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Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte gestures a clenched fist as he visit soldiers in Butig, Lanao del Sur, southern Philippines November 30, 2016. REUTERS/Stringer
Philippines ends siege against rebels pledged to Islamic State
Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte gestures a clenched fist as he visit soldiers in Butig, Lanao del Sur, southern Philippines November 30, 2016. REUTERS/StringerMANILA: Troops in the southern Philippines retook a disused building from Muslim militants yesterday, ending an intense five-day siege that killed dozens of fighters the authorities say had pledged allegiance to Islamic State. The incident highlights the challenges facing President...
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At revolt site, Filipinos protest Marcos burial
MANILA: Thousands of Filipino protesters returned yesterday to the site of a 1986 revolt that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos, this time to condemn his burial at a heroes' cemetery. Police said at least 3,000 people gathered at the "People Power" monument along the main EDSA highway in metropolitan Manila, chanting "Dig him up." Protesters held up pro-democracy placards, including one that read, "Keep calm and democracy will die."Millions...
LIVERPOOL: Liverpool’s Welsh striker Ben Woodburn scores his team’s second goal during the English League Cup quarter-final football match between Liverpool and Leeds United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on Tuesday.—AFP
Woodburn helps Liverpool reach League Cup semis
LIVERPOOL: Liverpool’s Welsh striker Ben Woodburn scores his team’s second goal during the English League Cup quarter-final football match between Liverpool and Leeds United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on Tuesday.—AFPLONDON: Liverpool reached the League Cup semi-finals after 17-year-old Ben Woodburn enjoyed a night to remember by becoming the club’s youngest ever goalscorer when he wrapped up a 2-0 victory over Leeds...
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KSSC to organise shooting tourney
OtaibiKUWAIT: Kuwait Shooting Sports Club (KSSC) will organize the Public Sports Authority tournament at Sheikh Sabah Al- Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex from December 2-4.The tournament includes skeet, trap, double trap, 10m pistol and rifle, and 50m rifle besides Olympic archery.President of Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations Eng. Duaij Khalaf Al-Otaibi lauded the interest of Public Authority for sports in shooting and shooters and the support...
Victorious Kuwait tennis players return home
Victorious Kuwait tennis players return home
Victorious Kuwait tennis players return homeKUWAIT: Kuwait Tennis team that won the doubles gold medal in the men’s and juniors Arab Championship that was held in Morocco returned home. President of Kuwait and Arab Tennis Federations Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Abdallah Al-Sabah, Deputy Chairman of KTF Abdelsamad Al-Aryan, Board Member Ali Al-Daihani, and PSA representative Bashar Al-Kandari received the delegation.Kuwait’s players Mohammad...
Shafi Al-Hajiri
KDSC to hold annual international festival
Sheikh Salman Al-Sabah and Shafi Al-HajiriKUWAIT: Kuwait Disabled Sports Club (KDSC) will organize the Annual International Festival Day for solidarity with the disabled next Saturday at the club premises.The festival includes a sports tournament for the disabled that will continue until December 6. KDSC Chairman Shafi Al-Hajiri said the festival is under the patronage of Information Minister, State Minister for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah...
ACICO participates in annual charitable event of RUNQ8
ACICO participates in annual charitable event of RUNQ8
ACICO participates in annual charitable event of RUNQ8KUWAIT: Contributing to the events of the annual charitable RUNQ8 benefiting the Fawziya Al Sultan Center for Treatment & Development of Special Needs Children, ACICO Group - Kuwait’s leading Construction Materials Manufacturer - eagerly participated in support of this noble cause.Conveying her delight, Eng Ghosson Al Khaled - Deputy Chief Executive Officer of ACICO Industries, expressed...
NEW DELHI: An Indian vendor waits for customers in a shop supplying traditional wedding dresses and suits in New Delhi. Jatin Pal’s wedding was just days away and his family were finalizing plans for an extravagant multi-day celebration until Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi banned high denomination notes overnight, throwing cold water over the festivities. — AFP
India cash ban slims down big fat weddings
NEW DELHI: An Indian vendor waits for customers in a shop supplying traditional wedding dresses and suits in New Delhi. Jatin Pal’s wedding was just days away and his family were finalizing plans for an extravagant multi-day celebration until Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi banned high denomination notes overnight, throwing cold water over the festivities. — AFPNEW DELHI: Jatin Pal's wedding was just days away and his family were...
HSBC inaugurates its new offices in Al Hamra Tower
HSBC inaugurates its new offices in Al Hamra Tower
HSBC inaugurates its new offices in Al Hamra TowerKUWAIT: HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Kuwait inaugurated the new offices in Al Hamra Tower yesterday during a special event attended by The Lord Mayor of London, dignitaries from the British Embassy in Kuwait and customers. This was the official opening of the new offices that are located on the 37th Floor in Al Hamra Tower.During the event Roger Winfield, CEO of HSBC in Kuwait said:...
Antoine Daher CEO
Gulf Bank appoints Daher as Chief Executive Officer
Antoine Daher CEOKUWAIT: Gulf Bank yesterday announced the appointment of Antoine Daher as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 December 2016, following the approval of the Central Bank of Kuwait. Daher, previously Gulf Bank’s Deputy CEO, succeeds Cesar Gonzalez-Bueno who had been CEO since March 2014. Omar Kutayba Alghanim, Chairman of Gulf Bank, commented on the appointment: “We are very pleased to welcome Antoine Daher as Gulf Bank’s...
Bader Al-Mutawa
NBK’s ‘Business Services Clients’
Bader Al-MutawaKUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait presents its Business Services Clients - an integrated bundle of banking services and solutions, which provide businesses with more flexibility and security. The program is aimed at providing an exceptional banking experience to businessmen and supporting their projects.The business banking services of National Bank of Kuwait provide an unprecedented banking experience, through the management of...
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Netflix launches downloads for offline viewing on smartphones, tablets
LOS ANGELES: Netflix has finally rolled out a feature subscribers have been requesting for years: The company will now let members worldwide download select TV shows and movies for viewing on Apple and Android devices while disconnected from the internet. The latest versions of the company’s mobile apps include a “download” button on the details page for a film or TV seriesalthough not all titles on the streaming service are currently...
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MUMBAI: A vendor counts a wad of Indian rupees. - AFP
Indian rupee hits record low amid geopolitical jitters
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Flag of Kuwait, visa application form and passport on table
Why small-scale project visas can be problematic
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KUWAIT: Kuwaitis walk inside the Avenues Mall, the country’s largest shopping centre. The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) issued the latest detailed statistics on population and employment at the end of June 2024. The data shows that total population in Kuwait reached 4.919 million people. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Kuwait population hits 4.919 million
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DHAKA: Anti-government protestors display Bangladesh's national flag as they storm Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's palace on Aug 5, 2024. - AFP
People power rocks Bangladesh
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Al-Sawaber Complex
Kuwait’s historic buildings should be preserved