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Shakir Reshamwala, Managing Editor
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Our hearts ache as we think about the tragic incident that took the lives of 49 residents in Mangaf. It’s devastating to imagine the pain and sorrow their families and communities are going through right now. The victims had journeyed far from their homes, enduring separation from loved ones, in search of opportunities that would provide for their families.The news of this terrible disaster has left us feeling deeply saddened and shocked, and...
TEHRAN: Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad poses for a picture as he registers his candidacy for Iran's upcoming presidential election on June 2, 2024. - AFP
Iran ex-president Ahmadinejad in new bid for post
TEHRAN: Iran’s hardline former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Sunday registered his candidacy for a presidential election this month, state media reported. The Islamic republic goes to the polls on June 28 to replace ultraconservative president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash on May 19.Ahmadinejad, 67, held the post for two straight terms from 2005 to 2013, a period marked by a standoff with the West especially over Iran’s...
KUWAIT: Worshippers pray in the courtyard of the Grand Mosque in Kuwait City in the early hours of April 6, 2024 during the holy fasting month of Ramadan. -- Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Faithful throng Grand Mosque for qiyam prayers
KUWAIT: Hundreds of thousands of worshippers spent the night of the 27th of Ramadan in prayer and supplication at mosques around Kuwait early Saturday. Huge crowds were in attendance at the Grand Mosque, the hub of worship in Kuwait in Ramadan. Qiyam prayers started at midnight, with roads adjacent to the mosque cordoned off. Emergency services were at hand and scores of volunteers directed the crowds. As the night wore on, worshippers —...
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Iftar cannon tradition resonates as symbol of Kuwait’s cultural identity
The firing of the iftar cannon has been a beloved tradition in Kuwaiti culture for decades and holds a special place in the hearts of people, as it announces the moment of breaking the fast during the holy month of Ramadan. The iftar cannon tradition is a unique and symbolic ritual that takes place every day throughout the holy month at Naif Palace in Kuwait City.When the call to prayer, or azan, signals the end of the day’s fast, the cannon is...
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Symphony in the skies
Whales, sharks, stingrays, octopi, crabs and an assortment of fish sway in the wide blue expanse...but wait a minute — they are joined by dragons, horses, falcons and even Tweety! This is not a scene from the deep oceans, but giant kites bobbing in the skies of Kuwait above Bneidar, where the Al-Farsi Kite Team has been holding a weekly display for years during the cooler months.On a recent crisp winter afternoon, Kuwait Times caught up with...
British Ambassador to Kuwait Belinda Lewis
Kuwaitis can apply for ETA for UK travel
KUWAIT: In a landmark development, marking the 125th anniversary of Kuwaiti-British diplomatic relations, British Ambassador to Kuwait Belinda Lewis announced the initiation of the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Kuwaiti nationals. This historic milestone not only celebrates a century and a quarter of official diplomatic ties but also introduces a forward-looking initiative to enhance the partnership between the two nations.As of...
KUWAIT: Farmers wait for customers at a livestock market in Rai in this file photo. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Curbs on sales of fruit and veg, livestock exports
KUWAIT: Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Mohammad Al-Aiban issued a decision on Monday to prohibit the retail sale of vegetables and fruits at the Al-Farda wholesale market and cooperative societies in small packages, effective from Feb 1. The decision aims to control prices, reduce manipulation, combat fraud related to the country of origin and weight and prevent the sale of substandard items in...
In this image obtained fro the US Department of Defense, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon approaches the oiler USNS Kanawha (background) for replenishment-at-sea operation in the Red Sea on December 25, 2023. The US Central Command said in a social media post on January 6, 2024, that "an unmanned aerial vehicle launched from Iranian-backed Huthi-controlled areas of Yemen was shot down in self-defense" by the USS Laboon in the Red Sea. The incident came just days after a 12-nation group led by the US warned Huthi rebels in Yemen against continuing their attacks on Red Sea shipping. (Photo by Elexia Morelos / US Department of Defense / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / US Department of Defense/US Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elexia Morelos" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
UK, US forces repel ‘largest attack’ by Houthis in Red Sea
LONDON: US and UK forces have shot down more than 20 drones and missiles over the Red Sea launched by Yemen’s Houthis, in what London branded Wednesday the “largest attack” yet by the Iran-backed rebels. The Western allies’ warships and planes took out 18 drones and three missiles in their latest Red Sea military intervention on Tuesday, the US military said.The Houthis later said they had fired a “large number” of missiles and drones...
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Machboos diyay on the chula? Rich tapestry of Kuwaiti Arabic
The Kuwaiti dialect is a captivating blend of expressions shaped by centuries of trade, migration and cultural exchange. Foreign loanwords are seamlessly woven into the fabric of Kuwaiti Arabic, creating a linguistic mosaic that reflects the historical connections between Kuwait and the wider world.Kuwaitis are often fluent in both Kuwaiti Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic, and they may switch between the two in different contexts. Standard...
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Kuwait Times, Kuwait News staff look forward to 2024 with hope
As we usher in the New Year, Kuwait Times and Kuwait News staff express their wishes, prayers and resolutions for 2024. They may be wishful, whimsy or whacky, but we can all hope for a better future. Abdellatif Sharaa: Peace... a word that has become a dream. I wish for sanity to be restored to humanity and let people live their lives! May Allah Almighty help us all.Abdullah Boftain: I hope the coming year will be a peaceful and promising one for...
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HODEIDA: This handout satellite image shows a view of burning oil tanks in the port of Yemen’s Houthi-held city of Hodeida on July 21, 2024, a day after Zionist airstrikes. - AFP
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