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UPTON PARK: Liverpool’s Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho (R) hits his freekick through the West Ham wall to score their first goal during the English FA Cup fourth round replay football match between West Ham United and Liverpool at The Boleyn Ground in Upton Park, east London, on Tuesday. — AFP
West Ham beat Liverpool to reach 5th round of FA Cup
UPTON PARK: Liverpool’s Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho (R) hits his freekick through the West Ham wall to score their first goal during the English FA Cup fourth round replay football match between West Ham United and Liverpool at The Boleyn Ground in Upton Park, east London, on Tuesday. — AFPLONDON: Angelo Ogbonna headed home a winning goal in stoppage time of extra time to give West Ham a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool in...
Umar Gul
Pakistan pick five uncapped players, axe Gul for World T20
Umar GulISLAMABAD: Pakistan named uncapped bowlers Rumman Raees and Mohammad Nawaz in their squad for the World Twenty20 in India while leaving out experienced paceman Umar Gul, the second highest wickettaker in the shortest format. Left-arm fast bowler Raees and all-rounder Nawaz were rewarded for their strong domestic form and the same 15-man squad will play in the Feb. 24-March 6 Asia Cup in Bangladesh. Only skipper Shahid Afridi (91) has...
Novak Djokovic
Djokovic dominant but it’s still tight at the top: Henman
Novak DjokovicMUMBAI: Novak Djokovic’s domination of 2016 is not as inevitable as it might appear, former British number one Tim Henman believes, even if the other members of the “Big Four” will have to raise their game and hope the Serbian falters. Djokovic won 11 titles including three of the four majors last year and has a 12-0 record this season, having thrashed Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to win the title in Doha and a...
Chairman Asaad Al Banwan Zain
Zain Group generates revenues of KD 1.14 bn
Chairman Asaad Al Banwan ZainKUWAIT: Zain Group, a leading mobile telecom innovator in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces its consolidated financial results for the year 2015 & fourth quarter ended 31 December, 2015. Zain served 45.6 million customers at the end of the period, reflecting a 3% increase year-on-year (Y-o-Y). For the full-year 2015, Zain Group generated consolidated revenues of KD 1.14 billion (USD 3.78...
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Tamdeen Group’s AL KOUT - takes shape
KUWAIT: AL KOUT, a project under the overarching umbrella of the Tamdeen Group (Kuwait's leading mixed-use property developer that is reshaping the urban and social landscape of the country through innovative projects) is on schedule to formally open in the fourth quarter of 2017. Mohammed Jassim Khalid Al Marzouq, Chairman, Tamdeen Group said "The New AL KOUTin southern Kuwait is set to become an Arabian landmark through its fusion of...
Jassar Dakheel Al-Jassar-Vice Chairman & CEO
Warba Bank consolidates position in local market, expands its operations
Jassar Dakheel Al-Jassar-Vice Chairman & CEOKUWAIT: Warba Bank, which is one of the fastest growing banks in Kuwait offering the entire spectrum of world-class Shari-compliant banking and investment service, announces its annual fiscal results for year ending 31st December 2015, reporting a growth in profits of 770%.to reach KD 1 million. compared to 115,000 for the same period in 2014, as well reporting gains in its shares to reach 1 fils...
Talal Behbehani
ABK announces operating profits of KD 87.3 million
Talal BehbehaniKUWAIT: Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) yesterday announced Operating Profits of KD 87.3 million for 2015, up 5.8% from last year. Operating Income also saw a 9.3% jump to KD 128.5 million, while net loans and advances to customers increased by 25.8% over the same period, underlining the Bank’s strong growth momentum. Net Profits, however, were down 19.2%, from KD 37.6 million to KD 30.4 million, following aggressive precautionary...
Bryan Peterson
Nikon, photography maestro brings ‘Seeing Creatively’ tour to Kuwait
Bryan PetersonKUWAIT: Nikon, the world leader in digital imaging, is proud to present ‘Seeing Creatively’, a regional photography tour that is set to inspire and excite photography enthusiasts across multiple cities in the Middle East and Africa region. The sessions will be conducted February 21, 2016 at Yarmouk Cultural Centre by the worldrenowned, multi-awarded commercial photographer, Bryan F Peterson (www.bryanfpeterson. com), author of...
KUWAIT: Dr Abdulla Al-Mulaifi, Head of the Surgical Department at The Ministry of Defense Hospital in Kuwait.
Exclusive interview with Dr Abdulla Al-Mulaifi talking about ValleyLab FT10.
KUWAIT: Dr Abdulla Al-Mulaifi, Head of the Surgical Department at The Ministry of Defense Hospital in Kuwait.Kuwait Times: How is medical innovation changing the healthcare landscape in Kuwait? Can you share some examples from your own field?Dr Abdulla Al-Mulaifi: Medical innovation has largely influenced the healthcare sector in Kuwait. Introduction of laparoscopy (Key hole surgery) in abdominal surgery considerably reduced the operating time,...
Frank Larrazaleta presents a bottle of Hennessy Paradis Imperial to ‘Creed’ star Sylvester Stallone after he received the prestigious Montecito Award presented by actor Carl Weathers during the 31st Santa Barbara International Film Festival. — AP photos
Sylvester Stallone says 'Creed' feels like Balboa's last ride
Frank Larrazaleta presents a bottle of Hennessy Paradis Imperial to ‘Creed’ star Sylvester Stallone after he received the prestigious Montecito Award presented by actor Carl Weathers during the 31st Santa Barbara International Film Festival. — AP photosOscar-nominated "Creed" star Sylvester Stallone stopped by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Tuesday night for one of the week's many tributes and to accept the Montecito Award...
Zulu rolls down St Charles Avenue toward Canal Street in the New Orleans CBD. — AP photos
With costumes, beads, music, New Orleans marks Fat Tuesday
Zulu rolls down St Charles Avenue toward Canal Street in the New Orleans CBD. — AP photosDressed in elaborate costumes, dancing to the beat of brass bands and clamoring for beads from passing floats, thousands of people gathered in the streets of New Orleans to mark the culmination of the famous Mardi Gras celebration Tuesday. The last day of parades rolled along St Charles Avenue and Canal Street, float riders throwing beads to bystanders as...
In this photo provided by J and J Design Group, bold pops of color and playful details make for nurseries and children’s rooms that are stylish and sophisticated
New nursery décor with style
In this photo provided by J and J Design Group, bold pops of color and playful details make for nurseries and children’s rooms that are stylish and sophisticatedBaby, it's a brand new year. And when it comes to creating the perfect sleep space for little ones, there are more fun options than ever. Styles range from haute to homespun, vintage to vanguard. A look at some of the best:Blurring the linesTraditional parameters like gender-specific...
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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's fencer Yusuf Al-Shamlan
Shamlan leaves Olympic Games
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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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Kuwaiti pilots learn to fly Turkish Bayraktar drones