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Ambassador of Canada Aliya Mawani takes a photos with Mamadou Sow, the Red Cross (ICRC)’s Regional Head of Delegation for the GCC.

Red Cross urges nations to respect humanitarian law

KUWAIT: “What we are witnessing in Gaza is a moral failure of the international community,” said Mamadou Sow, the International Committee of the Red Cross’ Regional Head of Delegation for the GCC, during an interview with local media at the official residence of Canada, ahead of an event titled “Keeping Humanity Alive”.Celebrating World Red Cross Day and the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, Sow emphasized the ICRC’s role in...

Ambassador of Tajikistan to Kuwait, Zubaydullo Zubaydzoda

Tajikistan plans freshwater exports to Kuwait and Gulf

KUWAIT: Ambassador of Tajikistan to Kuwait Zubaydullo Zubaydzoda unveiled a project to export freshwater from Sarez Lake in Tajikistan to Gulf countries and other areas facing water scarcity. This announcement was made during a meeting in collaboration with the United Nations Office in Kuwait, briefing on the current state of affairs of the 3rd High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable...

KUWAIT: Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jianwei poses for a photo with local media. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Envoy: Kuwait key partner for China’s global initiatives

KUWAIT: Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait, Zhang Jianwei, underscored the robust and growing bilateral ties between China and Kuwait, encompassing a wide range of mutual interests and major concerns in humanitarian, political, economic, and cultural domains. During a recent press conference, the Ambassador emphasized the reciprocal support between the two countries on both local and global levels.He particularly noted a significant meeting between...

KUWAIT: Ambassador of Japan to the State of Kuwait Morino Yasunari speaks at the event. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Japanese embassy to hold weekly language diwaniyas this summer

KUWAIT: The Embassy of Japan celebrated 28 years of Japanese language courses in Kuwait Wednesday. The embassy held the Ambassador’s Commendation Ceremony for the Center of Community Service and Continuing Education on May 22, 2024, at the ambassador’s residence.In his opening remarks Ambassador of Japan to the State of Kuwait Morino Yasunari expressed his gratitude for the efforts of the Center of Community Service and Continuing Education...

Lawyer Lina Adlouni

Platform empowers ‘Kuwaiti women leaders for change’

KUWAIT: Recently emerged, “Kuwaiti Women Leaders for Change” is a new and promising platform dedicated to enhancing women’s participation in the labor market and supporting their ascent to leadership positions. This initiative launched by The Women and Business Affairs Committee Kuwait and established under the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development, marks a significant step towards a new era of economic and...

KUWAIT: Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammed Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah write in the book of condolences at the Iranian Embassy on May 21, 2024 following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Iran Embassy opens condolence register

KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has opened a three-day condolence book on Tuesday to honor the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran.Kuwaiti Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, offered his deep condolences on the death of the Iranian president and...

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Are your dreams trying to tell you something?

KUWAIT: Every night, when people finally close their eyes and put an end to the day’s events, they are transported to a different world - one that might be too fictional or just too random. Yet, it is undeniably a place where they experience a sense of liberation from their mundane reality. “A dream is a theater in which the dreamer is himself the scene, the player, the prompter, the author, the producer, the public and the critic,” said...

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CAP hosts an event in honor of South Africa ambassador

KUWAIT: Contemporary Art Platform (CAP) hosted a special dinner in honor of South African (SA) Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Manelisi Genge on Thursday. This event not only celebrated the cultural ties between South Africa and Kuwait but also underscored South Africa’s dedication to justice and human rights on a global scale. Genge highlighted South Africa’s commitment to contributing to the realization of a better Africa and a better world.He...

Abdulaziz Al-Roomi addresses the audience.

AU presents a holistic approach to enhance quality of education

KUWAIT: In alignment with Kuwait’s vision to improve the quality of education and as part of the institution’s social responsibility plan, the Australian University (AU) hosted the fifth edition of a forum aimed at elevating the ranking of education in the country across schools and universities. Additionally, the forum explored the methods aimed to bridge the gap between the education sector and the labor market.In his opening speech, Prof....

135th session of Canton Fair in Guangzhou City.

China unveils its openness to the rest of the world

KUWAIT: China is committed to developing a unique national identity and becoming a leading global nation, aiming to strengthen international ties and inspire the rest of the world. A Kuwaiti media delegation’s visit to China highlighted the longstanding historical connections between the two countries and facilitated fruitful discussions on mutual development plans. The delegation visited Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou, gaining firsthand...

A haboob or dust wall looms dark and red over Kuwait City in 2011.

Accountant by profession, storm chaser by passion

During a serene hour in 2011, high atop one of Kuwait’s skyscrapers, Sarah Al-Sayegh’s camera was already geared up to catch the golden sunset. While waiting, she started noticing an unprecedented shift in the sky’s appearance. A large cloud immediately got closer, forming a huge sandstorm that caught her attention right away. “At this moment, I was hooked and attached; I just couldn’t stop taking pictures of it,” she said. Away from...

Ambassadors from Francophonie member countries take a group photo. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Sheikh Nasser emphasizes the role of French Culture in Human History

KUWAIT: His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah highlighted the profound impact of French culture on various aspects of human civilization, from history and technology to literature, philosophy, politics, and art. During a reception commemorating International Francophonie Day, an event held annually under his patronage, he described celebrating Francophonie as a recognition of the scientific and technological advancements of modern...

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HATHRAS, India: Policemen carry a person who died in a melee during a sermon in Uttar Pradesh state on July 2, 2024. - AFP

Stampede at India religious event kills 116

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Minister of Municipal Affairs Dr Noura Al-Mashaan and Head of the Municipal Council Abdullah Al-Mahari inspect the Darwazat Abdulrazzaq project. – KUNA photos

Darwaza Abdulrazzaq project set to reopen

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Interior cracks down on residency violators