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In Sudan’s east, murky arms trade thrives as war rages
AL-BATANA: More than four months into Sudan’s devastating war, arms dealers are struggling to keep up with demand for a trade that is booming, at a deadly cost. “A Kalashnikov? A rifle? A pistol?” said a 63-year-old dealer known as Wad al-Daou, offering his wares with a resounding laugh. “The demand for weapons has soared so high that we can’t possibly meet it,” he said at a market near Sudan’s borders with Ethiopia and Eritrea....
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KUNA launches ‘Smart Oasis’
KUWAIT: Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) has opened its artificial intelligence (AI) newsroom “KUNA Smart Oasis”, using cutting-edge AI technology in an effort to keep abreast of state-of-the-art media technology. KUNA Director-General Fatma Al-Salem said on Wednesday that “KUNA Smart Oasis” would definitely contribute to revamping the media content quality, production speed and information accuracy.It would be a significant tool to fulfill the...
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Commerce ministry, and union ink MoU to control prices
KUWAIT: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Union of Consumer Cooperative Societies signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation for monitoring and controlling prices of products and services in cooperative stores and similar markets. The MoU was inked in presence of the Minister of Social Affairs, Sheikh Firas Saud Al-Malik Al-Sabah and Minister of Trade and Industry Mohammed Al-Aiban, on Wednesday.A joint press statement said...
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Envoy submits credentials to Montenegro
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Ambassador Fayez Al-Mutairi presented his credentials on Wednesday to the President of Montenegro Jakov Milatovic, at the presidential palace in the old Capital Cetinje. In a statement to KUNA, Kuwait’s Embassy said that Al-Mutairi conveyed greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to the President of Montenegro and his...
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Kuwait envoy, Qatar minister discuss security cooperation
DOHA: Kuwaiti ambassador to Qatar Khalid Al-Mutairi and Qatari Minister of State for Interior Affairs Abdulaziz Bin Faisal Al-Thani discussed several mutual issues, mainly security.The meeting tackled ways of promoting bilateral cooperation, especially in the fight against illegal drugs, the Kuwaiti ambassador told KUNA.The Qatari minister hailed Kuwait’s participation in security measures during the World Cup held in Qatar (FIFA Qatar 2022)...
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Balancing ecotourism, preservation key when developing Kuwait’s coasts
By Khaled Al-AbdulhadiKUWAIT: Kuwait has a coastline measuring roughly 500km, which, for a relatively small country, undoubtedly makes it one of its key characteristics. Therefore, its preservation, development and utilization are essential in maintaining the country’s sea-faring culture. Jenan Behzad, General Secretary of the Kuwait Environment protection emphasized that local interest in ecotourism is not a modern concept. The Kuwait Society...
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Ministry launches system for Friday Market slots
KUWAIT: The Ministry of Finance launched the periodic lottery system for the Friday Market on its website on Thursday with the aim of organizing the participation process to obtain a market share and achieve the principle of equal opportunities for all. The Ministry said in a press release that this system aims to attract the largest segment of citizens who meet the conditions for entering the system, including pensioners, housewives, divorcees,...
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Can Kuwait become a culinary destination?
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: The restaurant industry in Kuwait has seen significant growth since the rise of small businesses among Kuwaiti entrepreneurs. Medium and large companies have also followed suit, expanding their food and beverage ventures due to the high demand generated by local small businesses. According to recent statistics by Fitch Solutions, Kuwaitis spend an average of $1,415 per month on food, the highest among Arab countries. The UAE...
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UBS to absorb Credit Suisse’s Swiss unit, eyes 3,000 job cuts
ZURICH: Banking giant UBS said Thursday it plans to fully absorb Credit Suisse’s century-old Swiss division and slash thousands of jobs across the country as it seeks to redress its recently-swallowed rival. Switzerland’s largest bank, which was strong-armed into a $3.25-billion takeover of its closest domestic rival in March to keep it from going under, said it aimed to complete most of the integration by the end of 2026, with more than $10...
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Zhang makes history to send Ruud crashing out of US Open
NEW YORK: Zhang Zhizhen sent fifth seed Casper Ruud crashing out of the US Open on Wednesday, creating tennis history by becoming the first man from China to beat a top-five player. The 26-year-old from Shanghai—ranked 67th in the world—produced the match of his life to defeat last year’s US Open finalist 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, 0-6, 6-2 in 3hr 19min. Zhang’s victory was the first time any male Chinese player has beaten a player ranked in the...
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Salmiya, Qadisiya advance in Zain Football League
KUWAIT: The second round of Zain Football League is so far characterized by winning teams coming back after being down. On Wednesday Salmiya FC faced Nasr, which had control of the ball and that materialized in Zapata’s scoring the opening goal of the match, then in the second half Salmiya returned to its expected from and kept attacking and equalized in the 56th minute through Brazilian Siba, and substitute Athbi Shihab scored a second goal in...
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Blow for Messi, Miami MLS playoff hopes as Cincinnati clinch victory
MIAMI: FC Cincinnati led the way into the Major League Soccer playoffs on Wednesday as the slim post-season hopes of Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami took a hit with a goalless draw against Nashville. Second-half goals from Luciano Acosta and Brandon Vazquez lifted Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory at Atlanta, where Colombian Edwin Mosquera’s first MLS goal had put the hosts ahead in the 10th minute. The victory was Cincinnati’s first at Mercedes-Benz...
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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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Fatemah Al-habib, founder of Qesati, hosting the event.
Kuwaiti athlete shares her story of perseverance en route to Olympics
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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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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