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Touristic Enterprises Company holding its Ordinary General Assembly Meeting at its premises. - By Yasser Al-Zayyat
TEC assembly approves agenda items, reports, audited financial statements
KUWAIT: Touristic Enterprises Company (TEC) held its Ordinary General Assembly Meeting, on Wednesday, for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. The assembly approved all agenda items, including the Board of Directors’ report, the auditor’s report, and the audited financial statements. Speaking to media on the sidelines of the meeting, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of TEC, Hamoud Jassim Al-Falah emphasized that 2025 will be a...
Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Kuwait, Emil Karimov poses for a group photo with local media representatives.
Kuwait, Azerbaijan expand ties
KUWAIT: Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs is set to visit Kuwait on April 29 to lead the third joint committee meeting, aimed at enhancing cooperation across various sectors, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Kuwait Emil Karimov revealed. Speaking during an iftar gathering with local media, Karimov emphasized the deepening bilateral relations between the two nations and highlighted the significance of the upcoming visit in...
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Kuwaiti Ramadan tables welcome affordable truffles
As winter gives way to spring, the earth reveals one of its most prized culinary treasures — the desert truffle (faqaa). Buried beneath the sandy soil, these seasonal gems boast a unique, earthy flavor that food enthusiasts eagerly anticipate each year, making them a coveted ingredient on Kuwaiti Ramadan tables. At the truffle market, longtime vendor Abu Hassan Al-Mansouri told Kuwait Times: “This year, truffle prices have dropped, making...
Ambassador of Germany to Kuwait Hans-Christian von Reibnitz
German envoy congratulates Kuwait on GCC’s Presidency, hails relations
KUWAIT: The Ambassador of Germany to Kuwait Hans-Christian von Reibnitz congratulates Kuwait on the GCC’s Presidency, highlighting the importance of the significant responsibilities it carries amid regional and global challenges. During an iftar with local media representatives, the German ambassador praised His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his government for their leadership in navigating these challenges,...
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Kuwait abolishes ‘honor killing’ law, raises marriage age to 18
KUWAIT: In a historic move toward gender equality, Kuwait officially abolished Article 153 of the penal code, a law that effectively allowed “honor killings” by granting lenient sentences to male relatives who murdered female family members caught in adultery. In another key legal reform, Kuwait raised the legal minimum marriage age from 16 to 18 to prevent child marriages, aligning with international child protection laws and providing young...
KUWAIT: EU Ambassador Anne Koistinen poses for a group photo with the local media representatives at the ghabqa.
EU envoy to Kuwait discusses key global issues at ghabqa
KUWAIT: The European Union Delegation to the State of Kuwait held a ghabqa on Tuesday, hosting local media representatives to mark the Holy Month of Ramadan at EU Residence. During her opening speech, EU Ambassador Anne Koistinen expressed gratitude for the continued cooperation between the EU Delegation and Kuwaiti media, acknowledging their role in covering EU-Kuwait relations and EU-related news throughout the year, extending her warmest...
Participants pose for a group photo at the event. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Volvo marks International Women’s Day
KUWAIT: Volvo marked International Women’s Day, on Saturday, with a collaborative Ghabga aimed at celebrating and empowering women. Farah Asaad, Brand Experience Specialist at BNK Automotive, said “This event is all about women empowering each other. We want to raise awareness that all these sister companies actively encourage women to grow and lead.” BNK Automotive is also making strides in gender equality within the automotive industry;...
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Young Kuwaiti actors shine in ‘Children of the Time Machine’
Young people in Kuwait are increasingly turning to theater as a platform to showcase their talents and creativity, making stage performances a rising trend in the local arts scene. In an interview with young actors who recently starred in the Shakespearean-inspired play Children of the Time Machine, Kuwait Times explored how their experience allowed them to take on complex roles, refine their acting skills, and connect with audiences on a deeper...
US Ambassador to Kuwait, Karen Sasahara tours the photo exhibition. - Photos by Yasser AL-Zayyat
Photo exhibition showcases pivotal role US played in Kuwait liberation
KUWAIT: The Public Diplomacy Section of the US Embassy in Kuwait held a photo exhibition on Thursday titled “Allies in Focus: Capturing Liberation” in collaboration with the Gardenia exhibition at the Kuwait National Museum. The event showcased the pivotal role played by the US in Kuwait’s liberation during the Gulf War. In her opening speech, the US Ambassador to Kuwait, Karen Sasahara, emphasized the deep and enduring relationship between...
Japanese Ambassador to Kuwait, Mukai Kenichiro cuts the cake with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. -Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Bridging cultures, Japan and Kuwait unite in celebration
KUWAIT: The Embassy of Japan to Kuwait held a reception on Tuesday to celebrate His Majesty the Emperor’s birthday. In his opening remarks, the Japanese Ambassador to Kuwait, Mukai Kenichiro hailed the deep-rooted relations between Japan and Kuwait, noting that the relations have developed in various fields. He stated “His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito, the 126th Emperor of Japan, will celebrate his 65th birthday on February 23. I am thrilled...
Dr Richard Haass, Former Special Assistant to President George HW Bush and Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Sabah, CEO of KPC at the panel discussion.
Iraq’s invasion a turning point in US Mideast policy: Ex-diplomat
KUWAIT: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a panel discussion, on Sunday, on “Decision Making: The Liberation of Kuwait”. The discussion was with Dr Richard Haass, Former Special Assistant to President George HW Bush in 1989-1993 and was moderated by Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Sabah, CEO of KPC at Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Kuwaiti Diplomatic Institute. During the discussion, former US diplomat Haass...
The Azerbaijani ambassador Emil Karimov with Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev.
Kuwait, Azerbaijan consider new initiatives to bolster bilateral ties
KUWAIT: Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev stated that the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan will visit Kuwait to attend the interstate joint commission between Kuwait and Azerbaijan, where both countries will discuss and agree on key initiatives and undertakings. During a press conference, the Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister revealed that the high-level visit is scheduled to be on April 29-30, noting that the visits play a...
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TOPSHOT - This aerial photo shows Muslims praying on Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Destiny, believed to be when the Koran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at the Grand Mosque in Kuwait City on March 26, 2025. (Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat / AFP)
Faithful throng mosques around Kuwait on 27th night of Ramadan
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Kuwait's tailors face shifting trends
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WASHINGTON: Kuwaiti Ambassador to US Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah meets US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. - KUNA
Kuwait’s envoy to US meets commerce secretary, reaffirms strong bilateral ties
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A street in Souq Mubarakiya glows with festive decorations
Bittersweet farewell to Ramadan
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NEW YORK: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visits "Making Money With Charles Payne" at Fox Business Network Studios on December 04, 2024 in New York City. - AFP
Copyright questions loom as ChatGPT's Ghibli-style images go viral