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Another dusty weekend; 'severe duststorm' on Monday in Kuwait

KUWAIT: Dusty weather is predicted for the weekend yet again in Kuwait. Strong winds of up to 50 km/h in speed that cause rising dust and drop in visibility may hit Kuwait by Friday evening and continue through the weekend, said Yasser Al-Bloushi, meteorologist at Kuwait Meteorological Center. He further warned of a "severe duststorm" that is expected to hit Kuwait on Monday. The weekend's weather is also expected to be hot with the temperatures...

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Jordan king says half-brother to remain under house arrest

AMMAN: Jordan's King Abdullah II said Thursday his half-brother Prince Hamzah, accused of involvement in a coup plot last year, is in a state of "delusion" and will remain under house arrest. Authorities in Jordan announced in April last year that they had foiled a bid to destabilize the Western-allied kingdom, marking a rare crisis in a nation seen as a pillar of regional stability. Two former officials were sentenced to 15 years in jail in...

JERUSALEM: In this file photo taken on May 13, 2022, Amro Abu Khudeir (gray shirt) covers his head protectively as he carries the casket of slain Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh out of a hospital, before being transported to a church and then her resting place, in Jerusalem. -- AFP

Zionists arrest pallbearer of slain journalist

JERUSALEM: Zionist entity has arrested one of the pallbearers of slain Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, police said Thursday, but rejected his lawyer's claim that the detention was linked to his role at the funeral. In a raid that has sparked international outrage, baton-wielding Zionist entity's police beat several pallbearers as they carried the journalist's coffin out of a hospital in Zionist-annexed east Jerusalem. Abu Akleh...

BEIRUT: Newly-elected Lebanese MP Firas Hamdan talks shares a moment with friends at his residence in the southern Lebanese village of Kfeir.-AFP

Independents celebrate in Lebanon

BEIRUT: When Firas Hamdan was injured at a protest near Lebanon's parliament two years ago, the then activist never imagined he would one day return as a lawmaker. Hamdan, one of 13 independent politicians who emerged from a mass anti-government protest movement in 2019, made it to parliament on a reformist platform at elections on Sunday.The 35-year-old lawyer and another independent, Elias Jarade, both snatched seats from allies of the powerful...

KUWAIT: Health Minister Dr Khaled Al-Saeed tours the General Medical Council branch in Funaitees. - KUNA

Mishref labor testing center open soon: Minister

KUWAIT: Health Minister Dr Khaled Al-Saeed inaugurated on Thursday a branch for the General Medical Council in Funaitees to serve citizens in Ahmadi and Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorates. During the event, Dr Saeed revealed also that the ministry is finalizing the Mishref labor testing center, which can finalize around 500 transactions today, raising the ministry's total capacity to 4,000 daily transactions. - KUNA

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PAM participates in college career fair

By Yousuf Al-MutairiKUWAIT: The Public Authority for Manpower participated in the job opportunities exhibition that was held at the science college of Kuwait University, Shadadiya campus. The event was held under the title 'Science Expo' on May 18th and 19th.As PAM is keen to reform the marketplace in Kuwait, and to contribute to extending all types of services to universities in order to support graduates from various colleges, it participated...

KUWAIT: Director of Suad Al-Sabah Cultural House Ali Al-Masoudi offers condolences to Palestinian Ambassador Rami Tahboub.

Dr Suad Al-Sabah eulogizes Palestinian journalist Abu Akleh

KUWAIT: Sheikha Dr Suad Mohammad Al-Sabah said the Palestinian cause will remain in the free hearts that believe rights must go back to their owners, and the presence of the occupier remains temporary no matter how long it stays. Dr Suad conveyed her condolences to the Palestinian embassy on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh.She was represented by Director of Suad Al-Sabah Cultural House Ali Al-Masoudi. He was received by Palestinian Ambassador to...

RABAT: Deputy Director-General for Aviation Safety, Air-Transport and Aviation Security Duaij Al-Otaibi (left) is seen on the sidelines of the event. - KUNA

Kuwait takes part in Arab Civil Aviation Organization meeting

RABAT: Kuwait is taking part in the 27th meeting of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization's (ACAO) Executive Council, held in Rabat, Morocco. Deputy Director-General for Aviation Safety, Air-Transport and Aviation Security Duaij Al-Otaibi said in a statement that this participation comes from our keenness on contributing to Arab joint mechanism, especially in the civil aviation sector."Kuwait's participation in the event is part of its executive...

KUWAIT: Members of the Municipal Council attend a session on May 16, 2022. - Photo by Fouad Al-Shaikh

Kuwait's 13th Municipal Council elections, step within country's democratic march

KUWAIT: Kuwait's 13th Municipal Council elections take place on Saturday in yet another manifestation of democracy and a boost to role of civil society in development and advancement in the Arab Gulf country. Municipal elections are important because of the vital role of Municipal Council which formulates policies of Kuwait Municipality, particularly health, environment and urban development. Saturday's elections will feature 44 candidates...

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Municipality cleans up polling stations

By Yousuf Al-MutairiKUWAIT: As part of Kuwait Municipality preparations for the Municipal Council 2022 elections scheduled to be held Saturday, the supervisory team of the public cleanliness department at Jahra Municipality branch started a field tour Thursday at the eight constituencies that includes 10 polling schools.The team cleaned Nouriya Al-Sabeeh Girls Secondary School, and Saad Al-Abdallah Boys Secondary School from inside and outside in...

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No changes from ministry on restaurant delivery charges

By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: The delivery fees of restaurants in Kuwait are still the same without any new increase, according to government official. Restaurants are only allowed to charge 250 fils for delivery in the same area, and 500 fils to different area. Yet, some restaurants are charging higher prices, and many customers complained of being charged by KD 2 and 3 for the delivery of their food.The 500 fils and 250 fils charge was set by a...

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Kuwait health minister lauds IAEA's commitment to radiation protection

KUWAIT: Kuwait's health minister on Wednesday praised the efforts of the United Nations' atomic watchdog towards ensuring the protection of workers exposed to radioactive material, in addition to measures taken to limit the environmental impact of such substances. Dr Khaled Al-Saeed said his ministry is prepared to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in a bid to encourage similar efforts on a local level, telling visiting...

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GAZA: Friends and relatives mourn over the body of photojournalist Ibrahim Muhareb, who was killed as he was covering the advance of Zionist forces north of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip the previous day, at Al-Nasser Hospital on Aug 19, 2024. - AFP

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KUWAIT: Inmates line up at the new deportation center in Sulaibiya.

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