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LONDON: Arsenal’s German defender Shkodran Mustafi (L) dives through the air as he vies with Tottenham Hotspur’s Dutch striker Vincent Janssen during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London yesterday. — AFP
Returning Kane thwarts Arsenal’s summit bid
LONDON: Arsenal’s German defender Shkodran Mustafi (L) dives through the air as he vies with Tottenham Hotspur’s Dutch striker Vincent Janssen during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London yesterday. — AFPLONDON: Harry Kane marked his return from injury with the equaliser as Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 at Arsenal yesterday to keep their arch rivals from the Premier...
Mohammad Burbayea winner of the first edition of Red Bull Bar Bahr.
A jet ski for the winning team in Red Bull Bar Bahr
Mohammad Burbayea winner of the first edition of Red Bull Bar Bahr.KUWAIT: The countdown for Red Bull Bar Bahr relay race has started and the most thrilling race is inching closer. The logistical arrangements are set to kick off early next week to lay out the land and water tracks in preparation for the adrenaline-charged Quad Bike and Jet Ski relay race on Friday November 11th on Marina beach. On the event day, 24 teams of Jet Ski and Quad bike...
LAS VEGAS: Jessie Vargas (L) and Manny Pacquiao battle in the third round of their WBO welterweight championship fight at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pacquiao won by unanimous decision. — AFP
Pacquiao reclaims WBO title for third time
LAS VEGAS: Jessie Vargas (L) and Manny Pacquiao battle in the third round of their WBO welterweight championship fight at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pacquiao won by unanimous decision. — AFPLAS VEGAS:  Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao reclaimed the World Boxing Organization welterweight title for the third time with a unanimous decision victory over former champion Jesse Vargas in his comeback fight on...
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Dozen arrested in fake domestic help office
KUWAIT: Residency detectives raided a fake domestic help office in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, where 12 residency violators and absconders were arrested with a large number of fake receipts and stamps. Sources added that the office had been providing daily maid services and practicing fraud.Firemen hurtA fire broke out in a Hawally building, said security sources, noting that on rushing to the scene, Hawally and Salmiya fire teams found that the fire was...
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Policeman arrested for breaking traffic laws
KUWAIT: A policeman was arrested for violating traffic laws, dangerous driving and trying to escape arrest. Security sources said the suspect was stopped for a traffic ticket while he was in uniform in his private vehicle, which he did not like. He left his driving license and registration with his colleagues and tried to drive off in a stunt-like manner before backup arrived and stopped him.Fatal accidentA Syrian was instantly killed when he...
Minister Hind Al-Subaih
Minister denies suspending aid to non-Kuwaitis’ wives
Minister of social affairs and labor. Hind Al-SabeehKUWAIT: Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and Minister of State for Development and Planning Hind Al-Subaih said the total social aid paid by the ministry jumped from KD 119 million to KD 260 million in past five years, and that the average aid paid per person varied between KD 559 and 800. Subaih added that the total number of Kuwaiti women married to non- Kuwaitis receiving social aid is...
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Why the US race matters
Muna Al Fuzai The Americans are only a few days away from election day. I would like to commence my article with a wish for all Americans to remember that they are not only voting for a president, but are making a choice of granting someone the power to bring peace or inflame a war. War and peace are our main concerns here in the Middle East. The internal policy of the US is the sole preserve of the American people and we shouldn’t utter a...
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Co Founder tells how FSRI evolved into institution that provides holistic, multidisciplinary services
'RunQ8 grown to become a much anticipated annual charity event in Kuwait' .Kuwait: The following is an interview with Dr. Elham Al Hamdan, Co- Founder, President and Medical Director of Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute(FSRI):Question: When was the Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute established, and what is the Institute’s goal?Dr Hamdan: Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute (FSRI) opened its doors in 2006. Originally our mission was...
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Kuwait to launch foreign bond sale to finance deficit
Country’s first foreign debt in around two decadesKUWAIT: Kuwait will issue billions of dollars worth of bonds in international markets to finance a budget deficit resulting from low oil prices, a report said yesterday. Finance Minister Anas Al-Saleh said Kuwait will issue US dollar-denominated sovereign bonds of up to $9.6 billion during the 2016/2017 fiscal year which ends March 31, Al-Qabas newspaper reported.This comes on top of a $6.6...
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Opposition eyes comeback in polls
Kuwaiti Islamist opposition leaders and candidates, Osama al-Mnawer (L), Walid al-Tabtabai (2nd L), Bader al-Dahoum (2nd R) and Adel al-Damkhi (R) sit on October 30, 2016 during a campaign meeting for the upcoming parliamentary election in Kuwait City. Kuwait opposition groups are returning to the polls after a four-year boycott, seeking to curb a political "deterioration" in the oil-rich Gulf state, but analysts doubt they will succeed. More...
Yacoub Al-Ebrahim
Tijari reports net profit of KD 27.5 million
Yacoub Al-EbrahimKUWAIT: Commercial Bank of Kuwait announced a net profit of KD 27.5 million for the nine-month period of 2016 compared with KD 25.4 million in same period last year, a growth of 8.2 percent. Fee income witnessed year on year growth of 8.8 percent, foreign exchange income 61 percent and investment portfolio income 31.3 percent. The bank continues to maintain a solid level of operating profit before provision, amounting to KD 74.5...
KUWAIT: Third constituency candidate Abdulmohsin Khalaf Al-Saeed talks to Kuwait Times. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Previous MPs did not play their role in the proper way: Al-Saeed
KUWAIT: Third constituency candidate Abdulmohsin Khalaf Al-Saeed talks to Kuwait Times. - Photo by Yasser Al-ZayyatKUWAIT: Abdulmohsin Khalaf Al-Saeed is a first-time candidate running in the elections from the third constituency. He is a banker, and has many ideas and solutions to develop the country. According to him, both the legislative and executive authorities are not active, as there are many improvements and developments that can be done...
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NOTTINGHAM: Protesters are detained on Aug 3, 2024 during an 'Enough is Enough' demonstration. - AFP
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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
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