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New biometrics scanning system sparks debate on social media
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Last week, border points started taking biometric scans of the iris, face and fingerprints of all passengers including citizens, Gulf nationals and expatriates. Under the hashtag #fingerprint_biometrics on social media platforms, opinions of citizens differed between those who support the activation of this process and those who oppose it, fearing future repercussions.For Mohannad Al-Ahmad, who arrived in Kuwait last week,...
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Google Cloud office established in Kuwait
KUWAIT: Google Cloud is entering the Kuwaiti market after the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority approved the establishment of the 'Google Cloud Computing Services Company' as an independent firm. The company, which will serve as Google Cloud’s office in Kuwait, will operate under the 'One Person Company' business model. It is wholly-owned by the Google Europe, Middle East And Africa Unlimited Company with a total capital of KD...
MANCHESTER: Manchester City's Swiss defender Manuel Akanji (L) celebrates scoring the team's third goal with Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland during the UEFA Champions League second leg semi-final football match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 17, 2023. - AFP
Man City hit Real Madrid for four to reach Champions League final
MANCHESTER: Manchester City produced a stunning performance to reach the Champions League final as Bernardo Silva's double put Real Madrid to the sword in 4-0 thrashing, securing a 5-1 aggregate win for the English champions on Wednesday.Eder Militao's own goal and Julian Alvarez's strike in stoppage time rounded off a memorable night for Pep Guardiola's men as they moved to within three wins of matching Manchester United's treble in 1998/99.A...
KUWAIT: Batoul Al-Abdullah Cycling on Sheikh Jaber Causeway.
Cyclists urge bike lanes for safety on Kuwait’s streets
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Over the last few years, usage of bicycles in Kuwait has significantly increased. Despite this increasing popularity, Kuwait’s roads remain largely unfriendly to cyclists. This lack of infrastructure for bicycles creates a dangerous environment for cyclists, where they have to compete with motor vehicles for space on the road. Therefore, creating bike lanes in Kuwait is necessary to provide a safe and convenient mode of...
KUWAIT: Dr Khaled Al-Saleh, Chairman of the Board of the Cancer Aware Nation (CAN) Campaign, speaks during the workshop. - KUNA
Awareness can increase cancer recovery rate to 95%
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Spreading cancer awareness can help reduce fatalities and increase the recovery rate to up to 95 percent, a local organization said during a workshop organized at Sabah Hospital recently. Cancer is a chronic disease that requires constant campaigns to raise awareness on the benefits of early diagnosis and treatment, said Dr Khaled Al-Saleh, Chairman of the Board of the Cancer Aware Nation (CAN) Campaign.He was speaking...
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Kuwait first worldwide in obesity, second in diabetes
KUWAIT: Kuwait ranks first worldwide in obesity and second in diabetes rates, according to World Health Organization data aggregated by US website wisevoter.com. The figures highlight the health challenges Kuwait faces as it seeks to spread awareness among the population about healthier lifestyles.Kuwait has a staggering 39.7 percent rate of prevalence of obesity among the population over the age of 18, ahead of the United States which has a 38.5...
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Property, residency restrictions complicate matters for expats calling Kuwait home
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Due to its oil industry and flourishing economy, Kuwait has been a popular destination for expatriates seeking better financial opportunities. However, life as an expat in Kuwait can come with its challenges and struggles. From expats who were born in Kuwait and have grown old here to expats who recently came to Kuwait, all of them face obstacles that can be resolved to ease their lives in Kuwait. From being a major part...
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KPC, Shell ink MoU to exchange expertise
KUWAIT: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and the international Shell energy company have signed a memo for exchanging know-how and expertise in various divisions of the fossil fuel sector. The KPC said in a statement on Saturday that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked as part of the approach by the corporation and its subsidiary companies to benefit from top international companies in the oil and gas industries. The accord implies no...
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Guterres, Blinken commend Kuwait's extraordinary
WASHINGTON: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken both commended Kuwait's extraordinary commitment to global causes and humanitarian efforts worldwide This came during their participation in the annual Kuwait-America Foundation Gala Dinner in support of UNHCR and its impactful work worldwide held by UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Sheikha Rima Al-Sabah. For the last 18 years, Sheikha Rima, wife of Kuwait's...
MANILA: Filipina workers returning home from Kuwait arrive at Manila international airport in this Feb 18, 2018 file photo. – AFP
Kuwait suspends work, entry visas for Filipinos
By B IzzakKUWAIT: Kuwait suspended all types of work and entry visas for Filipinos on Tuesday after the Asian country allegedly violated a bilateral labor agreement with the state, interior ministry sources told Kuwait Times. They said the suspension came at the orders of Interior Minister Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al-Sabah “because Philippines has not complied with the provisions of the labor agreement between the two countries”. The decision...
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Stop discrimination against expatriates
Lately, there are many proposals in place which discriminate against foreigners. The latest discriminatory law comes from the ministry of health, as mentioned in a report in Kuwait Times on Sunday, May 7: As per the report, "the ministry of health on Saturday issued a decision imposing a fee of KD 20 per bag of blood for expat patients if they have legal residency and KD 40 for visitors. The ministry also increased charges on 37 laboratory...
Seville: Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema (C) poses for pictures holding the trophy next to King Felipe VI of Spain after winning the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) final football match between Real Madrid CF and CA Osasuna at La Cartuja stadium in Seville on May 6, 2023. - AFP
Rodrygo double fires Madrid to Copa del Rey triumph over Osasuna
SEVILLE: Rodrygo Goes fired Real Madrid to Copa del Rey glory with a clinical double in a 2-1 victory over Osasuna in Seville on Saturday. Carlo Ancelotti's Madrid earned their 20th Spanish Cup in their 40th final, ending a nine-year wait to lift the trophy again. Osasuna, who have never won a major trophy, fought well but ultimately fell short against the reigning Spanish and European champions, who face Manchester City on Tuesday in the...
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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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UFO's in Kuwait?
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stc implementing stock option plan to enhance work environment