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Sahel working to release English version of app
KUWAIT: Acknowledging the challenges faced by non-Arab expatriates while accessing the Arabic-only unified government application Sahel, Yousef Kazem, the app’s official spokesperson, revealed to Kuwait Times plans for an upcoming English version release.“We are certain that there is a large segment of society, especially non-Arabic speakers, who need to easily access the e-services directly through the application. As we respect their...
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Feeling unfocused and unproductive? Poor nutrition might be the reason
KUWAIT: Lack of concentration while completing tasks, an inability to meet deadlines and easily forgetting things are common issues that people often complain about without understanding the underlying reasons behind them. According to nutritionist Dr Ahmad Al-Haddad, our bodies function like machines, and every organ needs fuel to operate properly. The brain, being a crucial organ, is strongly influenced by the type and amount of nutrients our...
(From left to right) president of the ABU, Santosh Rungta, representative of the Minister of Social Affairs, Family Affairs and Childhood, Hamidi Al-Mutairi, Chairman of the board of directors of KBA, Fayiz Al-Azmi, General Secretary of the KBA, Mansour Al-Enzi and secretary of ABU are pictured during the event.- Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Conference addresses critical issues concerning visually impaired people
KUWAIT: The opening ceremony of the Asian Blind Union Conference kicked off on Wednesday in cooperation with Kuwait Blind Association (KBA) and in the presence of 24 country representatives from across Asia. Scheduled to run for three days, the conference addressed critical topics and issues concerning visually impaired individuals.In his opening speech, representative of the Minister of Social Affairs and Family and Childhood Affairs, Hamidi...
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Silent struggle: Language barrier between non-Arab expatriates and Arab speakers
KUWAIT: Even with Arabic being the most common spoken language in Kuwait, it remains a great hindrance for non-Arab expats, who can barely understand it. While the struggle might arise in daily communication including work or social interactions, it almost becomes inevitable in critical situations such as accessing essential services of healthcare or legal procedures. Fatima Shamoon, an Indian Muslim expat who has taught spoken Arabic for almost...
A picture shows attendees of the event. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
‘Women’s Wellness Event,’ first-of-its-kind in Kuwait
KUWAIT: A day just for her, for fostering change, growth and empowerment for every woman out there. “Women’s Wellness Event”, the first-of-its-kind in Kuwait, took place on Saturday to shed light on the underestimated aspects of women’s mental and physical health concerns that inevitably impact the health of society as a whole.“Well-being comes from finding ways to make yourself feel better, so find your own way.” This is how the...
Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi takes a group photo with officials and participants during the event. – KUNA photos
Health ministry raises awareness of cancer, other chronic diseases
KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi highlighted that educating people about chronic diseases, with a particular emphasis on cancer, is one of the strategic goals of the ministry. Addressing the 9th Gulf Week for Cancer Awareness, held under the slogan “We are with you”, the minister noted that spreading health awareness of cancer plays a significant role in boosting early detection rates by 30 percent and increasing recovery rates...
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Tapping into the power of intuition
KUWAIT: That distant calm voice coming from within, with its very gentle spark that ignites in certain situations — it’s your intuition speaking to you. “If a person really needs to make choices that reflect their soul, and fulfills them from the inside, they definitely need to listen to their inner voice,” said Mariam Ibrahim, a conscious healer and coach. She believes the power of intuition lies in its distinctive ability to break away...
Abu Sitta addresses the media in the rubble of Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital
Palestinian surgeon recounts Zionist war horrors after returning from Gaza
KUWAIT: Ghassan Abu Sitta, a plastic surgeon specializing in conflict injuries, recalled the overwhelming terror that he witnessed while volunteering in Gaza hospitals since the beginning of the Zionist aggression, at a symposium hosted by the Kuwait Committee for Jerusalem on Wednesday. Abu Sitta, who was born in Kuwait and is based in London, started recounting how he spent his days trying to save the people of Gaza, mostly at Al-Ahli Baptist...
Ghassan Abu Sitta sits next to the head of Kuwait Comittee for Jerusalem
Palestinian surgeon recounts Zionist war horrors after returning from Gaza
KUWAIT: Ghassan Abu Sitta, a plastic surgeon specializing in conflict injuries, recalled the overwhelming terror that he witnessed while volunteering in Gaza hospitals since the beginning of the Zionist aggression, at a symposium hosted by the Kuwait Committee for Jerusalem on Wednesday. Abu Sitta, who was born in Kuwait and is based in London, started recounting how he spent his days trying to save the people of Gaza, mostly at Al-Ahli Baptist...
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Home gardening: A labor of love
With its vibrantly colorful fruits, blissfully scented flowers and mouthwatering fresh vegetables, the backyard garden at the house of Al-Zainah Al-Babtain, an organic gardener in Kuwait, has become a tiny world that turned her life into a lively experience. Babtain strongly believes in the popular quote that says, “to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”.“Gardening became an additional motive for me to wake up every day,” she said...
Group photo with the students in the printing press.
Exploring the world of Journalism: BBS students visit Kuwait Times, Kuwait News
KUWAIT: A newsroom is where ideas are born, stories are crafted and global events are disseminated to the public. Unlocking the gates of this vibrant world, Kuwait Times and Kuwait News welcomed students of Al-Bayan Bilingual School (BBS) for a visit on Monday, providing them with an exclusive look into the departments and functions of the newspaper.Sharifa, one of the students, expressed her enthusiasm about the visit. “As soon as I walked in,...
Medical staff attending an awareness lecture about 'Thyroid Cancer.' -- Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
CAN launches thyroid cancer awareness campaign
KUWAIT: Cancer Awareness Nation (CAN) launched a thyroid awareness campaign under the slogan “Knowledge is Life” at the Palliative Care Center of Al-Sabah Medical Zone on Sunday. The campaign’s initiatives will continue until Jan 28, including awareness lectures and training sessions for medical staff, as well as the distribution of awareness messages to the public.CAN Chairman Dr Khaled Al-Saleh warned thyroid cancer is a very cruel...
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This handout picture provided by the Iranian president's office shows President Ebrahim Raisi chairing a cabinet meeting in Tehran on April 2, 2024.--AFP
Iran mourns president Raisi’s death in helicopter crash
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KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chairs a Cabinet meeting on May 19, 2024. – KUNA
Nod to Civil Service Council, citizenship investigation panel
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Tareq Al-Bannai
Kuwait demands action on POWs, UN urges urgency
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A handout picture shows Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a meeting with his Azeri counterpart ahead of the inauguration ceremony of a dam jointly built by Iran and Azerbaijan on the Aras River on May 19, 2024. - AFP
Intense search as Iran president’s helicopter missing after ‘accident’
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KUWAIT: A voter casts his ballot in the Municipal Council by-elections on May 18, 2024.
Kuwait holds municipal by-elections