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DOHA: HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (left) holds the hand of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani late Wednesday. — KUNA

Amir meets with Qatari leader amid diplomatic rift

DOHA: HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (left) holds the hand of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani late Wednesday. — KUNADUBAI: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah traveled to Qatar to help mediate an end to a crisis that's seen Arab nations cut ties to the energy-rich nation home to a major US military base, though Emirati officials warned there was "nothing to negotiate."HH...

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti and Omani officials attend the inauguration of the 8th session of the Kuwait-Oman Joint Higher Committee in Kuwait on Wednesday. — KUNA

Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled reiterates Kuwaiti-Omani deep-rooted ties

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti and Omani officials attend the inauguration of the 8th session of the Kuwait-Oman Joint Higher Committee in Kuwait on Wednesday. — KUNAKUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Wednesday reaffirmed that the Kuwaiti-Omani relations are deep-rooted and distinguished in all fields. Speaking during the inauguration of the eighth session of the Kuwait-Oman Joint Higher...

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Kuwait condemns Tehran attacks

KUWAIT: The State of Kuwait condemned yesterday the attacks that took place in the Iranian capital Tehran yesterday, a statement by the Foreign Ministry said that Kuwait’s firm and principled position has been always one against violence and terrorism in all their shapes and forms. The statement conveyed condolences to Iranian government and people over victims of the attacks, while wishing for the swift recovery to the wounded. — KUNA

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Defense Minister inspects military base

KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah took pride in the mission of the personnel of Mubarak Al-Kabir infantry base on Boubyan Island. The personnel play an important and honorable role in preserving the security of the country under the leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah - the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, His Highness the Crown Prince...

KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Anas Al-Saleh speaks during yesterday’s session. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

2017-18 budget income at KD 13.3 billion: Minister

KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Anas Al-Saleh speaks during yesterday’s session. — Photo by Yasser Al-ZayyatKUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Anas Al-Saleh said yesterday that the total state income of fiscal year 2017-18 is estimated at KD 13.3 billion (some $43.9 billion) in revenues, with 30 percent increase compared to previous fiscal year.Oil revenues for the 2017-18 year, set on oil price at...

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Maid kills newborn during delivery

KUWAIT: A domestic helper faces charges of manslaughter and abortion after she accidently killed her newborn during delivery. According to the police report, the Sri Lankan woman entered labor inside her Jordanian sponsor's house, then locked herself up inside a room and attempted to deliver the baby on her own. She tried to pull the baby but ended up accidently decapitating it, then screamed for help. The sponsor rushed to see what happened,...

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Labor law amendments

Muna Al Fuzai Minister of Social Affairs and Minister of State for Economic Affairs Hind Al-Sabeeh issued a ministerial decree defining the minimum wage for workers in the private and oil sectors - at KD 75 per month. The provisions of the resolution apply to contracts and work permits as well as to contracts for government projects. It is a good thing for the ministry to realize there is a problem in the salaries of expat workers in the...

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Questions for politicians around the world

Nejoud Al Yagout - — Photo by Djinane Alsuwayeh Dear politician, We are learning that those who inspire us are those who leave an imprint of love. I am not blaming you for all the world's problems. This would be cowardice on my part. We are all a part of this sacred journey, and any suffering is part of our collective unconsciousness. These following questions are addressed to you because you are an influential person on the planet. And,...

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Set your own course

The past few weeks have been grueling for some, while they would have been happy for others, who managed to ace their exams with merits and distinctions. As final exam results for classes 10 and 12 were declared by various academic boards, students are on the hunt for admission in colleges. All these 'nervexciting' events, as I call them, remind me of how nervous and excited I was when I went through the same process two years ago. These emotions...

Alvin Baltazar Jocelyn Al-Mutairi and Raz Puning Saurajan

Muslim Filipinos in Kuwait celebrate Ramadan

Alvin Baltazar Jocelyn Al-Mutairi and Raz Puning SaurajanAn estimated 5 percent of Filipinos in the Philippines are Muslim, the religion having reached the east Asian islands in the 14th century with Muslim traders from the Gulf. Today, hundreds of thousands of Filipinos work in the Gulf - many of whom were born Muslims and many more who have converted after living and working in the region. Though no official statistics are available, there are...

Photo essay by Joseph Shagra and Yasser Al-Zayyat

Kuwait: Through a worm's eye

Photo essay by Joseph Shagra and Yasser Al-ZayyatAnyone that has lived in Kuwait for any length of time will tell you that the landscape can often be monotonous. Kuwait is a beautiful, complex place with a diverse - some would say, scattered - urbanscape and with a luxury of beautiful and breathtaking architecture, urban spaces and every day sights, smells and sounds.Seeing the place with new eyes or a new perspective, however, isn't always...

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