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Ajax-Feyenoord scrapped after flares thrown on pitch, violence erupts
AMSTERDAM: The ‘Klassieker’ between bitter rivals Ajax and Feyenoord was abandoned Sunday after fans lobbed flares on the pitch in Amsterdam, with violence later erupting outside the stadium in the latest unrest to blight Dutch football. Feyenoord had taken a 3-0 first-half lead at the Johan Cruyff Arena, sparking ugly scenes from the hardcore supporters of Ajax, who are suffering one of the worst crises in their storied 123-year history. The...
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India powers up for Cricket WCup
NEW DELHI: India target a third World Cup triumph when the country hosts cricket’s seven-week global showpiece, buoyed by an economic boom and growing, international self-confidence. India shared hosting with Pakistan in 1987, then Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 1996 before another three-way split with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in 2011. This time India goes it alone with 48 matches being played over 46 days at 10 different venues.However, the...
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Kuwait wins best team award in Kitesurfing tourney
CAIRO: Kuwait’s Kite Surf team won Sunday the best team award in the 14th Egypt’s King of Lagoon Kitesurfing Tournament. Kuwait’s Wajd Al-Sabah won the second place in the girls’ Airstyle division, while Najla Al-Sabah won the Rising Star Award in the tournament organized by the Chamber of Diving Tourism and Marine Activities.In a statement to KUNA, the Secretary General of the Kuwaiti Marine Sports Club, Khaled Al Foudari, praised the...
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Kuwait Badminton Challenge to begin on Sept 27: IBAK
KUWAIT: The grand and much-awaited International Badminton Tournament of 2023, the Kuwait Badminton Challenge, hosted by Indian Badminton Association-Kuwait (IBAK) is all set to enthrall badminton fans and showcase the splendid skills of international badminton stars in the Kuwait region. The inauguration is set for Sept 27, 2023. Indian Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika will inaugurate the tournament as its chief guest.The tournament which will be...
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Peru’s ambassador visits Kuwait Times
The Ambassador of Peru to Kuwait, Carlos Velasco Mendiola visited Kuwait Times and Kuwait News on Monday. Public Relations and CSR Manager Jana Alnaqeeb took the ambassador on a tour to various departments of Kuwait Times and Kuwait News, including the newsroom, printing press, studio and the artistic co-working space of the newspaper.
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Saudi Arabia, Kuwait enjoy deep-rooted historical ties
KUWAIT: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Kuwait, Prince Sultan bin Saad Al Saud, on Sunday hailed as exemplary the joint action and close ties between the two brotherly countries. The state-to-state and people-to-people relationship reached a new peak thanks to the wise leadership of both countries, he said during a celebration at the Saudi Embassy in Kuwait to mark the 93rd national day of the Kingdom.The celebration gathered Speaker...
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Message to Kuwaitis
When the doors of the banks are thrown open, and people are allowed to withdraw money without question, blessed by the National Assembly and government's approval, the banking system will inevitably collapse sooner or later. If you voice objections to this risky course of action, neither the people nor the government and National Assembly will likely accept it, potentially leading to unnecessary hostilities. Those who genuinely care for your...
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KIPIC records 60 m safe working hours at Al-Zour refinery
KUWAIT: Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) on Monday announced the achievement of 60 million safe working hours without any accidents, loss of life, physical injuries, health or environmental damage, property damage, or interruption in operations at the Al-Zour refinery. The official spokesman, Abdullah Al-Ajmi, said in a press statement that the achievement of this “extraordinary achievement” comes as a result of strict...
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Kuwait Cabinet hails Crown Prince’s official visit to China
KUWAIT: Kuwait Cabinet touched on the results of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah official visit to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou and hold official talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This came during the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Monday, chaired by Acting Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Talal Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.After the meeting, Minister of...
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Debunked: 4 myths about journalism
By Ghadeer Ghloum and Nebal SnanKUWAIT: Like many professions, journalism is haunted by misconceptions. In this article, we bust four common myths about the news making business.Ghadeer GhloumMyth #1 — Newspapers are decaying Newspapers are evolving, but certainly not dying. Newspapers that provide a space for creativity and innovation are able to bring about new forms of journalism. This helps them adapt to the modern era. Myth #2 — People...
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Info minister defends draft media regulation law, welcomes remarks
By Faten Omar and B IzzakKUWAIT: Information Minister Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi on Monday defended a new draft information law aimed at regulating the media industry in the country and welcomed all remarks from journalists, editors and others to improve the draft before finalizing it. The minister said penalties, in most cases, are personal and will not affect editors-in-chief of publications or automatically lead to closing those publications or...
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Hard-up Indonesia traders urge TikTok sales ban
JAKARTA: As clothing seller Hendri Tanjung struggles to hawk his tunics to Indonesian buyers outside his market shop, he says customers are turning to cheaper versions on TikTok, pummeling his income. The 35-year-old sells his wares at Tanah Abang, Southeast Asia’s largest textile market, where sellers are desperately calling out to passersby.The market in the capital Jakarta is less crowded than usual, with some outlets shuttered, as many of...
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KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Noura Al-Mashaan and a Chinese delegation visit the site of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project on Boubyan Island on Aug 31, 2024. – KUNA
Minister, Chinese delegation visit Mubarak Port
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Guests and dignitaries gather at Marina Hotel to celebrate the 102nd anniversary of Turkey's Victory Day.
Kuwait-Turkey defense partnership bolsters regional peace and security
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Kuwait Times Summer Program students pose for a group photo with Kuwait Times/Kuwait News and Gulf Bank teams. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Gulf Bank and Kuwait Times successfully conclude 3rd edition of Summer Program
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US ambassador Karen Sasahara
US media roundtable: Spotlight on US-Kuwait military, economic ties
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TRIPOLI: Libya's Central Bank headquarters in Tripoli. -- AFP
Libya central bank head flees country over ‘threats’