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Speaker asks about expats in govt jobs

By B IzzakKUWAIT: National Assembly Speaker Ahmad Al-Saadoun on Monday sent questions to all Cabinet ministers asking for details about the total number of expats employed by their respective ministries and departments, including those hired through recruitment contracts. Saadoun said the questions aim to end the long periods Kuwaitis wait for to get government jobs, while large numbers of expats are still employed in government jobs.He demanded...

BAGHDAD: The Kuwaiti-Iraqi technical committee meets on Feb 19, 2023. - KUNA

Kuwait-Iraq panel meets in Baghdad

BAGHDAD: The Kuwaiti-Iraqi technical committee convened its fifth meeting in Baghdad on Sunday to discuss legal issues related to the demarcation of joint maritime borders. The meeting was co-chaired by Kuwait's Deputy Foreign Minister Mansour Al-Otaibi and Iraqi Counsellor Othman Al-Aboudi.Both sides agreed to continue constructive dialogue and strengthen the relations between both sisterly countries. Earlier, Otaibi held talks with...

KUWAIT: Manager of Corporate Communications at Gulf Bank Lujain Al-Qenaei said the bank is keen on launching more sustainable initiatives.

Gulf Bank recycles 18 tons of electronic waste

KUWAIT: Stemming from Gulf Bank's belief in the importance of applying the principles of sustainability, and in line with the international standards and guidelines of protecting the environment, Gulf Bank announced safely disposing around 18 tons of e-waste, in cooperation with "Enviroserve" - a local facility specialized in solid waste management and recycling.Manager of Corporate Communications at Gulf Bank Lujain Al-Qenaei said the bank is...

KUWAIT: Attendees enjoying the food sampling stalls set up at the event.

LuLu Hypermarket launches 'LuLu BBQ Nights'

KUWAIT: LuLu Hypermarket, the leading retailer in the region, launched the "LuLu BBQ Nights" promotion that runs from Feb 15-21 across all outlets of the hypermarket. The promotion features exciting offers and discounts on an array of the finest barbeque products, including prime cut meats, barbeque sauces, BBQ and grilling sets and related accessories and much more.As part of the week-long promotion, a live BBQ contest was held at the Al-Qurain...

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MMC opens new branch in Fahaheel

KUWAIT: Metro Medical Center (MMC), the largest and fastest growing private medical center in the country, is set to launch their fourth branch in Kuwait at Fahaheel on Feb 24. The new Super Metro Specialized Medical Center will offer full-fledged healthcare services in a wide array of medical specializations and provide patients with access to the latest diagnostic equipment and treatment facilities.As part of a launching offer, the new medical...

Dr Oleksandr Balanutsa, Ambassador of Ukraine

Ukraine and EU stand together until victory

It has been one year since Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine, and nine years since Russia illegally annexed the Crimean peninsula and destabilized eastern part of Ukraine, including in Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. Russia continues with its systematic and barbaric attacks on Ukrainian cities, killing civilians and destroying civilian infrastructure. Ukraine is fighting with courage and determination. We unequivocally...

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Qout Market initiative helps entrepreneurs

KUWAIT: Qout Market is a unique fabulous community initiative that helps ambitious young entrepreneurs sell out locally manufactured products. The market, launched at Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center on Saturday, is the largest local platform that brings together local vendors in order to promote their food and artisan products amid an attractive sunny atmosphere.KUWAIT: Local vendors promote their food and artisan products amid an...

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Al Kout Mall and Beach celebrate national days

KUWAIT: Al Kout Mall and Beach on Saturday hosted a variety of entertainment activities that attracted a large number of people to celebrate the National and Liberation Days. Despite the cold weather, people from all age groups flocked to the mall and the beach to share the joy of the national days. - KUNA

Yemeni Information Minister Muammar Al-Eryani with Kuwait's Ambassador to Yemen Falah Al-Hajraf.

Yemen praises Kuwait's humanitarian support

ADEN: Yemeni Information Minister Muammar Al-Eryani expressed appreciation on Sunday for Kuwait's honorable stand and support throughout the years, including dozens of its humanitarian and vital projects in the republic. Yemen's government news agency said the remarks were made during a meeting between Kuwait's Ambassador to Yemen Falah Al-Hajraf and the minister.The meeting delved into discussion on the latest development in Yemen, and efforts...

The face of innocence child and a tank - a surrealistic painting depicting war. - KUNA photos

Kuwait's visual artists document brutal invasion, mark anniversary

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti visual artists continued for years to commemorate their country's liberation anniversary with works documenting and depicting the brutal Iraqi invasion. Under the voluntary (February 26) committee, aptly named after the date of liberation, the nation's visual artists gather on several occasions to share their stories through art to remind people of the heroics of the Kuwaiti people during one of the country's darkest...

ADDIS ABABA: Bankole Adeoye (R), Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) of the African Union (AU) addresses the press on the security situation in the continent during a press conference during the second day of the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of AU, at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa. - AFP

AU vows 'zero tolerance' to undemocratic change

ADDIS ABABA: The African Union insisted on Sunday it had "zero tolerance" for undemocratic changes of power and vowed to push through a continent-wide free trade deal as it wrapped up a two-day summit. Leaders of the 55-nation bloc met in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa to discuss a slew of challenges facing the continent, including coups, conflict and climate change.On the final day of the summit on Sunday, the AU said it was maintaining its...

TOKYO: Pedestrians walk past a screen in Tokyo on February 20, 2023, displaying North Korea's missile launch footage broadcasted by Korean Central Television on February 19. - AFP

N Korea fires ballistic missiles in warning over US, S Korea drills

SEOUL: North Korea fired two ballistic missiles Monday, its second weapons test in 48 hours, which Pyongyang said was a drill for a rocket launcher capable of a "tactical nuclear attack" that could take out entire enemy air bases. Pyongyang had already tested one of its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) on Saturday and warned more was to come, with leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister calling the Pacific the North's...

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