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Morocco quake kills more than 800 people
MARRAKES: A powerful earthquake that shook Morocco killed more than 800 people, officials said Saturday, sending terrified residents fleeing their homes in the middle of the night.The 6.8-magnitude quake struck a mountainous area 72 kilometers (45 miles) southwest of tourist hotspot Marrakesh at 11:11 pm (2211 GMT) Friday, the US Geological Survey reported.Strong tremors were also felt in the coastal cities of Rabat, Casablanca and...
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Pearl diving trip winds up
By Majd Othman  KUWAIT: Under the patronage of HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and in the presence of Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Mohammad Al-Aiban, British Ambassador Belinda Lewis and Chairman of Kuwait Sea Sports Club Maj Gen Fahad Al-Fahad, the 32nd pearl diving trip concluded on Thursday with the “Al-Qaffal” ceremony.Family members of a Kuwaiti youth wave as...
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Indian naval ship in Kuwait to enhance maritime ties
By Sajeev K Peter KUWAIT: Indian naval ship INS Visakhapatnam arrived at Shuwaikh Port on an operational turnaround visit on Saturday. The visit of the ship adds a new chapter to the bilateral navy-to-navy cooperation between India and Kuwait, a press release issued by the Indian Embassy said. The ship was accorded a warm welcome on arrival by Kuwait’s senior naval officials, Kuwait border guards and Indian embassy officials. As the flagship...
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Saudi Crown Prince accepts invitation to pay visit to Iran
JEDDAH: Iran’s foreign minister met Saudi Arabia’s crown prince on Friday during his first visit since the Middle East rivals announced a surprise rapprochement, officials said. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who travelled to Riyadh on Thursday, held talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, the Saudi foreign ministry announced, after extending a scheduled one-day visit.The two reviewed relations between the countries, “future...
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Thousands flee raging wildfires in western Canada
KELOWNA, Canada: Residents of western Canada scrambled to evacuate Saturday as raging wildfires encroached on two metropolitan areas — separate blazes that have sent tens of thousands fleeing over the course of just days. The devastating fires in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories are just the latest in a summer of dramatic wildfires across the country that have left millions of acres scorched.According to estimates, 19,000 people...
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Black Sea Grain Initiative
As representatives of our respective countries, we are very aware that for import-dependent countries across the Middle East, Africa and other regions, food security is national security. All our leaders are grappling with the challenges of inflation, increasing household spending and global food insecurity. More than a year has passed since Russia began its illegal invasion of Ukraine, in clear contravention of international law. Its actions...
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“Almufaddal” offers finest collection of diamonds and gemstones
By Faten OmarDiscover elegance at Al-Mufaddal Al-Dahabi Al-Kuwait Jewelry Co, a prestigious gold shop in Kuwait that offers an exquisite collection that showcases contemporary meticulously handcrafted designs. Hozefa Fauji, Managing Director of Al-Mufaddal Al-Dahabi Al-Kuwait Jewelry Co, explained to Kuwait Times the history of his family-owned stores that have been creating finely curated gold jewelry for years.“My father was in the gold...
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Kuwaiti MPs, activists drive reform push
KUWAIT: Inside Kuwait’s National Assembly, 41-year-old lawmaker Dawood Marafie is a fresh face, determined to live up to the hopes of a younger generation exhausted by perpetual political turmoil in the state. He is among 12 newcomers to the legislature, most of them young reformists, following the election in June — the seventh in just over a decade. The new faces do not coordinate action or work as a cohesive bloc, but most share the goal...
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Amiri Diwan: Amir in good health
KUWAIT: The Amiri Diwan refuted allegations circulating on social media claiming HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was admitted to hospital after suffering a health setback, stating that HH the Amir is in good health. The Amiri Diwan urged the public to avoid sharing or posting unconfirmed news from unauthorized sources. — KUNA
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Zain Group Q2 2023 net profit soars 14 percent to reach KD 57 million
KUWAIT: Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle communications operating in seven markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces its consolidated financial results for Q2 and six months ended June 30, 2023. Zain served 52.7 million customers at the end of the period, a 2 percent increase year-on-year (YoY).In the second quarter of 2023 (Q2), Zain Group generated consolidated revenue of KD 461 million...
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July set to be hottest ever
KUWAIT/ATHENS: Greece was Saturday bracing for its longest heatwave on record as weekend temperatures were forecast to soar above 40 Celsius, while a record-breaking heatwave stretching across the southern United States was expected to expand in the coming days. Tens of millions of people in the northern hemisphere have been suffering through intense heat this summer as the world appears headed for its hottest July on record.In Kuwait, Al-Ojairi...
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Revised iqama draft law to be sent to Cabinet
KUWAIT: Informed sources revealed a new law regulating the residence of foreigners will return to the fore again, to be voted on by the National Assembly during the next parliamentary session. The bill underwent a radical revision in the past weeks of most of its articles, with the aim of putting an end to iqama trading. “The proposal will be presented to the Cabinet first for discussion and approval before referring it to the National Assembly...
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KUWAIT: Photo shows a view of Kuwait streets. There are numerous reasons why people may choose to reside in a particular location. These reasons can be influenced by personal preferences, lifestyle choices, opportunities, family considerations, and more. – Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Why expats, Kuwaitis live in certain areas
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VANCOUVER, Canada: This combination of handout pictures shows the booking pictures of (from left) Karanpreet Singh, Kamalpreet Singh and Karan Brar, charged in relation to the homicide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. -- AFP
Canada arrests three Indians over killing of Sikh activist
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Sadiq Khan
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Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait delivers strong performance in Q1 2024
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Canadian actor Ryan Gosling (left) and US-British actress Emily Blunt attend the premiere of "The Fall Guy" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.--AFP photos
Hollywood stunt performers rev up ‘Fall Guy’ premiere