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Blink exhibition portrays women’s dreams, memories
KUWAIT: Embodying women’s dreamy nights, and the recall of their deeply buried memories, Artist Leen Khalouf has poured personal experiences and narratives into emotionally captivating art pieces. “I drew inspiration from myself, and from women around me to paint these illustrations,” she said.The art pieces which portray women with their closed eyes, were showcased at the “Blink” art exhibition on Thursday at the Hub Café. Through the...
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Absence of legal awareness remains a common societal problem: Lawyers
KUWAIT: Around 2,740 legal cases were filed daily before Kuwait’s courts in 2023, according to recent statistics issued by the ministry of justice. This raises a question — if people become aware that some of the acts that they encounter in their daily lives are considered as crimes that are punishable by law, would the rate of legal disputes remain this high?Even with the development of technologies and easier access to all types of...
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You’ve been breathing all wrong: Expert
KUWAIT: Breathing is an involuntary action that humans naturally take all day long. But how many times does one pause and question: Am I breathing properly? Nearly never. According to Abeer Al-Osaimi, a certified transformational breath coach, almost everyone breathes much shorter and shallower than they’re biologically supposed to be, as they fail to maximize the use of their lungs’ full capacity.The inefficient use of the lungs tends to...
KUWAIT: A customer looks at the gold ornaments on display at a gold shop in Kuwait in this file photo. – Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Will gold replace paper money?
KUWAIT: The earliest history of human interaction with gold is long lost, but its association with rareness, wealth and purity remains to this day. “Ancient Egyptians used to believe gold was a divine metal that is immortal in its nature, because it never deteriorates, even over thousands of years,” said Salah Al-Jemaz, a consumer behavior consultant with expertise in the gold and precious metals sector.Even with worldwide agreement on the...
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Qesati Embracing the power of storytelling
By fully immersing yourself in someone else’s story, and at the same time being open to sharing a glimpse of your own narrative too, you can easily find a sense of belonging and togetherness around a group of strangers whom you just met. With this in mind, Fatemah Al-Habib started “Qesati”, a community based in Kuwait providing a safe space for people to connect through the art of storytelling.“Every person has an inspiring story to tell,...
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Understanding the complex phenomenon of suicide
KUWAIT: Looking into human nature, it’s easy to assume that people are born with the instinct of self-love and the desire to live, which brings one to wonder how the idea of committing suicide gradually sneaks into the mind of some people, creating this ongoing conflict of choosing between life and death. Dr Talal Alali, an assistant professor at Kuwait University’s psychology department, started by highlighting the previous fact and...
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Delivery workers grapple with risks, mistreatment
KUWAIT: Dealing with dangerous road risks, mistreatment by customers, stress of meeting unachievable delivery targets and unfair compensation from employers, food delivery drivers grapple with hurdles in their daily life in Kuwait. Near a restaurant area in Salmiya, Kuwait Times spoke to two delivery drivers who had parked their motorbikes there for hours, waiting for someone to make an order.John (not his real name), a 30-year-old delivery...
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Kuwaiti perfumer tells stories through crafting scents
KUWAIT: The aroma of sweet vanilla brings calming and peaceful emotions to Ghadeer ’s mind, as it reminds her of her mother’s freshly baked goods. The earthy smell of rivers and the scent of grass, gives Eslam a comforting and grounding effect he used to feel in the rural neighborhood of his homeland, Palestine. Lavender, for Zainab, is a journey back in time, as it’s closely related to her childhood, where lavender-scented soaps and air...
The exterior of the Adlah Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar Mosque reveals the building’s segmentation into five stone masses and its alignment to the qibla and the site. -- Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Mamluki Lancet Mosque: An exquisite interplay of historical and modern architecture
Inspired by the traditional Islamic architecture of Egypt, the Mamluki Lancet Mosque (Adlah Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar Mosque) reflects a unique mélange of historical and modern architecture that honors Arab heritage while embracing the present. Located within the heart of a residential neighborhood in Masayel in Kuwait, the mosque offers a spiritual and functional worship space for the local community.Kuwait Times joined the designer of the...
Close shot of a man reading a braille book-photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Living with Vision impairment
KUWAIT: In an increasingly visual world, where humans solely rely on sight to experience the beauty of it, it’s hard to imagine how someone can still enjoy life without seeing it. Under the roof of Kuwait Blind Association, more than 1,000 members are registered with different passions, talents and stories, who lead their lives as normally as any sighted person.“Since we are all blind here, we can strongly relate to each other, as we share...
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A journey of embracing cancer, finding joy in life
KUWAIT: For six months, she walked into her chemotherapy sessions with confidence, spreading laughter and positivity all over the place, which left her care team wondering every time: “Aren’t you feeling upset?” And her response was: “Why should I be? My body aches, but I must accept that all of this is just a temporary phase, and it shall pass very soon.”This is the power of acceptance that made the cancer and chemotherapy journey much...
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Creatives ‘should not fear AI, they should embrace it’
KUWAIT: Fear is a very powerful emotion that occurs as a natural response to the unknown, especially when facing new and revolutionary technology that one can barely predict its consequences, such as artificial intelligence. While the feeling of uncertainty should help one grow and thrive, the fear of getting replaced by AI is leaving many people emotionally paralyzed and resentful to accept it as an integral part of their work life.One area of...
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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