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The world in 2023: An ailing global economy, war and nuclear threat
WASHINGTON: Russia's invasion of Ukraine, surging inflation and the end of the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic all dramatically shaped 2022. But what might the next year bring?The war in Ukraine dealt a heavy blow to global stability, the shockwaves of which affected energy prices, inflation, food security and changed the dynamics of international politics. All the while, people struggled with rising costs of living and another recession is said...
Kuwait's major events in energy, electricity, water and economy
KUWAIT: In 2022, Kuwait witnessed many major developments and events in the fields of energy, electricity, water and economy. The following is a list of such major events and activities:Jan 3: Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) decided to appoint Haitham Al-Ghais, of Kuwait, as the Secretary General of the Organization for three years.Jan 10: Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (KGOC) and Saudi Arabian Chevron signed a memorandum of...
Distractions lead to death
KUWAIT: Traffic police issued up to 3.4 million citations between January 1 and the end of November 2022, while 170 people died in accidents during the same period, according to statistics released by the ministry of interior. Ninety-two percent of traffic accidents in the six governorates were attributed to distraction during driving and eight percent were related to a host of other causes. Total number of accidents linked to lack of focus...
Winter brings joy to Kuwait
KUWAIT: Kuwait, one of the hottest countries on Earth, was hit by a rare hailstorm that delighted children and their parents, with images of the winter white shared widely on social media Wednesday. "We have not seen so much hail during the winter season in 15 years," Muhammad Karam, a former director of Kuwait's meteorological department, told AFP. Pictures and videos of southern roads partially blanketed in hail and ice spread online to...
KAC inks cooperation protocol with KRCS on humanitarian initiatives
KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways signed a joint cooperation protocol with Kuwait Red Crescent Society. KAC Chairman Ali Al-Dakhan and KRCS Chairman Dr Hilal Al-Sayer signed the protocol in the presence of KAC CEO Maan Ruzouqi and several officials from both sides. "Kuwait Airways is pleased to sign the joint cooperation protocol with KRCS and join it in supporting humanitarian projects and services, as well as relief campaigns the society offers, as this...
KUNA chief discusses boosting cooperation with Chinese envoy
KUWAIT: Director General of Kuwait News Agency Dr Fatma Al-Salem on Wednesday received the Chinese Ambassador to the State of Kuwait Zhang Jianwei and discussed means of promoting media cooperation between the two countries.Dr Al-Salem affirmed during the reception of the Chinese ambassador, held at her office, necessity of boosting this level of cooperation within Kuwait Vision 2035 development strategy and Beijing's "Belt and Road Initiative"...
National Guard holds course with Bahraini, Omani counterparts
KUWAIT: Under the sponsorship of Undersecretary of Kuwait National Guard Hashem Al-Rifai, the National Guard Training Institute held the graduation ceremony of the advanced infantry course for officers, in which officers from the Kuwaiti army, the Bahraini National Guard and the Royal Omani Guard participated. The ceremony, which was held in the central hall of Al-Sumoud Camp, was attended by senior leaders of the National Guard.Rifai conveyed to...
Kuwaiti astronaut Moulah recounts his 'dream-come-true' experience
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: As a step towards being the first Kuwaiti astronaut, the multitalented architect Bader Al-Moulah became the first Kuwaiti to train at Aquarius, the only undersea laboratory in the world that NASA uses to train astronauts to simulate life on the International Space Station. At Aquarius Reef Base, where Moulah finished his training, he raised the Kuwaiti flag into the habitat 14 meters below the surface. This was a crucial...
Major events in Kuwait's media, education sectors
KUWAIT: In 2022, Kuwait witnessed many major developments and events in the areas of education, scientific research, culture and media. The following is a list of such major developments and events: Education, higher education and scientific research:Jan 2: Kuwait Minister of Education Dr Ali Al-Mudhaf announced that schools and universities nationwide will close for a day due to unstable weather conditions.Jan 20: Research Scientist of...
China COVID pivot sparks jitters worldwide
BEIJING: Beijing's sudden pivot away from containing COVID-19 has caused jitters around the world, with the United States saying it may restrict travel from China following its decision to end mandatory quarantine for overseas arrivals. China late Monday scrapped quarantine for inbound travellers from January 8 onwards, dismantling the last remaining piece of its stringent zero-COVID policy and ending some of the world's harshest border...
Southwest Airlines faces storm of criticism over holiday chaos
NEW YORK: More than 10,000 flights cancelled over the Christmas holiday, chaos at airports across America: Southwest Airlines found itself in the hot seat Tuesday as the airline behind the lion's share of the weather-linked travel mayhem.The Dallas-based, domestic-focused carrier, which has historically enjoyed a strong reputation with consumers, drew withering expletive-filled rebukes on social media, where labor leaders also highlighted horror...
Kuwait's KPI, Oman's OQ and Saudi SABIC ink project development deal
KUWAIT: Oman Oil Company (OQ), chemical manufacturing company (SABIC), and Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI), signed a project development deal for a jointly owned petrochemical complex in Omani special economic zone, Duqm.The agreement aims to develop a petrochemical complex with a steam cracker, derivatives unit and a Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) extraction facility, as reported by a joint statement. The partners confirmed that they will...
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