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Speaker of the National Assembly Marzouq Al-Ghanem
Parliament Speaker lauds Kuwait Amir's directives
KUWAIT: Speaker of the National Assembly Marzouq Al-Ghanem extolled the valuable directives and contents of the speech of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the occasion of the last 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan. The speech was delivered by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on behalf of His Highness the Amir.Of the most important points in the Amir's speech are renewing...
Dr Abdullah Al-Mutawa
MILSET chooses KU instructor as int'l consultant
By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: The International Movement for Leisure Activities in Science and Technology (MILSET) announced choosing Dr Abdullah Al-Mutawa, a teacher of computer engineering at the College of Engineering and Petroleum at Kuwait University, as one of its international consultants in its team of experts from different continents.Adnan Al-Meer, Deputy President of MILSET and the Head of the Regional Office for Asia, noted the selection...
KUWAIT: Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Kuwait Ayse Hilal Sayan Koytak.
Ramadan a great opportunity for introspection, moral growth: Koytak
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Ambassador of Turkey to Kuwait Ayse Hilal Sayan Koytak spoke to Kuwait Times about her experience and views about Kuwaiti culture and Ramadan traditions in both countries. "In Turkey, we popularly refer to Ramadan as 'Sultan of Eleven Months', emphasizing the divine character of this month," she said."Muslims of Turkey know that the holy month of Ramadan entails more than just fasting and praying. On the individual level,...
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Kuwaiti aid agency distributes 4,832 food parcels in Yemen
ADEN: Kuwait Society for Relief (KSR) started on Sunday giving out 4,832 food parcels to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in four governorates in Yemen as part of the 'Kuwait by Your Side' campaign. The aid campaign continues for the eighth year running. The new relief effort was launched today at a ceremony in Taiz city, southwest Yemen, in the presence of Nabil Jamel, director general of the Taiz office of the Yemeni Ministry of Planning and...
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Two dead in garbage truck accident
KUWAIT: Two people died and a third was injured in an accident reported on Seventh Ring Road Monday. Firemen rushed to the scene in response to an emergency call reporting that a garbage truck was involved in an accident. Two victims were pronounced dead on the scene while the third was rushed to hospital for treatment. An investigation as opened into the accident, Kuwait Fire Force said.
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Firemen tackle Ashbiliya blaze
KUWAIT: Firemen battelled a blaze which gutted a vehicle in Ashbiliya Sunday. Firemen headed to a house in the area where a fire was reported in a vehicle parked outside. The flames were extinguished and no injuries were reported, Kuwait Fire Force said in a statement, adding that an investigation was opened to reveal the cause of the fire.
KUWAIT: The HR Department at Gulf Bank.
Gulf Bank family celebrates annual Ramadan ghabga
KUWAIT: After a two-year hiatus, and in keeping with a beloved workplace tradition, Gulf Bank brought its employees and executive management together for its annual Ramadan ghabga. This year's ghabga took place at Al-Raya Hall and celebrated the familial spirit that sets the Gulf Bank family apart.The annual ghabga is a wonderful opportunity for employees from different administrative divisions and branches to enjoy an evening of delicious food...
KUWAIT: Zain's team offers hospitality services to worshipers.
Zain shares blessings of Qiyam prayers with worshippers
KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, shared the blessings of Qiyam prayers with worshippers during the last 10 days of Ramadan. The initiative, which came in line with the company's social campaign during the Holy Month, was held at some of the nation's biggest mosques.Zain's contributions stemmed from its annual social campaign for the holy month of Ramadan, through which the company has launched numerous initiatives...
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Qatar Airways hosts sohour for media
KUWAIT: Qatar Airways recently held a sohour banquet for media figures at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. It was attended by Qatar Airways Regional Manager, Fadi Hijazin, Lead Public Relations Officer Abdulla Al-Kuwari, Marketing Manager Haitham Abdelraouf, and representatives of the Kuwaiti media. Speaking on the occasion, Hijazin thanked the media for its constant support, noting that Qatar Airways...
IRPIN, Ukraine: This aerial photograph taken on April 24, 2022 shows a destroyed residential area in Irpin, northwest of Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. - AFP
War exposes Russia military shortcomings
PARIS: Two months into the war in Ukraine, military experts say they have been shocked about how ill-prepared Russia has been in its invasion of its pro-Western neighbour. Despite an initial offensive on multiple fronts, Moscow has failed to gain the upper hand in the air, sent in columns of tanks without cover or coordination and has vastly underestimated the strength of Ukraine's resistance, experts say.The unanimous opinion among western...
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Twitter reexamining Musk's takeover offer, shares jump
WASHINGTON: Twitter is reconsidering Elon Musk's buyout proposal, with discussions between the two camps ongoing Sunday, The Wall Street Journal reported, after the billionaire said Thursday he had secured the necessary funding. "Twitter is taking a fresh look at the offer and is more likely than before to seek to negotiate," the business daily reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.Meanwhile, Twitter shares climbed at the open of Wall...
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Boursa Kuwait advances; world oil prices drop
KUWAIT: Shares on Boursa Kuwait moved up on Monday scoring 92.78 points and closing at 1,8329 points. Around 191.5 million shares were traded through 10,664 cash transactions worth KD 52 million (about $184 million) on Monday. The Main Market Index gained 77.18 points while the First Market Index rose 5.9 points, a 1.5 percent increase through transactions of 73 million shares worth KD 34.4 million.Meanwhile, world oil prices sank more than five...
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Schools reopening amid extreme heat sparks concerns
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The sun sets behind electricity pylons in this file photo. -- Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Kuwait swelters amid power cuts
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KUWAIT: HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah receives India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Aug 18, 2024. — KUNA
India looks to upgrade bilateral ties with Kuwait: Dr Jaishankar
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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
Palestinian fighters claim Tel Aviv bombing, threaten more attacks
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KUWAIT: Inmates line up at the new deportation center in Sulaibiya.
New deportation center opens