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JAKARTA: This picture taken on June 28, 2016 shows Indonesian men offering prayers at a “mobile mosque” outside a sports complex. — AFP

‘Mosque-mobile’ makes praying easier in Jakarta

JAKARTA: This picture taken on June 28, 2016 shows Indonesian men offering prayers at a “mobile mosque” outside a sports complex. — AFPJAKARTA: As the call to prayer rang out across the Indonesian capital, Sutikno faced a dilemma - the devout Muslim needed to set off through Jakarta's notorious traffic to pick up his wife but did not want to miss out on worshipping. However for him and others juggling the demands of hectic, 21st century...

This file photo taken on May 22, 2014 shows Iranian director and President of the Cinefondation Jury Abbas Kiarostami posing during a photo-call of “The Cinefondation Jury” at the 67th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France.

Iran cinema conquers world despite restrictions

This file photo taken on May 22, 2014 shows Iranian director and President of the Cinefondation Jury Abbas Kiarostami posing during a photo-call of “The Cinefondation Jury” at the 67th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France.The outpouring of tributes for Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, who died yesterday, has reminded the world of Iran's huge impact on art-house cinema despite restrictions on its artists. "On the...

Kuwaiti soap operas in Ramadan: ‘Saq Al Bamboo’, Been Galbin

'Saq Al Bamboo' and 'Been Galbin': Episode 29

Kuwait Times is publishing a daily recap of two Kuwaiti soap operas aired on Al Rai TV and MBC Drama. Here are the recaps of the 29th episodes: Kuwaiti soap operas in Ramadan: ‘Saq Al Bamboo’, Been Galbin'Saq Al Bamboo' (Bamboo Stalk)Eisa comes home and finds Merla, who tells him she wants to talk. But he refuses and takes the keys of his flat to not let her come again. Eisa is angry with Ghasan, Hind and Merla, and tells Khawla they are...

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Venus, Kerber set-up Wimbledon s-final clash

Angelique KerberLONDON: Venus Williams is back in the semifinals of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in six years. Making another title run at the age of 36, the five-time Wimbledon champion beat Yarsoslava Shvedova 7-6 (5), 6-2 yesterday, advancing to the final four at the All England Club for the first time since 2009 and first time at any major since the 2010 US Open.“I love playing the game, I always have,” the eighth-seeded...

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5 Kuwaitis arrested, including a policeman, woman arrested

Security agencies foil IS plots, arrest would-be perpetrators - 5 Kuwaitis arrested, including a policeman, woman arrested

Click to view larger imageAfter his arrest, Raja provided detailed information to the security agencies about his plots. He admitted that he has sworn allegiance to IS group and has received instructions from an IS leading figure abroad and planned to execute the scheme at the end of the holy month of Ramadan or during the first days of Eid Al-Fitr, expected to start July 6.Raja noted that he was ordered to come in person or send a young...

KUWAIT: Brigadier General Abdulrahman Al-Abdullah, Director of the Community Police Department speaks with Kuwait Times. —Photos by Joseph Shagra

Director explains Community Police responsibilities, services - Special Report

KUWAIT: Brigadier General Abdulrahman Al-Abdullah, Director of the Community Police Department speaks with Kuwait Times. —Photos by Joseph ShagraKUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior set up a community police unit in 2008 based on ministry decree 2411/2008 to be in charge of various social problems. It consists of a number of departments including social support and research, social visits and activities, study, analysis, a census department, and...

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Manpower authority to collect fees through K-Net

KUWAIT: Official spokeswoman of Manpower Public Authority, Director of Public Relations and Information Aseel Al-Mizyad, said the national labor development department approved the use of K-Net to collect fees at the department, adding that all transactions with stamps have been stopped. She said fees for registering national labor for the first time and transfers is KD 50 and KD 10 annually respectively, and renewal is KD 10 for each year.By A...

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Hot Eid Al-Fitr holidays - Temperatures to rise

KUWAIT : Kuwait Metrological Center said the weather will see 'extreme temperatures' during the first day of Eid Al-Fitr. Meteorologist Yasser Al-Beloushi said the extreme heat will continue Tuesday and Wednesday, as temperatures may reach 48-49 degrees Celsius. He said nights will be relatively hot with variable winds.By A Saleh

Parliament SpeakernMarzouq Al-Ghanem

Parliament Speaker hails security forces for foiling terror plot

Parliament SpeakerMarzouq Al-GhanemKUWAIT: National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanem yesterday lauded the security forces, namely Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, for aborting the terrorist scheme that aimed at undermining the country's security.Speaker Al-Ghanem said in a statement that the Interior Ministry's announcement about foiling the scheme "affirms that the terrorist hand still...

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah chairs the cabinet’s weekly meeting yesterday. —KUNA

Cabinet urges everybody's help to security personnel - KDIPA assigned to run free zones

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah chairs the cabinet’s weekly meeting yesterday. —KUNAKUWAIT: The cabinet yesterday called on everybody in the country to intensively work with security agencies in order to prevent Kuwait's enemies from carrying out their disgraceful purposes. The call was made by the cabinet during its weekly meeting held at Seif Palace under chairmanship of His Highness the...

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St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Kuwait hosts 'Ghabqa' to commemorate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan

KUWAIT: The St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Kuwait hosted its annual ‘ghabqa’ this year to commemorate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Several dignitaries, including the Egyptian Ambassador to Kuwait Yasser Atef attended the event. — Photos by Joseph Shagra

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A helicopter flied over burning oil fields which were set on fire by Iraqi soldiers before they retreated from Kuwait.

How Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait upended lives of expatriates

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ADDIS ABABA: Pedestrians walk on the newly built walkway in Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian birr weakened by 28 percent against the dollar this week after the central bank adopted a market-determined foreign exchange rate. – AFP

Ethiopian authorities crack down on price hikes after currency float

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KUWAIT: Oil wells were set ablaze by Iraqi troops. – KUNA

Kuwait marks 34th invasion anniversary, remembers support

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(Left) Iranians take part in a funeral procession for late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Aug 1, 2024, ahead of his burial in Qatar. (Right) Hezbollah fighters and mourners carry the casket of slain top commander Fuad Shukr during his funeral in Beirut's southern suburbs on Aug 1, 2024. - AFP photos

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Being in Kuwait during invasion: Soldier’s sister shares story