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Kuwait warns top labor-exporting countries to respect agreements

KUWAIT: Informed sources revealed the Public Authority of Manpower has sent warnings to labor attachés of various embassies that have large communities of workers in Kuwait of the necessity of adhering to bilateral labor agreements, respecting Kuwaiti laws related to employment and residency and not imposing conditions on Kuwait related to recruiting workers that go beyond the agreements signed. PAM warned that violating these agreements will...

KUWAIT: The National Assembly.

Candidates urge end to political disputes

By B Izzak KUWAIT: The number of candidates for the June 6 parliamentary polls rose to 170 after 28 new hopefuls registered on Thursday, as candidates called for an end to lingering political disputes that have stalled development in the country for years. The new candidates included 10 former MPs, raising their number to 47. They also included seven members of the court-annulled 2022 National Assembly, raising their number in the race to 39.The...

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MoH defends blood charges as ‘symbolic’

By B Izzak KUWAIT: The ministry of health said on Thursday charges imposed by the ministry on expats for blood transfusions are “symbolic” compared to countries of the region and constitute the actual cost of services and technical and administrative procedures of blood transfusion and preservation. It added the fees also aim to rationalize the use of blood.Responding to strong criticism by Kuwaiti political movements, rights bodies and...

The National Assembly.

Democracy in Kuwait and the social contract

By Khaled Al-Abdulhadi KUWAIT: The National Assembly has been an influential part of the Kuwaiti political process and a fundamental factor in the social contract between the ruler and the people. In fact, communication between the ruler in Kuwait and the people has always been the norm, ever since the Kuwaiti people elected Sheikh Sabah bin Jaber Al-Sabah I in 1752 to be the ruler of Kuwait at the time, asserting Kuwait as an entity of its...

KUWAIT: The head of the general fire force, Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Mekrad on Thursday inaugurated the Al-Samoud Fire Center in the Abdullah Al-Mubarak area. — KUNA

Fire force inaugurates Al-Samoud Center

KUWAIT: The head of the general fire force, Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Mekrad, on Thursday inaugurated the Al-Samoud Fire Center in the Abdullah Al-Mubarak area according to modern specifications that contain everything that the fire employees need to practice their profession and cover all incidents in the area and nearby areas. The fire brigade said in a press release that the team confirmed during the opening of the center on behalf of the...

SAN FRANCISCO: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during Game Five of the Western Conference Semi-Finals of the 2023 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors on May 10, 2023.- AFP

Warriors keep NBA title defense alive

SAN FRANCISCO: The Golden State Warriors kept their NBA title defense alive on Wednesday with a 121-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who saw star center Anthony Davis depart after taking a blow to the head. The Warriors cut the deficit in their Western Conference semi-final series to 3-2. The New York Knicks also stayed alive as Jalen Brunson scored 38 points in a 112-103 victory over the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden that pushed...

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Constitutional court to hear petition against scrapping 2022 Assembly

By B IzzakKUWAIT: The constitutional court set next Wednesday to look into a petition challenging its March 19 ruling annulling the 2022 elections and scrapping the National Assembly. The petition was signed by six members of the 2022 Assembly, who are arguing that the court had exceeded its powers in issuing that verdict.Meanwhile, veteran opposition leader and former speaker Ahmad Al-Saadoun was among 23 new candidates who filed their...

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Are residents of Kuwait at risk of becoming climate refugees?

By Ghadeer Ghloum KUWAIT: Kuwaitis are at risk of becoming climate refugees due to a variety of reasons. Kuwait is a small country with a limited number of resources, which makes it vulnerable to changing weather patterns and environmental degradation. The country has a dry desert climate with limited sources of freshwater and greenery. This puts Kuwaitis at risk of becoming environmental refugees, because Kuwait is expected to experience more...

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Genetics plays role in youths’ heart health

By Majd Othman KUWAIT: Several deaths among youths have been reported as a result of sudden heart attacks, both locally and globally. Due to this, many people are questioning the reasons that caused these incidents, especially in healthy youths who enjoy good health and lifestyle. Kuwait Times spoke to interventional and sport cardiologist Dr Yahya Al-Ansari and discussed with him his point of view regarding this issue and addressed rumors...

MoH launches Anti-Smoking campaign, encouraging end to tobacco cultivation and switch to more sustainable crops. —KUNA

Health Ministry launches anti-smoking campaign

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health on Wednesday launched an awareness campaign on the dangers of tobacco, in cooperation with the National Anti-Smoking Program. Vice President of the Health Ministry’s National Anti-smoking Program Dr Ahmad Al-Shatti said during the campaign that the ministry is working to reduce the number of smokers due to its negative effects on human health.Al-Shatti noted that smoking is not a “masculine behavior and...

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Zain Group Q1 2023 net profit soars 15% to reach $177 million

KUWAIT: Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle communications operating in seven markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces its consolidated financial results for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2023. Over the past 12 months, Zain added 2.2 million active customers, a 4 percent increase to serve 53 million customers.Zain Group generated consolidated revenue of KD 468 million ($1.53...

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Women shoulder uneven household duties despite lifestyle change

By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Household chores have been associated with women for ages, to the point where many people believe it is a woman’s natural job. Only few recognize that doing house chores is a favor that women provide to whoever they are living with, and it is not something to be taken for granted. Zainab Patwa, senior content editor for a market research company, told Kuwait Times the issue of gender roles and household responsibilities...

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