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The hidden cost of fast fashion
KUWAIT: As a fashion-conscious population heavily influenced by the latest styles from celebrities and social media influencers, Kuwait may be a major contributor to the rise of the fast fashion industry. However, as a wealthy country, if it were to strictly support ethical trade policies and regulations, it could drive substantial transformation within the industry, according to Dr Esraa Al-Shatti, a Kuwaiti professor of luxury management and an...
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Kuwait broadens access to mental health services
KUWAIT: With the establishment of 68 public clinics now providing primary mental health care across different areas in the country, Kuwait has broadened access to mental health services for all citizens and residents aged 18 and up, according to Dr Mariam Al-Qattan, a Family Medicine consultant and Head of the Mental Health Program in Primary Health Care. In these clinics, Dr Qattan informed Kuwait Times that healthcare providers are family...
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NBK student interns visit Kuwait Times and Kuwait News
KUWAIT: A group of trainees from the ‘NBK Aspire’ summer program concluded their internship with a visit to Kuwait Times and Kuwait News offices on Thursday. The day was marked by a celebratory ceremony where the students received certificates of completion, recognizing their hard work and dedication throughout the program. Starting their tour with the editorial department, the trainees learned about Kuwait Times’ commitment to credible...
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Schools reopening amid extreme heat sparks concerns
KUWAIT: The back-to-school season in Kuwait has arrived earlier than usual this year, with many Indian schools starting about a week ahead of last year’s schedule. As August brings some of the year’s highest temperatures and rising humidity, Kuwait Times explored how this early return is affecting students, parents and teachers.Reflecting on the early school comeback, Abdullah Sabih, a 10th grader at an Indian school in Kuwait, expressed his...
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AFCENT band delights Bayt Abdullah kids
KUWAIT: In hope of bringing joy to the children and easing their suffering at Bayt Abdullah Hospital, the US Embassy has partnered with the Air Forces Central Band (AFCENT) for a special musical performance. US Ambassador to Kuwait, Karen Hideko Sasahara, said, “This performance provides the children with a chance to temporarily escape their challenges and experience something uplifting. Every child deserves a bit of joy, and we hope this event...
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Chalet rental scams continue throughout summer in Kuwait
KUWAIT: Since the beginning of summer, multiple residents have fallen victims to chalet rental fraud via online channels such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Despite widespread warnings from local news outlets and social media activists, many continue to be scammed. “I sensed something was off, especially when the person who I contacted refused to let me view the actual chalet in advance or pay him the money in person,” Salma Rashed, one...
Participants of pearl diving trip performing a folklore dance.
Pearl diving trip connecting generations
KUWAIT: Following their ancestors’ legacy, participants in the 33rd annual pearl diving trip took to the waters on Tuesday, continuing their journey aboard traditional dhows off the coast of Khairan.The event not only celebrated the age-old practice of pearl diving but serves as a link between generations by uniting different age groups. “This trip is important for us because it revives the past of our fathers and grandfathers and shows how...
Asian woman mopping tile floor at living room while doing cleaning at home during Staying at home using free time about their daily housekeeping routine.
Say hello to helpers, know their names and stories
KUWAIT: Unlike her peers, who spent most of their time with friends, Melanie Abou Saleh’s childhood memories were mostly around her school’s cleaners whom she felt were always neglected. When she was in third grade, she would wait for lunchtime to sit with them, share her snacks, and eagerly approach them with paintings she had drawn just for them. “People often dismiss these helpers, perceiving them as less than human,” she...
Borjaib climbs a wall.
Tough, fun and insane: Nasser Borjaib’s take on rock climbing
It’s the constant process of progression, the small glimmers of hope and the satisfaction of solving problems that once seemed impossible that have made rock climbing a central part of Nasser Borjaib’s life for the past four years. This sport has transformed him into someone who, as he puts it, “is always hungry for more and never gets enough.”Often referred to as “Kuwait’s ambassador for rock climbing”, Borjaib stands out as...
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Why fighting drug trafficking and consumption alone isn’t enough
KUWAIT: Despite the strict legal measures taken against drugs consumption and trafficking in Kuwait, the Ministry of Health revealed that an estimated 81,072 cases visited the addiction treatment center between 2015 and 2023. Additionally, data from the Justice Ministry in 2022 revealed around 6,000 drug-related cases in Kuwaiti courts, with 50 percent including Kuwaitis. These cases span a range of activities, from manufacturing and trafficking...
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Why small-scale project visas can be problematic
KUWAIT: After two years of working in Kuwait, assuming she was under regular work visa conditions, Shaimaa Morsi, an expat with a bachelor’s degree in political science, was surprised to find out that her work visa was actually a “small-scale project visa”. This type of visa, though categorized under work visas, has specific features and limitations that many are unaware of. As a result, Morsi found herself with very few job opportunities...
A helicopter flied over burning oil fields which were set on fire by Iraqi soldiers before they retreated from Kuwait.
How Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait upended lives of expatriates
KUWAIT: The first thing Ragaa Ghait woke up to on the morning of August 2, 1990, was the sound of the television echoing through their house, announcing that Kuwait had been declared the nineteenth province of Iraq. The Egyptian family, like many other expatriates seeking a better life away from instability in their home countries, found it hard to believe that their once peaceful haven had been invaded.“During those seven months, we learned...
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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