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Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad (C) speaks during a press conference with members of the opposition party in Kuala Lumpur on March 4, 2016. Leaders from across Malaysia's political spectrum joined on March 4 to call for a national movement to remove scandal-hit premier Najib Razak, in a dramatic escalation of a festering corruption crisis. AFP PHOTO / MOHD RASFAN
Mahathir joins with old enemies to push out PM - Move brings together Mahathir and Anwar
Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad (C) speaks during a press conference with members of the opposition party in Kuala Lumpur on March 4, 2016. Leaders from across Malaysia's political spectrum joined on March 4 to call for a national movement to remove scandal-hit premier Najib Razak, in a dramatic escalation of a festering corruption crisis. AFP PHOTO / MOHD RASFANKUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad yesterday...
Republican presidential candidate, businessman Donald Trump, second from left, gestures as Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Ohio Gov. John Kasich watch him a Republican presidential primary debate at Fox Theatre, Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Rivals blitz Trump at debate - More schoolyard taunts, charges of lying
Republican presidential candidate, businessman Donald Trump, second from left, gestures as Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Ohio Gov. John Kasich watch him a Republican presidential primary debate at Fox Theatre, Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Detroit. -AP DETROIT: Chief rivals to US Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump assailed him for shifting positions on the issues at a debate, but said in the end they would...
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Expats likely to pay for electricity hike
KUWAIT: A Ministry of Electricity and Water team yesterday briefed the National Assembly Financial and Economic Affairs Committee of plans to hike electricity charges which indicate that expatriate households are likely to pay most of the rises if approved. The Ministry divided its plans into four categories targeting private houses - a term meaning mostly Kuwaitis - investment houses, a term that refers to buildings - a majority of which are...
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Domestic help offices raided
KUWAIT: Inspection teams of the Domestic Help Department at the Interior Ministry carried out a campaign on domestic help offices in Hawally and Ahmadi governorates.The campaign resulted in the arrest of two persons, an Egyptian and an Ethiopian who bring in domestic helpers without official license. Five offices were raided for harboring absconding domestic helpBy Hanan Al-Saadoun
Kuwaiti palm weaver Fayrouz Salmeen
Palm-weaving - a surviving local handicraft
Kuwaiti palm weaver Fayrouz SalmeenKUWAIT: Palm-weaving is a handicraft Kuwaitis mastered for decades, just like ship-building, pearl-diving and trade across the sea. The country has had plenty of the materials of the industry, palm trees loofas and fronds that were woven together to produce various products, using a five-inch needle. The white fronds were separated from the stalks before they were completely dry. They were soaked in water to be...
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Criminal use of the veil
Muna Al Fuzai The police are searching for a woman wearing a veil for "serving" a Filipina maid as a "feast" to some youths in a desert camp. The incident is sad and scary. The story began when the veiled woman went to a maids' office and asked to hire a servant. She went to the maids' waiting area and selected a beautiful one. She then paid some money and presented a copy of her civil ID. This is the normal procedure to hire a maid here, but...
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The injustice of divorce on women in Kuwait
Divorce is a frightening prospect for women in the Arab world. Plenty of women keep silent and continue living with their husbands who beat and abuse them, because they fear the stigma of divorce.Noor Al-Rashid, a divorced woman with two children, told Kuwait Times that she considers herself a strong woman for taking this decision. "It was not an easy decision to make, but my children faced a lot of problems with my ex-husband. I was married for...
Construction workers working
Construction work: The most dangerous job in Kuwait
Construction workers workingSerious injury or accidental deaths among construction workers comprise nearly half of all worker injuries in Kuwait. These are likely to rise as the country's development plans kick into high gear in the coming few years. Lack of safety standards on site is the primary reason for Kuwait's high accident rates, according to research.This is borne out by a visual survey of construction sites in the country. Anyone...
Mohammed Al-Eidani
Dancing is life
Mohammed Al-EidaniMohammed Al-Eidani is one of Kuwait’s most influential and creative hip-hop dancers. He was a contestant on Arabs Got Talent and has participated in dozens of local dance performances, competitions and shows. Known by the moniker Doss, Al-Eidani speaks with Kuwait Times about the hard work and passion involved in what he does and shares his thoughts on today’s hip-hop dance scene in Kuwait.Kuwait Times: Tell us more about...
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Fireman Day Festival
KUWAIT: Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) is holding the 14th Fireman Day Festival from March 3-5, 2016 at the Souq Sharq Mall. This festival is held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Al-Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al- Sabah State Minister for Cabinet Affairs. The 3-day program is aimed at informing people of the important role of the firefighters, and the hard job they do during the whole year. The festival includes an exhibition of...
SANAA: A Yemeni boy shouts slogans as Houthi militiamen hold a poster depicting Lebanon’s Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah during a gathering to show their support to Hezbollah following the Gulf states’ announcement declaring the group a “ terrorist organization”, in the capital Sanaa yesterday. — AFP
Hezbollah slams Gulf for 'terrorist' label - Iran says GCC moves against Hezbollah harm Lebanon
SANAA: A Yemeni boy shouts slogans as Houthi militiamen hold a poster depicting Lebanon’s Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah during a gathering to show their support to Hezbollah following the Gulf states’ announcement declaring the group a “ terrorist organization”, in the capital Sanaa yesterday. — AFPBEIRUT: Lebanon's armed Hezbollah movement yesterday said a decision by Gulf States to designate it a terrorist organization was...
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As Saudi-Iran tensions grow, Lebanon pays the price
BEIRUT: Caught in the middle of tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Lebanon is paying the price for the growing rivalry between the Middle East’s main Sunni and Shiite powers. Both Saudi Arabia and Iran are important players in Lebanon, where foreign powers have long backed a range of Sunni, Shiite and Christian groups on the country’s complex political scene. Saudi Arabia has for years supported pro-Western Sunni politicians while Iran...
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KUWAIT CITY: Jassim Al-Awadhi waits at a bus stop as a bus approaches in this file photo.
Disorganized bus network behind lacking transit system
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KUWAIT: Young girls participate in Girl Up Kuwait's first conference which focused on the role of women in Kuwaiti society and politics.
Girl Up Kuwait: Young trailblazers give girls a voice
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Air Force carries out aeromedical evacuation exercise
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Kuwait under unsteady northern and northwesterly winds triggering dust. - KUNA
Kuwait weather to remain unstable
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Kuwaiti pilots learn to fly Turkish Bayraktar drones