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A file picture taken on March 16, 2015 shows Iranian conductor Ali Rahbari (center) and the Tehran Symphony Orchestra greeted by the audience after performing at the Vahdat Hall in Tehran.-AFP

Iran orchestra barred over women musicians

A file picture taken on March 16, 2015 shows Iranian conductor Ali Rahbari (center) and the Tehran Symphony Orchestra greeted by the audience after performing at the Vahdat Hall in Tehran.-AFPA high-profile performance in Iran by the Tehran Symphony Orchestra was cancelled at the last minute because it was due to feature female musicians, its furious conductor said yesterday. Ali Rahbari said he was told 15 minutes before the orchestra was...

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Adele smashes records with 3.38 mln

British singer Adele's new album sold a record 3.38 million US copies in its first full week, Nielsen Music said, becoming the biggest-selling album of 2015 in an astonishing feat for an era when artists rarely top 1 million. In just seven days on sale, "25", the first album in four years by the Grammy-winning singer, easily outsold the entire year's figures for country-pop superstar Taylor Swift's hit album "1989", according to official figures...

Shai Zamanian, Tawfikh Al-Jarrah, Sharifa Al-Shalfan, John Akthar

Cityscape Kuwait to host free-to-attend seminars - Experts to reveal techniques to maximize ROI

Shai Zamanian, Tawfikh Al-Jarrah, Sharifa Al-Shalfan, John AktharKUWAIT: For the first time, those people interested in real estate investment, will have the opportunity to learn the techniques of how to build an international property portfolio, through free-to-attend seminars, as part of the upcoming Cityscape Kuwait. The event is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of...

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Kuwait: Time to rethink the model

KUWAIT: The lower price of oil has worsened the Gulf's economic outlook. Between 40 percent and 50 percent of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman's total output is energy-related. The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain are less exposed to the oil sector, accounting for 30 percent and 10 percent of output respectively.Kuwait is the country that faces the most serious threat, with a total of 60 percent of its GDP directly linked to oil. On the other hand,...

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Gulf Bank celebrates its 55th anniversary - Proud to serve Kuwait ; Thanks to all who are and have been part of the Gulf Bank family

KUWAIT: Gulf Bank is happy to celebrate its 55th anniversary. On 23 November 1960, His Highness Abdullah Salem Al-Sabah, The Amir of Kuwait, signed Amiri Decree No (44) recognizing Gulf Bank as a shareholding company. Days later, on 27 November 1961, the founding decree was published in the official government newspaper "Kuwait Alyoum".The Bank was founded by a group of twelve merchants and has grown to become one of Kuwait's largest financial...

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10 Nissan sales executives certified N-Spec

KUWAIT: Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al-Babtain Co (AABC), the exclusive agent of Nissan in Kuwait is proud to announce that 10 of its Nissan sales executives were awarded with the N-SPEC (NISSAN Sales Program for Executives Certification) certification and are now officially part of Nissan's elite certified global sales team.Leading the ceremony were Al-Babtain Group Chief Operating Officer - Mohammed Shalaby, Al-Babtain Group HR General Manager -...

Mohammed N. Al-Nusif - Qualitynet CEO

Qualitynet wins telecom project, connecting world's second largest oilfield in Iraq

Mohammed N. Al-Nusif - Qualitynet CEOKUWAIT: Qualitynet, Kuwait's No. 1 Internet, Information and Data Communications Technology Services provider yesterday announced its successful accomplishment of a Telecom Project initiated by one of the world's largest Oil & Gas Operators, to connect its sites in Rumaila - Southern Iraq with multiple cities worldwide.Mohammed Al-Nusif, CEO stated that the company is quite excited about winning the project,...

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80% of men in middle east more savvy about fashion than health

With the spotlight on men's health issues this month, Centrepoint reflected upon the health consciousness or lack thereof of its male consumers within the GCC region. As the region's largest family fashion retailer, Centrepoint feels a responsibility towards its customers and puts each member of the family at the centre of its offerings. This November, Centrepoint has launched a campaign to increase consumer's knowledge of health related...

Photo shows Lebanese designer Alaa Saad El-Deen (Atelier Gossaci), showcases his designs on the first night at Kuwait Fashion week.

Kuwait Fashion Week: Elegance, style and creativity

Photo shows Lebanese designer Alaa Saad El-Deen (Atelier Gossaci), showcases his designs on the first night at Kuwait Fashion week.History was written on November 23, 2015 when Kuwait Fashion Week was inaugurated at the Symphony Style Hotel under the patronage of Sheikha Bashayer Nayef Jaber Al-Sabah and Sponsored by Merrill Lynch International . The founder and concept brain behind this Premier sensation is Rabab Hamadi, a fashion consultant...

Major General Abdullah Al- Muhanna

New truck ban hours on Wafra highway 306

Major General Abdullah Al- MuhannaKUWAIT: Interior Ministry's Assistant Undersecretary for Traffic Affairs Major General Abdullah Al-Muhanna announced changing truck ban hours along Wafra highway number 306 to 6:00 am - 8:00 am instead of 6:30 am - 9:30 am, and from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm instead of 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Muhanna stressed that reducing the ban hours only applied to this specific road due to the very heavy traffic on it.Food securityThe...

KUWAIT: This file photo shows the Jaber Hospital under construction.

MOH races to build towers, hospitals

KUWAIT: This file photo shows the Jaber Hospital under construction.KUWAIT: Motivated by its role in keeping up with the population growth and urban expansion around Kuwait, the Ministry of Health (MOH) is currently in the process of executing a number of mega projects to build public hospitals and health care centers in order to finish them according to schedule.In this regard, the 2009-2010 MOH budget allocated KD 1.25 billion to build...

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No income tax plans: Ministry

KUWAIT: Kuwait has no plans to enforce income taxes on individuals at any time since it enjoys a strong financial situation and stays committed to the rentier state concept, a senior Finance Ministry official said.Speaking about Kuwait's budget during a recent interview with Kuwait Radio FM, Undersecretary Khalifa Hamada said that while reducing the payroll of the public sector which eats up the majority of the budget remains an unfeasible...

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KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan chairs a meeting on Thursday to review the latest developments in the implementation of the new airport project (T2). -- KUNA phots

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KUWAIT: Vehicles move at snail pace on a rainy evening in downtown Kuwait. --KUNA

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