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People walk past the rubble of destroyed buildings along a street in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on July 8, 2024 amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (Photo by Bashar TALEB / AFP)
Documenting a livestreamed genocide
I still remember the moment when the Gaza Baptist Hospital massacre happened during the early days of the Gaza genocide. As the reports and footage started to circulate on social media, we realized that this was not like any other moment we’ve ever experienced in our normally hectic job. It was the first time a massacre of this magnitude occurred during a genocide, livestreamed for the first time in history too. And we have a responsibility to...
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The Zionist entity win the 1964 AFC Asian Cup.
The time Kuwait led the charge to kick Zionists out of Asian football
Have you ever wondered why the Zionist entity’s football team plays in Europe instead of Asia, where it is geographically located on top of occupied Palestine? Not many people know that the team representing the Zionist entity had actually played in Asian competitions when the entity was first established, before it was kicked out following a charge by Arab countries led by none other than Kuwait.After 1948, when the Zionists declared a state...
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‘Expats aren’t the problem in Kuwait’
KUWAIT: A Kuwaiti politician chimed in on a rise in rhetoric blaming expatriates for many of the shortcomings witnessed in Kuwait, arguing that such claims are used to cover up for governmental mismanagement. “Framing them as a problem in society is in my opinion a balloon created to cover up for other problems,” Meshari Al-Ibrahim, Assistant Secretary General of the Kuwait Democratic Forum, said in a talk show on Al-Rai TV. “It’s a...
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Expats still make up two thirds of population as some communities grow
KUWAIT: Some of the largest expat communities in Kuwait witnessed a surge in population last year, showing a recovery to near pre-COVID numbers as non-Kuwaiti residents continue to make up two thirds of the total population.Kuwaitis’ make up 31.7 percent of Kuwait’s total population, while non-Kuwaiti residents make up 68.3 percent of the population; an average of 1 to 3, according to statistics released by the Public Authority for Civil...
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Diversity: A valuable asset for a Kuwait's economic growth
Kuwait is witnessing a period of optimism with the appointment of His Highness Sheikh Dr Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah as prime minister, who is spearheading an economy-driven approach focused on diversifying sources of income and giving a bigger platform for the private sector to lead the charge for development. Investment in the human capital is one of the main topics highlighted in the new government program, signaling an understanding of...
KUWAIT: Australia's forward #15 Mitchell Duke (C) jumps for the ball with Palestine's defernder #05 Mohammed Saleh (Center-R) during the 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualifiers football match between Palestine and Australia at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City on November 21, 2023. – AFP photos
Souttar scores again as Australia labour to victory over Palestine
By Abdellatif Sharaa and AgenciesKUWAIT: It was another day of love for Palestine at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium during the match between Palestine and Australia in the second round of qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup to be held in the US, Canada and Mexico, and Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia in 2027. Kuwait fans gave full support to the Palestine team in agreement with the political leadership that instructed Kuwait Football Association to...
NEW DELHI: A man checks his mobile as he sits outside an Air Canada regional office in this file photo. -- AFP
India reopens visas to Canadians
OTTAWA: India will reopen visa services for Canadians, its embassy in Ottawa announced Wednesday, a move that could ease tensions in a high-profile dispute over the killing of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil. Relations between India and Canada plunged after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last month publicly linked Indian intelligence to the killing of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June. New Delhi dismissed the allegation as...
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Abdullah Al-Rashidi: A fine example
Around 30 years ago, I was asked to visit the Kuwait Shooting Sport Club by a friend to handle some paperwork. I wasn't quite sure what the game was all about back then. However, I consider myself fortunate to have become a part of the media committee of the club. It was here that I swiftly gained insights into the sport, and before long, the inaugural Gulf Brotherhood tournament was organized. This event brought me closer to Kuwaiti...
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Zain celebrates Team Kuwait's triumphant return from China
KUWAIT: Zain, the proud Official Partner of Team Kuwait at the 19th Asian Games in collaboration with the Kuwait Olympic Committee, has joined in celebrating the triumphant return of the nation’s champions from China at Kuwait International Airport. Most of the athletes have returned, bringing back home Kuwait’s first three medals from Hangzhou.Among the returning champions were Minister of Commerce and Industry & Minister of State for Youth...
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Stop discrimination against expatriates
As per an article in Kuwait Times, the National Assembly Speaker has submitted a draft law "calling to stop the appointment of expats in government jobs unless there are no Kuwaitis to occupy the post" (https://kuwaittimes.com/bid-to-curb-expat-hirings/). In other words, even if a qualified expatriate applies for a job, his/her application will be rejected unless they cannot fill the space with a local. Here is yet the latest attempt to...
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Dakheel Aljassar Offers Exclusive Deals to Residents of Al Mutla and New Areas
Kuwait: Dakheel Aljassar Electrical Industries Company, a leading manufacturer of low-voltage electrical panels and authorized agent and distributor in Kuwait for many well-known international brands in the field of electrical and lighting, announced exclusive offers for residents of Al Mutla and other many new areas: (South Saad Al-Abdullah - South Sabah Al-Ahmad - East Taima - South Khaitan - South Abdullah Al-Mubarak - West Abdullah Al-Mubarak...
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Bone fragments of the fossil skeleton of 'Lucy' are displayed at the National Museum of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa.--AFP photos
Human ancestor Lucy still has secrets 50 years after discovery
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KUWAIT: Officials and citizens carry the body of Kuwaiti firefighter Abdullah Al-Farsi before he was laid to rest at Sulaibikhat Cemetery on Nov 23, 2024. — KUNA
Kuwait honors martyred fireman
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UFO's in Kuwait?
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A Kuwaiti folklore group performs at the ceremony.
Kuwait hosts Gulf Weeks ahead of 45th GCC summit
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Police personnel detain a an activist during a protest against India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and billionaire businessman Gautam Adani in Chennai on Nov 23, 2024. -- AFP
S&P lowers outlook on three Adani Group entities after US indictment