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Schengen visa waiver for Kuwaitis 'on right track'
KUWAIT: Vice President of the European Parliament Eva Kaili briefed EU ambassadors on the Schengen visa waiver for Kuwaiti nationals, which was also a main topic of discussion in her meetings with Kuwaiti officials during her official visit on Sunday. She added the Schengen visa waiver file at the European Parliament is on the right track. Once the European Parliament votes on the visa waiver, and if passed, it would have still to be agreed by...
Dr Mohammad Al-Ghanem
Movember raises awareness of men's health issues, prostate cancer
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Every year in November, countries around the world celebrate Movember, which aims to raise awareness of men's health issues, especially prostate cancer, which is the most prevalent cancer among men in Kuwait. Speaking to Kuwait Times, Dr Mohammad Al-Ghanem, consultant urologist and head of the urology unit at Jaber Al-Ahmad Military Hospital, said that the month of November is a good opportunity to remind and raise awareness...
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DHAMAN opens 5th Primary Healthcare Center in Kuwait
KUWAIT: The new health center in Fahaheel is the largest in its network and contains 30 family medicine clinics, 12 dental clinics, 5 pediatric clinics, 3 treatment rooms, 3 observation rooms, 4 x-ray rooms, a laboratory and a pharmacy. Health Assurance Hospitals Company (DHAMAN) has inaugurated its fifth Primary Healthcare Center (PHC) in the Fahaheel area in the Ahmadi Governorate.This inauguration represents a significant new step towards...
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Audit Bureau report warns of negative effects of unskilled expatriate workers
By Khaled Al-AbdulhadiKUWAIT: A report by the Audit Bureau for the year 2021/22 warned of the spread of unskilled workers in Kuwait, with negative political, social and economic effects, as well as for national security, without excluding the negative effects it has on foreign workers as well. The Audit Bureau's fourth edition of its report for nationals titled 'And life has returned to its nature' recognizes the negative effects that the country...
Kuwait Ambassador in Germany Najeeb Al-Bader
Kuwait adopts moderate, balanced foreign policy
BERLIN: Kuwait Ambassador in Germany Najeeb Al-Bader on Tuesday said that his country has always adopted a moderate and balanced foreign policy based on promoting international security and peace, citing its mediation in Gulf, regional and world domains. The ambassador made the remark in a lecture he gave during a conference held by the German Academy for Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin.He added that Kuwait attaches much significance to the Gulf...
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Sheikha Suad Al-Sabah honors Libya's Al-Koni
BERN: The Libyan scholar Ibrahim Al-Koni has lauded the initiative by the eminent Kuwaiti writer and poet Sheikha Dr Suad Al-Sabah "Yom Al-Wafaa" (the faithfulness day) - honoring iconic Arab cultural personalities. Al-Koni lauded the initiative while he was being himself honored within framework of "Yom Al-Wafaa," sponsored by Sheikha Suad in Bern (October 31-November 1st).He was handed an award on behalf of Sheikha Suad by Sheikha Shaimaa...
KUWAIT: MP Alia Al-Khaled being honored at the ceremony.
Kuwaiti women MPs honored
KUWAIT: The Arab Women Union said Kuwaiti women have proven their status in the society after Jenan Bushehri and Alia Al-Khaled were elected to Abdullah Al-Salem Hall in the National Assembly. Shatti, who was the master of ceremonies at the event held by members of the Arab Women Union to celebrate the victory of Bushehri and Khaled, said electing the two women reflects the belief of a large group of Kuwait society in the role of the woman and...
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PAM Acting Director receives Philippines Charge d'Affaires
KUWAIT: Acting Director of the Public Authority of Manpower (PAM) Mubarak Al-Azmi received Philippines Charge d'Affaires Jose Cabrera. Azmi lauded the historic and distinguished relations between the two countries at the highest level and keenness on maintaining good relations at all times. Azmi said Kuwait provides legal protection to all expat workers regardless of their nationality.He said the two sides are keen on joint cooperation with...
DGCA’s delegation participated in the sixth meeting between civil aviation general directors of the Middle East.- KUNA
DGCA underlines importance of developing Mideast civil aviation
KUWAIT: Directorate General of Civil Aviation Chief Yousef Al-Fouzan on Tuesday underlined the importance of cooperation between International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and civil aviation bodies in the region, to further develop the sector. This came in Al-Fouzan's statement on the sidelines of participating in the sixth meeting between civil aviation general directors of the Middle East, taking place in Abu Dhabi.The three-day meeting,...
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Indian Embassy marks 'National Unity Day'
KUWAIT: Embassy of India, Kuwait, organized the 'National Unity Day' on Monday at the Embassy. Delivering the inaugural remarks, Indian Embassy First Secretary Dr Vinod Gaikwad extended warm greetings to all Indians in Kuwait and friends of India in Kuwait on the occasion of National Unity Day.  National Unity Day is celebrated every year on 31 October to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel, first home minister of India.A...
Dr Hamad Yaseen
Team draws genetic map of polycystic kidney disease
KUWAIT: The Dasman Diabetes Institute on Tuesday announced that a scientific team was able to draw the genetic map of polycystic kidney disease in Kuwait after years of work with the participation of scientists and specialists from Kuwait University and the support of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences.In a statement, the team director Dr Hamad Yaseen said that the study was published in Clinical Kidney Journey magazine, one of...
A cockatiel and two cascos soar in the Kuwaiti skies. – Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
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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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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
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Kuwait Fire Force closes 20 shops
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Palestinian senior medical students attend to patients. – KUNA photos
Kuwait to send Palestinian med students to Gaza