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MPs hail Amir's 'historic' pardon

By B IzzakKUWAIT: Lawmakers on Tuesday hailed the amnesty granted by HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to political prisoners, describing it as historic as large sections will benefit from the pardon. "This is a historic amnesty," said MP Adel Al-Damkhi, adding it will include large sections of prisoners jailed over political opinion offenses, including those imprisoned at the Central Jail over such offenses and those convicted...

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MoH mulls hiking delivery charges

KUWAIT: Three years after a decision by health ministry to increase delivery fees for expats registered in the health insurance system at government hospitals, medical sources revealed charges will be reconsidered and may increase in light of the pressure facing the maternity hospital, especially since a new maternity hospital is currently under construction.Sources told Kuwait Times that charges could increase by 50 to 75 percent after a study...

QOM, Iran: File handout satellite image taken on Nov 4, 2020 shows an overview of Iran's Fordo Fuel Enrichment Plant (FFEP). – AFP

Iran enriching uranium to 60% at Fordo plant

TEHRAN: Iran said Tuesday it had begun producing uranium enriched to 60 percent at its Fordo plant, an underground facility that reopened three years ago amid the breakdown of its nuclear deal with major powers. The move was part of Iran's response to the UN nuclear watchdog's adoption last week of a censure motion drafted by Western governments accusing it of non-cooperation."Iran has started producing uranium enriched to 60 percent at the Fordo...

LUSAIL: Saudi Arabia’s midfielder #10 Salem Al-Dawsari celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia. — AFP

Saudi Arabia pull off one of the greatest upsets in WCup history

DOHA: Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history on Tuesday, roaring back to beat Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 and set the tournament in Qatar alight. Copa America champions Argentina came into the match on a 36-match unbeaten streak and appeared to be on their way to a straightforward victory after Messi stroked home an early penalty. Lionel Scaloni's team could have put the game beyond Saudi Arabia's reach in the...

NIC holds financial analysts conference for Q3 2022 results

Al Muthana Al MaktoumKUWAIT: The National Investments Company held a financial analysts conference for its Q3 2022 results on Thursday, November 17, 2022. The conference witnessed the positive participation of Girish Nair, NIC's Chief Financial Officer, Bashar Khan, Senior Vice President of Investment Banking Sector, and Al Muthana Al Maktoum, Executive Vice President - Wealth Management Sector, who presented a brief about the company and shed...

KUWAIT: Bangladeshi and Kuwaiti officials attend a reception on Monday on the occasion of the 51st Armed Forces Day of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh-Kuwait relations hailed on Armed Forces Day

By Faten OmarKUWAIT: The Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in Kuwait held a reception on Monday on the occasion of the 51st Armed Forces Day of Bangladesh at Millennium Hotel. The reception was attended by members of the Bangladesh armed forces, diplomatic officials, ambassadors and the media. Ambassador of Bangladesh Maj Gen Md Ashikuzzaman said the relationship and bond between Kuwait and Bangladesh are inseparable and historically...

NEW YORK: Counselor at Kuwait's permanent UN mission Abdulaziz Al-Ajmi addresses the UN General Assembly. - KUNA

Kuwait underscores cooperation between UN, regional bodies

NEW YORK: Kuwait underscored Tuesday the necessity of deepening cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations to ensure promotion of international peace and security. Counselor at Kuwait's permanent UN mission Abdulaziz Al-Ajmi highlighted in his speech before the UN General Assembly the importance of joint commitment to human rights achieving vows of 2030 sustainable development plan and accomplishing UN charter goals.Ajmi...

KUWAIT: HH the Amir's representative, HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, with the Informatics Award winners. - KUNA photos

Amir sponsors Informatics Award ceremony

KUWAIT: Under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and in the presence of HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, a ceremony was held at Bayan Palace on Tuesday to honor Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award winners. Addressing the event, Head of the Award Board of Trustees Sheikha Ayda Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah said the three-decade prize is proof of digital excellence for individuals...

KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah receives KDIPA’s Director General Sheikh Dr Mishal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and board members. — KUNAn

PM receives KDIPA officials

KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Barrak Al-Sheetan, received Tuesday Director General of Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr Mishal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chairperson of KDIPA Wafa Al-Qatami and board members.They handed the premier a copy of the seventh annual report of...

KUWAIT: Reconnaissance Research's Deputy CEO Yousef Alghusain meets former US ambassador to Kuwait and Iraq Douglas A Silliman. n

An independent voice of Kuwait to many Americans

KUWAIT: Reconnaissance Research's Deputy CEO Yousef Alghusain welcomed former US ambassador to Kuwait and Iraq Douglas A Silliman at the onset of the latter's five-day visit to Kuwait, where he is expected to meet with some Kuwaitis. Alghusain said: "Ambassador Silliman played a major role in the launch of Reconnaissance Research. He is a key figure in our portfolio of close friends." He added: "Ambassador Silliman last visited Kuwait in 2019,...

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CIANJUR, Indonesia: Rescue workers carry the body of a victim in Cianjur on November 22, 2022, following a 5.6-magnitude earthquake that killed at least 268 people, with hundreds injured and others missing. – AFP

Indonesia quake toll jumps to 268

CIANJUR, Indonesia: The death toll from an earthquake on Indonesia's main island of Java jumped to 268 on Tuesday, as rescuers searched for survivors in the rubble and relatives started to bury their loved ones. As body bags emerged from crumpled buildings in Indonesia's most populous province, West Java, rescue efforts turned to any survivors still under debris in areas made hard to reach by the mass of obstacles thrown onto the roads by the...

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