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Constitutional court delays election petitions till Jan 18
By B IzzakKUWAIT: The constitutional court on Monday delayed a number of petitions challenging the results of the September parliamentary elections until Jan 18 and decided to send two judges to the National Assembly to open ballot boxes. Following the announcement of the results of the Sept 29 polls, dozens of candidates who lost the election filed petitions claiming there were mathematical errors in counting the votes and demanded recounting or...
WASHINGTON: A man and a boy walk across the frozen Reflecting Pool towards the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall on Dec 26, 2022. - AFP
Historic blizzard leaves nearly 50 dead across US
NEW YORK: US emergency crews counted the grim costs of a colossal winter storm that brought Christmas chaos to millions, especially in hard-hit western New York, where the death toll reached 25 Monday in what authorities described as a "war with mother nature". Blizzard conditions continue to prevail in parts of the US Northeast, the stubborn remnants of a massive sprawl of extreme weather including severe cold that gripped the country over...
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Airport boosts services during New Year break
KUWAIT: In preparation for the New Year holiday, departments working at Kuwait International Airport have boosted operations to facilitate travel, with the increase in the number of flights. New statistics from the general administrative department for civil aviation revealed around 139,000 travelers will be aboard 1,284 arriving and departing flights from Dec 29 to Jan 1. Dubai, Cairo, Istanbul and Jeddah are among the most booked...
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Major events concerning Amir in 2022
KUWAIT: In 2022, Kuwait witnessed several major developments and events pertinent to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, mainly including his talks with the presidents of Egypt and Algeria. The following is a list of major events connected with His Highness the Amir in 2022:Jan 20: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah arrived in Germany on a private visit. Feb 5: His Highness the Amir returned...
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s lawmakers attend a parliament session in Kuwait City in this file photo. Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Major events concerning Kuwait parliament in 2022
KUWAIT: In 2022, Kuwait witnessed several major developments and events related to the Kuwaiti National Assembly (parliament), mainly swearing by MPs of the constitutional oath during the first regular session of the 17th legislative term. The following is a list of major events and activities connected with the Kuwaiti parliament:Jan 4: The Prime Minister and his Cabinet took the constitutional oath at the start of National Assembly's ordinary...
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Huawei Ads is now Petal Ads
KUWAIT: We are excited to announce the next chapter for Huawei Ads platform. Starting in December, Huawei Ads will become Petal Ads. Since 2017, we have worked closely with advertising, media and publishing partners to create an expansive ads ecosystem.Together, we have grown Huawei Ads into a vibrant marketplace with 4 billion daily ad requests and integrated over 360,000 global publishers. We are proud of how the platform has grown and evolved...
ISTANBUL: Istanbul in Turkey remains the most preferred tourism destination for Kuwaitis as wells as expatriates.
Turkey remains preferred tourism destination for Kuwaitis and expats Airfares jump as holiday season begins
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: With the advent of the travel season of Christmas and New Year, many expats and citizens in Kuwait are booking flights for tourism or visiting their relatives. Airfares have witnessed an increase, especially for countries with large communities of low-wage workers in Kuwait, while touristic destinations have maintained the same prices compared to holiday periods before the pandemic.Khalid Al-Jundi, a ticketing agent at a...
BOADILLA DEL MONTE, Spain: An employee of the company EngelSolar holds a solar panel in Boadilla del Monte near Madrid.— AFP
Spaniards snap up solar panels amid worsening energy crisis
MADRID: Demand for solar panels has shot up to unprecedented levels in Spain as Europe's energy crisis shows no sign of letting up, in a welcome boost for a sector with huge potential. "Here we have sun almost all year round," said Paloma Utrera showing off the black panels installed on her roof in Pozuelo de Alarcon, a well-heeled suburb of western Madrid."We need to make the most of it." Like many Spaniards in recent months, Utrera has started...
LONDON: Industrial action by British rail workers are seen impacting the retailers this season.
Rail strikes hamper shoppers as Boxing Day sales expected to fall
LONDON: Rail strikes across the UK are expected to impede shoppers on the hunt for bargains in Boxing Day sales. Hundreds of train departures usually run on December 26 following the Christmas Day shutdown. But due to industrial action by rail workers this year, retailers are expected to feel the pinch. While some shoppers may choose to stay at home and snap up bargains online, the lack of public transport is likely to mean more products are left...
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Health and security establishments countering drug, substance abuse
KUWAIT: Health and security establishments are diligently working to unite their efforts and form a defense line in the face of substance abuse, a danger threatening the very fabric of society. Chief of the General Directorate for Drug Control at the Ministry of Interior, Brigadier Mohammad Qabazard told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) about the measures taken to curb spread of drug abuse and exploitation of the young.He indicated that several of these...
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Alghanim Industries sponsors Takween Reading Marathon
KUWAIT: Alghanim Industries (Kutayba Alghanim Group), one of the largest private companies in the region, recently sponsored the 10th biannual Takween Charity Reading Marathon organized and hosted by Takween Bookstore at Design District, Shuwaikh. The two-day marathon, from 16 to 17 December, hosted a multitude of avid readers all enjoying a family friendly event with a focus on education.The event marks the first collaboration between Alghanim...
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Fire engulfs 14 storey building
KUWAIT: The Public Relations Department at the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) was able to extinguish a fire in Khaitan. Various injuries were reported on Monday. The central command sent fire squads from Jaleeb, Sabhan and Farwaniya stations to the scene.The fire started on the 13th floor of a 14 storey building with thick smoke billowing from the building. Firefighters were able to evacuate the building and combat the fire. The injured residents were...
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Four new ministers in Cabinet
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Khalifa Abdullah Dhahi Al-Ajeel Al-Askar Minister of Commerce and Industry
Biographies of the new ministers
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Kuwait-based high school students secure patent for healthcare robot
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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.
Kuwait signs 15-year Qatar gas deal
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Brig Yousef Al-Ayoub
Over 65,000 iqama violators benefited from grace period