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Kuwait allocates KD 6 million to provide sclerosis, other diseases' medications
KUWAIT: The health ministry allocated nearly KD 6 million to make available multiple sclerosis medicines, in addition to medicines for other diseases, with the aim to provide the best medicines and medical supplies all year round and make sure no shortages occur. The MS medicines cost KD 2.5 million, while KD 1.8 million is for blood disease, hypertension and stroke drugs, in addition to KD 1.4 million for skin and rheumatoid disease medicines...
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Investments in Turkey, a Kuwaiti success story
The media delegation attends one of the meetings. KUWAIT: Investors from Kuwait have been vigorously seeking business opportunities in Turkey with most ventures turning out lucrative for both sides. Turkey is a vital destination for Kuwaiti tourists and investors, with 300,000 visiting annually, according to recent Turkish reports.A trip, organized by the Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey saw a number of Kuwaiti media...
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KPC sells first shipment ever of Diesel 10 ppm
KUWAIT: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced yesterday its International Marketing Sector has concluded the sale of its first ever shipment of low sulfur diesel with a sulfur content of 10 ppm to be shipped during January 2020. This shipment is considered the first shipment to be sold to the international market concurrent with the start-up of the Clean Fuel Project units in its KNPC refineries, KPC said in a press statement. KPC aims...
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Firecrackers sold to New Year celebrators
KUWAIT: Many countries around the world welcome the New Year in a festive way with noisy parties and fireworks displays. But for many in Kuwait, it is just a simple celebration of food and friendship. Most companies give a holiday to their workers on Jan 1, and families, individuals or groups celebrate in their own ways, mostly with sumptuous food, games and parties. Some establishments host fireworks displays, but they are not very elaborate,...
Muna Al-Fuzai
A clean year
Muna Al-Fuzai Every New Year, people exchange cards and messages with their friends and families. But we rarely think of those who keep our streets clean - the cleaners who do a lot for us daily throughout the year for little money and appreciation. To all street cleaners, I wish a Happy New Year! I wish you all a better year, and this article describes your condition and my wishes for you in 2020.The cleaners on the streets work day and night...
Attorney Fajer Ahmed
Happy New Year
Attorney Fajer Ahmed I really wish everyone that is celebrating (or not) a Happy New Year. May this New Year be the beginning of good deeds, better connections and a more balanced work life. I know many people are going on a quick holiday to celebrate the New Year; if you are, then enjoy. Those working on New Year's Day, thank you. Here is a brief on questions that are repeated this time of the year. Working on New Year's Question: I am working...
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Three passengers held for drug smuggling
KUWAIT: Customs officers at Kuwait International Airport arrested a passenger arriving from London who attempted to smuggle marijuana into Kuwait. Meanwhile, officers at Terminal 5 (T5) found illicit tablets with a female passenger arriving from London, and she was arrested. Another female passenger was arrested at the same terminal after 12 liquid hashish ampoules were found in her possession. The three were taken to the proper authorities for...
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Firemen battle feed store blaze
KUWAIT: Firefighters tackled a blaze reported yesterday in Al-Wafra farms area. Wafra fire station men rushed to the scene in response to an emergency call, and extinguished the flames which had started in a feed store. No human casualties were reported. Meanwhile, an investigation was opened to reveal the cause of the fire.By Hanan Al-Saadoun
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Prosecution says custodial death not caused by torture
KUWAIT: A National Assembly panel said yesterday it will continue to investigate the death of a citizen with special needs at a police station even after the public prosecution said the man was not tortured or mistreated during his detention. The public prosecution said in its report that Ahmad Al-Dhafiri died after overdosing on pills that led to a complete failure of his main organs and eventually resulted in his death. The prosecution said...
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Manila strongly condemns killing of maid, summons Kuwaiti envoy
Photo of Jeanalyn Villavende from her Facebook page. KUWAIT: The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) yesterday summoned the Kuwaiti ambassador in Manila to strongly condemn the killing of another Filipina domestic worker in Kuwait. On Sunday, police received a report from Sabah Hospital concerning the arrival of a deceased Filipina housemaid with bruises on various parts of her body. The maid, identified as Jeanalyn Villavende, had...
Iraqis wave Hashed Al-shaabi armed network flags on December 30, 2019, during a demonstration to denounce the previous night's attacks by US planes on several bases belonging to the Hezbollah brigades near Al-Qaim, an Iraqi district bordering Syria. - US air strikes against a pro-Iran group in Iraq reportedly killed at least 25 fighters, triggering anger in a country caught up in mounting tensions between Tehran and Washington. (Photo by Haidar HAMDANI / AFP)
US air strikes in Iraq kill 25, sparking anger
NAJAF: Iraqis wave Iraqi and Hashed Al-Shaabi flags yesterday during a demonstration to denounce the previous night's attacks by US planes on several bases. - AFP BAGHDAD: US air strikes against a pro-Iran group in Iraq killed at least 25 fighters, a paramilitary umbrella said yesterday, triggering anger in a country caught up in mounting tensions between Tehran and Washington. Sunday night's attacks saw US planes hit several bases belonging to...
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Amir receives chief, members of Islamic heritage society
KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Chairman of the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society Tareq Al-Issa and members of the society's board. - Amiri Diwan and KUNA photos KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace yesterday Chairman of the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society Tareq Al-Issa and members of the society's board. Minister of the Amiri Diwan...
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