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Kuwait, Britain sign deals on 125 years of relations, cybersecurity
LONDON/KUWAIT: HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah returned to Kuwait on Wednesday after patronizing and attending the 70th anniversary celebration of the Kuwait Investment Office in London. The visit also came on an invitation from British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. HH the Crown Prince was seen off at the airport in London by Special Representative of the British Foreign Secretary Ambassador David Macleod, Kuwaiti...
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Last supermoon until 2037 rises; rover finds sulfur
WASHINGTON: Astronomy enthusiasts were in for a treat Wednesday night: A rare “super blue Moon” that won’t be seen again for more than a decade. Supermoons occur when the Moon passes through its perigee, or the point that takes it closest to Earth during its elliptical orbit. This makes it look about 14 percent bigger compared to when it is at its furthest point, and a touch brighter. Full Moons are defined by the exact moment they are...
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Military coup in Gabon, president under house arrest
LIBREVILLE, Gabon: Rebel officers in Gabon announced Wednesday they had seized power following disputed elections in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba, whose family has ruled the oil-rich state for more than 55 years, had been declared winner. The claimed takeover sparked condemnation from the African Union (AU) and alarm from Nigeria over “contagious autocracy” in a continent where the military have seized power in five other countries since...
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Hurricane Idalia makes landfall on Florida coast
ST PETERSBURG, Florida: Hurricane Idalia slammed into northwest Florida as an “extremely dangerous” Category 3 storm early Wednesday, as officials warned of catastrophic impacts including storm surges of up to five meters. Authorities in the southern US state described Idalia and its potentially deadly high surging waters as a once-in-a-lifetime event for Florida’s northwest coast, ordering mass evacuations and issuing flood alerts.The US...
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PM tours Jahra government office, hospital
KUWAIT: The Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited government offices in Al-Jahra Governorate on Wednesday. His Highness visited Al-Jahra Hospital and engaged with patients to listen to their notes and feedback on services offered by the hospital, whose new building was officially inaugurated in 2018 by the late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Additionally, the prime minister visited Al-Jahra...
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Alghanim Industries concludes summer internship program
KUWAIT: Alghanim Industries, one of the largest privately-owned companies in the region, has successfully concluded three diverse and innovative summer internship programs. These programs, each with its own unique focus and collaboration, underscore Alghanim Industries' commitment to nurturing young Kuwaiti talent, fostering professional growth, and aligning with Kuwait's vision for the future. Anas Al-Ateeqi, CHRO Alghanim IndustriesAnas...
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Mongolian envoy engages with Lulu Kuwait director
KUWAIT: In a significant move to strengthen bilateral trade and economic ties between Mongolia and Kuwait, His Excellency Sergelen Purev, the esteemed Ambassador of Mongolia to Kuwait, paid a momentous visit to the regional office of Lulu Hypermarket in Farwaniya, Kuwait. During the visit on August 28, 2023, Ambassador Sergelen Purev, held a productive meeting with Mohmed Haris, the Director of Lulu Hypermarket Kuwait, and other prominent members...
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Empowering women high on Kuwait’s agenda: Minister
KUWAIT: Empowering women is one of the state's utmost priorities and "Dikakeen 2" — an exhibition for small and medium size enterprises — is an event that requires full support from the government, said Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Sheikh Firas Saud Al-Malek Al-Sabah on Wednesday. He confirmed the importance of supporting and empowering Kuwaiti women as well as helping small entrepreneurs in displaying and...
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The conflict between science and money
The conflict between Christianity and science originated in the Middle Ages. This struggle became glaringly apparent when senior clergy members failed to control scientists and subject them to their absolute influence. This influence had allowed the clergy to dominate society in their favor, alongside the wealthy classes that supported them. However, scientists held differing views, leading to a profound struggle between scientists and the...
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Kuwait crush Kazma 5-2
KUWAIT: Kuwait Football Club scored the opening goal in the third minute of the match. Later on, Kazma were able to score twice. Kuwait later scored another four goals - there by making it a total of five goals. The matched ended 5-2.This was the opening match of the second round of Zain Football League. Kuwait now have six points. Kuwait’s Mohammad Marhoon scored the first goal in the third minute.Nawaf Al-Khaldi scored the equalizer in the...
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Indian teen chess wizard receives a hero's welcome
CHENNAI: India's teen chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa arrived home to celebration Wednesday, with media jostling to catch a glimpse of the newly minted star who faced international No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the World Cup final. Popularly known as "Pragg", the 18-year-old is the youngest player to reach a chess World Cup final, held last week in the Azerbaijani capital Baku. Pragg finished with the silver after losing to Carlsen in a...
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Miami Band members visit Kuwait Times, Kuwait News
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Kuwait Times and Kuwait News welcomed Khaled Abdul Jalil Al-Randi and Mishaal Saleh Laili, members of the famous Miami band of Kuwait, on Wednesday. The artistes were taken on a tour by Kuwait Times and Kuwait News Public Relations and CSR Manager Jana Alnaqeeb to the newspaper’s print house, printing press, archives, meeting room, newsroom, diwaniya and the studio, where Randi and Laili engaged in some fun activities...
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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