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12 arrested as Kuwait busts prostitution ring
KUWAIT: The Criminal Security Department at the Interior Ministry managed to arrest a network of 12 people engaged in immoral activities in Ahmadi governorate, the Interior Ministry's public relations department announced on Friday. "This comes as part of continuous efforts to arrest outlaws and those involved in activities that go against public morals, as well as to combat human trafficking," the public relations department said."Twelve people,...
The head of the International Organization for Migration’s mission in Kuwait Mazen Abulhesen
IOM lauds Kuwait's humanitarian efforts
KUWAIT: The head of the International Organization for Migration's mission in Kuwait, Mazen Abulhesen on Saturday affirmed Kuwait's support for the IOM humanitarian operations throughout the globe for decades. In a press release, Abulhesen said that Kuwait has generously backed the operations in Afghanistan, Ukraine and Pakistan, securing aid for thousands of refugees and relocated peoples.Kuwait participated, in May, in the international forum...
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Parents guidance very significant in protecting youngsters from drugs
KUWAIT: Parents set the example for the youngsters to follow and play a prime role in their upbringing and immunizing them against serious hazards such as narcotics. Dr Yaacoub Al-Kanderi, a sociology professor, said in an interview with Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that parents play a great role in raising good-mannered children and those who lack presence and care of the seniors tend to seek alternatives to fill the compassion void. Youngsters...
Kuwait Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Kuwait's FM hails completion of Iraq housing project
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has lauded the completion of a housing project in the port city of Umm Qasr, south Iraq. The project will be handed over to the housing department of the Iraqi Ministry of Construction, Housing, Municipalities and Public Works soon, the minister noted."Under instructions from the Kuwaiti government in 2013, Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development started implementing this...
KUWAIT: Oil Minister Bader Al-Mulla visits the new Al-Zour Refinery. – KUNA photos
Oil Minister calls for implementing best safety programs
KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Oil Minister Bader Al-Mulla on Saturday stressed the importance of implementing the best international scientific programs and methods in health, safety, security and environment fields. This came in Al-Mulla's statement carried by Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) during his visit to new Al-Zour Refinery.Received by CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Sheikh Nawaf Al-Sabah and CEO of...
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s fans cheer up Morocco team during their World Cup match. World Cup is the most popular tournament worldwide drawing attention of millions of fans across the globe. – KUNA
World Cup draws attention of millions of people worldwide
KUWAIT: The World Cup is the most popular tournament worldwide drawing attention of millions of fans across the globe. Diwanyas, malls and cafes in Kuwait have been drawing large numbers of sports fans to watch World Cup games since the 2022 Qatar championship kicked off on November 20, amid even higher attraction in the final rounds of the event. With football fans showing much enthusiasm during the live broadcast of FIFA matches, malls and...
KUWAIT: Folk band gives a performance on the occasion of Bahrain’s 51st National Day.- KUNA photos
Kuwaitis celebrate as Bahrain marks 51st National Day
KUWAIT: In a popular event and festive atmosphere, including Al-Ardha dancing performance, Kuwaitis visiting the Avenues Mall joined celebrations by Bahrainis as they mark their country's 51st National Day and 23rd anniversary of King Hamad Bin Issa's assumption of power. The event reflected the level of fraternal and well-established relations between the two brotherly countries and people. - KUNA
MONTREAL: Conference participants play soccer as climate activists hold signs during the United the Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on December 16, 2022. – AFP
At COP15, big businesses urged to act for nature
MONTREAL: Widely blamed for ravaging Earth's ecosystems, big businesses are nevertheless being turned to as key players in a deal to save nature at the COP15 biodiversity conference. With hundreds of billions of dollars needed for the task, public funds can only fill part of the gap. Campaigners and experts at the talks are demanding companies act to reduce their impact-and firms in turn are asking for clear rules of engagement.Ministers at the...
HOUSTON: In this file photo taken on October 19, 2022 in an aerial view, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve storage at the Bryan Mound site is seen in Freeport, Texas. -- AFP 
Biden administration to start refilling strategic oil reserve
WASHINGTON: The US Energy Department announced Friday a plan to add oil back to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) after a historically large release undertaken by the Biden administration. The policy marks a significant shift after President Biden authorized the biggest-ever release earlier this year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which sent oil prices to $120 a barrel.The plan represents "an opportunity to secure a good deal for...
KHARKIV: A rescuer walks amid rubbles of a destroyed building following Russian strikes on Dec 16, 2022. – AFP
Ukraine works to restore power
KYIV: Ukraine worked Saturday to restore electricity and water supplies after Russia's latest wave of attacks pitched multiple cities into darkness and forced people to endure subzero temperatures without heating or running water. The volley of missiles unleashed Friday came as President Vladimir Putin held extensive meetings with the military top brass overseeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, where Moscow has stepped up bombardments.In the...
Lina Bakir Music Academy owner Lina Bakir conducts a candlelight music concert. – Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Sound of music: Lina Bakir Music Academy children stage candlelight performance
By Abdellatif SharaaLina Bakir Music Academy organized a candlelight concert at Al-Yarmouk Cultural Center on Saturday, where children of various ages performed on the piano, accompanied by an orchestra. The event gave children an opportunity to express their talent in front of a full-house audience of parents and invitees. Lina Bakir has been teaching music for over 40 years."I have taught three generations, and I have been running this academy...
JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gives a speech to launch the 55th National Conference of the African National Congress (ANC) at the National Recreation Center (NASREC) on Dec 16, 2022. - AFP
South Africa's Ramaphosa seeks re-election as ruling party boss
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's ruling ANC was due to elect a new leader this weekend after the country's embattled president Cyril Ramaphosa pitched to steer the graft-tainted party for a second term. Despite a tarnishing cash-heist scandal and vociferous internal opposition, Ramaphosa, 70, is tipped to win re-election as the head of the African National Congress (ANC).But after 28 years in power, the party shaped by Nelson Mandela into the main...
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Brig Yousef Al-Ayoub
Over 65,000 iqama violators benefited from grace period
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Kuwait-based high school students secure patent for healthcare robot
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VIENNA: Representatives of OPEC member countries attend a press conference after the 45th Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee and the 33rd OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting in Vienna, Austria in this file photo. – AFP
OPEC+ faces moment of truth on planned output increase