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MPs submit proposals to improve living standards
By B IzzakKUWAIT: Several MPs separately submitted proposals on Sunday to improve the living standards of citizens. MP Saleh Ashour proposed that the government should purchase consumer loans of Kuwaitis by simply deducting the cost-of-living allowance paid every month. Ashour said he proposed the draft law because of the difficult economic conditions, the sharp rise in prices and rising inflation.MP Mubarak Al-Tasha called for raising the...
Xi secures historic third term as leader
BEIJING: Xi Jinping secured a historic third term as China's leader on Sunday and filled his inner circle with close allies, achieving after a decade in power complete dominance over the ruling Communist Party. The party's Central Committee elected Xi as its general secretary for another five-year term, bringing the country back towards one-man rule after decades of power-sharing among its elite."I wish to thank the whole party sincerely for the...
Sunak declares bid for UK PM
LONDON: British Conservative Rishi Sunak on Sunday announced he is standing to be prime minister, just weeks after failing in a first attempt and setting up a potentially bruising battle with his former boss Boris Johnson. Ex-finance minister Sunak said he had a "track record of delivery" and would lead Britain out of "profound economic crisis", which experts say has been worsened by the aborted policies of outgoing leader Liz Truss. "I want to...
'Davos in the Desert' a sign of Saudi clout
RIYADH: Hundreds of CEOs and finance moguls are expected in Riyadh from Tuesday for a Davos-style investment conference that analysts say will highlight Saudi Arabia's geopolitical muscle. The Future Investment Initiative (FII) was launched in 2017 as an economic coming-out party for the world's largest crude exporter, which is trying to diversify away from oil under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.This year's FII, often referred to as "Davos in...
Execute projects as scheduled, Minister asks work supervisors
KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works, Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Dr Amani Bogammaz has inspected sites of public development projects and advised supervisors and workers to speed up the work and accomplish them as scheduled. The ministry said in a statement, on Sunday, that the minister had visited the construction site of Winter Wonderland project at Al-Shaab district, Abdelrazzag Derwaza tunnel and the construction site for expanding...
Islamic charity: Important to protect Islamic rights
KUWAIT: The head of the International Islamic Charity Organization Abdullah Al-Matouq called for the importance of exerting efforts to take vital steps to serve issues concerning the Islamic nation and protecting its rights and interests. This came during a press conference on Sunday after he led the 68th meeting of the organization to boost efforts and reduce suffering."Our role is important in the organization as it holds the largest number of...
Six held with drugs at T4
KUWAIT: The customs department at Kuwait Airport’s Terminal 4 separately arrested six smugglers arriving from different nations with a variety of drugs. The public relations department announced the seized substances include Lyrica, hashish, marijuana, mushroom and Tramadol. An Asian arriving from Delhi was caught with marijuana and 350 Tramadol pills.A Kuwaiti coming from Amsterdam was arrested with 20 Lyrica pills and a marijuana joint....
Starting a business
By Fajer Ahmed does starting a business mean to you? In my opinion, starting a small business should serve the community - either by services and products you are providing or by jobs that you can provide people. I know that starting a business means taking a risk, but here are simple ways to minimize any legal risks for all entrepreneurs starting new businesses: License: Discuss with a lawyer the type of license you need and the pros...
Sexual harassment: Most female victims prefer to remain silent
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: “I was sexually harassed when I was 14 years old by a random guy in the street. I was very scared to tell my parents, as I was afraid to be shamed or blamed due to my impulsive attitude. Twenty years later, I survived a rape attempt by a random worker, who stalked me to my home and attacked me. Again, I couldn’t submit a formal complaint because there was no proof of what happened to me. But after that, my life has...
Premier receives chairman of Farmers Union
KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received on Sunday Chairman of the Kuwaiti Farmers Union Abdullah Al-Dammak. The audience was attended by the Minister of Social Affairs, Community Development, State Minister for Women and Childhood Affairs Mai Al-Baghli, the Prime Minister's diwan undersecretary Sheikh Khaled Talal Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and the premier bureau director, Hamad Badr Al-Amer.Meanwhile, HH the...
CBK to test 'buy now pay later' product
KUWAIT: In light of the keenness of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) to enable modern financial technologies in the State of Kuwait and to enhance its role in adopting and encouraging innovation, in a way that promotes the introduction of innovative business models, the (CBK) has allowed a new Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) product to begin testing by launching thereof in the local market within the Regulatory Sandbox with a group of volunteer...
Kuwait FM receives letter from UAE counterpart
KUWAIT: Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a letter Sunday from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on boosting bilateral relations in all fields. The letter was handed over by the UAE Ambassador to Kuwait Matar Al-Neyadi during a meeting with Sheikh Dr Ahmad at the ministry's headquarters. - KUNA
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