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Boubyan Bank gets Uptime Institute’s ‘Tier III Gold Certification of Operational Sustainability’

KUWAIT: Boubyan Bank made a new achievement that adds to its international rankings and ratings received since the beginning of this year, as the bank’s New Data Center received the “Tier III Gold Certification of Operational Sustainability” from Uptime Institute, the international institute specialized in certification of international data and information centers.On this occasion, Waleed Al-Yaqout, General Manager at Boubyan Bank said:...

A group photo with the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait in Spain Khalifa Al-Kharafi.

NBK RISE, a cross-border success story, concludes inaugural edition

KUWAIT: The inaugural cohort of the NBK RISE program wrapped up its 9-month program with a final training session at IE Business School in Spain, culminating in a special visit for the program participants. As part of the visit, Deputy Group CEO of National Bank of Kuwait, Shaikha Al-Bahar, organized a dinner banquet to recognize the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait in Spain, Khalifa Al-Kharafi, and the University’s management, as well as...

KUWAIT: A Kuwaiti man casts his vote during parliamentary elections in this Sept 29, 2022 file photo. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Kuwaitis see voting a powerful tool to get their voices heard

By Ghadeer Ghloum  KUWAIT: Voting is the cornerstone of democracy, as it provides citizens with a means of expressing their views and opinions freely. By voting, citizens have the power to influence the decisions made by their elected representatives. This is especially important in a country like Kuwait, where the government is elected by its people. In such a system, citizens have the power to shape the policies and laws of their country...

US military personnel participate in the Best Squad Competition at the Buehring base camp in Udairi, in the northwestern region of Kuwait, on May 10, 2023. (Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat / AFP)

US Army concludes ‘Best Squad’ contest

By Majd Othman KUWAIT: The US Army in Kuwait held a “Best Squad Competition” at Camps Arifjan and Buehring from May 6 to 11, 2023, which aims on building teamwork and developing the capabilities of soldiers in a variety of areas such as physical fitness, tactical tasks, problem-solving and using latest technology on the modern battlefield.The competition included selecting the best 14 teams from across the US Central Command in Kuwait and...

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Education fund seeks stronger partnership with Kuwait as donor

By Faten Omar KUWAIT: As the emergency in education continues to grow in lower-income countries, CEO of Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Laura Frigenti arrived in Kuwait as a part of her GCC tour to sign a key letter of intent regarding the education system and for high-level talks with leaders in key countries in Gulf. Kuwait Times spoke with Frigenti to learn more about GPE, which mobilizes partners and funds to support nearly 90...

KUWAIT: Mourners attend the funeral of veteran Kuwaiti singer Abdulkarim Abdulqader at Sulaibikhat cemetery on May 13, 2023. – Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Kuwait mourns Abdulkarim Abdulqader

KUWAIT: Renowned Kuwaiti singer Abdulkarim Abdulqader was laid to rest at Sulaibikhat cemetery on Saturday, leaving a great void in the hearts of his fans and a rich legacy of immortal works, which abound in the Kuwaiti, Gulf and Arab musical heritage. The mourners’ hall at the cemetery witnessed the presence of a large crowd of colleagues, friends and relatives of Abdulqader, who passed away on Friday.Minister of Information and Culture...

KUWAIT: A picture shows the National Assembly (parliament) building in Kuwait City. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Hopefuls appeal to voters a day before registration closes

By B IzzakKUWAIT: Former National Assembly speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem was among 30 new candidates who filed their nomination papers on Saturday to contest the upcoming June 6 polls, raising the total number of hopefuls to 212 with just one day remaining for registration. There were 350 candidates at the end of the ninth day of registration for the annulled Sept 2022 general elections.There were five ex-MPs among the candidates, raising their...

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. – KUNA

US commends Kuwait’s role in regional and global peace

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Kuwait plays a vital role in Middle East and world peace during official talks held with visiting Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in Washington, adding both sides share views on a variety of issues including Syria, Yemen and the entire Middle East region. The US secretary also voiced gratitude to Kuwait for its efforts aiming at revolving the Sudanese...

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Interior minister warns no one is above the law

KUWAIT: The interior minister on Saturday supervised a number of recent narcotics seizures, estimated at 152 kilograms of hashish, one million Lyrica tablets, 150,000 Captagon pills, eight kilograms of marijuana, two kilograms of shabu, five unlicensed firearms and live ammunition.“We affirm that no one is above the law and we continue to pursue smugglers and dealers of narcotic substances to safeguard society from this destructive scourge,”...

LEEDS: Leeds United’s US midfielder Weston McKennie (right) pulls Newcastle United’s English striker Callum Wilson during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Newcastle United on May 13, 2023. – AFP

Man United eye Champions League

MANCHESTER: Manchester United edged closer to a return to the Champions League next season with a 2-0 win over Wolves as Southampton were relegated from the Premier League on Saturday. Newcastle remain ahead of United on goal difference in third after being held 2-2 in a pulsating game as Sam Allardyce picked up his first point at Leeds manager. Rasmus Kristensen kept Leeds in contention to avoid relegation as his late leveler secured a dramatic...

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Blood bag fees tip of the iceberg for expats

The issue of imposing fees on residents of Kuwait for blood bags has sparked a debate about the treatment of expatriates in the country. While it is true that every country has the right to regulate its service sectors, this move is viewed by some as racial discrimination against expatriates, who are denied basic civil and human rights in Kuwait. Actually, the roots of this complication do not lie in spending a few dinars for blood bags....

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Opinions differ over Kuwait’s luxury lifestyle

By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Kuwait is a country that is recognized for its luxury lifestyle. It is a place where people can enjoy a high standard of living, and this luxurious lifestyle has been found to contribute to saving time and energy. Some people see this advantage can lead to increased productivity, whereas other see that it can lead to the exact opposite. To look at both opinions, Kuwait Times interviewed life coach Siham Al-Omar and...

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Crackdown on visa violators

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Kuwait expands ‘open door’ policy to virtual domain

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Minister of Municipal Affairs Dr Noura Al-Mashaan and Head of the Municipal Council Abdullah Al-Mahari inspect the Darwazat Abdulrazzaq project. – KUNA photos

Darwaza Abdulrazzaq project set to reopen

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Interior cracks down on residency violators

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Saudi energy minister announces discovery of multiple oil, gas fields