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The Young ambassadors pose for a group photo with the Kuwait Times team.
Young Ambassadors Program visits Kuwait Times, Kuwait News
KUWAIT: Students from the Young Ambassador Program visited the offices of Kuwait Times and Kuwait News on Thursday as part of an educational initiative aimed at enhancing their understanding of journalism and media. During the visit, the students had the opportunity to explore the newsroom, interact with the Kuwait Times team, and learn about the process of news gathering, editing, and publishing. The students were given a tour of the building,...
KUWAIT: People watch a Chinese traditional performance during the event marking the 60th anniversary of the visit of the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to China in 1965.
Chinese Embassy marks 60 years since Sheikh Jaber’s visit to China
KUWAIT: The Embassy of China to Kuwait held a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the historic visit of His Highness the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to China in 1965. In his speech, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening its strategic relations with China across all fields, in a manner that meets the aspirations of...
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From desert sands to snowy slopes
Faris Al-Obaid is an extreme sports enthusiast whose life has been shaped by a passion for pushing boundaries. With 17 years of experience, he has mastered various adrenaline-pumping activities, from skydiving to speed riding. However, skiing holds a special place in his heart. Growing up in Paris, Al-Obaid spent his summers on the Swiss glaciers, cultivating a deep love for the sport. At 16, this passion transformed into a dream of competing at...
KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah presents an award to a top-performing and outstanding officer cadet of Ali Al-Sabah Military College during a graduation ceremony on Feb 12, 2025. – Amiri Diwan photos
Amir honors top military cadets
KUWAIT: Under the patronage and the presence of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the graduation ceremony for the 50th batch of officer cadets was held on Wednesday, at Ali Al-Sabah Military Academy. A total of 409 officer cadets graduated from the Kuwait Army and the National Guard. In his opening remarks, Commander of Ali Al-Sabah Military Academy Brigadier General Fawaz Al-Musailem emphasized that His Highness the...
Participants are pictured during the online workshop. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Kuwait implementing measures to combat terrorism, financing
KUWAIT: The Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Kuwaiti Diplomatic Institute hosted, on Tuesday, a workshop on “Enhancing Capabilities for Effective Verification and Prosecution of Terrorism Financing Cases and Implementing UN Security Council Sanctions.” The event was organized in cooperation with Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Speaking on the sidelines of the workshop, Kuwait’s Assistant...
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kuwait, Chong-Suk Park speaks with media representatives.
Korean companies play key role in infrastructure development: Envoy
KUWAIT: The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kuwait, Chong-Suk Park, met with local media representatives on Monday to discuss bilateral relations with Kuwait. During the meeting, the Korean Ambassador said that 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Korea-Kuwait construction cooperation, a milestone in the strong partnership between the two countries. He stated: “Over the past five decades, Korean companies have played a key role in...
Canadian ambassador Aliya Mawani with Khalifa Al Ajeel, Minister of Commerce and Industry cut the cake. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Embassy of Canada celebrates National Flag Day, Kuwait ties
KUWAIT: Embassy of Canada to Kuwait celebrated, on Monday, Canada’s National Flag Day at Jumeirah Messilah. During her opening remarks, the Canadian Ambassador Aliya Mawani highlighted, “In the year that our beloved flag turns 60, we are also celebrating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Kuwait; 60 years of friendship between our countries and peoples.” She stated: “Our 60th Flag Day and the Canada-Kuwait...
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Gardenia popup kicks off 3rd edition
KUWAIT: Gardenia popup kicked off on Monday for its third edition, in collaboration with the National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters (NCCAL) with Kuwait Times and Kuwait News as media partners. Architect Bashar Al-Salem, Founder and CEO of Kayan, a leading architectural firm in Kuwait, told Kuwait Times that what sets the third edition of the expo apart is its location in a historic cultural landmark, the Kuwait National Museum, adding...
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IWG celebrates Kuwait’s rich history, strength and determination
KUWAIT: In honor of Kuwait National and Liberation days, the International Women’s Group (IWG) organized a celebration on Sunday at the Crowne Plaza. In her opening remarks, Paulina Dlamini, wife of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Eswatini and President of IWG praised Kuwait’s enduring spirit and values. “On this special day, we celebrate Kuwait’s rich history while looking forward to a future filled with progress and prosperity. Kuwait...
Director General of the GCC Joint Program Production Institution (JPP), Sheikh Mubarak Fahad Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Abdullah Boftain, Deputy Editor-in-chief of Kuwait Times and Kuwait News (Center) pose for a group photo at Kuwait Times. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
GCCJPPI Director General visits Kuwait Times and Kuwait News; explores opportunities
KUWAIT: The Director General of the GCC Joint Program Production Institution (GCCJPPI), Sheikh Mubarak Fahad Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, visited the Kuwait Times and Kuwait News offices on Sunday to explore the latest developments in the media industry and understand the institution’s workflow. The visit aimed to see the evolving role of digital transformation in modern journalism and discuss future opportunities for joint initiatives. During his...
KUWAIT: Mark Bryson-Richardson poses for a group photo with local media representatives.
UK official reaffirms support for Palestinian humanitarian aid
KUWAIT: Mark Bryson-Richardson, the UK Foreign Secretary’s Representative for Humanitarian Affairs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, affirmed the UK’s commitment to a two-state solution including the international recognition of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. He condemned illegal Zionist entity settlements, settler violence, and increasing restrictions on the freedoms of Palestinian civilians in...
KUWAIT: French Ambassador to Kuwait Olivier Gauvin (left) inaugurates the new visa center.
Renovated French visa center in Kuwait to offer faster processing
KUWAIT: The French Embassy to Kuwait inaugurated a newly renovated visa application center at Arraya Centre. During a press conference, the French Ambassador to Kuwait Olivier Gauvin emphasized France’s commitment to enhancing the travel experience for Kuwaiti citizens and highlighting key improvements, including faster processing times, upgraded facilities, and an expanded customer support system. “These improvements will make visiting...
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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
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