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In this file photo US actors Johnny Depp, left, and Amber Heard arrive for the European premiere of their film, “The Rum Diary,” in London.
Johnny Depp's wife files for divorce
In this file photo US actors Johnny Depp, left, and Amber Heard arrive for the European premiere of their film, “The Rum Diary,” in London.Johnny Depp's wife has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences after 15 months of marriage to the Hollywood star, celebrity news media reported on Wednesday. Court records published by the TMZ website show that Amber Heard submitted the petition to a court in Los Angeles on Monday seeking...
Dubai police women walk towards their luxury cars during a demonstration in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. — AP photos
In image-conscious Dubai, even police patrol in luxury cars
Dubai police women walk towards their luxury cars during a demonstration in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. — AP photosImage is everything in Dubai - even when fighting crime. Police in this desert metropolis have built up a high-horsepower arsenal of luxury sports cars and SUVs over the years to complement their fleet of green-and-white patrol cruisers. The high-end squad cars fit into the greater gearhead ethos of Dubai, where fire-engine red...
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Why am I always hungry?
How many times have you gone out to eat, had two appetizers, a main meal and your friend's leftovers, a 'bite' of every dessert offered at the restaurant, and still feel hungry 30 minutes after? Story of my life. Hunger is your body telling you it needs sustenance so it can operate efficiently. But what if your body (and mind) are trying to tell you something else?1. You are not getting the right balance of nutrients.Make sure you are getting a...
Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih
OPEC awaits Saudi ruling on output - Cartel likely to roll over policy with no output target
Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-FalihDUBAI/LONDON: For those seeking guidance on Saudi Arabia's thinking regarding the future of OPEC, the last few weeks' agenda of the new Saudi energy minister, Khalid Al-Falih, might offer a few clues. Since his appointment on May 7 as head of a new mega-ministry - overseeing energy, industry, mining, atomic power and renewables - Falih has toured six state firms, met the South Korean premier, the Canadian...
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Global gains KD 243,000 net profit for Q1 2016
KUWAIT: Global Investment House Company announced yesterday it gained net profit of KD 243,000 for Q1 2016 period, ending on March 31. During 2015, the Asset Management business remained resilient with KD1 billion of assets under management, said the company in a press release. Global investment focuses on launching products and services best suited to the clients’ investment needs, it added.During Q1 2016, the Investment Banking team generated...
PARIS: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic serves the ball to Belgium’s Steve Darcis during their men’s second round match at the Roland Garros 2016 French Tennis Open yesterday. — AFP
Nadal wins 200th Grand Slam match - Djokovic, Nadal reach milestones at French Open
PARIS: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic serves the ball to Belgium’s Steve Darcis during their men’s second round match at the Roland Garros 2016 French Tennis Open yesterday. — AFPPARIS: World number one Novak Djokovic and nine-time champion Rafael Nadal racked up personal Grand Slam milestones yesterday as they moved into the French Open third round. Top seed Djokovic, looking for a Roland Garros title to complete a career Grand Slam, claimed...
MILAN: People walk by a billboard portraying Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronald (left) and Athletico Madrid’s Fernando Torres, at the Champions Festival event area, in Milan, Italy yesterday. The Champions League soccer final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will be held at the San Siro stadium tomorrow. — AP
Spanish capital gripped by football fever
MILAN: People walk by a billboard portraying Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronald (left) and Athletico Madrid’s Fernando Torres, at the Champions Festival event area, in Milan, Italy yesterday. The Champions League soccer final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will be held at the San Siro stadium tomorrow. — APMADRID: Crosstown rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid-who will meet in the Champions League final on Saturday for the second...
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Municipality bill passed as MPs slam corruption - Lawmakers refer KIA budget for investigation
KUWAIT: The National Assembly yesterday passed major amendments to municipality law in the first reading amid a strong onslaught by MPs on what they described as rife corruption in the municipality. State Minister for Municipality Essa Al-Kandari said the government has reservations over a number of articles in the draft law and will submit amendments to them before the second and final vote after two weeks.MP Youssef Al-Zalzalah criticized...
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Kuwait to sign $1bn deal for Mutlaa project
DUBAI: Kuwait is expected to sign within two weeks a $1 billion contract with Italy's Salini Impregilo and Turkey's Limak Construction for its planned South Mutlaa City project, an official said yesterday. It is the first phase of the planned 100,000 sq km urban development, which is situated in central Kuwait and is expected to house around 400,000 residents when completed.The project is part of a larger effort by the government to implement...
Minister Hind Al-Subaih
Special benefits for law-abiding companies
Minister Hind Al-SubaihKUWAIT: High-ranking sources said the Manpower Public Authority (MPA) board, headed by Social Affairs and Labor Minister and State Minister for Planning and Development Hind Al-Subaih, is about to issue a ministerial decision on 'VIP' companies in the private sector that comply with law 6/2010 concerning work in the private sector.Sources said the MPA board is finalizing the decision before its release, which will be in a...
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Inflation in Kuwait up 2.8% in April
KUWAIT: The Consumer Prices Index (CPI), or inflation rate, recorded an increase estimated at 2.85 percent in April 2016, compared to April 2015, showed an official economic report yesterday. The index figure during the month of April 2016 recorded a fall of 140.6 by 0.07 percent as a result of the fall in prices of some major groups with influential figures in the movement and rise in prices of some groups, said the monthly report of the Central...
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Former MP indicted of offending judiciary - 'Fake' drinks confiscated
KUWAIT: The criminal court yesterday indicted former MP Khaled Al-Sultan of offending a judge, but abstained from punishing him. Although the plaintiff - the judge hearing the Abdaly cell case - dropped the charges, informed sources said this ruling highlights that questioning the judiciary is an offense. The sources added that if it were not for dropping the charges, the ruling might have been tougher. Notably, on his Twitter account, Sultan had...
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