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Huawei launches globally awaited Mate 9 in Kuwait
Huawei launches globally awaited Mate 9 in Kuwait
Huawei launches globally awaited Mate 9 in KuwaitKUWAIT: In an event held at the Xcite showroom in The Avenues mall, the Huawei Consumer Business Group in Kuwait revealed its most coveted flagship smartphone, Mate 9, launching its third successful and innovative device in the country this year. The Mate 9 promises a high performance and unprecedented images with its Leica smartphone camera technology.The event was attended by the Commercial...
Teresa Heinz Kerry, front row, from left, Kennedy Center Honorees Al Pacino, Mavis Staples, Martha Argerich, James Taylor, and Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter; rear row, from left, Secretary of State John Kerry, Kennedy Center Honorees Joe Walsh, Don Henley, and Timothy Schmit, and David Rubinstein are photographed following the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner, Saturday in Washington. — AP photos
Bittersweet gala honors Pacino, Eagles, Taylor
Teresa Heinz Kerry, front row, from left, Kennedy Center Honorees Al Pacino, Mavis Staples, Martha Argerich, James Taylor, and Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter; rear row, from left, Secretary of State John Kerry, Kennedy Center Honorees Joe Walsh, Don Henley, and Timothy Schmit, and David Rubinstein are photographed following the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner, Saturday in Washington. — AP photosAl Pacino,...
In this file photo, director Bernardo Bertolucci poses for photographers during a photo call at the Rome Film festival in Rome. — AP
'Last Tango in Paris' rape scene revelation sparks outrage
In this file photo, director Bernardo Bertolucci poses for photographers during a photo call at the Rome Film festival in Rome. — AP"Last Tango in Paris" is making headlines again 44 years after the controversial film came out. A recently unearthed video interview with Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci from 2013 has renewed interest, and outrage, over what happened to actress Maria Schneider on set during the infamous butter rape scene....
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Russian film sparks uproar by glorifying Soviet WWII 'myth'
(Left) A security staff member walks past posters promoting the new Russian film "The Panfilov 28" in a cinema in Moscow (Right) Producer and scenarist Andrei Shalopa. — AFP photosIn a controversial new Russian film, 28 Soviet soldiers facing sure death singlehandedly defend the frontline outside Moscow against an onslaught of Nazi tanks in 1941. "Everything's clear here-the enemy is over there, and Moscow is back there," says one soldier in...
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Poo-pulism won in Italy
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Qatar 2022 attacks ‘malicious’: Organiser
DOHA: Qatar’s much-criticised 2022 World Cup has been the victim of “malicious and unwarranted attacks”, a senior tournament official in the Gulf said yesterday. Nasser Al-Khater, assistant secretary general of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, the body overseeing the organisation of the tournament in Qatar, also claimed that many of the country’s critics had not “set foot in the country”.“We’ve responded to our...
Renault Al Babtain main sponsor of 2016 NBK Walkathon
Renault Al Babtain main sponsor of 2016 NBK Walkathon
Renault Al Babtain main sponsor of 2016 NBK WalkathonKUWAIT: Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al Babtain Co., the exclusive agent of Renault in the state of Kuwait was the main sponsor of the 22nd NBK walkathon titled, ‘We Are Stronger With each Step’. Organized by National Bank of Kuwait and sponsored by Renault Al Babtain for the second consecutive year, Renault Al Babtain took part in this initiative showing support of the organization’s passion...
KUWAIT: Lawmakers including (from left) former speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem, Safaa Al-Hashem and Abdullah Al-Roumi gather at the diwaniya of pro-government MP Saadoun Hammad yesterday. Both Ghanem and Roumi are expected to vie for the speakership of the National Assembly. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Clear divisions appear in newly-elected Assembly
Opposition MPs press to block return of some ministers KUWAIT: Lawmakers including (from left) former speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem, Safaa Al-Hashem and Abdullah Al-Roumi gather at the diwaniya of pro-government MP Saadoun Hammad yesterday. Both Ghanem and Roumi are expected to vie for the speakership of the National Assembly. — Photo by Yasser Al-ZayyatKUWAIT: Early divisions surfaced yesterday among newly-elected lawmakers as only 20 MPs attended...
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Restrictions on hiring expats in Awqaf ministry
KUWAIT: A  Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs official issued an administrative decision regulating the appointment of expats in various ministry departments and the monthly payment per position. According to the decision released by Undersecretary Fareed Emadi, a supervisor general will get KD 300, a center supervisor will get KD 250, an administrative supervisor will get KD 200, a teacher and Quran instructor will get KD 250, an accountant...
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Winter 'officially' starts Wednesday
KUWAIT: Meteorologist Essa Ramadan said the weather was stable yesterday, with a possibility of rainfall despite scattered clouds.Ramadan added that winter will official start on Wednesday with a considerable decrease in temperature and high waves affected by active northwesterly winds, during which it would be advisable to wear warm clothing.
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Defense Minister, Bangladeshi official discusses issues
KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah discussed yesterday with visiting Armed Forces Director of the Premiership in Bangladesh, Abu Bilal Mohammad Shafi issues of mutual interest.During the meeting, the two sides also touched on bilateral military ties, Ministry of Defense's Public Relations Department said in a press statement. The meeting was attended by ambassador of Bangladesh to Kuwait S M Abul...
Brigadier Adel Al-Hashash
Interior prepared for rainy season
Brigadier Adel Al-HashashKUWAIT: The Director General of the Relations and Security Information Department at the Interior Ministry Brigadier Adel Al-Hashash said security authorities have taken all necessary steps to prepare for the rainy season and reduce its effects to a minimum. He said there is continued cooperation and coordination between concerned ministry departments including general security, central operations department, traffic...
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Al-Sawaber Complex
Kuwait’s historic buildings should be preserved
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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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Undersecretary of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Finance Aseel Al-Munifi and CEO of the Shared Electronic Banking Services Company (K-Net) Essam Al-Khashnam are pictured after signing the deal. - KUNA
Ministry of Finance and KNET ink e-payment services deal
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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