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Salman Al-Rasheed
NBK's ATM network; the largest, spans across Kuwait - More than 260 ATMs advanced, convenient and secure
Salman Al-RasheedKUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) enjoys the largest ATM network in Kuwait with more than 260 ATMs that provide withdrawals and accept deposits to provide its customers with the most convenient services and products.NBK is present in a combination of 170 locations including Kuwait's International Airport and Saad Al Abdullah Airport. NBK offers multi-currency ATM machines at Kuwait's International Airport to allow travelers...
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Gold hits 15-month high above $1,300/oz
LONDON: Gold rose to a fresh 15-month high yesterday above $1,300 an ounce, supported by renewed weakness in the dollar, but action was muted because of a holiday in some markets. Many Asian markets and London were closed for national holidays, dampening momentum in the precious metal, which posted its biggest weekly rally since early February last week, up more than 5 percent.That was chiefly driven by weakness in the dollar, which had its worst...
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Al Mulla Group launches job fair with PAAET
KUWAIT: Al Mulla Group organized a job fair in cooperation with the Public Authority for Applied Education & Training presenting career opportunities to national youngsters. The event was held in the premises of the College of Technical Studies on 19th and 20th of April 2016.The fair paved the way for the visitors, comprising mostly of students and fresh graduates, to get an insight into the job opportunities at Al Mulla Group which caters to a...
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Glee actress tracks family
Lea Michele says filming ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ left her family in tears. The ‘Glee’ actress took part in the genealogy series and was overjoyed when she tracked down an Israel-based relative, who previously lived with her parents but hadn’t seen them since 1983.She told Us Weekly: “That was incredible! I remember hearing that name growing up a little bit ... That’s so incredible to know that there are people out there. It’s...
LONDON: Chelsea’s Gary Cahill (left) scores a goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge stadium yesterday. – AP n
Hazard stunner gives Leicester historic title
LONDON: Chelsea’s Gary Cahill (left) scores a goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge stadium yesterday. – APLONDON: Chelsea substitute Eden Hazard's stunning late goal earned Chelsea a 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur yesterday that completed Leicester City's fairytale quest for the Premier League title. With Leicester's players reportedly gathered at the home of striker...
ADEN: Yemeni security forces inspect the site of a car bombing in Aden's Mansura district yesterday. The bomb-laden car exploded as General Shallal Shayae's convoy passed, damaging military vehicles and prompting clashes between his guards and Al-Qaeda suspects in the area, officials said, adding that four Yemeni guards were killed in the bombing that targeted the convoy of Aden's police chief, the second such attack on him this week. - AFP
Yemen talks suspended after Houthis seize base - Govt accuses rebels of 'torpedoing' peace talks
ADEN: Yemeni security forces inspect the site of a car bombing in Aden's Mansura district yesterday. The bomb-laden car exploded as General Shallal Shayae's convoy passed, damaging military vehicles and prompting clashes between his guards and Al-Qaeda suspects in the area, officials said, adding that four Yemeni guards were killed in the bombing that targeted the convoy of Aden's police chief, the second such attack on him this week. -...
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Nod to bedoons' employment in government jobs
KUWAIT: The National Assembly's financial and economic affairs committee yesterday approved a proposal to allow the employment of stateless people or bedoons in government jobs, rapporteur of the panel said. MP Mohammad Al-Jabri said that the proposal gives the priority of jobs to children of Kuwaiti women married to bedoons and those counted in the 1965 census. The lawmaker said the proposal applies to bedoons holding high degrees.The government...
Kuwait International Airport
Interior Ministry comments on airport officers’ behavior
KUWAIT: Director of the Relations and Security Information Department at the Interior Ministry Brig Adel Al-Hashash said the airport is the country’s ‘face’ and the Interior Ministry is keen on making sure workers there are highly informed and experienced, besides following up and holding those who are not performing well to account, because this has to do with the country’s reputation.Commenting on statements of MP Yousuf Al- Zalzalah...
Attorney Fajer Ahmed
Sexual Harassment at Work
Sexual harassment is still an issue in a lot of countries and has been a focus of the United Nations for the past few decades. Sexual harassment is a very serious act that can happen to any woman (or man), in any country, from any background, in any situation. There is no solid research that answers the questions above, but from my experience as a woman, I would say that sexual harassment does happen in Kuwait (just like it happens in any...
Major General Abdullah Al- Muhanna
Muhanna denies intention to raise traffic fines 500-fold
Major General Abdullah Al- MuhannaKUWAIT: the Ministry of Interiors's (MOI) Assistant Undersecretary for Traffic Affairs Major General Abdullah Al-Muhanna strongly denied reports about intentions to increase traffic fines by 500 percent. "This is completely illogical. The percentages suggested by the traffic sector vary between 70-100 percent," he underlined, noting that the parliament would have to pass the study, amend or reject it once it was...
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Interior ready for summer, travel season
Brigadier Adel Al-HashashKUWAIT: Director General of the Interior Ministry's Relations and Security Information Department Brigadier Adel Al-Hashash said that all Interior Ministry sectors completed their preparations for the summer and travel season.Hashash said the department began implementing its media awareness plans that are necessary for this occasion through all available media. Furthermore, he added that there is total coordination with...
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Olympic Committee chief, club charged with squander
KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Sports (PAS) yesterday referred Al- Jahra Sports Club to the public prosecution over charges of squandering KD 74,000 in public funds. Similarly, PAS also referred the chairman of Kuwait Olympic Committee Talal Al- Fahd and the committee’s secretary Obaid Al-Enezi to the public prosecution over charges of embezzling and squandering public funds.Lack of evidenceFor lack of evidence against them, security forces...
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