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Panel meets to amend demographics
By B IzzakKUWAIT: A special government committee entrusted to cut the number of expats in the country adopted at its first meeting on Thursday a series of measures aimed at amending the imbalance in the demographic structure, which is tilted in favor of expats. Headed by Interior Minister Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, the committee also adopted the necessary bylaws to help implement a law issued in 2020 aimed at reducing the number of expats...
Largest haul of narcotics seized from int'l gang
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti authorities have made their largest-ever seizure of illegal Lyrica (pregabalin) pills, some 15 million, and half a ton of the drug in raw powder form, the interior ministry said on Wednesday. The drugs were found in the possession of an "international gang" during a raid on a storage hideout conducted under the direct supervision of First Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister and Acting Defense Minister Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled...
UAE 'Sultan of Space' plans to fast on ISS
DUBAI: The second Emirati to journey into space, martial arts enthusiast Sultan AlNeyadi, weighed up Thursday performing Ramadan in orbit - and promised to pack his jiu-jitsu suit for the ride. AlNeyadi, 41, dubbed the "Sultan of Space" by his alma mater, will blast off on Feb 26 for the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. During his six months in orbit - a record time for any Arab astronaut - AlNeyadi said he would...
Egypt mummy ingredients discovered
PARIS: The discovery of dozens of beakers and bowls in a mummification workshop has helped reveal how ancient Egyptians embalmed their dead, with some "surprising" ingredients imported from as far as Southeast Asia, a study said Wednesday. The exceptional collection of pottery, dating from around 664-525 BC, was found at the bottom of a 13-m well at the Saqqara Necropolis south of Cairo in 2016.Inside the vessels, researchers detected tree resin...
Adani empire loses more than $100bn, stock sale canceled
MUMBAI: The crisis around Indian tycoon Gautam Adani deepened Thursday with the total loss of value to his indebted empire topping $100 billion after it abruptly cancelled a stock sale. The going up in smoke of more than a third in value of the billionaire's conglomerate follows allegations of accounting fraud on Jan 24 by US short-seller Hindenburg Research.Flagship firm Adani Enterprises dived more than 25 percent on Thursday on top of an...
Collector offers glimpse of historical Kuwaiti flag
KUWAIT: The private collection of Abdullah Mohammad Bin Nasser contains a valuable piece offering a glimpse of the old Kuwaiti flag dating to back circa 1936. Bin Nasser acquired the historic flag during extensive tour and search for antiquities. The flag has a red and white color with an inscription of Kuwait and Shahada (profession of faith) on it in addition to a golden embroidery of the Amiri Crown, the state symbol back in the day. The piece...
Gulf Federation for Cancer Control outlines campaign's success
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Under the auspices of Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi, the Gulf Federation for Cancer Control marked its 8th year of raising awareness of cancer in GCC countries. The event was held on Feb 1, 2023 to shed light on the campaign's success at improving awareness on detecting different types of cancers in early stages.It took place at Kuwait Towers in the presence of Dr Hessah Majed Al-Shaheen, committee president of the...
Ministry of Education opens employment for non-Kuwaitis
KUWAIT: The Education Ministry has announced its need for applicants for education jobs from non-Kuwaitis for the 2023/24 academic year for holders of college degrees to work in public schools in specified specialties according to regulations. The rules include having no less than a C college grade, no applicants over 45 years of age, and hiring priority is after accepting all Kuwaitis in required specializations, followed by children of Kuwaiti...
Kuwait and Britain lay groundwork for joint steering group talks
LONDON: Kuwait's Deputy Foreign Minister Mansour Al-Otaibi on Wednesday held talks with Britain's Middle East Affairs Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad, ahead of a joint steering committee meeting in Kuwait later this month. KUWAIT: Kuwait's Deputy Foreign Minister Mansour Al-Otaibi meets with Britain's Middle East Affairs Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad. - KUNAThe talks examined ongoing preparations for a separate Kuwaiti-British ministerial-level meeting...
‘Feria De Kuwait’ exhibition showcases Spanish culture
KUWAIT: The “Feria De Kuwait” exhibition offers a glimpse into Spanish culture and heritage via an assortment of activities and featured products. The event, held in Al-Rai district upon the initiative of Abrar Al-Masoud, is sponsored by the Ministry of Information and Ministry of State for Municipal Affairs. 'Feria De Kuwait' showcases Spanish culture and heritage. - KUNA photosSpanish Ambassador to Kuwait Miguel Maro Aguilar, who attended...
Equine glamor on display in Kuwait beauty pageant
KUWAIT: Some 298 purebred horses from Kuwait and abroad participated in a beauty pageant on Wednesday - delivering unparalleled equestrian glamour to viewers in attendance. The four-day event is divided into numerous categories that aim to put on display all forms of equine glamour, its chief organizer Nasser Al-Ghaith told KUNA, giving credit to horse breeders and state bodies alike for their contributions towards the event. Hailing the event as...
ECB hikes rates, vows more in March
FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank raised interest rates again Thursday and signalled it would "stay the course" with an identical hike next month, even as the outlook in the eurozone brightens. The ECB lifted its key rates half a percentage point, as widely expected, seeking to curb soaring prices of energy and food fuelled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Earlier the same day, the Bank of England hiked rates for a 10th time in a row, while...
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