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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...

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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...

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Rehab Boresli takes on new role at Arab disability organization

KUWAIT: Rehab Boresli, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwaiti Association for Parents of Persons with Disabilities, was elected Second Vice President of the Arab Organization for Persons with Disabilities for the 2025-2028 term. The election took place during the seventh general conference of the organization, held in Cairo, with the presence of the executive office, the Board of Commissioners, and the General Assembly. Boresli...

KUWAIT: CAN Chairman Dr Khaled Al-Saleh (right) and Dr Iman Al-Shemmari during the launch of CAN’s awareness campaign on January 12.

Kuwait’s CAN launches annual thyroid cancer awareness campaign

KUWAIT: The National campaign for Cancer Prevention (CAN) launched the Thyroid Cancer Awareness Campaign under the slogan “Care is Health and Wellness”. Its activities will continue for a week to spread awareness of the importance of early detection to increase recovery rates. In his keynote speech, CAN Chairman Dr Khaled Al-Saleh emphasized that it is essential to raise public awareness about cancer, identify risk factors and early signs of...

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Khaleeji Zain 26 soccer tournament a glorious success

KUWAIT: Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Sport (PAS) Bashar Abdullah on behalf of himself and all employees of Public Authority for Sport, congratulated and thanked His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah for the generous support and patronage for hosting and...

KUWAIT: The victorious Bahraini team lifts the Khaleeji Zain 26 cup after defeating Oman 2-1 at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on January 4, 2025. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat and KFA

Bahrain fight back to stun Oman and lift Khaleeji Zain 26 trophy

KUWAIT: Two minutes were enough to turn a dramatic Khaleeji Zain 26 final in Bahrain’s favor as they came back from a goal down to beat Oman and lift their second Gulf title in Kuwait. Oman had taken a first half lead, and looked to be heading towards their third title, but Bahrain fought back in sensational style. The match, attended by HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on behalf of HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad...

Saudi and Iraqi players seen in action.

Saudi beat Iraq to qualify for Khaleeji Zain 26 semifinals

KUWAIT: The Saudi national team succeeded in crossing to the semifinals of the Gulf Cup (Khaleeji Zain 26) by a deserved victory over Iraq (3-1), in the third round of Group B, on Saturday evening. The match witnessed the brilliance of all players, especially Abdullah Al-Hamdan, who came on as a substitute and scored two goals, while Salem Al-Dosari scored a goal and created another. The public address announcer at Jaber Al-Ahmad International...

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Health experts warn of e-cigarette risks

KUWAIT: Dr Khalid Al-Saleh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Society for Combating Smoking and Cancer, highlighted the alarming global rise of vaping, particularly among young people. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the use of e-cigarettes has spread rapidly across all regions, with the number of young people aged 13 to 15 who use tobacco estimated at 37 million worldwide, surpassing the rates among adults. Dr...

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