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DAMASCUS: Syrian security forces members inspect a building damaged in a reported Zionist missile strike on Feb 19, 2023. - AFP

Zionist air strike kills 15 in Damascus

BEIRUT: A Zionist air strike on Damascus killed 15 people early Sunday and badly damaged a building in a district housing state security agencies, a war monitor said. Civilians, including two women, were among those killed in "the deadliest (Zionist) attack in the Syrian capital" since the civil war began, said Rami Abdel Rahman of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.The overnight strike cratered a road and wrecked the adjacent 10-storey...

ADDIS ABABA: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh shakes hands with AU Chairperson and Senegalese President Macky Sall as AU Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres look on on Feb 18, 2023. - AFP

Zionist envoy ejected from AU summit

ADDIS ABABA: The Zionist entity accused arch-foe Iran of orchestrating the ejection of one of its senior diplomats from the African Union summit on Saturday, with the help of Algeria and South Africa. The incident occurred on the first day of the summit, where leaders are discussing a slew of challenges facing the continent, including a record drought in the Horn of Africa and several deadly conflicts.A video circulating on social media shows...

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Doctor speaks on organ donation challenges in Kuwait

By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: After a patient reaches final stages of organ failure that may lead to severe illness and death, doctors recommend an organ transplant, which can save lives. However, the actual challenge lies not in the failure of organs or success of the operation, but in securing donated human organs, since finding donors remains a global issue for doctors who are trying to save their patients' lives. Kuwait is first among Arab...

KUWAIT: Foreign ambassadors and their staff attend the event at Al-Azayez Farm.

No plans to reduce number of Kuwait's diplomatic missions

By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi attended the annual gathering at the farm of Sheikh Ali Al-Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Foreign ambassadors and their staff also attended the event at Al-Azayez Farm. In a statement to the press, Otaibi revealed new ambassadors will be appointed to fill vacancies at Kuwaiti embassies abroad in the coming weeks. "There are no plans to reduce the number of Kuwait's diplomatic...

Kites with Kuwait's flag colors.

Kites team display national flag colors at Shuwaikh Beach

KUWAIT: Kites adorned with Kuwait's national flag colors were were flown above Kuwait’s Shuwaikh beach on Sunday, as a wave of patriotic fervor grips the country.The kites, designed by a team of Kuwaiti volunteers, ran circles around the sky as part of festivities in store for Kuwait's national celebrations, team leader Omar Buhamad said. Since its inception in 1995, the Kuwaiti team has assembled a vast array of kites as part of its...

KUWAIT: Attendees stand for the national anthem during the event. On the occasion of Sudan's 67th Independence Day, the Embassy of Sudan held a reception on Thursday at Al-Baraka Ballroom at Crowne Plaza Hotel. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Sudan embassy celebrates 67th Independence Day

By Faten OmarKUWAIT: On the occasion of Sudan's 67th Independence Day, the Embassy of Sudan held a reception on Thursday at Al-Baraka Ballroom at Crowne Plaza Hotel. Sudanese Ambassador Awad Al-Karim El-Rayah Balla said Sudan gained its independence on Jan 1, 1956 after a long journey of struggle and sacrifice. "As I stand before you to celebrate our glorious Independence Day, I wouldn't forget to extend my deepest condolences and sincere...

KUWAIT: Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Kuwait, James Holtsnider address the press.

US calls for Russia withdrawal from Ukraine

By Faten OmarKUWAIT: The US Embassy held a press conference on Thursday, marking one year of the unjustified Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb 24, 2022, to emphasize US' support for Ukraine's sovereignty and call for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. Chargé d'Affaires James Holtsnider said there were many impacts of Russian's war on Ukrainian people, economy and food security."This has been a choice that Russia's...

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Gulf Bank supports local entrepreneurs and SMEs

KUWAIT: Following a great turnout on the first day at the booth, Gulf Bank, a main sponsor of the event, continued to support entrepreneurs and SMEs at the second Qout Market, which took place on the 18th of February 2023.Qout Market is one of the largest markets in Kuwait, that brings together local talents, entrepreneurs, craftsmen, and food enthusiasts in one place.The second Qout Market witnessed a significant increase in the number of...

KUWAIT: The surgical department at Jaber Hospital announced the opening of the Center for Research and Innovation, which is considered the first of its type in Kuwait and the region.

Kuwait launches first medical research and innovation center

By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: The surgical department at Jaber Hospital announced the opening of the Center for Research and Innovation, which is considered the first of its type in Kuwait and the region. Head of the surgery department at Jaber Hospital and Director of Kuwait Board of Surgery Dr Sulaiman Al-Mazeedi said the importance of this center is that it enables doctors to help patients in a better way. He added medicine in the past relied...

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Embassy welcomes Taste of Canada trade mission

KUWAIT: The Embassy of Canada to Kuwait welcomed a group of eight Canadian companies as part of a Taste of Canada Trade Mission to Kuwait on 15 February 2023. The aim of the trade mission was to introduce premium quality Canadian beef for the first time in Kuwait, as well as a variety of premium seafood from some of Canada's top suppliers, and other quality Canadian ingredients, spices and organic products.The Embassy of Canada partnered with...

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MoI Organize traffic awareness

KUWAIT: The Australian University (AU) joint force and Ministry of Interior (MoI) Traffic Department led by General Ibrahim Jallal, accompanied by Dr Mishal Al Hadhoud, Major Engineer Ali Bourabih and Colonel Legal Mohammad Al Ajmi in addition to many members from the Traffic Department organized an awareness event about road safety and traffic violations entitled: "Your Life is a Trust".The awareness lecture highlighted many essential topics...

KRCS delivers disaster relief to quake-hit people Southern Turkey. - KUNA

Kuwait Minister commends KFF rescue team's efforts in Turkey

KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior and Acting Minister of Defense Sheikh Talal Khaled Al-Sabah has applauded the humanitarian efforts made by the rescue team of Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) in Turkey. He received the rescue team members who arrived back from the mission in Turkey on Saturday and appreciated their gracious efforts, according to a statement from the KFF.Sheikh Talal also thanked the employees of the Ministry of...

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