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(FILES) This file photo taken on December 17, 2013 shows businessman Reza Zarrab (C) surrounded by journalists as he arrives at a police center in Istanbul. nShould a Turkish gold mogul, arrested en route to Disney World with his superstar singer wife and five-year-old daughter, be released on a $50 million bond with armed security guards in a lavish Manhattan apartment?That is the question a US federal judge is pondering with respect to 33-year-old Iranian-Turkish businessman Reza Zarrab, charged with conspiring to violate international sanctions on Iran. Arrested in Miami in March, Zarrab on June 2, 2016 stepped into the glare of a New York court to attend a more than two-hour hearing that could determine whether he can swap jail for a fancy New York apartment in the sky.n / AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE
US judge ponders $50m Manhattan bail for Turkish mogul
(FILES) This file photo taken on December 17, 2013 shows businessman Reza Zarrab (C) surrounded by journalists as he arrives at a police center in Istanbul.Should a Turkish gold mogul, arrested en route to Disney World with his superstar singer wife and five-year-old daughter, be released on a $50 million bond with armed security guards in a lavish Manhattan apartment?That is the question a US federal judge is pondering with respect to...
Director General of Zakat House Dr Ibrahim Al-Saleh
Kuwait to ban trading during Friday prayers
Director General of Zakat House Dr Ibrahim Al-SalehKUWAIT: Kuwait government has sent a proposed law to the Fatwa and Legislation Department, in which it banned trading during the time of Friday prayers. The proposal if approved, places a fine of KD 1000 for any violation, and a one-month closure.In another development, Zakat House has donated a sum of KD 300,000 for the release of a total of 158 women convicted of financial offenses, and those...
Photo shows Kuwait coastline along the Gulf Road. —KUNA
Kuwait weather to remain stable; heatwave expected
Photo shows Kuwait coastline along the Gulf Road. —KUNAKUWAIT: Weather in the country is expected to remain stable in the coming days, a statement from the General Directorate of Metrology predicted yesterday. In a statement to KUNA, head of the agricultural and hydrological forecast at the metrology department Abdulaziz Al-Qarawi said that all signs point to the weather remaining stable for the foreseeable future, noting that a heatwave is...
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Chinese workers protest over their unpaid wages
KUWAIT: Kuwait police broke up a gathering by Chinese workers in front of Chinese Embassy on Wednesday night. A security source said the gathering was due to lack of payment of their salaries.The workers demanded airplane tickets to go home, which the company they work for refused. Al-Qabas reported that Manpower Public Authority has promised to pay the salaries from the company deposits.Meanwhile the workers will be sent to deportation center...
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Chinese Prostitution ring busted
KUWAIT: Residency detectives put an end to the activities of an alleged Chinese prostitution ring. The department received information that Chinese women were offering sex to men for fees of KD 40 to KD 50.Detectives took the necessary legal action then raided the place where three Chinese women were arrested. While the women were being taken to authorities, a Chinese man named "Hong" offered a policeman KD 1200 to free the women, so the...
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Man storms ex-wife's home; Neighbors clash
KUWAIT: A citizen confessed to storming into his divorced wife's residence and beating her along with her mother causing them various bruises. The citizen and her Iraqi mother lodged a complaint at the police station. The man justified his action by claiming he was very angry. He was charged with entering a house with the intent to commit a crime and was detained.Illegal fireworks discoveredCustoms officers foiled an attempt to smuggle a shipment...
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Two sides of Kuwait
The happiness of returning to your birthplace is elevated with the start of a new phase in your life - The Job Hunt. As I started looking for a job, I came across two major problems. The first is a lack of experience, which can be overcome by getting trained. But the problem that kills all your hopes is obtaining a work visa. The trouble an individual as well as the company undergoes during this process is exhausting. "It's tough to find a job...
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Twin crimes
Muna Al Fuzai It was a disturbing week indeed with two brutal crimes against innocents - an Egyptian expatriate and a baby girl. Both crimes are unconnected, but are indicators of the lack of fear from law enforcement and respect for humanity and human rights. Are we facing a serious problem? Yes, we do. With a clear imbalance in the Kuwaiti population, we are now facing a serious problem related to the society's respect of human rights and the...
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Mahboula: The Mad Area
Rents range between KD 170 dinars and KD 450, depending on number of rooms and the floor, which are high, considering the average room size is between 3 to 4 sqm, tiny bathrooms and the long distance from Kuwait City.As part of our occasional series exploring the various areas of Kuwait, Kuwait Times recently visited Mahboula to discover its main features. A decade ago, this area was largely uninhabited, with a few old buildings and unsafe...
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A day in the life of a sales lady
"We are constantly in contact with the public, so we have to be patient and learn how to ignore negative comments or rude behaviors." SalmaKeeping a smile on your face for eight hours straight and being nice to all customers is no easy feat. But sales staff get used to it, in order to keep their job. Those who work in direct contact with customers often face difficult situations. They have to be very patient, as sometimes they deal with rude...
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In Between the Skyline of Kuwait City
She's one of the few Kuwaiti female artists who has been working as a street photographer the past five years and finally Farah Salem's efforts have paid off.In her first book and solo exhibition, under the name of "In -Between The Skyline of Kuwait City" Salem shares her vision of Kuwait. "I've decided to be a stranger in my own city and roam with my cameras to capture pictures of street life of some areas, such as, Sharq, Mirgab, Mubarakiya,...
MOGADISHU: A member of security forces guards the scene near an unidentified dead body after a bomb attack on Ambassador Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia yesterday. — AP
10 killed as jihadists storm Somali hotel - Leader of Garissa University attack killed
MOGADISHU: A member of security forces guards the scene near an unidentified dead body after a bomb attack on Ambassador Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia yesterday. — APMOGADISHU: An attack on a Mogadishu hotel by jihadist gunmen has ended with at least 10 dead, Somalia's security minister said yesterday. Somali security forces had been battling the Shabaab fighters holed up inside the building since Wednesday evening when the assault began with a...
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