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NG undersecretary receives Italian defense official

KUWAIT: The undersecretary of the National Guard Hashem Al-Refaei received the head of the Italy's Chief of the Defense Staff Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone in the presence of a number of officials. The undersecretary conveyed the greetings of the head of the National Guard Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah and his deputy Sheikh Faisal Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah to the delegation.The two sides explored opportunities for more military cooperation while noting...

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Salmiya fire extinguished

KUWAIT: The public relations department at the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) has said on receiving information, KFF team was dispatched to Salmiya to extinguish a fire that broke out in the basement of a building.The basement contained paper archives, plastic material, food and steel material. "A team from Salmiya, Bedaa and Al-Helali fire stations had been sent to the location and they controlled the fire without resulting in any injuries," the...

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KFAS launches E-Poster day event

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences launched the E-Poster Day event on Wednesday. "The establishment of scientific events strengthens the bonds of cooperation between researchers and the exchange of scientific expertise among them, in addition to building a knowledge communication network that deepens their local and international experiences," Director General of KFAS Dr Khaled Al-Fadhel said.The event aims to review...

Dr Dulaim Al-Hajri

15th annual Kuwaiti urinary surgery conference kicks off

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Urology Association will launch the activities of the 15th Annual Kuwaiti Urology Conference on Thursday under the auspices of the Minister of Health Dr Ahmed Al-Awadhi. A huge participation of eminent international urologists are expected to attend the conference wherein latest findings of scientific studies and medical research in urinary tract diseases will be discussed.The head of the Kuwaiti Urology Association, consultant...

KUWAIT: Al-Asfar speaks about the new medical area network.

Daiya area now under medical area network

KUWAIT: Acting Hawalli governor Ali Al-Asfar has announced that Daiya area has now been officially designated within the network of medical zones. "Medical cities are very important in achieving the new Kuwait Vision, which is accomplished by adopting the standards of a medical city specified by the World Health organization," Al-Asfar said during the signing of registration of Dayia area in the governorates general Diwan on Wednesday.The...

Kuwaiti researcher Dr Abdullah Al-Ghunaim being honored.

Islamic manuscripts Panel honors Dr Al-Ghunaim

MADRID: Darul Makhtutat, tasked with the preservation of ancient Arabic and Islamic manuscripts, held a ceremony in the Spanish Andalusian city of Granada to award Kuwaiti researcher Dr Abdullah Al-Ghunaim in recognition of his achievements and works. Dr Al-Ghunaim, currently the president of the Centre for Research and Studies on Kuwait, is a former Kuwait University professor who assumed the role of College of Arts dean, former education...

AL-WAKRAH: France’s midfielder #14 Adrien Rabiot (out of frame) heads the ball to score his team’s first goal as Australia’s goalkeeper #01 Mathew Ryan (center) fails to stop it during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match between France and Australia on November 22, 2022. – AFP

World Cup holders France overwhelm Australia 4-1

DOHA: Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as the holders roared back to beat Australia 4-1 and get their defense of the World Cup off to a flying start Tuesday. Australia took a shock lead at Al Janoub Stadium in Qatar with the game just nine minutes old when Craig Goodwin scored. France, whose build-up to the tournament was marred by injuries, saw left-back Lucas Hernandez come off hurt in the...

AL SHAHANIA: Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo takes part in a training session at Al Shahania SC, northwest of Doha on November 23, 2022.- AFP

'Betrayed' Ronaldo faces uncertain future after swift Man Utd divorce

LONDON: Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United reunion was trumpeted as the return of Old Trafford's prodigal son, but it ended Tuesday in a divorce precipitated by his stinging tirade against the club. Two days ahead of Portugal's opening game at the World Cup, United said they were severing ties immediately with a player who was once the hottest property in football.The Portugal forward told Piers Morgan on TalkTV last week that he felt...

Rihab Buresli

Tomooh Sport Club Chairwoman lauds Qatar's efforts

By Abdullatif SharaaKUWAIT: Chairwoman of Kuwait Tomooh Sport Club and UN expert on the disabled rights Rihab Buresli thanked Qatar for supporting and caring for the disabled through the World Cup Qatar 2022. Buresli said this during the opening of the hall in which World Cup matches can be watched at the club.The participation of Ghanim Al-Moftab, one of the disabled, in the opening of the Mondial, which was watched by eight billion people...

Zain joined in awarding the winners.

Zain the 'strategic' sponsor of GulfRun

KUWAIT: Zain, Kuwait's leading digital service provider, joined in awarding the winners of GulfRun, the most popular motorsport event in the GCC. The event was held at Kuwait Motor Town, and Zain was the strategic sponsor for the fifth time. Zain's support to this unique event came as part of its continuous efforts to contribute to developing the youth and sports sectors in Kuwait. The company is keen on encouraging initiatives that offer the...

PHILADELPHIA: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets controls the ball against Tobias Harris #12 and Paul Reed #44 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022.- AFP

76ers humble Nets; Bridges, Booker lift Suns over Lakers

WASHINGTON: Brooklyn's Ben Simmons endured a defeat Tuesday in his emotional NBA return to Philadelphia as a 76ers' squad lacking three top stars humbled the Nets 115-106. The pre-game focus was on ex-Sixer Simmons playing his first game in Philadelphia since being traded to the Nets in February, but the shorthanded hosts-playing without injured starters Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey-stole the show.Tobias Harris scored 18 of his 24...

NICOSIA: Students sit together at the American University Of Cyprus, which officials said currently has no stand-alone US university accreditation, in the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), north of the divided Cypriot capital Nicosia. - AFP

Foreign university students sold 'dreams' in north Cyprus

NICOSIA: Foreign students are big business in northern Cyprus, a tiny, breakaway statelet only recognized by Turkey, but some warn university recruiters are selling "dreams" in the internationally and economically isolated territory. One Nigerian student, who requested anonymity, said he expected to arrive in the country whose football teams compete in European tournaments. Instead, when he saw the currency was the embattled Turkish lira, he...

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