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Kuwait Airways doubles Mumbai service to twice a day as market share increases
Passengers benefit from morning, evening departuresKUWAIT: After recently concluding an agreement with the civil aviation authorities in India, Kuwait Airways has today confirmed that, from 10th May 2017, it will operate a twice daily (14 times per week) service to Mumbai.According to industry data, Kuwait Airways, the official national carrier of the State of Kuwait, already has the largest market share of any single airline serving the Mumbai -...
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Municipal Council members call for by-elections to fill vacant seats
KUWAIT: With 11 members in attendance, the Municipal Council hosted an ordinary session yesterday, during which Chairman Muhalhel Al-Khaled declared that five seats are vacant, after members resigned last December to contest for parliamentary elections.Meanwhile, the council's Secretary General Yousuf Al-Saqaabi read a letter from Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah concerning the nomination of five...
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Advisor of King Abdullah II of Jordan and Rapporteur of the national policies council Abdullah Saleh Wreikat
Amir meets Italian Prime Minister
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Advisor of King Abdullah II of Jordan and Rapporteur of the national policies council Abdullah Saleh WreikatKUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received yesterday at Bayan Palace Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni and his accompanying delegation, in presence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.The...
KUWAIT: Al-Sawaber complex in the heart of Kuwait City. —Photo by Athoob Al-Shuaibi
Al Sawaber chosen for 'Modern Century' campaign
KUWAIT: Al-Sawaber complex in the heart of Kuwait City. —Photo by Athoob Al-ShuaibiKUWAIT CITY: Kuwait's famous Al-Sawaber complex has been listed by the World Monuments Fund among its 'Modern Century' sites that need preservation. The social media campaign aims to "involve the public in a global discussion about modern architecture and preservation advocacy," according to the WMF website.Designed in 1981 by Arthur Erickson, Al-Sawaber is an...
Al-Zour refinery
Al-Zour refinery strategic part of Kuwait 2035 vision
Al-Zour refineryKUWAIT: The new Al-Zour refinery project is considered one of the most prominent strategic projects of 'Kuwait 2035' vision. The project is a significant edifice that would place Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) amongst the top global refining companies in terms of refining capacity and producing environmentally-friendly fuel that meets all international environment conditions.The new refinery is an essential part of...
Finance Minister Anas Al-Saleh
No backtracking on financial reforms: Minister Saleh vows
'No plans to extend subsidy cuts' Finance Minister Anas Al-SalehKUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anas Al-Saleh has vowed to forge ahead with game-changing reforms to address financial imbalances and diversify national economy, even if oil prices surged again to $100 per barrel."I have been very firm in saying there can be no backtracking, the reforms are going ahead," Saleh said in an interview the Arabian Business magazine...
KUWAIT: National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al- Ghanem poses for group photos with students following the ‘Student Parliament’ special session at the National Assembly yesterday. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
National Assembly hosts Student Parliament session
KUWAIT: National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al- Ghanem poses for group photos with students following the ‘Student Parliament’ special session at the National Assembly yesterday. — Photos by Yasser Al-ZayyatKUWAIT: The idea of the Student Parliament is an advanced and important one that catches the interest of everyone, said National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem yesterday. This came in Ghanem's speech during the opening of the fourth...
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A mosque in Canada
Two young Muslim Canadians of Syrian origin who were born and raised in Canada and never knew any other home country, who had received full healthcare, education and all citizenship rights for them and for their family, have suddenly disappeared from their school to appear on a video later on declaring that they have joined the terrorist Nosra Front for Jihad. They also tore their Canadian passports before the camera cursing both Canada and the...
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Drinkers to be deported
KUWAIT: Fifteen Sri Lankans are being held pending deportation after being arrested for drunkenness by Maidan Hawally police. The suspects gathered in a room in Maidan Hawally where they were drinking. As they grew rowdy and disturbed residents, police were called. The 15 were arrested and face legal action and deportation.Woman attempts suicideA woman attempted suicide by ingesting a mixture of tablets at her sister's residence in Fintas. The...
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Travel ban man found with KD 45,000 in cash
KUWAIT: An Egyptian man, facing a travel ban, was arrested while trying to leave the country with the help of a friend. He is now being questioned in several cases and interrogated regarding a large sum of money found on his person. The man was reported to be holding KD 45,000 when he was arrested. He claimed the money was his life savings, but could not explain why he had the money in several different currencies including Kuwaiti, Iraqi and...
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Drug cases for April; Fake visa trader busted
.KUWAIT: A total of 52 drug cases were registered in the first half of April, involving 66 suspects, according to the Drug Control General Department. The amount of contrabands seized during the operations are as follows: 1.264 kg hashish, 982g heroin, 609g shabu (methamphetamine), 2,296 illicit tablets, 100g marijuana, 542g 'chemical,' which is a variation of Spice (synthetic marijuana) with added chemicals, and 21 liquor bottles.Fake visa...
AZAZ: A displaced Syrian girl plays with a cuddly toy in front of a damaged wall in the city of Azaz, situated on the border with Turkey on Sunday. —AFP
US-backed fighters corner IS in Tabqa
SDF takes control of 80% of strategic Syrian city AZAZ: A displaced Syrian girl plays with a cuddly toy in front of a damaged wall in the city of Azaz, situated on the border with Turkey on Sunday. —AFPTABQA, Syria: US-backed fighters cornered the Islamic State group in a last part of Tabqa yesterday, after tearing down a huge jihadist flag that had fluttered over the northern Syrian city.  The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), an alliance of...
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GAZA: People inspect the damage in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighborhood following Zionist bombardment on August 11, 2024. — AFP
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His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah
Kuwait mourns Al-Sabah Family patriarch, KNG Chief Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah