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Chest Diseases Hospital performs Kuwait’s first minimally invasive coronary artery surgeries
KUWAIT: In a groundbreaking medical milestone, the Chest Diseases Hospital has successfully performed minimally invasive coronary artery surgeries on a number of patients - marking the first time such a procedure has been carried out in Kuwait. Led by Consultant Cardiac Surgeon Dr Muhammad Meshal Al-Ayar, the surgical team achieved a 100 percent success rate, with all patients recovering satisfactorily. The procedures, hailed as a significant...
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Kuwait praised for progressive steps in disability rights
KUWAIT: Chairwoman of the Kuwaiti Association for Parents of Persons with Disabilities and member of the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Rehab Borsley, has lauded recent decisions granting persons with disabilities — who are children of Kuwaiti women — lifelong treatment as Kuwaiti citizens. She described the move as a significant victory for the rights of persons with disabilities and a direct...
KUWAIT:  Officials are seen during a meeting held at Salwa Al-Sabah Club to discuss hosting the West Asian Women's Volleyball Championship.
Salwa Al-Sabah Club to host W Asia Women’s Volleyball Championship
KUWAIT: Salwa Al-Sabah Club will host the West Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship on December 1-14, 2025, Club President Sheikha Naima Al-Ahmad announced on Sunday. Sheikha Naima had held a meeting with the President of the West Asian Volleyball Federation Ali bin Ghanem Al-Kawari at the Salwa Al-Sabah Club, in the presence of the Secretary General of the West Asian Federation Mohammed Salem Al-Kawari. “It is not the first time that Salwa...
Abdullah Al-Saleh
Sport as prevention: Haidu‑CAN Olympic Tournament begins
KUWAIT: The National Cancer Awareness Campaign (CAN) launched the Haidu‑CAN Olympic Sports Tournament Wednesday evening at Hatrick Stadium in Khaitan. Youth teams from across the country are taking part in this event, which aims to promote healthy lifestyles and highlight the role of sport in disease prevention—particularly cancer. Dr Hessa Majid Al‑Shaheen, a member of CAN’s board of directors, explained that the tournament offers an...
KUWAIT: Surgeons successfully perform the first arterial bypass operation in Kuwait and the Arabian Gulf region using a biograft made from a bovine carotid artery (Artegraft).
Surgeon performs rare arterial bypass
KUWAIT: In a pioneering medical achievement, Dr Ahmed Amir, Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, has successfully performed the first arterial bypass operation in Kuwait and the Arabian Gulf region using a biograft made from a bovine carotid artery (Artegraft). The procedure was conducted on a 60-year-old patient suffering from severe ischemia in the lower limbs due to chronic and complex arterial blockages. Dr Amir explained...
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CAN champions sports as tool for cancer prevention
KUWAIT: As part of the joint sports program between the National Cancer Awareness Campaign (CAN) and Haidu Academy, the Kuwait Amateur Cup for Academies concluded with strong participation and vibrant energy. The tournament was held under the golden sponsorship of CAN and organized with the support of the Public Authority for Sport (PAS) and the Kuwait Football Association (KFA). Dr Khalid Ahmed Al-Saleh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of CAN...
KUWAIT: Shooters and officials seen in this group picture.
KSC celebrates achievements of shooters at Asian Cup 2025
KUWAIT: Kuwait Shooting Sport Club celebrated the achievements of Kuwait shooters at the Asian Cup 2025 Shotgun Championship held in the city of Linfen, China earlier this month. Acting Director General of Kuwait Public Authority for Sport Bashar Abdullah Al-Salem praised on Sunday the “achievement” of Kuwait shooting team by winning seven medals (three gold, one silver and three bronze) in the Asian Championship, with the participation of a...
KUWAIT: Makin Club members and cancer survivors pose for a photo during their visit to Al-Khairan.
Makin Club organizes ‘Renewed Spirit’ trip for cancer survivors
KUWAIT: In a humanitarian initiative aimed at boosting self-confidence and offering psychological and social support to cancer patients, the Makin Club, affiliated with the National Campaign for Cancer Awareness (CAN), organized a recreational trip to the Al-Khairan area on Monday, June 2, 2025, under the theme “Renewed Spirit.” In her remarks, Dr Eman Al-Shammari, head of the Makin Club Committee, emphasized that the club’s strategy...
KUWAIT: Kuwait's Abdullah Behbehani (second right) is seen off ahead of his departure to Jecheon, South Korea, to participate in the 2025 FIG Artistic Gymnastics 18th Junior Asian Championships.
Behbehani represents Kuwait at Asian artistic gymnastics tournament
KUWAIT: The Kuwait artistic gymnastics team will participate in the 2025 FIG Artistic Gymnastics 18th Junior Asian Championships, which will be hosted in Jecheon, South Korea, on June 5-8, 2025. The ‘Blue Gymnastics’ team will be represented by promising star Abdullah Behbehani, who achieved promising results in the international tournaments in which he recently participated, including the West Asian Youth and Junior Championships hosted by...
Dr Amal Al-Yahya
Panel urges regional unity against tobacco industry tactics
KUWAIT: On the occasion of World No-Tobacco Day, observed annually on May 31, the Kuwait Society for Controlling Smoking and Cancer hosted a virtual panel discussion titled: “Decision Makers... Methods of Promoting Smoking.” The event brought together experts and specialists in tobacco control to examine the influence of industry tactics and propose effective counter-strategies. Dr Hessa Al-Shaheen, a board member of the society, moderated...
GUMI: Kuwait's Ibrahim Al-Thafiri (center) celebrates his gold medal win in the men's 800 meter's competition at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea.
Kuwaiti athletes shine at Asian athletics, weightlifting tournaments
GUMI/DOHA: Kuwait’s athletes continued to shine during their participation in Asian competitions over the weekend, as Ibrahim Al-Thafiri won the men's 800 meter's gold medal at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships on Saturday. Thafiri finished the race in a time of 1:44.59; a new personal record, during the continental tournament held in Gumi, South Korea. His victory adds to a list of achievements by Kuwaiti athletics team athletes...
KUWAIT: Kuwait Olympic Committee members are seen with members of the Kuwait artistic gymnastics team.
Kuwait Olympic Committee celebrates ‘Blue Gymnastics’
KUWAIT: The Kuwait Olympic Committee held a reception for the champions of the Kuwait artistic gymnastics team to celebrate the achievement of the “Blue Gymnastics” in the West Asian Championship for youth, juniors and girls categories. The tournament was recently held in the Jordanian capital Amman, during which Kuwaiti players won 32 medals; 17 gold, 6 silver and 9 bronze, in a new achievement for the sport of gymnastics in Kuwait. Sheikh...