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KUWAIT: Kuwait's government has appointed a new board of directors for the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA), sources told Kuwait Times. The board includes Omar Al-Omar as chairman, Abdullah Al-Ajmi as vice chairman, and members Waleed Al-Hasawi, Mohammad Al-Mousa, Rana Al-Rushaid, Shaimaa Al-Terkait and Fahad Al-Zumai.The Cabinet later released a statement confirming the news. "Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister,...
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Lewandowski's first Barcelona goals see off Real Sociedad
 Madrid: Robert Lewandowski got off the mark for Barcelona with a double as Ansu Fati starred as a substitute in a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad on Sunday, while Villarreal won at Atletico Madrid.Poland striker Lewandowski, celebrating his 34th birthday, put Barca ahead inside 50 seconds before Alexander Isak levelled for La Real in San Sebastian.But Fati came off the bench to create goals for Ousmane Dembele and Lewandowski, before completing...
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Bennacer saves point for Milan as Kvaratskhelia shines in Napoli win
Milan: AC Milan came away from a tough Serie A encounter at Atalanta with a hard-earned 1-1 draw on Sunday, while Napoli's new boy Khvicha Kvaratskhelia starred in a 4-0 thumping of promoted Monza.Ismael Bennacer made sure that champions Milan came away from the Gewiss Stadium with a deserved point with a well-placed curling effort midway through the second half."I think we could have done more. We tried to win this match," said Bennacer to...
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Mbappe scores in record time as Ligue 1 hits red cards high
PARIS: Hat-trick star Kylian Mbappe matched one Ligue 1 record by scoring after just eight seconds in Lille to set Paris Saint-Germain on their way to a 7-1 victory on Sunday, while the division hit a modern high with 11 red cards in one weekend.Mbappe equalled a 30-year-old record when he burst into space, collected a pass from Lionel Messi and surprised Lille goalkeeper Leo Jardim with a lob to score his second league goal of the season.The...
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Mane double as free-scoring Bayern 'destroy' Bochum 7-0
 Berlin: Sadio Mane scored two goals, including one from the penalty spot, as Bayern Munich routed hapless Bochum 7-0 to extend their perfect start to the Bundesliga season on Sunday.Bochum striker Simon Zoller summed up the loss, which is the worst home result in the club's 174-year history."They kicked our butts. It was blatant," he said. "I've never been so destroyed."Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann promised more of the same from his side, who...
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Man City fightback denies Newcastle, Mendy howler rocks Chelsea
 LONDON: Manchester City staged a thrilling fightback as the Premier League champions rescued a 3-3 draw against Newcastle, while Edouard Mendy's embarrassing blunder condemned Chelsea to a 3-0 defeat at Leeds on Sunday.Pep Guardiola's side were in danger of a first league defeat since February after falling 3-1 behind in the second half at St James' Park.But Erling Haaland sparked City's revival with his third goal for the club before Bernardo...
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Kuwait ranks fourth in MENA in average monthly salaries
KUWAIT: According to a recent list published by US magazine CEO World, Kuwait ranks fourth among Arab countries and 26th globally in average monthly salaries, where the average net monthly salary in Kuwait amounts to $1854.45 or KD 570.140.Five Gulf countries occupied the top positions in Middle East and North Africa in average net monthly salaries. The UAE topped the list of Arab countries and ranked fifth globally, to be the only country...
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Boutiqaat launches the "Reviving Humanity Hand in Hand" Blood Donation Campaign
[video width="1080" height="1080" mp4="https://www.kuwaittimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/blood-day-post-size.mp4"][/video]KUWAIT: Boutiqaat, the leading company in the world of eCommerce, launched its social campaign for blood donation in collaboration with Kuwait's Central Blood Bank and Ministry of Health, where the company's staff played an active role in giving back to the community.Farah Hassan, Boutiqaat's Public Relations...
KUWAIT: Vehicles parked in a jam-packed public parking space in Kuwait City. - Photo by Fouad Al-Shaikh
'Park and Ride' application to control traffic
KUWAIT: A request to use a new application where drivers can park their cars in designated areas and use buses to take them to their destination has been sent by a member of Kuwait Municipality Aliya Al-Farsi as part of the fourth infrastructural plan for Kuwaiti for 2040. "The project will improve our public transport system and road traffic, thereby decreasing environmental pollution by designating land and spaces for this purpose, which will...
KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives Acting Interior Minister Sheikh Talal Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (right) and Jahra Traffic Department officer Hamad Eid Al-Shemmari (center). -- KUNA
Kuwait leadership thanks traffic employee for rescue effort
KUWAIT: Under the direction of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Sunday Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Acting Interior Minister Sheikh Talal Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who introduced to him Hamad Eid Al-Shemmari, an employee at Jahra Traffic. During the encounter, His Highness the Crown Prince conveyed His...
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Sensational Modric strike helps Real Madrid see off Celta
 MADRID: A stunning strike by Luka Modric helped Real Madrid on their way to a 4-1 victory away to Celta Vigo on Saturday as the reigning Spanish champions made it two wins from two in La Liga this season.Modric curled home from outside the box just before half-time to put Carlo Ancelotti's side back in front after Karim Benzema's early penalty had been cancelled out by Iago Aspas, who converted a spot-kick at the other end.Vinicius Junior and...
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Inter stroll past Spezia on Lukaku's San Siro return
 MILAN: Inter Milan made it two from two in Serie A with Saturday's comfortable 3-0 win over Spezia on Romelu Lukaku's return to the San Siro, while Domenico Berardi fired Sassuolo to a 1-0 win over Lecce.Lautaro Martinez, Hakan Calhanoglu and Joaquin Correa struck in front of a large and enthusiastic home crowd to ensure a perfect six points for Simone Inzaghi's Inter as they bid to reclaim the league title from local rivals AC Milan.Champions...
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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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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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A Kuwaiti folklore group performs at the ceremony.
Kuwait hosts Gulf Weeks ahead of 45th GCC summit
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People hold placards and shout slogans during a protest march against the sectarian attacks in Kurram district in Parachinar, the mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, in Lahore on November 22, 2024. - AFP
Families fleeing after 32 killed in new sectarian clashes in Pakistan
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Turtles are released into the wild during "Operation Turtle" beach cleanup drive. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
‘Operation Turtle’ celebrates 25 years