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Islamic State (IS) destroying history
Muna Al Fuzai Civilization, heritage and history have distinguished the Arab world for thousands of years and even before the advent of Islam, many civilizations appeared and left their print. So why does the so-called Islamic State (IS) destroy temples and museums? When Islam arrived, it did not destroy historical monuments in any area, but retained and preserved them as part of human history. Today, with the emergence of IS, a new crime has...
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Christians and Muslims: Caring for our common home
KUWAIT: The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (PCID) sent the following message for the month of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr:Dear Muslim Brothers and Sisters,We wish to assure you of our prayerful solidarity during this time of fasting in the month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr that concludes it, and we extend to our heartfelt best wishes for serenity, joy and abundant spiritual gifts.This year's message is especially...
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Amir thanks personnel ‘courage, dedication’ in South Surra fire
No injuries at 19,000 square meter building fireKUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah thanked firefighters, policemen, and paramedics for their "courage and dedication," which resulted in controlling a fire in a building under construction in South Surra on Friday.His Highness the Amir sent cables of gratitude and appreciation to Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Khaled Jarrah Al-Sabah, Minister of...
Brig Adel Ahmed Al-Hashash
MoI takes precautionary, preventive measures for Eid
Brig Adel Ahmed Al-HashashKUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has taken all precautionary and preventive measures in preparation for the Eid of Al-Fitr, director of the ministry's Security Media and Public Relations Department Brigadier Adel Al-Hashash said yesterday. A security plan was set up for the Eid, with the aim of controlling traffic at roads and intersections across the country in order to avoid congestion, Hashash added in a press...
Minister Mohammad Al-Jabri
Eid prayer inside mosques only: Minister
Minister Mohammad Al-JabriKUWAIT: Eid prayer will be held inside mosques only in order to ensure the safety of worshipers in coordination with the Interior Ministry, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, State Minister for Municipal Affairs Mohammad Al-Jabri said. He added that his ministry prepared for Ramadan months before its arrival by preparing mosques to host Qiyam prayer during the last 10 nights of the holy month. He said that they had...
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Firemen tackle huge fire at Jahra metals' factory
KUWAIT: A large group of firefighters put out a fire at a large metals' factory dumpsite in Jahra's Amghara Industrial Area, west of Kuwait City. Some four fire departments, including Jahra, Sulaibikhat and Farwaniyah, handled the fire which spread out across a 3,000 sq/km radius, the Kuwait Fire Service Directorate said in a statement. - KUNA
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Municipality destroys 10 tons of Inedible food
KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality's Public Relations Department said Jahra Services Department destroyed 10 tons of food stuff that were not fit for human consumption. In addition, 324 stores were inspected and 535 signs were removed from streets and yards, 251 citations were issued, 288 samples were sent to labs, and 1,887 cooled vegetables trucks were checked. Meanwhile, the department said its media campaign continues aiming at the safety of...
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Three-car fire extinguished
KUWAIT: Firemen put out fires in three cars in Jaber Al-Ali. Qurain fire center responded to a call about the fire and contained the flames to keep them from spreading. No injuries were reported.Smugglers arrestedTwo Arabs were arrested for attempting to smuggle 12,000 Tramadol, while another Arab man was caught with one kilogram of 'chemical' ('Spice' with added chemicals) and 50 grams of shabu (methamphetamine). Drugs Control General Department...
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Kuwaitis' maids in Europe
Soon enough, all European capitals and cities will be full of GCC citizens and families who annually flock there during the summer to enjoy the greenery and fine weather. The same old negative images will recur: GCC families wandering around or shopping while dragging an Asian or African maid behind carrying children and shopping bags while the GCC 'princess' leads the way without even looking behind at her own children. To be honest, the...
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We are all corrupted
All former members of parliament, political parties, factions and their supporters, and the group of pretenders were screaming on top of their lungs demanding the fight against corruption. But many had their demands of reform not leave their mouths, all that during the swirling winds of the Arab illusion, as named by His Highness the Amir. In each gathering and diwaniya, the word corruption has always been on the top; everyone is frustrated,...
MAKKAH: A handout picture shows Saudi security forces inspecting the site of a foiled attack in the holy city of Makkah. - AFP
Suicide bomber blows himself up as Saudi foils Makkah plot
Amir condemns terrorist plot; Iran, Qatar voice support for Saudi MAKKAH: A handout picture shows Saudi security forces inspecting the site of a foiled attack in the holy city of Makkah. - AFPRIYADH: A suicide bomber blew himself up near the Grand Mosque in Makkah as police disrupted a plot to target the holiest site just as the fasting month of Ramadan ends, Saudi security forces said yesterday. The Interior Ministry said it launched a raid...
A Qatari officer checks the vehicle of a Saudi citizen on the Qatari side of the Abu Samrah border crossing with Saudi Arabia on Friday. — AFP
Qatar says ultimatum unreasonable
Doha given 10 days to comply - Turkey rejects call to shut base A Qatari officer checks the vehicle of a Saudi citizen on the Qatari side of the Abu Samrah border crossing with Saudi Arabia on Friday. — AFPDOHA: Qatar yesterday denounced a sweeping list of demands from Saudi Arabia and its allies in an escalating Gulf diplomatic crisis as unreasonable and an impingement on the emirate's sovereignty. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab...
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