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In this image released by 20th Century Fox, from left, Lauren McCrostie, Pixie Davies, Cameron King, Thomas and Joseph Odwell and Ella Purnell appear in a scene from, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”. — AP

Wee, weird heroes star in ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home’

In this image released by 20th Century Fox, from left, Lauren McCrostie, Pixie Davies, Cameron King, Thomas and Joseph Odwell and Ella Purnell appear in a scene from, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”. — APFall has officially just started, but there's still one more superhero flick sneaking in just before all the summer heat vanishes completely. But if you want muscled torsos and capes, you'll be sadly disappointed. After a...

A model prepares for a fashion photo session in Istanbul. — AFP photos

Burkini debate distant in Turkey as Islamic fashion booms

A model prepares for a fashion photo session in Istanbul. — AFP photosThe model adjusts her clothing, stares at the camera with a hint of a smile, holds her head high and the photographer starts snapping. But at this photoshoot on the Asian side of Istanbul, the models, impeccably made up, sport no body-hugging Western styles. All wear headscarves and loose fitting outfits in a shoot for one of the industry's fast growing sectors-modest but...

Writing the perfect email

.Before you are able to determine how to go about your email, you must first highlight all the objectives behind your correspondence. Example objectives can be:* To start a long lasting fruitful business relationship* To obtain information and have the other party cooperate in providing it* To deliver a message or instruction clearly in a positive manner* To set a meeting where both parties will look forward to attendNotice how objectives need...

(From left) Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble attend the Off-white 2017 Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collection fashion show

Kim Kardashian robbed of millions in Paris

(From left) Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble attend the Off-white 2017 Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collection fashion showUS reality television star Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint at a luxury Paris residence by assailants disguised as police who made off with millions, mainly in jewelry, French police and her representative said yesterday. A spokesperson for Kardashian said she was "badly...

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Bader Al-Kharafi, Zain Group Vice-Chairman and Zain Saudi Arabia Vice-Chairman

Zain Saudi Arabia operating license extended for 15 yrs - License granted by CITC will now expire in 2047

Bader Al-Kharafi, Zain Group Vice-Chairman and Zain Saudi Arabia Vice-ChairmanKUWAIT: Zain Group, the leading mobile telecom innovator across the Middle East and Africa announces that its mobile operation Zain Saudi Arabia has received a 15 Hijri year extension on its operating license that was originally granted in March 2008 for 25 Hijri years and, following the extension, will now expire in January 2047. This follows a notification from the...

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Call to support Kuwait farmers’ community

KUWAIT: A number of Kuwaiti farmers urged His Highness the Prime Minister, ministers (namely Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Al-Sabeeh), the speaker of the house and lawmakers to support Kuwaiti farmers because of the critical role they play in maintaining food security of the country.Speaking at a press conference held in response to reports about forming a committee to run the farmers' union elections, the farmers stressed that the...

KUWAIT: A Chinese traditional medicine specialist attends to a patient.

Chinese traditional medicine thriving in Kuwait - Good translators break language barrier

KUWAIT: A Chinese traditional medicine specialist attends to a patient.KUWAIT: Chinese traditional medicine is popular in Kuwait. "People in Kuwait respect traditional Chinese medicine. For over 40 years, we've been considered their partner in health and for putting a smile on their faces," said Dr Quing Gang, Team Leader at the Chinese traditional medicine department. Gang works here with a team of 15 medical personnel (seven doctors and seven...

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Govt to build exclusive resort for the elderly

KUWAIT: Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and Minister of State for Planning and Development Hind Al-Sabeeh disclosed the government intention to build an exclusive resort for the elderly where they can practice sports and receive medical treatment.Al-Sabeeh added that the resort would be completed by 2020 along with a number of other clubs. Speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Al- Berr Club in Mubarak Al-Kabeer, Al-Sabeeh said...

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Health insurance to be made mandatory for all visitors

KUWAIT: A study was being currently conducted in collaboration with the Ministries of Health and Interior to explore the feasibility of making health insurance mandatory for several categories of expats, high-ranking sources said.The sources explained that the proposed insurance would cover all visitors coming to Kuwait be it family, tourists or visitors arriving on commercial visit visas.Those applying to get temporary residencies and those...

KUWAIT: Latifa Al-Jumaa has made volunteering a central aspect of her life.

When volunteering becomes a way of life - The Story of Latifa Al-Jumaa, Director of young scientists and girls sector at Kuwait Science Club

KUWAIT: Latifa Al-Jumaa has made volunteering a central aspect of her life.Twenty five years ago, notices calling for volunteers were often distributed at local schools or posted on notice wall boards at the end of every school year.Volunteering is an integrated part of Kuwait's culture, where giving and charity are ingrained from childhood.There are hundreds of non-profit organizations in Kuwait and those who wish to volunteer can find...

Indian embassy celebrates Gandhi Jayanti

Indian embassy in Kuwait celebrates Gandhi Jayanti

Indian embassy celebrates Gandhi JayantiKUWAIT: The Indian Embassy, Kuwait yesterday celebrated Gandhi Jayanti on its premises marking the birth anniversary of the ‘Father of the Nation’.The celebration got off to a solemn start with the garlanding of the newly-installed Gandhi statue at the entrance of the embassy, by Ambassador Sunil Jain at 9 am.A large number of Indian community members attended the event in addition to the embassy...

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(Left) Demonstrators brandish placards and flags of Palestine during a rally in Rabat on Aug 3, 2024, protesting the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. (Right) Protesters rally in London during the "National March for Gaza", calling to end the genocide, stop arming the Zionist entity and no Middle East war on Aug 3, 2024. - AFP photos

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NOTTINGHAM: Protesters are detained on Aug 3, 2024 during an 'Enough is Enough' demonstration. - AFP

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MOGADISHU: Relatives carry the body of a woman killed during an attack on Aug 3, 2024. - AFP

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