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Agility, Super Group form South Africa logistics JV - Deal strengthens Agility in strategic market
KUWAIT: Leading global logistics provider Agility announced that it has formed a joint venture in South Africa with Super Group, a Johannesburg-based supply chain management and transportation specialist, after acquiring a minority stake in Super Group’s freight forwarding unit. SG Agility Proprietary Ltd. will be led by Henk Theron, formerly CEO of Micor, Super Group’s freight forwarding business.Super Group, listed on the Johannesburg...
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Microsoft Kuwait reinforces commitment to growth
KUWAIT: In support of its regional growth and expansion plans, Microsoft Kuwait, recently moved to a larger and more central office, which will accommodate the company’s growing team, business, and solution suite. The new office will also feature new amenities for employees and visitors, improved customer experience areas, and room for growth as well.Charles Nahas, General Manager, Microsoft Kuwait, said: “These are exciting times for...
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Praying mantis cannibalism explained
PARIS: When a female praying mantis bites the head off her sexual partner, it is probably not out of anger. According to a study published yesterday, the mantis’ proclivity for devouring her mate may have evolved to better provide for her offspring. In eating the male, a female ensures he continues to provide for their progeny even after deathas food. “Sexual cannibalism... increases male investment in offspring,” said William Brown of the...
INDONESIA: This handout photo shows Agung Setya (L) of the Criminal Investigation Agency of the National Police (BARESKRIM) displaying evidence of fake vaccines, at the National Police headquarters in Jakarta.—AFP
Parents told to contact doctors amid Indonesia vaccine scandal - ‘If vaccinations need to be redone then we will do it’
INDONESIA: This handout photo shows Agung Setya (L) of the Criminal Investigation Agency of the National Police (BARESKRIM) displaying evidence of fake vaccines, at the National Police headquarters in Jakarta.—AFPJAKARTA: Indonesian parents were being advised yesterday to consult their doctors and consider re-inoculating their children as a massive counterfeit vaccine scandal sweeps the country. Police smashed a criminal syndicate last week...
WASHINGTON: This photo provided by Gilead Sciences, Inc shows the drug Epclusa.—AP
FDA approves pill to treat all forms of hepatitis C
WASHINGTON: This photo provided by Gilead Sciences, Inc shows the drug Epclusa.—APWASHINGTON: Federal health officials on Tuesday approved the first pill to treat all major forms of hepatitis C, the latest in a series of drug approvals that have reshaped treatment of the liver-destroying virus. The Food and Drug Administration approved the combination pill, Epclusa, from Gilead Sciences for patients with and without liver damage. The new...
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'Ghostbusters' backlash reflects Hollywood's sexism problem
GhostbustersAn all-female reboot of "Ghostbusters" hits theaters next month amid a savage backlash by Internet trolls that has thrown the spotlight back onto Hollywood's gender discrimination problem. The film's first trailer has become the most reviled in YouTube history, having amassed almost 900,000 dislikes, while director Paul Feig and his cast have been bombarded with death threats and misogyny on social media. "This garbage was made to...
KUWAIT: The opening of every new parliamentary session is an event that is eagerly awaited by citizens because they are building big hopes and aspirations on the parliament. The previous parliamentary sessions have constituted a unique political event embodying the Kuwaiti democratic experience under the dome of the parliament. — KUNA
Election law changes 'target coup plotters' - MPs hit back at critics; Cabinet endorses amendments
KUWAIT: A number of MPs who voted on controversial changes to the election law to deprive those insulting religion and the Amir from contesting polls, yesterday lashed back at critics of the law, with one lawmaker saying the amendments target those who plotted a coup detente against the regime. The new amendments bar those convicted in a final court ruling of insulting the Almighty Allah, the prophets and the Amir from contesting parliamentary...
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Kuwait’s banks to be closed July 5-9 for Eid
KUWAIT: All local banks will be closed starting Tuesday July 5th to Saturday July 9th for the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) announced yesterday.According to a notice by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), all banks will resume their normal operations on Sunday July 10th, KBA Secretary General Hamad Al-Hassawi said in a press statement.The Civil Service Commission (CSC) had announced that the Eid Al-Fitr holiday starts on...
Photo shows a model of Jaber Hospital
Jaber Hospital 'exclusive for Kuwaitis'
Photo shows a model of Jaber HospitalKUWAIT: The highly anticipated Jaber Hospital will be allocated for Kuwaiti citizens once it opens later this year, Health Minister Dr Ali Al-Obaidi confirmed. The top-notch facility will be run by an international administration "to guarantee a more ideal way to manage this international hospital," he said in a statement.Meanwhile, the minister reiterated that a tender has been awarded to a company to build...
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Amir draws up road map for parliament: Speaker
National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-GhanemKUWAIT" His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has drawn up a "road map for the National Assembly and set guidelines for the people of Kuwait," National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanem said yesterday.His Highness the Amir has called for adhering to the national unity and taking lessons from the raging regional events, said the parliament speaker, reacting to the Amir's...
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New electricity consumption record at 12,900 megawatts - Ministry reduces fuel budget allocations
.KUWAIT: Electricity consumption hit a new record for daily use by reaching 12,900 megawatts yesterday, The Ministry of Electricity and Water (MEW) announced. It is the first time in Kuwait's history that electricity loads reached such levels, a statement issued by the ministry said. The previous highest consumption rate was 12,810 megawatts recorded last summer, the ministry added.MEW also expected consumption rates to continue rising over the...
Interior Minister checks airport security measures
Interior Minister checks airport security measures
Interior Minister checks airport security measuresKUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Sabah visited Kuwait International Airport Monday evening to check readiness levels in light of the current security developments and the advent of the summer holidays’ season.Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled was received upon arrival at the airport by the ministry’s Undersecretary Lieutenant General Suleiman Al- Fahad,...
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A helicopter flied over burning oil fields which were set on fire by Iraqi soldiers before they retreated from Kuwait.
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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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TEHRAN: Hamas leader Ismael Haniyeh (center) flashes the victory sign during a swearing in ceremony of the new president at the parliament in Tehran on July 30 2024. - AFP
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KUWAIT: Oil wells were set ablaze by Iraqi troops. – KUNA
Kuwait marks 34th invasion anniversary, remembers support