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Al Hilal salvage a 1-1 draw in Asian Champions League
DUBAI: Brazil star Neymar endured an Asian Champions League debut to forget as Al Hilal had to score deep into injury-time to salvage a 1-1 at home to Uzbekistan's Navbahor in Riyadh on Monday. Neymar, signed last month from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported €90 million, was making his first start for the record Asian champions having debuted on Friday as a substitute in the Saudi Pro League victory at home to Al Riyadh. Runners-up in last...
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Global growth under pressure despite easing inflation worries
KUWAIT: The global economy continues to hold up better than expected, with resilient consumer spending and still-tight labor markets helping growth in developed markets, especially the US, and severe recession fears waning. Inflation has receded from its highs, supporting consumer and business confidence, and bolstering expectations that aggressive policy tightening by major central banks is at or near its end. However, the recent climb in oil...
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Thailand hunts for missing ancient site treasures
Under the scorching sun, Thai archaeologist Tanachaya Tiandee clambers through ruined pagodas in the ancient town of Si Thep, trying to unlock their mysteries—a task made harder because many of the clues are missing. Looters stripped Thailand’s rich historical sites such as Si Thep over decades, taking many items abroad. The kingdom is now trying to repatriate those stolen cultural treasures. “The big picture like the building was...
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Student unions protest over cancellation of coed classes
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Al-Mostaqilla students union organized a protest at Kuwait University on Monday in response to the administration’s abrupt decision to cancel coeducation classes shortly before the start of the new academic semester. The demonstration, attended by Taaluf, Al-Wasat Al-Demoqrati, and Al-Etelafeya students unions, showcases the resilience and unity of Kuwait University’s student body when facing unexpected challenges to...
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Joint program to ensure workers' rights
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Under the patronage and in the presence of Acting General Director of the Public Authority of Manpower Marzouq Al-Otaibi, PAM arranged a joint educational program on Monday. The program was attended by diplomatic missions in Kuwait, where procedures followed by the authority and the interior ministry to protect migrant workers were explained.Fahad Ali Murad, Deputy General Manager at the Public Authority of Manpower,...
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US Embassy, media discussion focuses on regional security
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: The US Embassy organized a roundtable discussion on Monday, featuring Lt Gen Alex Grynkewich from AFCENT and a group of reporters. The discussion centered on the enduring relationship between the US and Kuwait, emphasizing the importance of regional security. Grynkewich began by expressing his fondness for Kuwait, recounting his first deployment to the Middle East in the 1990s, specifically to Kuwait, following the Gulf...
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Embassy marks ’versary of founding of People’s Republic of China
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: The Chinese Embassy held a reception on Sunday on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China at Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Speaking to the press on the sidelines of the ceremony, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Mohammad Al-Aiban revealed that during HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah's upcoming visit to China to...
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MPs file bill to cancel coed ban law as students protest
By B IzzakKUWAIT: Three MPs on Monday filed a draft law calling to cancel a 1996 law that bans coeducation at Kuwait University as dozens of students staged a protest outside the administration offices to protest a decision to impose segregation at the College of Law. The draft law submitted by MPs Jenan Bushehri, Dawood Maarafi and Abdulwahab Al-Essa calls for abolishing the 1996 law that bans coeducation at Kuwait University unless it is...
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PM meets UN chief, affirms Kuwait support
NEW YORK: Representative of HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah, met Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. During the meeting, HH the Prime Minister conveyed to the UN chief the greetings of HH the Amir and HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, affirming Kuwait’s...
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20% of people in Kuwait are addicted to food
By Abdellatif M SharaaKUWAIT: Consultant in internal medicine, gastroenterology and liver diseases Dr Wafaa Al-Hashash has affirmed that 20 percent of Kuwait’s population is affected by “food addiction”, approximately 940,000 individuals, according to a study published in Jan 2022. The study utilized the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) to determine that the prevalence rate of food addiction is 20 percent globally.She added “food...
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Gulf envoys meet at Oman embassy
KUWAIT: Ambassadors from the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) bloc assembled at Oman’s embassy in Kuwait for talks aiming to step up coordination, the Gulf Arab Sultanate’s envoy Saleh Al-Kharusi said on Monday.The talks mainly revolved around efforts to bolster cooperation between GCC foreign missions and Kuwait’s foreign ministry, he said in a statement. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday expressed sincere gratitude for the...
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Kuwait sends fifth planeload of relief aid to Libya
KUWAIT: The fifth planeload of relief aid for hurricane-struck Libya left Kuwait on Monday, carrying 10 tons of various medical supplies and other necessities. This fifth batch of supplies came through the support and organization of the Al-Salam Humanitarian and Charity Society and the cooperation of the International Islamic Charity Organization (IICO), in addition to the coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as the...
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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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27% of expat workers domestics
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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’