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Ahmadi holds initiative on drugs awareness
KUWAIT: In line with national priorities in raising awareness, Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Fawaz Al-Sabah assured that activities and programs will be conducted under the title 'Aware' with the slogan 'Be aware, don't be next'. During the opening ceremony of the initiative that aims to raise awareness against drugs on Tuesday in Egaila, the governor expressed his happiness on the great reception and participation of the interior ministry and other...
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Seminar held on drugs awareness
KUWAIT: Social development department in Mangaf organized a GCC event under the slogan 'Drugs are an isolation and loss' with the participation of a number of officials from public relations departments at different ministries across the GCC.Speakers talked about drug awareness, the roles of society and institutions and recognizing addicts, as well as the dangers behind the phenomenon and ways to prevent addiction. The event also featured live...
KUWAIT: Awqaf Secretary General Sager Al-Sejari during a ceremony for announcing the winners. – KUNA
Special care for memorization of Holy Quran
KUWAIT: Kuwait, namely the leadership and the people of the country, has devoted special care for memorizing the Holy Quran and supporting and encouraging the memorizers, Minister of Justice Abdulaziz Al-Majed said on Tuesday.Majed, also the Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Minister of State for Nazaha, was speaking in a statement addressed on his behalf by Awqaf Secretary General Sager Al-Sejari during a ceremony for declaring the...
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KIPIC exports first shipment of low-sulfur fuel
KUWAIT: Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) has exported the first shipment of low-sulfur fuel produced at Al-Zour refinery. Abdullah Al-Ajmi, KIPIC's official spokesperson, told KUNA that the shipment was destined for Singapore, adding that the boarding tanker belonged to British Petroleum Singapore.The giant ship docked at Al-Zour terminal on Monday and was filled with the low-sulfur cargo Tuesday morning. The export is a...
KUWAIT: Beekeeper Salem Al-Omi with his beehives. - KUNA photos
Kuwaiti beekeeper explains honey production process
KUWAIT: With the onset of dawn, swarms of bees permeate the branches of sidr trees entwined with the sun's rays, rushing towards the small yellow flowers hanging down. From a distance, the view appears as a slow-motion video that captures pictures of bees shaking and dancing in front of the flowers. Kuwaiti beekeeper Salem Al-Oumi describes the bee as a simple creature that does not like complexity, having a special language that is expressive...
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Two more parts of book on Dr Suad Al-Sabah published
KUWAIT: After the publication of the first edition of the book 'Suad the human, lover of the nation' last year, Dar Al-Sabah publication center has announced that two more parts have been published as well. While the first part shed new light on Dr Suad Al-Sabah's personality and her participation for around 35 years, the books included her cultural role as a supporter of culture, human rights and lover of her country Kuwait.The two new parts...
Dr Medhat Otaifa
Conference on digestive system tumors to be held
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: The health ministry announced the 4th Kuwait international conference on the latest developments in treating digestive system tumors from Dec 1 until Dec 3, where an elite group of international experts from international cancer centers will share their experiences in facing these types of tumors.Conference Chairman and Oncologist at Kuwait Center for Cancer Control Dr Medhat Otaifa said the conference will be held...
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WHO Kuwait and MoH host 'Health Leadership' program
KUWAIT: Under the guidance of the ministry of health and in partnership with the Gulf Health Council, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office for Kuwait, in collaboration with the UN System Staff College (UNSSC) and Johns Hopkins University delivered the second leadership training program under the title of "Health Leadership for Positive Change".In opening remarks, Dr Rihab Al-Wotayan, Director International Health Relations at the...
MANCHESTER: A poster shows an image of Ronaldo outside of Old Trafford stadium, the home ground of Manchester United football team, in Manchester, northern England.- AFP
Why are Man Utd, Liverpool both up for sale now?
MANCHESTER: Manchester United fans have celebrated the news that the Glazer family are open to selling the club after an acrimonious relationship with supporters during their 17 years in charge. But United are not the only iconic English club on the market with Liverpool's owners, the Fenway Sports Group, also seeking to sell a share or all of their stake in the six-time European champions. AFP Sport looks at the reasons why both the two most...
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Tunisia ambassador visits Tomooh Club
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Tunisian Ambassador to Kuwait Al-Hashemi Ajili visited Tomooh Sports Club and watched the match between Tunis and Australia who are participating in the World Cup along with club members. The ambassador said he was happy to be among the athletes, their parents and the Tunisian community.He lauded the organization. Chairwoman of Tomooh Club Rihab Buresli welcomed the ambassador and the guests. She expressed hailed the...
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The Al-Ghanim Show Jumping competition
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: The higher organizing committee (HOC) of Al-Ghanim Show Jumping competition completed its preparation for the first edition - to be held at the Kuwait Riding Club fields, with the participation of more than 300 riders from local clubs. Member of HOC Rider Jassim Al-Khalfan said, the committee is now ready for the competition.He said the championship will be held on Friday and Saturday. There will be five rounds on the...
NEW YORK, United States: People gather at Columbia University during a protest in support of demonstrations held in China calling for an end to COVID-19 lockdowns, in New York. - AFP
Heavy policing after China demonstrations
SHANGHAI, China: Security services were out in force across China's major cities Tuesday, which for the time being appeared to have quelled nationwide protests calling for political freedoms and an end to COVID lockdowns. The country's leadership faced a weekend of protests not seen in decades as anger over unrelenting lockdowns fuelled deep-rooted frustration with its political system.A deadly fire last week in Urumqi, the capital of the...