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The diwaniya...center for Kuwaiti social life.— KUNA
Diwaniyas: A fascinating cultural tradition
By Ghadeer Ghloum Host of formal diwaniya Dr Fahad Al-Basri (left)Gathering at diwaniyas is a remarkable tradition that continues to occupy an essential part of the lifestyle and culture in Kuwait. A diwaniya is a reception area that is either near or inside the owner’s house, where patriarchs gather to discuss various issues such as politics, economy and society. Such issues are mostly discussed in formal diwaniyas, which open in the middle of...
Zainab Abbas, who is based in the US, said she’s dressing up with clothes representing Kuwait and calling her family on the occasion.
Love beyond borders: Kuwaitis abroad join national celebrations
By Nebal Snan Fatmah TaqiGrowing up, Abdulaziz Hamad didn’t fully grasp the meaning behind celebrating Kuwait’s national days beyond the festive family gatherings and the decorations adorning the streets. But that soon changed when he moved abroad to study. “It means so much to me now. It’s a way for me to reconnect with my roots. It’s also obviously very important for us to remember Kuwait’s history and what our ancestors went...
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Kuwait economy: Resilient and buoyant
By Sajeev K Peter His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-SabahKuwait’s economy has remained resilient in the face of a global slowdown following two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Riding a wave of strong growth, it bounced back to pre-pandemic levels immediately after the country eased coronavirus-related restrictions on May 1, 2022. The government’s...
ANKARA: Protesters hold a banner bearing a crossed-out picture of Swedish politician Rasmus Paludan during a demonstration outside Sweden's embassy on Jan 21, 2023. — AFP
Kuwait condemns burning of Holy Quran in Stockholm
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Saturday strongly condemned and denounced the burning by an extremist of a copy of the Holy Quran in front of the Turkish embassy in Stockholm, which hurt Muslims’ sentiments across the world and marks a serious provocation.In a press statement, the minister called on the international community to shoulder responsibility by stopping such unacceptable acts,...
Samer Saber, General Manager, Kuwait at Dell Technologies
Five key shifts that are converging in today's data era
By Samer SaberKUWAIT: Digital Transformation is a key pillar for Kuwait as it adopts digital technologies to escalate its services, drives the economy and improves quality of life, while increasing operational efficiency and performance of key sectors. Kuwait's ICT sector is estimated to be one of the emerging markets of the future. Global Data valued the global ICT market in Kuwait at $20.61 billion in 2021 and predicts it to grow at a CAGR of...
KUWAIT: People watch fireworks as they celebrate the New Year. -Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
World rings in 2023 with hope
DUBAI: New Year's Eve fireworks light the landmark Burj Khalifa tower at midnight.The world’s eight billion people ushered in 2023, bidding farewell to a turbulent year marked by war in Europe, stinging price rises, Lionel Messi’s World Cup glory and the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former pope Benedict. Many set aside pinched budgets and a virus that is increasingly forgotten, but not gone, to embrace a party atmosphere on New...
KUWAIT: KuwaitSat-1 is carrying the hopes and dreams of Kuwaiti youth. - KUNA
KuwaitSat-1 to launch on Jan 3 from Florida
KUWAIT: KuwaitSat-1 will launch on Tuesday onboard a SpaceX rocket, carrying with it the hopes and dreams of Kuwaiti youth of further space exploration, said operational director at the National Project for the First Kuwaiti Satellite Dr Ahmad Al-Kandari on Sunday. Speaking to KUNA, Dr Kandari said that once the KuwaitSat-1 reaches its designated orbit, it will disengage from the rocket and spread its wings containing solar-powered batteries that...
MANILA: Passengers wait for information about their flights at terminal 3 of Ninoy International Airport in Pasay on Jan 1, 2023. — AFP
Power outage strands travelers in Philippines
MANILA: Tens of thousands of travelers were stranded at Philippine airports on Sunday after a power outage knocked out communication and radar equipment at the country’s busiest hub in Manila, forcing hundreds of flights to be cancelled, delayed or diverted. Aviation authorities detected a “technical issue” on Sunday morning involving the air traffic management center at Manila’s domestic and international airport.More than 360 flights in...
Vehicles pass without stopping at the Bregana border crossing between Croatia and Slovenia on January 1, 2023. - Croatia on January 1 switched to the euro and entered Europe's passport-free zone -- two major milestones for the country after joining the European Union nearly a decade ago. It is now the 27th nation in the passport-free Schengen zone, the world's largest, which enables more than 400 million people to move freely around its members. (Photo by DENIS LOVROVIC / AFP)
Croatia adopts euro, enters borderless club
ZAGREB: Croatia on Sunday switched to the euro and entered Europe’s passport-free zone - two major milestones for the country after joining the European Union nearly a decade ago. At midnight, the Balkan nation bid farewell to its kuna currency and became the 20th member of the eurozone. It is now the 27th nation in the passport-free Schengen zone, the world’s largest, which enables more than 400 million people to move freely around its...
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Football legend Pele passes away
SAO PAOLO: Brazilian football icon Pele, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time and a three-time World Cup winner who masterminded the “beautiful game,” has died at the age of 82, his family said Thursday. “Everything we are is thanks to you. We love you infinitely. Rest in peace,” daughter Kely Nascimento wrote on Instagram.Named athlete of the century by the International Olympic Committee in 1999, Pele is the only...
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2022 Flagship Phone Guide: HUAWEI Mate50 Pro Should Be on Top of Your List
By Islam Al-SharaaThe best flagship phones have become integral tools for not only navigating modern life but also making it easier. They come with iconic designs that complement your sense of fashion; they also provide cutting-edge imaging technology to capture what you want in pixel perfect quality. You can also wallow in their solid reliable performance – in short, the best smartphone needs to be able to do it all.With that in mind, one...
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HODEIDA: This handout satellite image shows a view of burning oil tanks in the port of Yemen’s Houthi-held city of Hodeida on July 21, 2024, a day after Zionist airstrikes. - AFP
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