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In this file photo US actress Marlee Matlin (left) and US actor Troy Kotsur embrace as the cast of CODA, winner of Best Picture, gathers in the press room during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. — AFP

Oscar-winning deaf actor Marlee Matlin becomes Academy governor

Oscar-winning deaf actor Marlee Matlin, who appeared in this year's Best Picture winner "CODA," has been elected to the Academy's board of governors, the organization said Wednesday. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body that awards the annual Oscars, said Matlin was part of a new slate of governors who will take office for the 2022-23 season.Governors are drawn from 17 branches of filmmakers, including actors such as Matlin,...

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Parliament dissolution seen as gateway to end political deadlock

By B IzzakKUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said yesterday he has decided to dissolve the National Assembly and call for fresh polls to end the ongoing political disputes between the government and MPs that threatened national unity. This was one of the opposition's major demands.In a hard-hitting speech delivered on his behalf by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Amir said...

LONDON: The UK House of Commons honors Kuwait's Ambassador to the UK and Northern Ireland Khaled Al-Duwaisan. - KUNA

UK lawmakers commend outgoing Kuwaiti envoy for role in boosting ties

LONDON: The Speaker of the House of Commons of the UK Lindsay Hoyle commended last night on Tuesday the role played by Kuwait's Ambassador to the UK and Northern Ireland Khaled Al-Duwaisan, throughout three decades of tireless diplomatic work in London. Hoyle said this in his speech during a ceremony held in the House of Commons over the end of the mission of Duwaisan, whether as ambassador or dean.Duwaisan is distinguished by his great ability...

KUWAIT: A picture showing an operation room inside Jaber Hospital. - KUNA photos

At least 1,100 surgeries conducted at Jaber Hospital in six months

By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Head of Surgery Department at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital Dr Suleiman Al-Mazeedi said the large surgical capacity of the hospital is due to having 28 operation theaters, the most in Kuwait. He said at least 1,100 surgeries were conducted in the past six months.Dr Mazeedi said operation theaters in Jaber Hospital are different, as each one is for a certain kind of surgery, with the possibility of adding other surgeries when...

DOHA: KIA Managing Director Ghanem Al-Ghunaiman attends the Qatar Economic Forum. - KUNA

Kuwait Investment Authority prioritizes SDGs-focused projects

DOHA: Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) Managing Director Ghanem Al-Ghunaiman stated Tuesday that the authority prioritizes investment in projects to serve sustainable development goals. The KIA has launched two initiatives, namely One Planet and Sustainable Markets, to enhance development and sustainability, said Ghunaiman during his participation in the second Qatar Economic Forum, hosted by Bloomberg in Doha.He added that the KIA checks up on...

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Breeding snails for skincare in Kuwait

By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: Using snail skincare products has become very popular in the last few years. People are also using live snails on their skin to get the best results. A few people in Kuwait have also started breeding snails. Salman Al-Matouq is one of them, who has even started selling the escargots after breeding a large number of them. Kuwait Times spoke to him to get more information about this strange hobby.Kuwait Times: How did you...

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Manpower authority points out rise in laborers working illegally for others

KUWAIT: The Public Authority of Manpower and other related authorities such as the Municipality, Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry believe a rise in labor recruitment costs is not due to the coronavirus pandemic and the exodus of worker or a shortage of labor. Rather it is due to workers working for other employers other than their sponsors, who keep them under cover. The laborer receives a higher...

MANAMA: Kuwaiti Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information Saud Al-Khalidi attends the festival. - KUNA

Kuwaiti official stresses importance of GCC media cooperation

MANAMA: Kuwaiti Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information Saud Al-Khalidi stressed on Wednesday the importance of coordination and cooperation between the GCC countries in the field of radio and television broadcasting. This came during Kuwait's participation in the 15th Gulf Radio and Television Festival hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain.On the sidelines of the Festival which is held under the slogan 'Our media is our identity',...

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1.2 million World Cup tickets sold

DOHA: About 1.2 million tickets have been sold for this year’s World Cup in Qatar, organizers said on Wednesday, putting a figure on sales for the first time. Chief organizer Hassan Al-Thawadi said there had been “record-breaking” demand for the November-December World Cup, the first held in the Middle East. “I think about 1.2 million tickets have already been purchased,” he told the Qatar Economic Forum. “So people are actually...

GAYAN, Afghanistan: Soldiers and Afghan Red Crescent Society officials stand near a helicopter at an earthquake hit area in Afghanistan's Gayan district, Paktika province. A powerful earthquake struck a remote border region of Afghanistan overnight killing over 1,000 people and injuring hundreds more, officials said. – AFP

Over 1,000 killed in Afghan quake

ZURMAT, Afghanistan: A powerful earthquake struck a remote border region of Afghanistan overnight killing at least 1,000 people and injuring hundreds more, officials said Wednesday, with the toll expected to rise as desperate rescuers dig through collapsed dwellings. The 5.9 magnitude quake struck hardest in the rugged east, where people already lead hardscrabble lives in a country in the grip of a humanitarian disaster made worse by the Taleban...

TAMPA: Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs speaks after being awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy for the most valuable player during the 2022 NHL Awards on June 21, 2022.- AFP

Matthews wins NHL MVP award

MIAMI: Toronto Maple Leafs ace Auston Matthews was named as the NHL’s Most Valuable Player on Tuesday, scooping the prestigious Hart Trophy after a prolific goalscoring campaign. Matthews also earned the Ted Lindsay Award as most outstanding player in voting by the NHL Players Association earlier Tuesday. The two awards followed a 60-goal season from Matthews which led the NHL. Matthews has scored at least 34 goals in each of his six seasons in...

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Kuwaiti women must prove they can do anything without external help: Maqroon

By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: Women in Kuwait have achieved exceptional success recently in leadership positions, with the government empowering women through actual steps. For the first time in the history of Kuwait, the Supreme Judicial Council appointed eight female judges to preside over judicial departments in the courts, while the Municipal Council appointed four female engineers to its membership.Some Kuwaiti women were able to reach international...

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