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KUWAIT: The workshop on fintech hosted by Central Bank of Kuwait in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund’s Center for Economics and Finance in the Middle East (CEF).
Rapid growth in fintech underlines need for regulation and supervision
KUWAIT: The Central Bank of Kuwait is hosting a panel discussion on financial technology (fintech) regulation and oversight from Feb 20-23, 2023. Representatives of central banks and monetary institutions of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are participating in the panel discussion, organized by the International Monetary Fund's Center for Economics and Finance in the Middle East (CEF).In a press statement, the Central Bank of Kuwait...
RABAT, Morocco: Supporters of the Democratic Confederation of Labor (CDT) attend a demonstration against high cost of living on February 19, 2023 in Rabat. - AFP
Moroccans defy ban to protest surging costs of food and fuel
RABAT: Moroccan trade union activists protested Sunday in the capital Rabat and other cities to denounce surging costs of food and fuel, defying a government ban against marches. Protesters from the Democratic Labor Confederation (CDT) staged rallies outside their offices in Rabat and Casablanca as well as other cities "following the decision of the authorities to ban marches", senior CDT member Rajae Kassab said.Morocco banned marches due to a...
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One PM Holding to expand Pret A Manger brand into Qatar with Al-Mana Holding
DOHA: Kuwait-based One PM Holding, the Master Franchisee for Pret A Manger in Kuwait, Saudi and Qatar, has granted the sub-franchising rights to Al-Mana Holding to launch the brand in Qatar. The franchise partnership was signed at a press conference at the headquarters of Al-Mana Holding in Doha, and marks another step in Pret's growth in the Middle East.The press conference was attended by British Ambassador to Qatar Jonathan Wilks, Abdulrahman...
BARCELONA: Barcelona's Polish forward Robert Lewandowski kicks the ball during the Spanish League football match between FC Barcelona and Cadiz CF on February 19, 2023. - AFP
Barcelona restore Liga lead
BARCELONA: Robert Lewandowski and Sergi Roberto's goals helped Barcelona beat Cadiz 2-0 and restore their eight-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday. Elsewhere Antoine Griezmann's superb strike helped Atletico Madrid earn a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao to tighten their grip on fourth place. Champions Real Madrid's win at Osasuna on Saturday pulled them closer to Xavi Hernandez's Barca, who had one eye on Thursday's Europa League play-off...
LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean striker Son Heung-Min (left) scores the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United on February 19, 2023. - AFP
Tottenham sink West Ham 2-0 as Son makes his point
LONDON: Son Heung-min produced the perfect response after being dropped as the South Korea forward came off the bench to seal Tottenham's 2-0 win against West Ham on Sunday. Son has struggled badly this season and his poor form convinced Tottenham's absentee boss Antonio Conte to axe him for the Premier League clash. Prior to this weekend, the 30-year-old had scored in only four matches this season.But Son made his point to Conte as he came off...
PAARL: New Zealand's Amelia Kerr (right) plays a shot as Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper Anushka Sanjeewani looks on during the Group A T20 women's World Cup cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Boland Park in Paarl on February 19, 2023. - AFP
New Zealand keep hopes alive at T20 World Cup
PAARL: The battle to reach the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals will go down to the last group match after New Zealand kept their hopes alive with a 102-run rout of Sri Lanka at Boland Park in Paarl on Sunday. "We've given ourselves a chance, even it's only a small, tiny chance," said New Zealand captain Sophie Devine. Australia are assured of winning Group One but the other qualifiers from the group will only be known after South Africa play...
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J30 ALZAHRA: Kuwaiti wins silver medal
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Kuwait International 22nd Juniors Tennis Tournament (J30 ALZAHRA) was concluded under the patronage of President of Kuwait and Arab Tennis Federations Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Abdallah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at Sheikh Jaber Al-Abdallah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah International Tennis Complex.35 girls from 19 countries and 42 boys from 20 countries are participating. Kuwait's National team player Yaqoub Yousuf Mohammad won the silver...
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International Shooting Grand Prix kicks off
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah International Shooting Grand Prix will start on Tuesday at Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Olympic Shootig Complex, in the presence of his representative, Farwaniya governor Sheikh Mishal Al-Jaber Al-Abdallah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.Secretary General of Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations Obaid Al-Osaimi thanked HH the Amir for his fatherly support for the championship...
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Al-Fuzaie wins Al-Marshoud championship
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Rider of Hawally Club and national team Abdelrahman Al-Fuzaie won the 9th edition of Atyab Al-Marshoud show jumping championship. He cleared the hurdles of 145 cm height in 45.58 seconds without any fault in both rounds - beating rider Ali Al-Kharafi who was second with 45.65 seconds. Rider Ahmad Al-Madhahka came third, followed by Germany's Bjorn Kuwertz, Annaz Al-Annaz, Ghazi Al-Jeraiwi, Fawaz Al-Subaiei, Latifah...
South Sudanese dance group 64, performs at the Kilkilu Ana Comedy Show in Juba.— AFP photos
The best medicine: South Sudan's comedians tap the power of laughter
It is a Thursday evening, and the young audience crammed into a concert hall in South Sudan's capital city is howling with laughter as a comedian lands his closing punchline. "South Sudan got what?" shouts the host, Isaac Anthony Lumori, at the full house for a weekly comedy night that's become one of Juba's most popular entertainment fixtures. "Talent!" roars the crowd, mostly in their late teens and 20s munching popcorn and ice cream, dressed...
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'Ant-Man' crawls to top of N America box office
Disney's "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" has created an unexpected buzz, taking in an estimated $118 million over a long holiday weekend to dominate the North American box office. That estimate, from industry watcher Exhibitor Relations, exceeded predictions and gave the latest Marvel superhero film one of the strongest totals ever for a four-day US Presidents Day weekend."This is an excellent opening by Marvel's own sensational standards,"...
KUWAIT: The National Assembly.
Demarcation of maritime borders with Iraq urged
By B IzzakKUWAIT: MP Khaled Al-Otaibi called on Sunday for demarcating maritime borders with Iraq to serve the national interests of the country, as the foreign minister is scheduled to hold technical and legal talks with an Iraqi delegation. Otaibi said in a statement the demarcation will strengthen Kuwait's sovereignty, safeguard territorial waters and start the long-delayed development of the northern parts of the country.Foreign Minister...
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