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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...

Kuwaiti sailors prepare to sail away in Dhows on a pearl diving trip.

33rd pearl diving trip kicks off

KUWAIT: Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the 33rd pearl diving trip kicked off on Saturday with the traditional ceremony of ‘Dasha’ at Kuwait Sea Sports Club, with 150 Kuwaiti youngsters, aged between 15-20, aboard four wooden ships that were donated by late Amir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.During the ceremony, the Chairman of the Kuwait Sea Sports Club, Maj Gen Fahad Al-Fahad, emphasized the...

Summer Program's participants pose for a group photo in Kuwait Times. - Photos by Lea Al-Sabah

Kuwait Times Summer Program kicks off in strategic partnership with Gulf Bank

KUWAIT: Kuwait Times, the first English newspaper in the Arabian Gulf, established in 1961, launched the third edition of its Summer Program for 2024, on Sunday, in strategic partnership with Gulf Bank. The program will run from August 4 to 31, 2024. This four-week course will provide 20 interns with hands-on experience across various aspects of journalism, including news production, reporting, photography, and social media.The program aims to...

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CSC’s faceprint attendance rule sparks debate

KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Acting Chairman of the Civil Service Commission Sharida Al-Maousherji issued a decision on Friday mandating the use of biometric systems, including facial recognition, to record employees’ attendance, presence and departure during official working hours.Employees must clock in within 60 minutes following the first two hours of their shift and again at the end of the...

Loyac's students pose for a group photo with Kuwait Times' team.
- Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Students of LOYAC’s KON Program delve into the world of journalism

KUWAIT: Kuwait Times and Kuwait News welcomed 50 students of LOYAC’s KON Program, in collaboration with Babson College, the world’s leading institute for entrepreneurship education on Wednesday. The students aged 12 to 16-year-old were invited to delve into the world of journalism. Content Creator Dhoha Al-Issa guided the visitors through an insightful tour of the Kuwait Times building. During the visit, students had the unique opportunity to...

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Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

News channel ‘Al-Akhbar’ to be launched on July 28

KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Culture, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, announced that the new Kuwait news channel, “Al-Akhbar,” will be launched on July 28. During his presentation on the latest outputs of the Ministry of Information strategy, reviewing the Ministry’s achievements until the end of the third year of work on the strategy 2021/2025, the minister stated that the Ministry has been emphasizing transparency as a core principle in...

Stoeckley's artwork in US

Painting the town ‘drip’

American artist Clark Stoeckley has transformed Kuwait into a vibrant and colorful scene with his mural art, which can be seen throughout the country. As an artist and art professor at a university in Kuwait, Stoeckley has used his creative vision to infuse public spaces with dynamic and thought-provoking imagery.Kuwait Times: When did you start painting murals?Clark Stoeckley: I have been painting murals for 20 years across the United States. I...

Indonesian Ambassador Lena Maryana poses for a group photo with diplomats and officials.

Indonesia spices up the world

KUWAIT: The Indonesia Embassy held an event (lunch) for officials as part of the “Indonesia Spices up the World” at the Official Residence of Indonesia. Speaking to Kuwait Times, Indonesian Ambassador Lena Maryana, said “The Indonesian cuisine is a rich tapestry of flavors and ingredients. Today, we introduce five main dishes from Indonesia that is sure to captivate and delight Kuwaitis and other Middle Eastern food lovers.”She added:...

EU Special Representative for the Gulf region Luigi Di Maio speaks to Kuwait Times. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Kuwait, EU explore opportunities, discuss visa, trade, ties and Gaza

KUWAIT: In an exclusive interview with Kuwait Times, the EU Special Representative for the Gulf region Luigi Di Maio revealed during his visit to Kuwait that he met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullah Al-Yahya, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Sabah, to discuss enhancing the partnership between the EU and the GCC, particularly with Kuwait.He added, “The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between...

KUWAIT: French ambassador Claire Le Flecher, Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and Dr Bashayer Al-Majed pose for group photo with the Sorbonne alumni. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Sorbonne Society launches local chapter to deepen alumni ties

KUWAIT: The Embassy of France held a ceremony on the occasion of launching the Sorbonne Alumni Club “Sorbonne Society” under the patronage and presence of Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah. During her remarks, Claire Le Flecher, Ambassador of France to Kuwait, articulated France’s aspiration to deepen connections with its global alumni network while enhancing the allure of French higher education worldwide, adding that the French...

(Left to right) EU Special Representative for the Gulf Region Luigi Di Maio, Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, and EU Ambassador Anne Koistinen are pictured during the ceremony. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Kuwait ‘stands out as a close and reliable friend to the EU’

KUWAIT: Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya affirmed that the Schengen visa issue for Kuwaitis is being pursued with the involvement of the EU Special Representative for the Gulf Region Luigi Di Maio, revealing that Kuwait is anticipating results in the summer following the European elections. On the sidelines of the ceremony of the 5th anniversary of the opening of the EU delegation in Kuwait, the minister expressed Kuwait’s...

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Travelers and experts explore best options

KUWAIT: Summer is the peak time for travel, and with the increase in travel demand, costs often soar, making it essential for travelers to find ways to reduce expenses. The Kuwait Times spoke with travel experts to learn more about the best ways to travel on a budget that can offer the best solution to explore more areas. In order to guarantee the best ticket prices, you must book months before the trip date.According to Muhammad Yassin, an...

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