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Seet Al-Harayer initiative at Souq Al-Hareem in Souq Al-Mubarakiya. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Reviving the soul of Souq Al-Hareem
For over 70 years, Souq Al-Hareem has stood not just as a hub of trade and tradition, but as a living tribute to Kuwaiti women — those who transformed its alleys into spaces of resilience, resourcefulness and lasting legacy. Today, those stories are brought to life once again through Seet Al-Harayer, a cultural initiative held from April 15 to 19 at Souq Al-Mubarakiya, running from 5 to 10 pm. The event features several women-led Kuwaiti...
The proceess of making coffee at KFM Yarmouk branch.
Kuwait Flour Mills enters coffee game, sparking pricing debate
KUWAIT: A few weeks after Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Company (KFMBC) began serving coffee at select branches — priced between just 500 to 750 fils — the initiative has sparked a wave of public debate and drawn attention to Kuwait’s competitive coffee market. The stark contrast in prices has led many to question how KFMBC is able to offer quality coffee at such low rates, especially when most local cafés charge nearly double, or more....
Board members of the IWG, attendees of the event and the Italian Ambassador with his wife pose for a group photo.
Italy ambassador stresses international solidarity to counter global instability
KUWAIT: Italy is seeking to deepen its diplomatic and defense ties with Kuwait, with upcoming official visits and new areas of cooperation in the pipeline, according to Italian Ambassador to Kuwait Lorenzo Morini. Speaking on the sidelines of a cultural event titled “Murano Glass and the Venice Carnival” - hosted in partnership with the International Women’s Group (IWG) - Ambassador Morini said preparations are underway to welcome Kuwaiti...
A scene from the film showing palestinian camps at the Egyptian border.
‘From Ground Zero’ is Gaza’s voice to the world: Palestine ambassador
KUWAIT: Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait Rami Tahboub described the film ‘From Ground Zero’ as a “living testimony” of the ongoing genocide in Gaza, during a screening held Tuesday at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) as part of the Palestine Film Festival. The documentary, which was shortlisted for an Oscar and has been screened at over 100 international film festivals, is a collection of 22 short films created by Palestinian...
A Palestinian man walks past a closed shop, during a general strike demanding an end to the Gaza war, in the old city of Hebron in the Israeli occupied West Bank on April 7, 2025 - AFP
Kuwaiti firms join strike for Gaza
KUWAIT: Dozens of businesses across Kuwait took part in a global strike on Monday, standing in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and demanding an end to the genocide by the Zionist entity. From suspending financial transactions to closing physical and online stores, local business owners stepped away from profits to take a moral stand. The call for the strike comes from the Global Campaign to Stop the Genocide in Gaza, a coalition of...
KUWAIT: Kuwait Times Marketing Manager Hawrah Al-Yakoob (right) speaks at the launch of CODED's Academy X program.
Kuwait Times supports women in tech through Academy X sponsorship
KUWAIT: Kuwait Times, the exclusive media sponsor of CODED’s Academy X program alongside Kuwait News, has pledged its full support for the second edition of the initiative, which is designed to provide young women with essential skills in artificial intelligence, smart application development, and entrepreneurship. This year, the program is increasing its capacity from 300 to 500 students. Kuwait Times Marketing Manager Hawrah Al-Yakoob...
Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Toutonji
Iran’s ambassador slams Zionist occupation, urges unity for Palestine
KUWAIT: Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Toutonji condemned the Zionist entity’s relentless military aggression, which has persisted despite the ceasefire, with over 650 Palestinians killed in recent weeks. In his speech at an event marking Al-Quds Day on Thursday, he described the continued violence as an “insatiable thirst for Palestinian blood.” Observed on the last Friday of Ramadan, Al-Quds Day was established by Imam Khomeini as...
A street in Souq Mubarakiya glows with festive decorations
Bittersweet farewell to Ramadan
As the final days of Ramadan slip away and daily life prepares to return to its usual rhythm, a bittersweet feeling settles over Kuwaitis and expats alike. The longing for this sacred month begins even before it fades, knowing it will be another year before these cherished days return. Palestinian Laila Hazim expressed her disappointment at how quickly the month has passed, saying, “Life during Ramadan is completely different from life outside...
Asian Muslims in Kuwait perform Umrah.
Islam transcends boundaries, cultures
KUWAIT: Kuwait brings together people from all walks of life, yet within Islam, differences fade. In prayer halls and daily acts of faith, individuals of all backgrounds stand side by side, bound by something deeper than nationality. An Asian and an Arab pray together, an African and a European share a moment of reflection and voices with different accents blend in the same supplications. After speaking with Islamic outreach volunteers from...
Partners and sponsors participating in Kuwait Codes 5th edition take a group photo.
Coded aims to train 1,000 students at 5th edition of ‘Kuwait Codes’ program
KUWAIT: Coded launched the fifth edition of Kuwait Codes on Thursday, an initiative that has been running for over four years, aimed at equipping Kuwaiti youth with essential programming skills. On the sidelines of the press conference hosted at Kuwait University, Ahmad Maarafi, co-founder and CEO of Coded, told Kuwait Times about the program’s impact on nurturing young talent and preparing them for the evolving job market. “As we start the...
KUWAIT: World Bank in Kuwait hosted Ramadan Ghabga. The Ghabga gathering served as an opportunity to foster relationships and strengthen ties with Kuwaiti officials, professionals, and community members.
World Bank projects 2.5% GDP growth for Kuwait
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s economy is projected to grow by 2.5 percent in 2025-2026, driven by oil production and high oil prices, according to the World Bank’s latest economic outlook. The projections were highlighted during a Ramadan Ghabga hosted by the World Bank in Kuwait, where economic discussions intertwined with the country’s rich cultural traditions. Ziad Nakat, the World Bank’s Residence Representative in Kuwait, emphasized the...
Dalia’s dresses hang neatly beneath a shelf adorned with keepsakes and her book
Turning everyday moments into lifelong memories
Of all the bedtime stories on her shelf, Dalia’s tiny fingers always reach for one special book bearing her name. With eyes wide in excitement, the almost two-year-old points and exclaims, “Mama, Dalia!” More than just a children’s book, it’s a precious gift from her mother — written just for her. “When Dalia grows up, I want this book to remind her that I would give her the world and everything within my reach,” said Shareefa...
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KUWAIT: Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah supervises an extensive security campaign targeting commercial establishments in residential buildings.- KUNA
MoI conducts major security campaigns in Jleeb, Salmiya
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This photo illustration shows Kuwaiti citizenship certificates.
New decree sets rules for DNA and biometric testing in citizenship cases
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KUWAIT: Dr Abdullah Al-Enezi, Head of the Cardiology Department at Kuwait's Chest Diseases Hospital and Dr Khaled Al-Marri, Head of the Cardiac Catheterization Unit, are seen in the operation room with other medical personnel.
Kuwaiti doctors break new ground in heart treatment