author

desk search
close
Latest News
arrow2 Abdellatif Sharaa
From left Obaid Al-Osaimi and Duaij Khalaf Al-Otaibi
HH Amir shooting Grand Prix kicks off on April 11
KUWAIT: President of Kuwait Shooting Sport Club Engineer Duaij Khalaf Al-Otaibi said in a press conference that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Annual International Shooting Grand Prix will kick off on April 11 with the participation of international and distinguished shooters from a number of Arab and foreign countries, and competitions will continue until the 20th of the same month. In a press conference on...
No Image
Makin Club enhances psychological support for cancer patients
KUWAIT: Dr Iman Al-Shammari, Secretary of the National Cancer Awareness Campaign (CAN) and President of the Makin Club for Psychological Support of Cancer Patients, affirmed the club’s commitment to implementing a range of monthly activities aimed at supporting cancer patients and survivors. These initiatives are executed within a well-structured strategy by a highly trained and dedicated team, offering impactful awareness and recreational...
KUWAIT: (From left) Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud, Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud, Duaij Al-Otaibi and Obaid Al-Osami.
HH the Amir International Grand Prix will be held following Eid holidays
KUWAIT: Kuwait Shooting Sport Club organized Sheikh Salman Humoud Al-Salman Al-Sabah Heritage Shooting Tournament on Thursday evening in which members of the club’s general assembly members participated. President of the Asian Shooting Confederation Honorary President of KSSC Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah told journalists following the event that the tournament witnessed the participation of members of the KSSC general...
Dr Abdullah Al-Sanad
Rainy weather, climate change present health challenges
KUWAIT: In a recent statement, Ministry of Health spokesperson Dr Abdullah Al-Sanad underscored the importance of adhering to preventive guidelines during rainy weather, noting that while climate changes bring beauty, they also present health challenges that require heightened caution, particularly for vulnerable groups such as respiratory patients, the elderly, and children. Speaking on Thursday, Dr Al-Sanad highlighted the need for heightened...
Participants take a group photo.
Kuwait records remarkable rise in cancer recovery rate
KUWAIT: At the first meeting of the Makin Club - National Cancer Awareness Campaign (CAN), Dr Eman Al-Shammari emphasized that Kuwait is witnessing a remarkable rise in cancer recovery rates, reflecting the significant progress in modern medical treatments. The Kuwait Cancer Control Center records about 2,995 new cancer cases annually, according to its statistics for 2019, and women constitute a large percentage of these cases. The number of...
Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences celebrates the conclusion of the field training for the sixth batch of the “University Laboratory Technician Assistant” program for individuals with disabilities.
Training program empowers people with disabilities
KUWAIT: The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), in cooperation with the Human Construction Society for Social Development, celebrated the conclusion of the field training for the sixth batch of the “University Laboratory Technician Assistant” program for individuals with disabilities at Kuwait University. Within the framework of its continuous efforts to empower individuals with disabilities and integrate them into the...
Duaij Al-Otaibi seen with ambassadors in Kuwait.
KSSC organizes national celebration with ambassadors
KUWAIT: The Kuwait Shooting Sport Club (KSSC) organized Sunday a celebration on the occasion of the national holidays of the State of Kuwait in the presence of a large number of ambassadors accredited to the State of Kuwait and a number of members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Kuwait and their families, which included about 170 diplomats, at the Sabah Al-Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex. President of Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations...
KUWAIT: Officials pose for a photo at the inauguration of the Makin Club for psychological support for cancer patients.
CAN’s Makin Club to offer cancer patients psychological support
KUWAIT: The National Cancer Awareness Campaign (CAN) inaugurated the Makin Club for psychological support of cancer patients under the patronage of Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah, Minister of Social, Family, and Childhood Affairs. The event, attended by key figures including Dr Khaled Al-Ajmi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Dr Hessa Al-Shaheen, Dr Eman Al-Shammari, and cancer survivors, marked a significant milestone in providing...
KUWAIT: First Deputy Premier Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah (5th from left) and Bashar Abdullah (3rd from right) in a group picture with other officials and the winning riders.
The Stadium International Show Jumping Championship begins at Marina Beach
KUWAIT: The competitions of The Stadium International Show Jumping Championship began Wednesday at Marina Beach, sponsored by KIB The Stadium. The event was inaugurated in the presence of First Deputy Premier, Defense and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, Director General of the Public Authority for Sport (PAS) Bashar Abdullah, Olympic Committee member and Secretary-General of the Kuwait Equestrian Federation (KEF) Ghazi Faisal...
KUWAIT: Officials from the Kuwait Society for Combating Smoking and Cancer and the the Public Authority for Sport sign an agreement to raise cancer awareness and fight smoking.
CAN signs agreement with sports authority to combat smoking
KUWAIT: In an effort to promote public health and encourage a healthy lifestyle, the Kuwait Society for Combating Smoking and Cancer, through its National Cancer Awareness Campaign “CAN,” has signed a cooperation agreement with the Public Authority for Sport. This agreement is part of ongoing efforts aimed at reducing the spread of smoking and raising awareness about cancer, with a particular emphasis on the role of sports and physical...
Participants in the conference on optimizing heart failure management pose for a group photo.
30% of heart failure patients in Kuwait are under 45: Study
KUWAIT: A large-scale study on acute coronary syndromes, conducted over 18 months at several hospitals in Kuwait, has revealed important insights into the growing prevalence of heart failure. Dr Mohammed Zubaid, Professor of Cardiology at the Faculty of Medicine, Head of the Cardiology Unit at Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, and board member of the Kuwait Heart Association, shared preliminary results showing that 30 percent of heart failure patients...
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
The power of patience
Arriving at Miami International Airport after a long, tiring, and somewhat unpleasant journey, I wasn’t in the best shape. My usual optimism had taken a hit, especially when I saw the long line of passengers at passport control, with only three officers processing entries. I braced myself for a long wait and expected frustration. To my surprise, the process was remarkably smooth. It took less than eight minutes for my turn to come. A single...
arrow
most read
1
No Image
Kuwait sets KD 30bn debt cap with 50-year borrowing plan
2
Palestinians mourn by the shrouded bodies of Amir Hussein and his young son Walid, killed in a Zionist strike, during their funeral at Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on March 26, 2025. - AFP photos
Hamas: Captives to return in coffins; Oscar winner freed
3
SRINGAR, India: Shoppers crowd a market ahead of Eid Al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in Srinagar on March 26, 2025. — AFP
US religious freedom panel urges sanctions against India spy agency
4
Asian Muslims in Kuwait perform Umrah.
Islam transcends boundaries, cultures
5
No Image
CODED Academy launches the fifth edition of ‘Kuwait Codes’ initiative