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Weak performance evaluation behind companies rejecting remote work: expert
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: Working online or remotely is a system that many companies in Kuwait refuse to implement for their employees, despite the great benefits this could bring to the companies in increasing employees' productivity or reducing major costs, such as rent. Aref Abdullah Al-Ajmi, a human resource expert, explained the reason behind companies rejecting this system, pointing out that weak performance standards and the desire to control...
KUWAIT: (From left) Secretary-General of NCCAL Issa Al-Ansari, Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jianwei and Director-General of the National Library Sheikha Rasha Nayef Al-Sabah open the festival. – Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
China culture fest pays tribute to 5,000-yr history
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: The Embassy of China to Kuwait, in cooperation with the National Library and National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, inaugurated on Tuesday the "Chinese Cultural Festival: Cuisine and Movies" to celebrate the historical diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and Kuwait. During his speech at the opening ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Zhang Jianwei said despite being thousands of miles away,...
Dr Khaled Al-Ajmi
World Adoption Day marked
KUWAIT: Director of the family care department Dr Khaled Al-Ajmi participated in an event to celebrate World Adoption Day, marked annually on Nov 9. The management plays a principal role in helping fostered children and expends effort to achieve stability and family security for children who lack parental care. "Our Islamic religion always cares for orphans to transform their lives positively, as the Prophet (PBUH) called for caring for orphans,"...
TAMPA, United States: Republican gubernatorial candidate for Florida Ron DeSantis with his wife Casey DeSantis and children Madison, Mason and Mamie, waves to the crowd during an election night watch party at the Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. - AFP
DeSantis wins Florida in landslide
WASHINGTON: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis won a landslide election victory over his Democratic rival, securing a second term, cementing his status as a Republican presidential contender, and confirming the one-time swing state's tilt to the right. Although neither he nor his erstwhile backer Donald Trump have announced their candidacy for the White House, the race for the 2024 Republican nomination may well have unofficially begun with Tuesday's...
TEHRAN: Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during a rally outside the former US embassy in the capital Tehran to mark the 43rd anniversary of the start of the Iran hostage crisis. - AFP
Iran detains 'unprecedented' number of women journalists
PARIS: Iran is systematically trying to silence women by arresting an unprecedented number of female journalists in its crackdown on protests over Mahsa Amini's death, a media watchdog said Wednesday."As the Iranian regime continues its crackdown on the protests initiated by Mahsa Amini's death, almost half of all newly arrested journalists are women, including two who are facing the death penalty," said Reporters Without Borders (RSF)."The...
SEOUL: The debris of a three-meter-long and two-meter-wide piece, which it identified as a North Korean SA-5 missile according to South Korea's military, is seen at the Defence Ministry in Seoul on November 9, 2022. - AFP
North Korea fires ballistic missile: Seoul's military
SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea fired a ballistic missile Wednesday, Seoul's military said, the latest launch from Pyongyang following a record-breaking testing blitz earlier this month. The launch comes as the United States counted votes in the midterm elections for the House and Senate, which Seoul's spy agency had previously warned would be a possible moment for Kim Jong Un to conduct a long-expected nuclear test.Seoul's military said it had...
Boubyan delegation’s visit to one of the villages.
5th Noor Boubyan campaign held in Mauritania
KUWAIT: The 5th Noor Boubyan campaign organized by Boubyan Bank in collaboration with the International Islamic Charitable Organization and the Dinarain Initiative succeeded in confirming the renowned charitable and humanitarian role of Kuwait worldwide, by achieving the campaign's goals of successful removal of cataract, along with other charitable activities.Noor Boubyan is no longer a campaign that merely targets eyesight-restoration, as it is...
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KFH concludes annual integrated breast cancer awareness campaign
KUWAIT: As part of its leading and distinguished role in society and continuous participation in health initiatives, Kuwait Finance House (KFH) concluded its annual integrated breast cancer awareness campaign titled "Be Aware", which coincided with the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Senior Public Relations and Event Management Coordinator at KFH- Maryam Abaalkhail said: "The campaign comprised many social and sporting events for...
SYDNEY: Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz (center) celebrates with teammates after his dismissal of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2022 semi-final cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan on November 9, 2022. - AFP
Pakistan power past N Zealand, cruise into T20 World Cup final
SYDNEY: Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam slammed half centuries as Pakistan powered past New Zealand by seven wickets and into the Twenty20 World Cup final Wednesday, moving within one win of a second title. They will meet either England or India-who play on Thursday in Adelaide-in the November 13 decider at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pakistan set the tone at the Sydney Cricket Ground with some razor sharp fielding and disciplined bowling that...
MUNICH: Bremen’s German forward Eren Dinkci (left) and Bayern Munich’s Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match on November 8, 2022. – AFP
Gnabry hits hat-trick as Bayern thrash Bremen
WOLFSBURG: Serge Gnabry scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich moved four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with a dominant 6-1 win against Werder Bremen on Tuesday. Bayern's win ensured they will finish the midweek round of matches in top spot. The reigning champions are four points above second-placed Freiburg who visit RB Leipzig on Wednesday.The win initially appeared to be bittersweet for the Bavarians, with Senegal forward Sadio Mane...
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Group H favorites: Portugal targeting Uruguay revenge
PARIS: Portugal's hopes of challenging for a first World Cup title will likely be heavily dictated by how well they fare in an accessible group where their main rivals are Uruguay, the country that dumped them out in the last 16 four years ago. The recent record for Portugal at the World Cup makes for sorry reading, with just a combined three wins in three appearances since reaching the semi-finals in 2006.And while they boast of international...
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Arab Badminton Championship
KUWAIT: The Arab Badminton Championship competitions continue on Thursday at Kuwait Olympic Committee courts in Jaber Al-Ahmad area. 120 players of both genders are participating in the age groups of 15, 17, 19 years - representing 12 countries - Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, Egypt and Algeria.Executive committee of the Arab Federation approved the admission of Qatar to the Arab Federation to become...
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Is Kuwait ready for second wave of online learning?
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Rockets fired from southern Lebanon are intercepted by the Zionist entity's Iron Dome air defense system over the Upper Galilee region on August 23, 2024. — AFP
Airlines fly over Afghanistan as Middle East skies become risky
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TARIM, Yemen: The Terkait Medical Center includes eight medical clinics and related departments. - KUNA photos
Kuwait opens medical center in Hadhramaut
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Palestinian senior medical students attend to patients. – KUNA photos
Kuwait to send Palestinian med students to Gaza
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Kuwait Fire Force closes 20 shops