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‘Gymnazia’ launches first Gymnastics Competition

.KUWAIT: On May 6th and in a first of its kind event in Kuwait, “Gymnazia” School of Dance and Gymnastics took the initiative to launch the first Annual Gymnastics Competition in Kuwait. It was held at the Kuwait’s Judo Federation indoor stadium. A stadium that could live up to the technical requirements of such a competition. Over 230 gymnasts between the ages of 4 to 17 years old from Gymnazia school participated in team and individual...

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Boubyan Strikers win Blessen George Tournament

Boubyan StrikersKUWAIT: Boubyan Strikers volleyball team dominated the fourth Blessen George volleyball memorial tournament and won the final match against ACME by the score of 3-1 which was held at Al-Shabab Sports Club volleyball hall. The final match was attended by Kuwait Volleyball Federation president Waleed Aman, Secretary General Abdallah Kayed, Chairman of Al-Shabab Club Yacoub Ramadhan, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee...

SHANGHAI: A projector screen shows a footage of U.S. President Donald Trump as workers wait for investors at a reception desk during an event promoting EB-5 investment in a Kushner Companies development, at a hotel in Shanghai.—AP

Chinese spent $24bn on US, other 'golden visas'

Govt watchdogs say US's EB-5 program is fraught with risk SHANGHAI: A projector screen shows a footage of U.S. President Donald Trump as workers wait for investors at a reception desk during an event promoting EB-5 investment in a Kushner Companies development, at a hotel in Shanghai.—APBEIJING: When the sister of President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner promoted investment in her family's new skyscraper from a Beijing hotel ballroom...

Boursa Kuwait equities remain mixed

.KUWAIT: Boursa Kuwait ended last week with mixed performance. The Price Index closed at 6,670.47 points, down by 1.22 percent from the week before closing, the Weighted Index decreased by 0.42 percent after closing at 400.71 points, whereas the KSX-15 Index closed at 911.07 points up by 0.52 percent. Furthermore, last week's average daily turnover increased by 3.04 percent, compared to the preceding week, reaching KD 15.27 million, whereas...

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Pollution and fish death on Kuwait Bay

click to view largerKuwait Bay, which is 35 km long and 20 km wide, is the biggest nursery for marine living creatures which suffered from the most disastrous catastrophe of fish kills in August and September of 2001 by the death of about 3,000 tons, or about 7 million fish, estimated by "Ragheda Haddad" in collaboration with "Al-Qabas" newspaper. This quantity was adequate to feed Kuwaitis for 5 years. After diagnosis and solution proposals by...

Al-Muhanna and Al-Nahedh cutting the ribbon

KFH opens new branch in Al-Nuzha

Capital governor praises bank’s efforts in offering best financial services Al-Muhanna and Al-Nahedh cutting the ribbonKUWAIT: Capital Governor Lt Gen Thabet Al- Muhanna praised the significant role of Kuwait Finance House “KFH” in supporting and developing the national economy along with the distinctive banking and financial services offered to customers. Al-Muhanna added during his participation in cutting the ribbon of opening KFH’s...

BEIJING: A screenshot of the warning screen from a purported ransomware attack, as captured by a computer user in Taiwan, is seen on laptop in Beijing. —AP

What is ransomware?

BEIJING: A screenshot of the warning screen from a purported ransomware attack, as captured by a computer user in Taiwan, is seen on laptop in Beijing. —APLOS ANGELES: Computers across the world were locked up Friday and users' files held for ransom when dozens of countries were hit in a cyber-extortion attack that targeted hospitals, companies and government agencies. Here's a look at how malware and ransomware work and what people can do if...

NEW YORK: This file photo taken on February 13, 2017 shows a Chinese Crested and handler Lydia Frey as they pose in the Judging area during Day One of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 141st Annual Dog Show. —AFP

Myth busted: People smell as well as dogs

NEW YORK: This file photo taken on February 13, 2017 shows a Chinese Crested and handler Lydia Frey as they pose in the Judging area during Day One of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 141st Annual Dog Show. —AFPMIAMI: People's sense of smell is just as sharp as those of rats and dogs, a US researcher said Thursday, calling for an end to a century-old "myth" to the contrary. Rutgers University neuroscientist John McGann reviewed...

British singer representing United Kingdom with the song ‘Never give up on you’ Lucie Jones performs on stage.

Eurovision in Kiev pits Italy's gorilla against Portugal's crooner

British singer representing United Kingdom with the song ‘Never give up on you’ Lucie Jones performs on stage.Ukraine gears up to host the Eurovision Song Contest final in Kiev yesterday with Italy's dancing gorilla entry and Portugal's traditional balladeer tipped to win while Russia sits out after a controversial ban on its singer. The annual celebration of infuriatingly catchy europop, ludicrous costumes and nonsensical lyrics watched by...

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iflix, formally launched in Kuwait

iflixNow television programs and all your favorite movies via cable networks and other paid TVs will be available on your mobile phones 24/7. Thanks to iflix, the world's leading subscription video on demand (SVOD) that launched in Kuwait. Iflix and Zain Telecommunications had signed an agreement few months back. Now, over four million people of all age groups in this region have subscribed to iflix, the number is still growing. It started in...

Demonstrators, including mothers with the organization Moms Rising, march during a protest as they attempt to deliver miniature Statue of Liberty figures to government officials in support of diversity and immigrant rights outside the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, May 12, 2017. / AFP / SAUL LOEB

Trump warns sacked FBI chief over media leaks

Demonstrators, including mothers with the organization Moms Rising, march during a protest as they attempt to deliver miniature Statue of Liberty figures to government officials in support of diversity and immigrant rights outside the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, May 12, 2017. - AFPWASHINGTON: Donald Trump warned his sacked FBI director not to talk to the press yesterday, in a morning Twitter tirade that painted a picture of a...

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