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Kuwait foreign minister sees progress on maritime border with Iraq
MUNICH: Kuwait and Iraq will hold a round of legal and technical talks on Sunday as they look to bring an end to a maritime border dispute, which if resolved would spur economic development between the states, Kuwait's foreign minister said on Saturday.The land border between the two was demarcated by the United Nations in 1993 after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, but it did not cover the length of their maritime boundaries, and this was left for the...
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Qatar consortium confirms bid for total control of Manchester United
LONDON: A consortium led by Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), announced on Friday that it had submitted an offer to take over English Premier League club Manchester United."Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani today confirmed his submission of a bid for 100 per cent of Manchester United Football Club," his press release said.The statement did not give any details on the amount proposed in the bid for the club but...
TOKYO: This file photo taken on May 5, 2002 shows the Japanese manga comic character from the Captain Tsubasa series Ohzora Tsubasa (L) displayed at the gate of a comic exhibition in Tokyo. - AFP
'Captain Majed' creator targets real-life football glory
TOKYO: Japanese anime hero Captain Tsubasa inspired Lionel Messi and countless other football stars worldwide. Now its creator is laying down his pen and aiming for the top with his own real-life team. Yoichi Takahashi began writing the comic strip about 11-year-old football prodigy Tsubasa Ozora in 1981 and saw it grow into a global smash hit spawning animated films, video games and even statues in his hometown in eastern Tokyo.Known as...
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Kuwaiti woman overcomes Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip after successful surgery
KUWAIT: Dalal Al-Rashed had suffered from Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) for almost 20 years, but overcame the odds with a successful surgery carried out by competent medical professionals. Relating her story, Rashed said that her journey with DDH began with her birth. She, unknown to everyone around her, suffered from a genetic dislocation of the hip. At a year and six months, her parents noticed something unusual with her, which began...
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Zain kicks-off Kuwait’s first local fantasy football game
KUWAIT: Zain, Kuwait’s leading digital service provider, kicked-off its latest surprise for Kuwaiti football fans, the Dawri Zain Fantasy League; the first-ever local fantasy football game for the Kuwaiti Premier League - available now on dawrizain.com, the App Store, and Google Play store. With this launch, Zain takes the thrills of Kuwaiti football into the digital space. The announcement comes under the umbrella of Zain’s strategic...
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Cabinet announces pardon on persons for penalties restricting their freedoms
KUWAIT: Kuwait's Cabinet issued a statement announcing a decree to pardon a number of persons convicted for penalties restricting their freedoms in sentences imposed by court.In a statement announcing the decree, the Cabinet outlined the "belief of the political leadership... (in) national reconciliation that brings good to the people of this nation," labelling the decision "the opening of a bright new page." The move is aimed at "stability," the...
KUWAIT: Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksandr Balanutsa. - KUNA
Kuwait on Ukraine: States' sovereignty must be respected
KUWAIT/ BRUSSELS: Kuwait on Tuesday reaffirmed its stance toward the Ukrainian crisis, asserting in this respect the principle of safeguarding states' sovereignty. The ministry of foreign affairs said in a statement the Kuwaiti stand was manifested by Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah during a reception of Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksandr Balanutsa to discuss latest developments concerning the Ukrainian crisis.Sheikh...
KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad chairs a Cabinet meeting in this file photo. - KUNA
Cabinet releases statement following extraordinary meeting
KUWAIT: The Cabinet discussed during an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday the events that took place in the National Assembly's session on Tuesday including the relevant committees' reports on the agenda, it said in a statement. The Cabinet was not given the chance during said committees' meetings to provide its full remarks on the topics of discussion and give its opinions from the constitutional and financial standpoints. The Cabinet had...
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Kuwait's Google partnership: What's behind the headlines?
By Mohammed Al-Roomi Mohammed Al-RoomiKUWAIT: The government of Kuwait announced a strategic alliance with Google to set up a local office, open multiple data centers which provides organizations the ability to host data/resources within the Google Cloud in Kuwait, and support the government migrating its systems onto the cloud.Public Cloud Services (like the Google Cloud) are now mature and proven to deliver superior performance and stability...
KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chairs the Cabinet's meeting. - KUNA
Kuwait Cabinet briefed on Google Cloud deal for digital transformation
KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Cabinet Monday was briefed on the strategic partnership deal signed with Google Cloud to support comprehensive digital transformation in all government and state-run bodies. This came during the Cabinet's weekly session headed by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at Seif Palace, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Barrak Al-Sheetan said after the session. The deal...
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People with disabilities face host of difficulties
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: According to in-depth research conducted by the Arabian Gulf Center for Studies and Research (CSRGULF), most people with disabilities complain of limited access to civil and political rights, such as marriage, work and being in political positions. The study showed that many people with disabilities complain of a major lack of integration into society, as they do not receive full recognition from society and the government,...
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Effects of reforms on Kuwait economy still unclear: Expert
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: Economic researcher Mohammad Ramadan spoke to Kuwait Times about the economic expectations for Kuwait for 2023, saying that due to the political instability in the country and the economic situation that is not a priority for the government, representatives or citizens themselves, therefore, it is hard to predict the economic situation for the country in 2023.He said although the country is witnessing clear indications of a...
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PAM measures to streamline labor market
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ANKARA: HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah departs after concluding his state visit to Turkey on May 8, 2024. – KUNA
Kuwait, Turkey reaffirm close ties
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“H.E. Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al Awadhi, Bader Al-Kharafi, and Dr. Mona Al-Khawari with top officials from MoH and Zain.”
MoH, Zain kick off awareness campaign to promote Child Protection Helpline 147
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World sweltered as April smashed global heat records
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Kuwait to be celebrated as ‘Arab cultural capital’