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CHENNAI: A ripped up tree lays across a street in Chennai as Cyclone Vardah approaches the Indian coast. — AFP
Schools shut, thousands evacuated as cyclone barrels towards India's south
Flights at Chennai airport delayed or cancelled CHENNAI: A ripped up tree lays across a street in Chennai as Cyclone Vardah approaches the Indian coast. — AFPCHENNAI: Authorities in India evacuated tens of thousands of people from low-lying areas and closed schools and colleges yesterday, as a cyclone barreled towards the southeastern coast. Cyclone Vardah is moving westwards over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to hit Chennai, the capital of...
BEIJING: This combination of two photos shows US President-elect Donald Trump (left) and Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen. An official Chinese newspaper yesterday called Donald Trump “as ignorant as a child” after the president-elect again suggested that he was reconsidering how America deals with Taiwan, one of the most sensitive issues in the relationship between the US and China. —AP
Beijing warns Trump on 'One China policy'
Asian giant could back 'forces hostile to US' BEIJING: This combination of two photos shows US President-elect Donald Trump (left) and Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen. An official Chinese newspaper yesterday called Donald Trump “as ignorant as a child” after the president-elect again suggested that he was reconsidering how America deals with Taiwan, one of the most sensitive issues in the relationship between the US and China. —APBEIJING:...
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Ronaldo caps dream year with fourth Ballon d’Or
Cristiano RonaldoPARIS: Cristiano Ronaldo won his fourth Ballon d’Or yesterday to get one over his nemesis Lionel Messi in their long-running duel for the title of best footballer on the planet. It was the perfect ending to another fantastic year for the Real Madrid star, who won the Champions League for the second time in three seasons and then led Portugal to their first major title at Euro 2016 - albeit he went off early injured and in...
DOHA: CEO of Qatar Airways, Akbar Al-Baker (L), and Secretary General of the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee, Hassan Al-Thawadi, hold a press conference in Doha yesterday, on the eve of the friendly football match between FC Barcelona and Saudi’s Al-Ahli. — AFP
Qatar says adios to Barcelona
DOHA: CEO of Qatar Airways, Akbar Al-Baker (L), and Secretary General of the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee, Hassan Al-Thawadi, hold a press conference in Doha yesterday, on the eve of the friendly football match between FC Barcelona and Saudi’s Al-Ahli. — AFPDOHA:  Barcelona play Saudi champions Al-Ahli in a friendly in Doha on Tuesday, the Spanish club's last major obligation of its four year shirt sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways. ...
MUMBAI: India captain Virat Kohli (L) celebrates with Ravindra Jadeja (2nd L), Ravichandran Ashwin (3rd R) and their teammates during a victory lap after winning the fourth Test cricket match against England at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai yesterday. — AFP
Ashwin leads India to series win over England
MUMBAI: India captain Virat Kohli (L) celebrates with Ravindra Jadeja (2nd L), Ravichandran Ashwin (3rd R) and their teammates during a victory lap after winning the fourth Test cricket match against England at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai yesterday. — AFPMUMBAI:  Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin blew away England's lower order resistance to spin India to a crushing series-clinching victory on the final day of the fourth test at the Wankhede...
Sheikh Salman patronizes Advertising Creativity Award 2016 event
Zain participates in PR and marketing discussion panel
Sheikh Salman patronizes Advertising Creativity Award 2016 event Sheikh Salman patronizes Advertising Creativity Award 2016 eventKUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommunications company in Kuwait, participated in a public relations and marketing discussion panel as part of the Advertising Creativity Award 2016 organized by the Arab Media Forum. The event came under the patronage of Sheikh Salman Al-Homoud Al-Sabah Minister of Information and Minster...
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AUB named 'Bank of the Year Middle East 2016' by Banker
KUWAIT: Ahli United Bank (AUB) has been recognized as "Bank of The Year - Middle East 2016" by The Banker, the world's longest running international banking magazine and member of the Financial Times Group. This represents the second time that AUB has received this prestigious award.The announcement was made at the official 'Bank of the Year Awards 2016' gala event, held recently in London and attended by senior bankers from around the world. ...
Adeeb Ahamed honored with Global Business Leader Award
Adeeb Ahamed honored with Global Business Leader Award
Adeeb Ahamed honored with Global Business Leader AwardKUWAIT: The inaugural Gulf Indian Excellence Awards were held at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights on Sunday. The gala event recognized leading successful Indian Business Leaders in the region who have made a mark in their sectors and have shown exceptional ability in their areas of excellence.In recognition of his successful growth as a business leader across various sectors around the...
56 new buses will be equipped with Euro III engines
City Group invests KD 2.5m to Renew fleet with modern buses
56 new buses will be equipped with Euro III engines 56 new buses will be equipped with Euro III enginesKUWAIT: City Group Company yesterday held an exclusive celebration to announce the renewal of Citybus fleet with buses equipped with Euro III engines.Nabil Al-Jeraisy, Vice Chairman and CEO, confirmed in his address during the celebration, on the company's commitment of implementing its strategy aiming at developing the services presented to...
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Future Communications Company becomes Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider
Urges organizations to embrace Cloud technologyKuwait; 12 December, 2016: Microsoft today praised small businesses across Kuwait on their adoption of cloud services to further the nation's ongoing digital transformation. The company leveraged the admirable progress made nationwide in the adoption of global best practices, with solutions providers such as Future Communications Company having received certified recognition by Microsoft for their...
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South Korea temporarily bans transport of poultry to fight bird flu
SEOUL: South Korea's agriculture ministry said yesterday that it will issue a temporary nationwide ban on the transportation of poultry to contain the spread of bird flu, with 43 outbreaks recorded in Asia's fourth-largest economy.The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said in a statement that the movement control order will be effective for 48 hours, from 1500 GMT on Monday or midnight in Seoul. Since the first outbreak of a severe...
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Golden Globe nominations: 'La La Land' tops 2017 nods, 'Moonlight' close behind
This image released by Lionsgate shows Ryan Gosling, left, and Emma Stone in a scene from, "La La Land.""La La Land," a musical ode to Los Angeles, topped the Golden Globe nominations yesterday, picking up seven nods. It was followed closely behind by "Moonlight," a low-budget coming-of-age drama that received six nods. The two films have dominated the awards season so far, along with "Manchester by the Sea," which picked up five nominations...
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KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior and Defense Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah holds talks with senior defense ministry officials on Aug 7, 2024. - KUNA
Kuwait army alert, govt prepared
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GAZA: In this March 25, 2017 photo, Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar (right) and Ismail Haniyeh attend the funeral of slain Hamas official Mazen Faqha in Gaza City. - AFP
Hamas names Sinwar new chief
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WEYMOUTH: A police officer restrains a protester during a 'Enough is Enough' demonstration called by far-right activists in Weymouth, on the southwest coast of England where the Bibby Stockholm migrant accommodation barge is moored, on August 4, 2024. — AFP
No end in sight for UK riots
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ALDERSHOT: Protesters hold placards during a 'Enough is Enough' demonstration called by far-right activists near a hotel housing asylum seekers in Aldershot on August 4, 2024. — AFP
Musk fans flames of anti-Muslim riots, spars with UK govt
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Senior military officers discuss security issues