in the Bulgarian National Library in the capital, Sofia, coinciding with the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Kuwaiti-Bulgarian diplomatic ties. The Kuwaiti Embassy in Sofia said in a statement on Wednesday that the organization of this initiative was carried out in cooperation with the Director of the National Library...

MEMPHIS: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies takes a shot during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum on February 28, 2023. - AFP

Bucks rally to overpower Nets

LOS ANGELES: Ja Morant produced a second-half scoring spree as the Memphis Grizzlies exploited the absence of LeBron James to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-109 on Tuesday. After being restricted to six points as the Lakers took a 49-46 lead into the break, Grizzlies star Morant erupted with 28 points in the third quarter to tip the contest decisively in Memphis' favor.The Memphis win snapped the Lakers' three-game winning streak and put another...

The Kuwaiti team participating in the Winter Championship in Russia.

Kuwait shine in children's sports games in Russia

MOSCOW: Kuwait's national team have accomplished a distinguished level in the second Winter Children of Asia International Games, taking place in Kemerovo, Russia. In a statement to KUNA, Assistant Secretary of the Kuwaiti Winter Games Club, Mubarak Al-Omani said that Kuwait's team could achieve advanced levels among 13 participating countries from Asia and Europe.Player Sama Jaragh and Joori Al-Mulla won the fourth and fifth places,...

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