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Dr Abdullah Ali (left) and Dr Phil Ancliff.
International collaboration to develop specialized skills of Kuwaiti doctors
Encouraged by pediatric expert Dr Abdullah Ali (left) and Dr Phil Ancliff.KUWAIT: After four weeks of visiting Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) in London, Dr Abdullah Ali, who is currently undertaking a pediatric training program in Kuwait, addresses the importance of international collaboration with hospitals in developing the future of pediatrics in Kuwait.It was after working in NBK Hospital's Hematology and Oncology ward in...
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Warba partners with Al-Ghanem Auto for financing on Ford cars
KUWAIT: Warba Bank - the best investment bank in Kuwait as well as the Best Corporate Advisory-  revealed its new partnership with Al-Ghanem Auto -  the exclusive dealer for Ford cars in Kuwait. By the terms of this sponsorship, customers willing to own the brand new Ford have the opportunity today to own it through a flexible monthly installment plan with cash price.This partnership is the second between both institutions out of which Warba...
LANGLEY: This photo shows the seal of the Central Intelligence Agency at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va. An alleged CIA surveillance program disclosed by WikiLeaks purportedly targeted security weaknesses in smart TVs, smartphones, personal computers and even cars, and enabled snooping that could circumvent encryption on communications apps such as Facebook and WhatsApp. — AP
Twin mysteries behind leak of CIA's cybertools
WikiLeaks' release of nearly 8,000 documents: Who and why LANGLEY: This photo shows the seal of the Central Intelligence Agency at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va. An alleged CIA surveillance program disclosed by WikiLeaks purportedly targeted security weaknesses in smart TVs, smartphones, personal computers and even cars, and enabled snooping that could circumvent encryption on communications apps such as Facebook and WhatsApp. — APWASHINGTON:...
Kevin Hart gets slimed after accepting the award for favorite villain for ‘The Secret Life of Pets’.
'Ghostbusters', Hart win big at Kids' Choice Awards
Kevin Hart gets slimed after accepting the award for favorite villain for ‘The Secret Life of Pets’.Kevin Hart and the bad bunny he plays in "The Secret Life of Pets" were both winners at the Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday night. Hart was named favorite villain for voicing Snowball, who claimed the prize for "most wanted pet" at the fan-voted show in Los Angeles. Hart also shared the "BFF" award with Dwayne Johnson, his co-star in "Central...
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Starvation and famine in Africa
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Concern over 'bachelors' living in residential areas
KUWAIT: Chairman of the structural planning committee at the Municipal Council Ali Al-Moussa warned what he described as the phenomenal spread of "bachelors" in residential areas, especially new ones. Moussa said the problem was chronic, without any serious measures by authorities to resolve it.He added that "bachelors" previously lived in Khaitan and Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, but they are now found in Mahboula, Sabah Al-Ahmad, Rabiya and Omariya. "This...
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Nod to visitor health insurance - Doctors reject MP Safa Al Hashem's proposal
KUWAIT: The parliamentary health affairs committee endorsed a report recommending imposing health insurance on foreigners visiting Kuwait for various reasons following the committee members' unanimous consensus. According to the report and a proposal by MP Khalil Al-Saleh, articles 1, 2, 4, 5 and 8 of law 1/1999 pertaining health insurance on foreigners will be amended to include those arriving in Kuwait temporarily and on various types of visit...
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2,056 illegal residents received driver’s licenses in Kuwait in 2016
KUWAIT: An official from the central apparatus for adjusting the situation of Illegal Residents said 2,056 illegal residents were able to get driving licenses last year thanks to cooperation with the traffic department of the Interior Ministry. Al-Jahra Governorate accounted for the biggest number of such documents with 1,183 followed by Al-Farwaniya - 316, Al-Ahmadi - 248, the Capital City - 227, Hawally - 60 and Mubarak Al-Kabeer - 22 licenses,...
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CTC awards smart meters tender
KUWAIT: The Central Tenders Committee (CTC) approved a request by the Ministry of Electricity and Water (MEW) to award a tender to a local company to develop and operate smart meters and special communication systems, after it offered the lowest bid of KD 22,066,175. The meters will help the ministry collect accurate readings when the new energy tariffs are implemented in May for the commercial sector (markets and shops) and August for the...
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Kuwait agrees to build oil pipeline in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Kuwait has agreed to pour millions of dollars into building a white oil pipeline from Pakistan's south to north for transporting petroleum products from the port city of Karachi to major consumer Punjab."During a recent visit to Kuwait, Pakistani officials invited the Gulf oil producer to set up an oil refinery in Balochistan and lay a white oil pipeline; its response was very positive and a high-level Kuwaiti delegation will arrive in...
Scotland's Cornell Du Preez, center, is upended by the England defense during the Six Nations rugby union international between England and Scotland at Twickenham stadium in London, Saturday March 11, 2017.. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
England thrash Scotland to retain Six Nations title
Scotland's Cornell Du Preez, center, is upended by the England defense during the Six Nations rugby union international between England and Scotland at Twickenham stadium in London, Saturday March 11, 2017.. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)LONDON: England powered to its second straight Six Nations title and tied New Zealand's tier-one record of 18 straight wins by thrashing Scotland 61-21 at Twickenham yesterday. The 136th Calcutta Cup proved to be an...
Arsenal's French striker Olivier Giroud (2nd R) is hurt in this clash with Lincoln City's English defender Luke Waterfall and Lincoln City's English defender Sean Raggett (R) during the English FA cup quarter final football match between Arsenal and Lincoln City at The Emirates Stadium in London on March 11, 2017. RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. n / AFP / Ian KINGTON / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
Wenger off the hook as Arsenal crush Lincoln
Arsenal's French striker Olivier Giroud (2nd R) is hurt in this clash with Lincoln City's English defender Luke Waterfall and Lincoln City's English defender Sean Raggett (R) during the English FA cup quarter final football match between Arsenal and Lincoln City at The Emirates Stadium in London on March 11, 2017. RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online...
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