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National initiative to make Kuwait a greener place

By Majd Othman Founder of Sidr Nature Reserve Obaid Al-ShemmariHead of Mobader Volunteer Team Reem Jassem Al-ShemmariActivist and Volunteer Mahmoud BugammazKUWAIT: An aerial view shows people planting trees at a roundabout in Mesayel on April 29, 2023, as part of a afforestation campaign. — Photos by Yasser Al-ZayyatKUWAIT: As part of a national initiative that aims to beautify Kuwait and turn it into a greener place, a number of Kuwaiti...

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Are people without a university degree dehumanized by society?

By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Having a degree has become essential for many people to survive. Degrees are seen not only as a tool that paves the way to a secure life and future, but also a necessity for one’s status and worth in society. This leaves people with no university degrees in a critical situation, struggling to succeed in today’s workforce as well as fit in society. Kuwait Times interviewed three people without a university degree, who...

JEDDAH: A ferry transports some 1,900 evacuees across the Red Sea from Port Sudan to the Saudi King Faisal navy base in Jeddah on April 29, 2023. – AFP

UN warns Sudan collapsing

KHARTOUM: Warplanes on bombing raids drew heavy anti-aircraft fire over Khartoum on Saturday as fierce fighting between Sudan’s army and paramilitaries entered a third week, violating a renewed truce. More than 500 people have been killed since battles erupted on April 15 between the forces of army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and his number two Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who commands the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).They have agreed to...

ABU DHABI: People fleeing conflict in Sudan are welcomed by Emirati officials at an airport in Abu Dhabi after an evacuation flight, on April 29, 2023. – AFP

Thousands endure long wait for safety at Sudan-Ethiopia border

GALLABAT: An interminable row of minibuses lines the road that separates Sudan’s southeastern city of Gedaref from the Ethiopian border, slowly bringing people fleeing Sudan’s war closer to safety. There, families have been “sleeping on the ground out in the open”, said Oktay Oglu, a Turkish engineer who worked at a factory in the capital Khartoum before escaping with his family.Locals and foreigners alike have made this journey, fleeing...

KHARTOUM: People travel on a horse-drawn wagon along a street as fighting continues in Khartoum on April 28, 2023. Residents desperately count their last banknotes as nearly two weeks of fighting has frozen cash sources and pushed an already faltering financial system to the brink. -- AFP

Sudanese struggle to survive as cash sources dry up amid war

CAIRO: In Sudan’s battle-hit capital, residents desperately count their last banknotes as nearly two weeks of fighting has frozen cash sources and pushed an already faltering financial system to the brink. Banks have been closed since battles broke out on April 15 between forces loyal to rival generals, and Khartoum’s five million residents, running low on food and basic supplies, are now almost out of cash as well.“Even if you have money...

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Importance of diversity, inclusion in workplace

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. While this has primarily focused on issues such as gender, race and ethnicity, there is also a need to consider age as a factor in building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Unfortunately, ageism is a reality in many industries and can make it difficult for elderly people to find employment or advance in their careers. This...

KABUL: Afghan women hold placards as they march to protest for their rights, in Kabul on April 29, 2023. – AFP

Afghan women protest against foreign recognition of Taleban

KABUL: Afghan women protested in Kabul on Saturday, defying a crackdown on dissent to urge foreign nations not to formally recognize the Taleban government ahead of a UN summit next week. Since the Taleban surged back to power in 2021, protesters voicing opposition against creeping curbs on women’s rights have been beaten or detained, and security forces have fired in the air to disperse some rallies. But small groups of women have continued to...

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Assembly office delays decision on vote recount

By B Izzak KUWAIT: The National Assembly office, headed by outgoing Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem, on Thursday decided to delay a decision on a motion submitted by outgoing MP Obaid Al-Wasmi calling to recount votes cast in the Sept 2022 parliamentary elections over suspected irregularities. Ghanem said after the meeting that the constitutional court called the Assembly secretary and informed him that they have some documents related to the ballot...

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Experts highlight the importance of communicating with teenage kids

By Ghadeer Ghloum Dr Safaa Al-ZaqqahKUWAIT: As soon as their children reach the teenage years, parents start worrying about the consequences of hormonal changes that affect their mood and character, which impact the nature of the relationship between them. However, with good communication and trust, parents can befriend their teenage kids and build a healthy bond with them. Due to the vulnerability of this phase in our lives, Kuwait Times...

KUWAIT: File photos show Diwan Al-Bader and Diwan Al-Rawdan. The diwaniya is an important feature in most Kuwaiti households and throughout its history, people in Kuwait have defined diwaniyas as part of their identity.

Diwaniyas: The differences between hadhar and bedu

By Khaled Al-Abdulhadi KUWAIT: The diwaniya is an important feature in most Kuwaiti households, and throughout its history, people in Kuwait have defined diwaniyas as part of their identity. However, after the discovery of oil and Kuwait’s modernization and urbanization, social groups developed their own understanding of the diwaniya, with its role differing largely between the hadhar (urbanites) and bedu (bedouins) in Kuwait.In their study...

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Healthier alternatives can reduce chocolate cravings: Expert

By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Chocolate is known to improve people’s mood as it contains cocoa that enhances serotonin production in one’s brain. This makes it one of the most craved foods due to the feeling that comes with eating chocolate. Many people tend to crave chocolate in times of stress, discomfort, hunger, etc. However, such a craving may become an addiction as soon as one starts consuming chocolate more often despite being aware of its...

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NAFO Global Kuwait presents musical spectacular Muze’23

By Sajeev K PeterNAFO Global Kuwait presented Muze’23- Festival of Music - a musical spectacular on the second day of Eid in Kuwait, featuring Indian singing sensation Sanah Moidutty and her popular band. A pitch-perfect musical evening, the three-hour live concert was a real treat for the music connoisseurs at the packed American International School auditorium in Maidan Hawally. Sanah Moidutty performs during ‘Muze’23’ .The 12-member...

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