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Volunteers from Palestinian Culture Center showcase their hand made products.
Palestinian exhibition in Kuwait empowers 350 refugee women
KUWAIT: From the refugee camps of Jordan, the devastated city of Al-Khalil (Hebron) and the olive farms of Nablus, locally made products have arrived in Kuwait for the 61st exhibition of the Palestinian Culture Center—supporting families, preserving heritage and reviving nearly lost traditions. Running until Monday at the women’s cultural & social society in collaboration with the Palestinian Embassy, the exhibition has been held twice a year...
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Kuwait highlights women’s rights gains 20 years after suffrage
KUWAIT: Women across Kuwait marked twenty years since they secured full political rights on Thursday. Speaking at an event held the same day, Minister of Social Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah recognized the milestone, highlighting the influence of Kuwaiti women across various fields. “Kuwaiti women have proven themselves as vital pillars of national development, achieving success that has placed them at the forefront of progress and...
Spanish and Kuwaiti enviornmental experts are pictured during a panel discussion.
KISR: Women play a key role in Kuwait’s green vision
KUWAIT: Acting Director General of the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), Dr Faisal AlHumaidan, emphasized the strong role of women in helping Kuwait move toward a greener and more sustainable future. “Despite facing numerous challenges, they have consistently risen above them, playing a key role in preserving social stability,” AlHumaidan said during the EU-Kuwait Environment and Climate Change event held on Wednesday. Held in...
Gulf Information Ministers launch the pilot version of the joint news agencies application during the 28th meeting of GCC Information Ministers. — KUNA photos  
Information Ministers launch joint application for Gulf news agencies
KUWAIT: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Information Ministers launched the pilot version of a joint news application for Gulf news agencies, available on smartphones and tablets. The announcement came during the 28th meeting of GCC Information Ministers on Monday, chaired by Kuwait’s Minister of Information, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, with the participation of GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi. The new app aims to provide reliable and...
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Sahel offers relief to expats struggling to update address
KUWAIT: A wave of relief has swept across Kuwait’s expatriate community following the launch on Sunday of a new service on the Sahel app that allows non-Kuwaiti residents to update their civil ID address online. The long-awaited feature replaces a chaotic, time-consuming process with a simplified digital solution, ending months of frustration over the lack of appointments, unclear requirements and a growing reliance on unofficial...
Students and teachers from Indian Learners Own Academy pose for a group photo at the printing press with Kuwait Times staff members.
Indian Learners Own Academy visits Kuwait Times, Kuwait News
KUWAIT: A group of students from Indian Learners Own Academy visited the offices of Kuwait Times and Kuwait News on Monday for an interactive media tour on Thursday. Aimed at sparking curiosity and creativity, the visit gave students a glimpse into the dynamic world of journalism beyond the classroom. Thursday’s visit was the second this week, after another group of students from the academy explored Kuwait Times and Kuwait News on Wednesday....
Abdullah Ali Al-Rubaie and Fahad Ahmad Al-Mandeel are pictured during the event.
Gulf unity is ‘key to tackling humanitarian challenges’: KRCS
KUWAIT: Secretary-general and board member of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), Fahad Ahmad Al-Mandeel, reaffirmed the long-standing commitment of Gulf Red Crescent societies as “active forces in humanitarian work at both regional and Gulf levels.” His remarks came during the 21st Meeting of the Presidents of Red Crescent Authorities and Societies in GCC Countries, held in Kuwait on Wednesday. Al-Mandeel stressed that unity and...
Worood Alshatti pictured while reading one of the library's books.
'Mini Library' launched in Kuwait
KUWAIT: A mini free library—an idea widely embraced abroad but still novel in Kuwait—was recently introduced for the first time along the Gulf Road at Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah (DAI), located within the Amricani Cultural Centre. As a cultural organization built around the private collection of the late Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (1948–2020), DAI was a natural and fitting choice to launch such an initiative—one that aligns with...
Group photo of Canadian bilingual school students and teacher among Kuwait Times staff members. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Canadian Bilingual School students visit Kuwait Times, Kuwait News
KUWAIT: Students from the Canadian Bilingual School visited the offices of Kuwait Times and Kuwait News on Monday for an entertaining and educational tour aimed at enriching their understanding of journalism and media production. The students were welcomed by the editorial and social media teams, who introduced them to the fast-paced newsroom environment and walked them through the daily workflow of journalists - from idea generation and...
(From left) Marino Maganto, Dr Bassam Shuhaibar, Samia AlDuaij, Dr Reem Alawadhi, Michael Muhanna pose for a group photo.
Experts advocate for behavioral and policy reform on Kuwait’s energy use
KUWAIT: Environmental experts in Kuwait called for a shift in both consumption habits and government policies to promote more sustainable behavior during a panel discussion titled “The Change Starts Today: Sustainability in Kuwait,” hosted by IKEA. As the country faces a growing energy crisis, specialists recommended gradually reducing subsidies on electricity and water, while introducing financial incentives and penalties to encourage...
Diesel generators used for backup power supply in commercial, residential, or industrial settings.
Inaccurate power cut communication leaves some people at risk in Kuwait
KUWAIT: Some residents in Kuwait are calling for clearer communication and better preparedness to address confusion and safety risks arising from the government’s scheduled power cuts. Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has been rolling out scheduled power cuts in various areas across the country to manage high electrical loads and carry out maintenance ahead of the summer season. Although the ministry is issuing...
KUWAIT: Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi speaks at the 8th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the Middle East Psychological Association. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Minister: Mental health centers must meet new rules to renew licenses
KUWAIT: Commercial licenses for mental health treatment and counseling centers will not be renewed after April 20, 2026, unless they comply with new regulations issued to govern the sector, Kuwait’s health minister said Thursday. Last week, Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi announced a first-of-its-kind regulatory framework setting new professional standards for private mental health centers and clinics. The rules require facilities to secure...
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