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The US and Europe are forecast to experience recessions in the very near term and China after the lifting of COVID-19 regulations will record significantly weaker growth in 2023. - AFP

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...

Al-Sour tanker deliveries the first shipment of Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) to Naples, Italy. – KUNA file photo

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...

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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...

KUWAIT: This aerial view shows mist covering skyscrapers in the center of Kuwait City on Dec 28, 2022. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

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...

KUWAIT: Group photo of senior officials of KAC and KRCS.

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...

KUWAIT: Director General of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) with Chinese ambassador. - KUNA

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"...

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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...

Bader at the International Astronautical Congress in 2021.

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...

DUBAI: Kuwaiti inventor Adel Al-Wusais was placed first on a GCC level for his desalination and water treatment project during an event held on the sidelines of Expo Dubai. - KUNA

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...

TIANJIN: Picture shows COVID-19 patients on beds at Tianjin Nankai Hospital in Tianjin on December 28, 2022. Cities across China have struggled with surging infections, a resulting shortage of pharmaceuticals and overflowing hospital wards and crematoriums after Beijing suddenly dismantled its zero-COVID lockdown and testing regime. – AFP

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...

BURBANK, US: A Southwest Airlines employee sorts through unclaimed luggage at Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, California, on December 27, 2022. – AFP

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: OQ executive director Talal Al-Awfi, SABIC's executive director Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh and KPI's CEO Shafy Al-Ajmi during the signing of the deal.

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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KUWAIT: H the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs and Managing Director and CEO of QatarEnergy Saad Al-Kaabi on Aug 26, 2024.

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KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in the attendance of HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, receives HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah and four newly appointed ministers on Aug 26, 2024. – KUNA

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