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Citizens, expats mourn passing of Sheikh Nawaf

By Ghadeer Ghloum and Passant HishamKUWAIT: As the heartbreaking news of the passing of HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was announced, waves of sorrow washed over Kuwait. It was a singularly sorrowful moment for citizens and expats, who shared with Kuwait Times their deep emotions, reminiscing about the remarkable qualities that made the late Amir an unforgettable figure in their lives.Bu Muhammad, a middle-aged Kuwaiti,...

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‘A call’ to stop dumping cats

KUWAIT: Left behind, and almost completely forgotten, are hundreds of stray cats who were in safe homes and lived amongst families who used to nurture them with an abundance of love and care. But, with no prior notice, these cats ended up being dumped in the streets by uncommitted families who got tired of bearing their responsibilities.Alina Lazaryeva, founder of the Kuwait Animal Aid Organization, and Zahraa Mortada, a Kuwaiti cat adopter,...

Chinese team demonstrates the Taiji show.

Chinese Embassy showcases ‘Taiji’

KUWAIT: The Chinese Embassy in Kuwait held a presentation on Taiji, a form of Chinese martial arts, at the Chinese Cultural Center in Kuwait on Sunday to enrich people with knowledge about this sports’ significance, which belongs to the rich cultural heritage of China. As a symbol of ancient Chinese culture and an important component of Chinese Gongfu, Taiji adopts a humanistic philosophy that’s embedded in its beliefs, where it strengthens...

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Fridges of Kuwait: Initiative for helping ‘people in need’

KUWAIT: With the aim of reducing food waste and helping people in need, “Fridges of Kuwait” has emerged as a platform on Instagram to bridge the gap between food donors and recipients living in the country. Distributed among various areas of Kuwait are more than 100 free food fridges placed by individuals, mosques, government, nonprofit and private organizations.Usually, they are stocked with food and beverages including homemade meals,...

(Left to right) Diraar Alghanim, Board Member of KACCH & BACCH, Anwar Al Mulla, Donor, Dr Tala Al Dabbous, CEO, Margaret Al Sayer, Founding Director, Dr Hilal Al Sayer, President, Maysan Al Dakheel, Asst VP, Noor Financial Investment Co, Basma Ismail, Community Engagement and Volunteering Manager pose for a group photo. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

KACCH and BACCH hold Heartful Charitable Art Exhibition & Auction

KUWAIT: Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital (KACCH) and Bayt Abdullah Children’s Hospice (BACCH) held the opening of the Heartful Charitable Art Exhibition & Auction on Saturday at Bayt Abdullah, which is the first and still the only children’s hospice in the Middle East. Scheduled to run for three days, the event showcases and sells diverse pieces by 45 local artists and a special edition of artworks painted by the...

Fiorot in the Archive Room of Kuwait Times.

Italian chef shares success stories behind his restaurants in Kuwait

KUWAIT: Marco Fiorot, an Italian chef and first Italian owner of a restaurant in Kuwait, visited Kuwait Times and Kuwait News on Thursday, where he toured some departments, played a food game with team members and engaged in a conversation with Kuwait Times, talking about his background and revealing the inspiring success stories behind his restaurants.He shared how he never expected to become a chef, as his childhood dream was to become an...

Fareed Abdal stands next to his Art work.

CAP hosts three art exhibitions

KUWAIT: Contemporary Art Platform (CAP) hosted three exhibitions on Tuesday, where two of them depicted a combination of photography and calligraphy as a visual form of solidarity with Palestine, and the third continued the legacy of Iranian artist Farideh Lashai. In his exhibition “Quill and verse: A calligraphic poetry”, Fareed Abdal, a Kuwaiti architect, artist and designer, showcased a distinctive collection of his previous calligraphic...

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Grief of loss: Coping with the death of loved ones

KUWAIT: Death, that permanent departure of a person from life, can leave behind a void and heartache that might probably never get filled again. At first, this void numbs all the senses and leaves one completely startled, leaving one to think: How could this happen to me? Then comes a moment of anger, where one blames fate and blames themselves, as if they were responsible for the person’s death.Later, anger is replaced with depression, where...

Naeem immersed in her art

Art Therapy: Healing through art

KUWAIT: Words for some people might be an inadequate manner of describing personal emotions or experiences, which gave rise to a non-verbal way of expression, known as art therapy. Through painting, sculpting, dancing, playing music or even cooking, one can find a chance to mentally and emotionally heal.These forms of art, which are used for therapeutic purposes, allow people to surrender their souls to a creative and deep subconscious process...

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Children’s cosmetics market booms in Kuwait, posing serious health risks

By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: The normalization of makeup use among teenagers can be attributed to extensive marketing campaigns by cosmetics companies worldwide, aiming to expand their customer base and boost profits. While these campaigns face criticism from children’s societies and individuals, the media continues to promote and normalize makeup use for young girls, portraying it as a trendy behavior that everyone should embrace.Comparing the past...

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Zionist entity targeting social media influencers in Palestine

By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: If you are a social media user following the situation in Gaza, you have likely come across several Palestinian bloggers who provide real-time updates on the ongoing massacres and genocide that the Palestinian people have been enduring at the hands of the Zionist entity since Oct 7.These bloggers encompass a diverse range of individuals, including photographers, journalists, actors, human rights activists and even children....

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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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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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(FILES) Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi addresses his first press conference in the capital Tehran, on June 21, 2021. - Iranian media declared President Ebrahim Raisi dead on May 20, 2024 after his helicopter crashed in a mountainous northwestern region, but there has not yet been any official confirmation. -AFP

What we know about Iranian president’s helicopter crash

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A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi during a meeting with his Azeri counterpart at the site of Qiz Qalasi, the third dam jointly built by Iran and Azerbaijan on the Aras River, ahead of its inauguration ceremony on May 19, 2024. - A helicopter in the convoy of the Iranian president was involved in "an accident" in East Azerbaijan province on May 19, state televsion reported, without specifying if the president was on board. — AFP

Iran presidential helicopter in ‘accident’, search underway: state media