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Kuwait Fire Force Chief receives GCC medal
KUWAIT: The Chief of the General Fire Force (KFF) Lt-Gen Khaled Al-Mekrad on Wednesday received the GCC states medal for his recognizable contribution to the development of fire services in Kuwait.In a press release, KFF said that Al-Mekrad was assigned by Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Talal Khalid Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, to participate in the ceremony honoring a number of competencies who had noticeable roles in developing...
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Kuwait participates in International Business Council meeting
DUBAI: Kuwait's participation in the International Business Council meeting at Dubai's Chamber of Commerce is a reflection of its commitment to strengthening economic relations, and broadening investments horizons, stated Chief of Kuwait Business Council in Dubai, Feras Al-Salem on Wednesday.Al-Fares spoke to KUNA after the meeting saying that it is an ample opportunity to reinforce cooperation, facilitate the exchange of expertise and become...
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KUFPEC to acquire stake in exploration zone off Egypt
CAIRO: Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) has inked an accord with BG International Limited, a Shell subsidiary company, where KUPEC Egypt would acquire a 40 percent stake in the offshore “the Delta-3 Nile” zone. Mohammad Al-Haimar, KUFPEC’s CEO, indicated in a statement to KUNA on Wednesday that move was in line with the approach to expand operations with “our international partners that are active in special...
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Controversial decision to prevent gender mixing at Kuwait University sparks debate
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: In a recent decision that has left the Kuwaiti community in shock, the ministry of education accepted the suggestion of the values promotion committee at the National Assembly to prevent mixed classes at Kuwait University by segregating study sessions between males and females. This decision, which has ignited a fierce controversy, has faced widespread opposition from both the public and some government representatives, who...
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Decade after Khor Abdullah agreement, Iraq’s decision neglects UN resolutions
KUWAIT: A decade had passed since the Khor Abdullah agreement was signed between Kuwait and Iraq to organize maritime navigation at the waterway. However, the Supreme Federal Court decided to make a U-turn on the 2013 agreed-upon treaty, which implemented UNSC resolution 833/1993 of the United Nations Iraq-Kuwait Boundary Demarcation Commission.In this regard, professor of international law at Kuwait University’s (KU) college of law, Dr. Thugel...
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Kuwaiti shooter wins players Committee Membership
KUWAIT: The president of the Kuwaiti Shooting Federation and a member of the Executive Office of the International Federation of the Game, Duaij Al-Otaibi, announced that the Kuwaiti shooter Abdullah Al-Turqi Al-Rashidi won the membership of the Players Committee of the International Shooting Federation in the Clay Target Category. Duaij Al-OtaibiAl-Otaibi said in a statement to the Kuwaiti news agency (KUNA) on Wednesday that the election for...
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Kuwait sends relief planeload to Libya
KUWAIT: The seventh planeload of aid left Kuwait for hurricane-struck Libya on Wednesday with tons of relief equipment and medical supplies onboard. The relief air bridge extended by Kuwait to Libyan people comes as directed by the political leadership and instructions of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and the continuous observation of Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Sabah, Deputy Director of the...
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Building boom spells success for Somali women engineers
MOGADISHU: As Somalia’s capital witnesses a construction boom following improvements in security, civil engineer Faduma Mohamed Ali is hard at work, supervising male laborers twice her age and breaking barriers in the conservative country. The 22-year-old has battled social stigma, family opposition and workplace harassment, but told AFP she never doubted her choice of career. “I always liked buildings,” she said. When she enrolled in a...
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Zain accompanies Team Kuwait to Asian Games
KUWAIT: Zain, the proud Official Partner of Team Kuwait at the upcoming 19th Asian Games in collaboration with the Kuwait Olympic Committee, announces that it has accompanied the team’s athletes and administrators to China. The move came in support of Kuwait’s players who will compete for gold at Hangzhou. At Kuwait International Airport, Minister of Commerce and Industry & Minister of State for Youth Affairs Mohammed Al Aiban visited the...
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KIPCO, LOYAC partners to offer training opportunities for teens
KUWAIT: KIPCO – Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) – announced a partnership with LOYAC, a local non-profit organization that aims to empower youth to become impactful leaders in society. Through this partnership, KIPCO will be sponsoring the ‘7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens’ program sessions that will be offered to youth aged 12 to 18 throughout the year.The ‘7 Habits’ is a Franklin Covey Education program. The goals of this life...
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UK inflation drops to 18-month low
LONDON: British inflation unexpectedly slowed in August, data showed Wednesday, hitting an 18-month low and sparking hope this week’s widely-forecast interest rate hike by the Bank of England could be its last for now. The Consumer Prices Index dropped slightly to 6.7 percent from 6.8 percent in July, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement on the eve of the BoE’s latest monetary policy decision. That was the lowest since...
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KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Noura Al-Mashaan and a Chinese delegation visit the site of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project on Boubyan Island on Aug 31, 2024. – KUNA
Minister, Chinese delegation visit Mubarak Port
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Guests and dignitaries gather at Marina Hotel to celebrate the 102nd anniversary of Turkey's Victory Day.
Kuwait-Turkey defense partnership bolsters regional peace and security
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Kuwait Times Summer Program students pose for a group photo with Kuwait Times/Kuwait News and Gulf Bank teams. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Gulf Bank and Kuwait Times successfully conclude 3rd edition of Summer Program
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TRIPOLI: Libya's Central Bank headquarters in Tripoli. -- AFP
Libya central bank head flees country over ‘threats’
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US ambassador Karen Sasahara
US media roundtable: Spotlight on US-Kuwait military, economic ties