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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...
Minister of Information has a discussion with the media. - 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....
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...
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...
Ambassador of France to Kuwait Claire Le Flecher poses for a group photo at the diwaniya
‘Ladies Diwaniya’, an inspiring platform for influential women
KUWAIT: The French Embassy held the third edition of Ladies Diwaniya at the French ambassador’s residence. In her remarks, Ambassador of France to Kuwait Claire Le Flecher said, “Ladies Diwaniya” gathers Kuwaiti and non-Kuwaiti women from diverse fields such as business, politics, arts, culture, and fashion. She added, “This initiative aims to provide an inspiring and empowering platform for talented and influential women to connect,...
Stray and abandoned cats are seen near the Scientific Center. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Paws for thought
Animal activist Fares Khaled has initiated an awareness campaign aimed at educating individuals who abandon their cats on the streets, with a particular focus on those near the Scientific Center. Khaled told Kuwait Times that the street is an unsafe place for domestic animals, as they are accustomed to a specific lifestyle that drastically changes when they are left to fend for themselves. “Abandoned cats always die, as this sudden shift often...
Ambassador of Russia to Kuwait Vladimir Zheltov poses for a group photo with Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs Ambassador Sadiq Marafi and officials . -- Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Russia envoy hails Kuwait’s balanced stance on Ukraine
KUWAIT: The Ambassador of Russia to Kuwait Vladimir Zheltov expressed his country’s appreciation for Kuwait’s balanced approach to Ukrainian-Russian crisis. Russian ambassador affirmed his country’s keenness to participate in the dialogue in the upcoming consultations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Doha, Qatar, which will address the ongoing conflict and explore diplomatic solutions. At the ceremony...
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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office at the White House on March 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. - AFP
Trump threatens bombing if Iran does not make nuclear deal
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Khamenei warns of 'strong' response if Iran attacked
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KUWAIT: President of Rassemblement National parliamentary group Marine Le Pen attends a French parliamentary session on the 2025 finance bill, and the social security budget at The National Assembly, France's lower house parliament, in Paris on February 3, 2025. - AFP
French court hands Le Pen five-year election ban
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MANDALAY: Rescue officials observe a minute of silence near the Sky Villa condominium building, one of the sites most affected by the March 28 earthquake, in Mandalay on April 1, 2025.—AFP
Myanmar holds minute of silence for more than 2,000 quake dead
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