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Established in 1961, Kuwait Times was the first daily English newspaper in the Gulf, marking a significant milestone in regional journalism. Over the decades, its printing process has undergone substantial evolution. IT Director Islam Al-Sharaa, who has worked for Kuwait Times since 1983, shared insights into this transformation.In the newspaper’s early days, traditional intertype and manual printing methods were used, reflecting the...

KUWAIT: UK Ambassador to Kuwait Belinda Lewis is seen with journalists during a media lunch.

UK envoy hails joint humanitarian effort with Kuwait

KUWAIT: The UK and Kuwait are deepening their diplomatic, defense, and cultural ties through recent high-level Joint Steering Group meetings focused on shared security challenges and enhanced collaboration in many fields. During a media lunch, UK Ambassador to Kuwait, Belinda Lewis, expressed optimism about the outcomes, stating, “This Joint Steering Group represents the long-standing and fruitful relationship between our two countries. We are...

Kuwait City, Kuwait - 11 Oct 2023, an aerial photo of Kuwait towers and facilities on the coast of the Arabian Gulf Street at sunset

Kuwait children have ample opportunities to learn and grow

KUWAIT: According to a research by Gallup, Kuwait ranks among the top five countries in the world where residents believe that children are treated with respect and dignity, with nearly universal agreement on this point in 2023. The research showed that 95 percent of Kuwaitis believe that children in the country have ample opportunities to learn and grow, placing Kuwait in the top five globally for this metric as well. This high perception...

Ghazi Al-Mulaifi and Amin Abdal

Kuwaiti musicians earn historic Grammy nod

Bridging traditional Bahri music and global jazz, Ghazi Al-Mulaifi and Amin Abdal nominated in Best Latin Jazz Album categoryGhazi Al-Mulaifi and Amin Abdal have made history as the first musicians from Kuwait and the Arabian Gulf to be nominated for a Grammy in the Best Latin Jazz Album category. Kuwait Times spoke with the musician Mulaifi to learn more.Kuwait Times: How did the ensemble react when you learned that “Ana Mashoof” was...

Kuwait Times Summer Program students pose for a group photo with Kuwait Times/Kuwait News and Gulf Bank teams. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Gulf Bank and Kuwait Times successfully conclude 3rd edition of Summer Program

Students gain valuable insights into journalism and artificial intelligenceKuwait Times, the first English-language newspaper in the Arabian Gulf, established in 1961, concluded the third edition of its Summer Program for 2024, which was held in strategic partnership with Gulf Bank from August 4 to 31, 2024. During the four-week course, 20 students were exposed to different work processes in journalism, and they were diligent, hardworking and...

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassim Al-Budaiwi and President of the European Council Charles Michel. - KUNA

European Council strengthens GCC ties, seeks to prevent Middle East escalation

KUWAIT: On the occasion of the end of the term of the Belgian Presidency of the European Council, the Embassy of Belgium to Kuwait held a reception on Wednesday, marking the handover to Hungary. During her speech, Anne Koistinen, EU Ambassador to Kuwait, noted that the Presidency of the EU Council rotates every six months, as it plays a crucial role in advancing the EU’s legislative agenda and facilitating agreements among member states.“Our...

Dalal AlKhulaifi prepares a fresh cup of coffee. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Brewing passion

Dalal AlKhulaifi, a certificated trainer from the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and barista, turned from a coffee hater to a coffee specialist. Over time, AlKhulaifi not only grew to appreciate the complexities and nuances of coffee, but also mastered the art of making it. Her transformation from a skeptic to a specialist made her follow her passion — Kuwait Times spoke with AlKhulaifi to learn more.Kuwait Times: What inspired your love...

Lynn Whyte at Kuwait Cancer Centre, receiving chemo treatment.

Cancer care packages offer gesture of comfort, support

KUWAIT: Having cancer is a difficult experience, and the journey can be even more challenging when there are no families or friends around for support. The absence of loved ones can leave patients feeling isolated and vulnerable, making the emotional and psychological burdens of the illness even heavier. Lynn Whyte, the founder of the Second Chance charity, recognized the emotional toll of isolation during such a challenging time, so she launched...

Interior of a modern warehouse storage of retail shop with pallet truck near shelves

Kuwait importers worry over new customs regulations, extra costs

KUWAIT: Recently, several companies and importers received an official document with new regulation from Department of Customs requiring all importers to load goods on pallets in a secure and accessible manner for inspection, avoiding any stacking that could hinder the process, outlining that non-compliance with these regulations can result in a fine of KD 400 and, in cases of repeated violations, the customs clearance license will be suspended...

Kuwait Times Summer Program's Interns pose with CODED team for a group picture.

Interns explore AI applications

KUWAIT: Kuwait Times’ Summer Program interns visited, on Thursday, CODED, the first coding bootcamp in the Middle East, where interns took a workshop on how to use Generative AI in Journalism. On the sidelines of the workshop, Nawaf Al-Mutairi, instructor at CODED, highlighted the importance of AI in our lives, noting that he focused on teaching the interns how to use AI tools and prompt engineering to enhance their journalism.He added...

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Turning faces into canvases

With an innate talent for creativity and an eye for detail, Fouzeyah Allami transformed her passion into a profession where her face became her canvas. Allami, a 21-year-old professional special effects makeup artist, started her journey in 2012. At the age of nine, she started making wounds on her body using tissues, glue and items in the house to scare her brothers, until one day she bought professional makeup for it.Kuwait Times: What inspired...

KCCI officials and Uzbekistan economic delegation hold talks.

Kuwait, Uzbekistan eye MoU to foster trade and investment cooperation

KUWAIT: Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday received an economic delegation from the Republic of Uzbekistan, led by Uzbekistanís Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov.He added that over the past twenty years, opportunities between the two countries have steadily grown due to the shared visions and efforts of both countries, pointing out that Kuwait seeks to deepen relations and uncover hidden opportunities.For his part, Uzbek...

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