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Kuwait strongly denounces Khor Abdullah ruling
NEW YORK/BAGHDAD: Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Salem Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah denounced in the strongest terms a recent Iraqi federal court ruling over the issue of Khor Abdullah, over which Kuwait and Iraq signed a 2012 agreement to regulate maritime navigation. Speaking to KUNA late Monday on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, Sheikh Salem said the Iraqi decision is based on ahistorical claims, affirming...
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Message for consumer protection department
The consumer is not merely a buyer; they are a vital citizen and resident who deserves protection against exploitation that goes against our country's core values. These values strive to ensure the overall security and wellbeing of everyone residing in Kuwait. One significant milestone in consumer protection came with the enactment of law 39/2014, which established the national committee for consumer protection, comprising 12 members from...
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Azerbaijan launches Karabakh operation, urges surrender
BAKU: Azerbaijan on Tuesday launched an operation against the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region and demanded the surrender of Armenian separatists, warning it would “continue until the end”. Separatists said Azerbaijan was using artillery, combat aircraft and attack drones and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called it a “ground offensive”. Fears of a fresh war have been growing recently, with Armenia accusing Azerbaijan of a troop...
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Study to allow expats to change jobs without employer’s consent
By B IzzakKUWAIT: A top official at the Public Authority of Manpower said the authority is considering allowing expat workers to transfer to a new employer without the prior consent of the current employer in case they violate terms of the job contract. Acting deputy director of PAM Fahad Murad said any such move will not be allowed before confirming that the employer has violated terms of the labor contract or provisions of the labor law in the...
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Does social media achieve justice?
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: Since the advent of social media and its widespread use, numerous reports and analyses have been published regarding its negative impact on individuals, particularly those who are addicted to it and spend excessive amounts of time online. However, these social media platforms have also become significant sources of information for their users, playing a crucial role in disseminating events quickly to the audience, especially...
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Free Jabriya: A constellation of national talent behind spectacular night ‘Feykom Tarab: A Night with Miami’
KUWAIT: “Free Jabriya”, the producer of the visual music show “Feykom Tarab: A Night with Miami”, which is scheduled to take place from Sept 28 to Oct 2, revealed the work is supported by a constellation of the one of the most creative national and international talents specialized in the field of theatrical performances and concerts. Free Jabriya explained in a statement that the work, which is directed by Maryam Al-Khatrash and Jassem...
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US diplomat hails health cooperation with Kuwait
KUWAIT: The US Charge d'affaires in Kuwait, James Holtsnider, lauded the deep-rooted Kuwait-US relations and the cooperation between the two countries in the health sector on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating "the forum of the Kuwaiti-US partnership in the health sector," Holstnider said the event would witness a display of state-of-the-art medical innovations.It is a great opportunity for expanding cooperation, he said,...
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Kuwait, France set for first ever friendship committee meeting
KUWAIT: The Chief of the Kuwaiti Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mohammad Al-Sager, discussed, along with the French Ambassador to the country, Claire Le Flecher, preparations for the first ever Kuwaiti-French friendship committee meeting taking place in Paris on September 28.Chamber Chief Al-Sager, also head of the Kuwaiti side, mentioned in a press statement that this visit aims to find the best possible solutions for challenges to achieve...
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Yerevan State University honors Kuwaiti poet
KUWAIT: A formal delegation from Yerevan State University (YSU) of Armenia honored the chairman of the Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Cultural Foundation, poet Abdulaziz Al-Babtain, with an honorary doctorate degree on Monday. The delegation chose to honor Al-Babtain in his home country in an unprecedented move to show appreciation for his prominent role in boosting cultural, social, and humanitarian aspects on an international level. Kuwaiti poet...
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Amir Representative holds talks with Microsoft and Alphabet Google chiefs
NEW YORK: Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Jean-Philippe Courtois, Microsoft Executive Vice President and President, National Transformation Partnerships., on Monday. The meeting was attended by the Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority, Sheikh Dr. Mishal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah; Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah;...
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Zain Innovation Campus hosts bootcamp of regional TV show Beban
KUWAIT: Through their partnership with Beban, the regional entrepreneurship-themed reality TV show, Zain and Sabah Al Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity (SACGC) - a center of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), announce the hosting of the show’s bootcamp at the Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC). From over 75 applicants, 40 Kuwaiti startups were selected to enroll in the intensive bootcamp for the chance to be one...
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Pfizer raises awareness about chronic inflammatory disease
KUWAIT: To mark the occasion of Atopic Dermatitis Awareness Day, held annually on 14 September, Pfizer hosted a media roundtable to raise awareness about this chronic inflammatory disease and how it impacts the quality of life for patients. Attended by leading local medical professionals, the roundtable was designed to understand atopic dermatitis triggers, symptoms and how to manage them, and recognize when to see a dermatologist.Atopic...
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Amir approves new residency law
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Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah
1,758 more stripped of citizenship; women to keep jobs, pension
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KUWAIT: Advanced AI cameras have been installed to enhance road safety and enforce traffic regulations. - KUNA
MoI installs AI traffic cams, nabs reckless drivers, crushes cars
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KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi and Minister of Social Affairs Amthal Al-Huwailah cut a ribbon to mark the opening of the Kuwait Sleep Medicine Center in the presence of senior officials on Thursday, November 28, 2024. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
First sleep medicine center opens in Kuwait
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KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya and GCC countries delegation heads to the 162nd session of the GCC Ministerial Council pose for a photo. – KUNA photos
Kuwait affirms Gulf unity at 162nd GCC Ministerial Council meeting