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PMI's report details progress towards its smoke-free vision
DUBAI: Philip Morris International Inc recently published its sixth annual Integrated Report, marking the company’s 10th year of business transformation and sustainability disclosures. The document details PMI’s continued progress in delivering long-term value to shareholders and other stakeholders while advancing its purpose of having its smoke-free alternatives make cigarettes obsolete as soon as possible. “Our 2024 Integrated Report...
Turkey's First Lady Emine Erdogan, ministers and family affairs officials from several countries visit the exhibition.- KUNA photos
Minister underscores importance of global dialogue on family
ISTANBUL: Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah underscored the importance of enhancing international dialogue on family-related issues during a visit to an exhibition in Istanbul on Saturday. Speaking to KUNA, Dr Al-Huwailah praised the exhibition titled “All Happy Families Are Alike”, held on the sidelines of the recently concluded International Family Forum, which was hosted by Turkey under the...
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Maliya Fridays
Each Friday, the bustling area of “Maliya” in downtown Kuwait City transforms into a vibrant tapestry of cultural connection, drawing hundreds of expatriates — primarily from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka — for a day of community, leisure and nostalgia. Located near the iconic Al Muthanna Complex and the central bus station, Maliya is easily accessible by public transport, making it a popular gathering spot. From early...
Kuwaiti officials visit Christian leaders on the occasion of Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Christians in Kuwait mark Easter with solemn devotion, joyful celebrations
KUWAIT: Christians across Kuwait came together over the weekend to commemorate Good Friday and celebrate Easter Sunday — two of the most significant observances in the Christian calendar. Marking these holy days with reverence and joy, the faithful attended special services, community events and family gatherings that reflected the country’s religious diversity and commitment to peaceful coexistence. Despite being a predominantly Muslim...
HOUSTON: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets reacts after a foul in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center on April 04, 2025 in Houston.- AFP
Green, Sengun lift Rockets over Thunder as Celtics clinch record
LOS ANGELES: Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun combined for 65 points as the Houston Rockets halted Oklahoma City’s 11-game winning streak on Friday with a statement 125-111 victory. In a potential Western Conference finals preview, the Rockets produced a dominant all-round performance to jolt the top-seeded Thunder’s all-conquering preparations for the postseason. Green finished with 34 points from 11-of-24 shooting while Turkish big man Sengun...
LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur’s Greek-Australian Head Coach Ange Postecoglou reacts during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge. — AFP
Postecoglou ‘falling out of love’ with football due to VAR
LONDON: Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said on Friday he will no longer celebrate goals after being stung by Pape Sarr’s disallowed effort in a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea. Postecoglou cupped his ear towards the Spurs fans when Sarr’s shot hit the net on Thursday, minutes after the Australian’s decision to bring on the Senegal international for Lucas Bergvall had been met with chants of “you don’t know what you’re doing”. After a lengthy...
NAKAGAWA: 108-year-old Japanese woman Shitsui Hakoishi, born in 1916, poses with her certificate recognized as the world’s oldest working female barber at her shop in Nakagawa, Tochigi Prefecture. – AFP
Japan’s barber, 108, crowned world’s oldest
TOKYO: A 108-year-old Japanese woman has been certified the world’s oldest barber, Guinness World Records said - and she has pledged to keep working until at least 110. Shitsui Hakoishi, born in 1916, decided to become a barber at the age of 14 when a friend’s mother asked if she wanted to become an apprentice at a hair salon in Tokyo. She still holds her own scissors, and took part this week in a celebration ceremony reportedly attended by...
BANIYAS, Syria: Members of the Syrian security forces enter the western city of Baniyas in Syria’s coastal Tartous province to reinforce government troops in clashes with militants loyal to deposed ruler Bashar Al-Assad.- AFP
340 Alawite civilians killed by Syria forces
BEIRUT: A Syria war monitor reported on Saturday that more than 300 civilians from the Alawite minority have been killed in recent days by security forces and their allies, as authorities clash with militants loyal to the former government of Bashar Al-Assad. Restoring security has been one of the most complex tasks for Syria’s new authorities, installed after Islamist-led forces ousted Assad - himself an Alawite - in a lightning offensive in...
US President Donald Trump (left) shakes hands with former Hamtramck, Michigan, Mayor Amer Ghalib.
Trump appoints new US ambassador to Kuwait
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has designated Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib as the new Ambassador to Kuwait. In a statement posted on “Truth Social,” Trump expressed his enthusiasm over Ghalib’s appointment, highlighting his contributions to Trump’s electoral campaigns in Michigan. The US president emphasized that Ghalib, a medical professional with a PhD, would represent the United States with distinction in his diplomatic mission....
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Kuwait, Nigeria ink MoUs
KUWAIT: As part of the government’s efforts to re-energize Nigeria’s relations with Kuwait, Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Maiama Tuggar visited Kuwait and held bilateral discussions with Kuwait Foreign Affairs Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya and other senior officials. Important bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed. The two-day visit (February 5-6, 2025) is aimed at bolstering bilateral ties...
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Boulevard: A green getaway
At the heart of Salmiya lies a paradise that embodies the very essence of leisure. With its bustling gardens and stunning layout, Boulevard is a top destination that offers a unique blend of outdoors, entertainment, shopping and dining experiences. The park features a diverse range of activities and attractions for all ages. “Boulevard is a wonderful place to spend the weekends. My kids love it so much. It is a must-visit for Kuwaitis, expats...
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Kuwait Times and Kuwait News: Synergizing legacy, modernity
Over the past 63 years, Kuwait Times has evolved remarkably, later synergizing with its sister company, Kuwait News, to create a formidable media hub. This collaboration has enabled both entities to combine their strengths, delivering comprehensive and accurate reports on local, regional and international events. 'Kuwait Times and Kuwait News share the same vision and mission,' stated Kuwait Times Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Kuwait News...
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Several killed in two apartments' fire in Riggae
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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Elon Musk during a news conference in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025. - AFP
Trump lauds Musk in bizarre black-eyed Oval Office farewell
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OSAKA: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah receives Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Osaka. — KUNA
Crown Prince meets King of Bhutan during visit to Osaka
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(From left) Kuwait's Ambassador to Japan, Sami Al-Zamanan, Kuwait's Minister of Information Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, Japan’s Ambassador to Kuwait Kenichiro Mukai, and an unnamed Japanese official pose for a photo.
Kuwait-Japan pacts target energy, business growth: Envoy
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Officials from kuwait technical college (ktech) and Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT pose for a photo.
ktech becomes exclusive partner of Fraunhofer UMSICHT in Middle East