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Enduring connections
Carrying stacks of newspapers under his arms, an Arab paperboy would park his motorcycle and make his way through the office buildings daily, calling out to see if anyone needed that day’s publication. In the mid-1970s in Kuwait, this was how Renny Mathews, who once worked in one of those buildings, remembered getting his news, often asking the boy, “Please leave the Kuwait Times paper here.”Now delivered to his doorstep, the 69-year-old...
KUWAIT: The Egyptian Ambassador is seen during his meeting with local media.
Kuwait, Egypt explore new labor recruitment mechanism
KUWAIT: Following a thorough study of the local labor market needs and demographic structure, Kuwait is set to reopen recruitment from Egypt soon, said Egyptian Ambassador to Kuwait Ossama Shaltout. This announcement was made during a meeting with a local media delegation on Saturday, which focused on the latest agreements established during the recent 13th session of the Egypt-Kuwait Joint Supreme Committee held earlier this month.During the...
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A taste of home
As one of the first families to move to Kuwait after 1948, Palestinian chef Sawsan Abueljubain holds only faint memories of her homeland, which she could only recall through keeping her country’s traditional dishes alive. “Since our homeland was lost and our culture stolen, we’ve clung to our identity even more tightly,” Abueljubain told Kuwait Times. “For me, I express that through cooking.” Recognizing that Palestinian cuisine was...
British ambassador and Kuwait Times team pose for a group photo.
Kuwait Times, Kuwait News affirm consistent and strong stance in support of Palestinians
KUWAIT: British Ambassador to Kuwait Belinda Lewis visited the offices of Kuwait Times and Kuwait News on Tuesday where she was warmly welcomed by Deputy Editors-in-Chief Dr Ziad Al-Alyan, Abdullah Boftain, and the rest of the team. During the visit, Kuwait Times highlighted the strong and consistent stance of both the team and Kuwait in support of Gaza and the Palestinian people. Content creators Hussain Sana and Yousef Abu Ghazaleh engaged with...
KUWAIT: Students arrive for the first day of school after the three-month-long summer holidays.
Kuwait confronts traffic congestion as students head back to school
KUWAIT: Early this morning, Kuwait’s streets were heavily congested, as anticipated with the return of around 5,000 students heading back to private Arabic and government schools. Parents, well aware of this recurring issue, have been spotted arriving early at schools to drop off their children, hoping to reach their offices on time afterward. Some residents in Kuwait view this situation as a hopeless case. Hany Hafez, an expat working at the...
Attendees pose for a group photo.
Cultural fusion at ‘Hawaiian Day’; IWG kicks off new season
KUWAIT: The International Women’s Group in Kuwait kicked off the new season with a ‘Hawaiian Day’ meet and greet, hosting their first event of the year at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Sunday. In her welcome speech, the new President of the group, Polina Dlamini, spouse of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Eswatini, South Africa, highlighted the occasion as an opportunity to “embrace the spirit of aloha, which embodies luck, peace, hope, and...
Aseel Al-Ibrahim
Gen Z: The sad generation
KUWAIT: Often known as the “digital natives,” and sometimes dismissed as the “lazy” or “spoiled” generation, they are also, though less commonly, referred to as “the most depressed generation.” According to the American Psychological Association (APA), Gen Z individuals are more prone than previous generations to report mental health issues (such as anxiety and sadness), as more than nine in 10 Gen Z adults said they have...
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Educating youth on migrant worker rights key for better future: Activist
KUWAIT: Living in a world where migrant workers in Kuwait can safely unionize, speak for their rights, and advocate for themselves without external intermediaries reflects a life goal that Nourah Al-Sulaiman, manager of Ensaniyat Project, is dedicated to achieving. Through this youth fellowship program, she aims to change attitudes and perceptions towards migrant workers in the region and create environments whereby their rights are...
Children and their families enjoying their time during the 'back to school' event. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Minors receive essential support as new school year begins
KUWAIT: The General Authority for Minors’ Affairs held a “Back to School” event on Wednesday at The Avenues mall, reflecting its commitment to supporting the mental, academic, and financial needs of children under its care. In an interview with Kuwait Times during the event, Hamad Al-Barjas, Director of the Authority, shared that preparations for the back-to-school season are a yearly effort that they are keen on keeping alive. Aside from...
Fatemah Al-habib, founder of Qesati, hosting the event.
Kuwaiti athlete shares her story of perseverance en route to Olympics
KUWAIT: After becoming the first Kuwaiti woman to qualify for the 800m event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, track and field athlete Amal Al-Roumi described the experience alone as a goal she had checked off her list. “It didn’t fully hit me until I was at the Olympics village that I was on the same start line next to world-class athletes. That’s when I realized I had made it,” said Al-Roumi.She believes that for Kuwaiti athletes to achieve...
Guests and dignitaries gather at Marina Hotel to celebrate the 102nd anniversary of Turkey's Victory Day.
Kuwait-Turkey defense partnership bolsters regional peace and security
KUWAIT: Undersecretary of Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense, Sheikh Dr Abdullah Mishal Al-Sabah, described Kuwaiti-Turkish bilateral relations as excellent, with particular emphasis on their strong military cooperation. His remarks were made during the 102nd anniversary of Turkey’s Victory Day, held on Thursday at the Marina Hotel, where he expressed his pleasure at joining “the Turkish allies in their celebrations and joys.”In a press...
Watercolor painting depicting Edaida.
Kuwaiti mythical creatures that can still cast a spell
Long ago, the quiet nights of Kuwait, spent between the sea and desert, inspired its people to weave tales that evoked fear, excitement and anticipation, reflecting the lifestyle of that time. Though these stories are now recounted as mythical folktales, they have been passed down through generations, becoming an integral part of Kuwait’s heritage.**carousel[149298]**Heritage researcher Salem Abdullatif Al-Misbah shared with Kuwait Times some...
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RIO DE JANEIRO: Leaders pose for a group photo after the first session of the G20 Leaders' Meeting on Nov 18, 2024. - AFP
Biden out of the picture as world leaders gather
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Amir, Trump reaffirm strong ties
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A Ukrainian serviceman fires a self-propelled howitzer towards Russian positions at an undisclosed location near Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region on Nov 8, 2024. - AFP
Moscow lowers nuclear threshold
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KUWAIT: Cabinet ministers, led by Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah (right) are seen during their weekly meeting on Tuesday. — KUNA
Cabinet approves appointments, supports violation removal efforts
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EU-GCC Business Forum to foster trade with Kuwait