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KIB Chairman Sheikh Mohammad Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah
KIB Chairman named 'Islamic Banking Chairman of the Year'
KIB Chairman Sheikh Mohammad Al-Jarrah Al-SabahKUWAIT: World Finance, the premier London-based global banking and finance journal, has named Sheikh Mohammed Jarrah Al-Sabah, Chairman of Kuwait International Bank (KIB), its "Islamic Banking Chairman of the Year" for 2017. This is the second time that Al-Jarrah has been recognized by World Finance for his leadership and outstanding record of excellence in the realm of finance, after having...
United Real Estate’s Assoufid Golf Club receives two coveted awards
United Real Estate's Assoufid Golf Club receives two coveted awards
United Real Estate’s Assoufid Golf Club receives two coveted awardsKUWAIT: Kuwait's leading real estate development company has announced its win for Africa's Best Golf Course 2016' and 'Morocco's Best Golf Course 2016' at the 3rd annual World Golf Awards for its development in Morocco. Supported by an award-winning portfolio as 'Africa's Best New Course 2014', 'Morocco's Best Course 2015' and 'Trip Advisor 2016 Certificate of Excellence',...
Ahmad Al Dowaisan
Gulf Bank announces Al-Duwaisan as Gen Manager of Corporate Banking
Ahmad Al DowaisanKUWAIT: Gulf Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ahmad Khalid Al-Duwaisan to the position of General Manager - Corporate Banking, following the approval of the Central Bank of Kuwait. In his new role, Al-Duwaisan will be managing Gulf Bank's corporate banking division, and will be supporting senior management in the execution of the Bank's long-term vision and strategy. Al-Duwaisan has over 15-years experience in...
Jamie Dornan, left, and Dakota Johnson arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of Fifty Shades Darker at The Theatre at Ace Hotel. — AP photos
Dornan and Johnson go darker in ‘Fifty Shades’ sequel
Jamie Dornan, left, and Dakota Johnson arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of Fifty Shades Darker at The Theatre at Ace Hotel. — AP photosTwo years after the bonkbuster film “Fifty Shades of Grey” had housewives reaching for the smelling salts, its sequel reunites Christian, Anastasia and a variety of tools that really ought to be kept in a riding stable. Northern Irishman Jamie Dornan and US actress Dakota Johnson return as the kinky...
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Nordstrom to drop Ivanka Trump’s clothing, accessories line
Ivanka Trump models an outfit following an interview to promote her clothing line. — APNordstrom says it will stop selling Ivanka Trump clothing and accessories, creating some questions about the future of the brand elsewhere. The Seattle-based department store chain said the decision was based on the sales performance of the first daughter’s brand. Neiman Marcus may be the next one to pull back on the label, as the branded jewelry is...
BARCELONA: Barcelona's Brazilian midfielder Rafinha (R) vies with Athletic Bilbao's defender Yeray Alvarez during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Athletic Club Bilbao at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona yesterday. -- AFP
Barca close in as confusion reigns over Real fixture
BARCELONA: Barcelona's Brazilian midfielder Rafinha (R) vies with Athletic Bilbao's defender Yeray Alvarez during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Athletic Club Bilbao at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona yesterday. -- AFPMADRID: Lionel Messi struck another trademark free-kick as Barcelona moved to within a one point of La Liga leaders Real Madrid with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao yesterday.  Madrid have two games in hand,...
GB1121 - Libreville : Egypt's Argentinian coach Hector Raul Cuper attends a press conference in Libreville on February 4, 2017 on the eve of the final of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations football tournament Egypt vs Cameroon. / AFP / GABRIEL BOUYS
Rejuvenated Cameroon, Egypt set for Cup final showdown
GB1121 - Libreville : Egypt's Argentinian coach Hector Raul Cuper attends a press conference in Libreville on February 4, 2017 on the eve of the final of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations football tournament Egypt vs Cameroon. / AFP / GABRIEL BOUYSLIBREVILLE:  Cameroon and Egypt are both aiming to cap remarkable revivals by winning the Africa Cup of Nations when they meet in a final that few thought possible in Libreville today evening. These are...
JOHANNESBURG: Sri Lanka’s batsman Niroshan Dickwella plays a shot during the third One Day International (ODI) match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Wanderers cricket ground yesterday in Johannesburg, South Africa. The South African team and the wickets are in pink to mark World Cancer Awarness day yesterday. —AP
De Villiers steers S Africa to ODI series win over S Lanka
JOHANNESBURG: Sri Lanka’s batsman Niroshan Dickwella plays a shot during the third One Day International (ODI) match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Wanderers cricket ground yesterday in Johannesburg, South Africa. The South African team and the wickets are in pink to mark World Cancer Awarness day yesterday. —APJOHANNESBURG: AB de Villiers struck an unbeaten half-century to steer South Africa to a series-winning seven wicket victory...
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Man shot after machete attack at Paris Louvre
The body of a man lays on the floor as two soldiers guard him in the Louvre museum, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 in Paris. A knife-wielding man shouting "Allahu akbar" attacked French soldiers on patrol near the Louvre Museum Friday in what officials described as a suspected terror attack. The soldiers first tried to fight off the attacker and then opened fire, shooting him five times. (AP Photo)PARIS: A French soldier shot and wounded a man armed with...
KUWAIT: The Bishtakhta (phonograph). — KUNA
Al-Bishtakhta: a topnotch audio entertainment system in old Kuwait
KUWAIT: The Bishtakhta (phonograph). — KUNAKUWAIT: While high-fidelity systems rule supreme over how people enjoy music nowadays, 'Al-Bishtakhta' - a name given by Kuwaitis to the phonograph - was the mainstay of audio entertainment in the old days. Historians in Kuwait differed on the origin of the word Al-Bishtakhta with some saying that it originated from the Hindi language. But the most compelling argument was that the word was derived...
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Cancer second cause of death in Kuwait
KUWAIT: Despite progress in medical care, people around the globe still suffer from the menacing shadow of cancer, a disease which claimed millions of lives. Marking the annual World Cancer Day today, Kuwait is keen on playing its part in spreading awareness regarding the fatal illness, showcasing global commitment to the fight against cancer.Speaking about the annual event, Director of Kuwait Cancer Control Center (KCCI) Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi...
KUWAIT: Information Minister Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah (left) and Defense Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Sabah attend the flag-hoisting ceremony. —KUNA
Flag-hoisting ceremony signals start of Kuwait national celebrations of 2017
KUWAIT: Information Minister Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah (left) and Defense Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Sabah attend the flag-hoisting ceremony. —KUNAKUWAIT: In a big ceremony attended by a plethora of cabinet ministers, state officials, public figures and ordinary people, Minister of Information Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah on Thursday raised Kuwaiti flag over Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center to signal the start of...
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GAZA: Palestinians surround bodies lying on the ground at the Al-Maamadani hospital after they were killed in a Zionist strike on a school used as a refuge by displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on Aug 8, 2024. - AFP
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DHAKA: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus (center) takes the oath of office as the chief adviser of Bangladesh's new interim government, administered by President Mohammed Shahabuddin (left) on August 8, 2024. - AFP
Yunus sworn in as Bangladesh leader
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Abdullah Al-Sanousi
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Minister of Information and Bahrain's Minister of Tourism sign an executive program of tourism cooperation agreement for 2024, 2025, and 2026. – KUNA photos
Kuwait and Bahrain ink executive program for tourism cooperation
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KUWAIT: Workers take shelter from the sun under a tree in Kuwait City amidst a heatwave. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
‘Inadequate’ heat protection for Gulf migrant workers