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NBK raises awareness on the risks of untrusted QR codes
KUWAIT: Pursuing its dedication to promote financial culture and raise awareness among the different segments of society, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) continues its support of the “Let’s Be Aware” campaign launched by the Central Bank of Kuwait, in cooperation with local banks and Kuwait Banking Association (KBA). In this regard, NBK seeks to raise awareness among customers about the risks associated with scanning untrusted QR codes at...
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The Athlete’s Foot relocates to a new spot in Al-Kout Mall
KUWAIT: The Athlete’s Foot (TAF), the world’s leading athletic footwear brand, franchised by Ali Abdulwahab Al-Mutawa Commercial Co (AAW) in Kuwait, celebrated on Wednesday its relocation to a larger and more central spot within Al-Kout Mall, during a grand opening event. The event featured sports and fun-filled activities, competitions, music, prizes, and more.It was attended by the AAW management team, social media influencers, and mall...
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Gulf Bank to sponsor two youth companies representing Kuwait in INJAZ competition
KUWAIT: As part of its continuous support for youth, Gulf Bank, in cooperation with INJAZ Kuwait, announced its sponsorship for the Company Program competition, which took place in May 2023. The two winning projects from Company Program competition, organized by INJAZ Kuwait, will be representing Kuwait in the regional Company Program Competition. The competition is scheduled to be held in Qatar at the end of this month, with the participation of...
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England secure Euro 2024 berth
PARIS: England sealed their place at Euro 2024 on Tuesday as Harry Kane scored twice in a 3-1 win over Italy at Wembley, while Denmark scraped to victory over San Marino to keep their qualification bid on track. Gareth Southgate’s England exacted a measure of revenge on Italy in a repeat of the Euro 2020 final won at the same stadium by the Azzurri on penalties. Luciano Spalletti’s Italy still have plenty of work to do to avoid missing out on...
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Ruud loses to qualifier Giron at Japan Open
TOKYO: Norway’s Casper Ruud said his trip to Asia was “not what I was really hoping for” after exiting the Japan Open with a second-round defeat to qualifier Marcos Giron on Wednesday. World number eight Ruud, who reached this year’s French Open final, lost in the Beijing Open quarter-finals before bowing out in the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters this month.Ruud’s Asian swing ended with a 6-3, 6-4 defeat to American world number 79...
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Netherlands humiliate South Africa at Cricket World Cup
DHARAMSALA: Netherlands defeated mighty South Africa by 38 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday as the European outsiders humiliated the Proteas for the second time in a year. Chasing 246 to win from a rain-reduced 43 overs after Dutch captain Scott Edwards made a crucial 78 not out, South Africa, one of the tournament favourites, were bowled out for 207 in the shadow of the Himalayas. In November last year, the Dutch sent South Africa...
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Grand jury to decide on new manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin
A grand jury will decide whether Alec Baldwin should face new charges over the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a film set, US prosecutors said Tuesday. Baldwin was holding a Colt .45 during rehearsals for low-budget Western “Rust” in New Mexico when it discharged, killing Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza in October 2021.Manslaughter charges against Baldwin — an actor and producer on the film — were dropped in April,...
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Iran singer who criticized headscarf law freed on bail
Iranian pop singer Mehdi Yarrahi was freed on bail on Tuesday following his detention for releasing a song against compulsory headscarves, a newspaper in the Islamic republic reported. The 41-year-old had been arrested in August on the orders of prosecutors in Tehran for distributing an “illegal song” that challenged “the morals and customs of Islamic society”.“Mr Mehdi Yarrahi was freed on bail a few minutes ago from Evin prison” in...
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Brazil favela ballet dancer gets his American dream
Growing up, Dyhan Cardoso had every reason to quit ballet: the only black boy in a class of white girls, the Brazilian favela kid faced mockery for dancing instead of playing football. But there was no stopping his raw passion for dance, which has now landed the 19-year-old phenom a contract with one of the premiere US companies, Atlanta Ballet.“I was always the only boy in class, the only black, the only poor kid,” says the wiry dancer,...
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Rodin statue 'unlocated' in Scottish collections
A statue by French sculptor Auguste Rodin, part of his famous “Les Bourgeois de Calais” group, is currently “unlocated” in Glasgow’s art collections, museum officials said on Monday. The plaster sculpture, purchased by Glasgow Museum from the artist in 1901, was exhibited in Kelvingrove Park between June 25 and September 30, 1949, according to Glasgow Life, the organization in charge of many of the Scottish city’s cultural venues. But...
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KFH reports record net profit of KD 461.5m up to end of Q3 2023
KUWAIT: Chairman of Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Hamad Abdulmohsen Al-Marzouq said that KFH has, by the grace of Allah, reported a record net profit for its shareholders of KD 461.5 million ($1.5 billion) up to the end of the third quarter of 2023, an increase of 124.3 percent compared to the same period last year. KFH showed its highest-ever quarterly profit in history, and the biggest in the Kuwaiti banking sector.Earnings per share up to the end...
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More than 500 killed as Zionists hit Gaza hospital
GAZA: Zionist air strikes on a Gaza hospital compound Tuesday killed more than 500 people, the health ministry in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory said. “More than 500 displaced people killed in occupation strikes on the yard” of the Ahli Arab hospital in central Gaza, the ministry said. “Hundreds of victims are still under the rubble,” it added. Photos showed fire engulfing the hospital halls, shattered glass and body parts scattered...