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Mandatory tests for 24 professions

KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Professional Qualifications Department recently finished setting tests for around 24 professions operating in the local labor market, and submitted the tests and conditions to Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Al-Subaih for approval.According to the new testing system, laborers working in the specified professions would not be given access to the Kuwaiti labor market unless they pass the tests that are to include,...

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Sheikh Salman: Kuwait to join sports events only when its flag is raised - Gov't offers view on e-media to committee

Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al-Hmoud Al-SabahKUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah said yesterday that Kuwait would participate in sports events only when its flag was raised.Speaking to reporters following a National Assembly session, Sheikh Salman Sabah wondered: "Could we, Kuwaitis, accept participation in tournaments and championships that don't respect our flag...

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No Kuwaitis among Paris attacks' victims: envoy

A Kuwaiti man reads yesterday’s issue of Kuwait Times, which bears a headline of the deadly Paris attack that left more than 120 people dead, at his office in Kuwait CityPARIS: Kuwait's Ambassador to France Sami Al-Sulaiman has confirmed that no Kuwaiti citizens were among victims of Friday's attacks in Paris, which left 129 people killed and 352 others injured. "The French authorities have confirmed no Kuwaiti citizens among the victims of...

KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah gives a trophy to one of the winners. —KUNA

Leadership strong supporter of Arabian Horse beauty contest

KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah gives a trophy to one of the winners. —KUNAKUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah said the Arabian horse beauty contest has been strongly supported by the political leadership because of the sport’s genuine history.Speaking to reporters following the conclusion of the...

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State departments ordered to withdraw from deposits

KUWAIT: As preparations are on to launch the first issuance of sovereign sukuk and enroll them at Kuwait Stock Exchange for trading in cooperation with a specialized mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), state departments have been given verbal instructions to cover any future needs, by withdrawing from their deposits in foreign or local banks.Information received on that regard indicated that the Public Institution for Social...

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Arrest warrant out for Rajaan

KUWAIT: The public prosecution has issued an international arrest warrant against former general director of the Public Institution for Social Security Fahad Al-Rajaan after a prison sentence was handed in absentia against him on charges of manipulation of the institution’s funds.The prosecution said in a statement that it had concluded investigations into the case involving Rajaan and an employee for “inflicting grave harm on the funds” of...

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Shrimp stinks up car

KUWAIT: Several calls about a foul smell coming from a car in Farwaniya area led police, detectives and criminal evidence to go and check the car. Police first lifted fingerprints from the car then opened the trunk, only to find a bag of shrimps that seems to have been left there for a few days.Man stabbed, assailant arrestArdhiya police arrested a citizen who stabbed an Asian and robbed him of KD 350 and his mobile phone. The arrest was made in...

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Understanding Kuwait's Laws

The legal system in Kuwait is more progressed than people seem to think. Even though the constitution was written more than half a century ago in 1961, it clearly protects the rights of people by stating principles like "All people are equal in human dignity, and in public rights and duties before the law, without distinction as to race, origin, language or religion" in Article 29, and also stating clearly in article 35 that "Freedom of belief is...

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Royals sentenced for weapons possession

KUWAIT: The criminal court yesterday ordered two ruling family members to pay a KD 2,000 fine each for illegal possession of weapons and ammunition. This ruling came in view of the new weapons' collection law that offered a grace period to hand over unlicensed weapons without penalty, before the law was put into practice. The law includes prison penalties and fines up to KD 10,000.Secret visitMinister of Social Affairs and Labor and Minister of...

KUWAIT: The suspect is pictured with the stolen items in this handout photo.

Egyptian man arrested for stealing KD 70,000 worth of gifts

KUWAIT: The suspect is pictured with the stolen items in this handout photo.KUWAIT: Capital department detectives arrested a security guard on charges of stealing goods worth KD 70,000 from a the warehouse of a company that operates gift shops.The suspect, identified as Abu Asoor Mohammad Mohammad Ibrahim, Egyptian, was identified and arrested following investigations carried out after the company's lawyer reported the theft. The man explained...

ANTALYA, Turkey: US President Barack Obama (left) speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) prior to the opening session of the G20 summit yesterday. — AP

World leaders unite to condemn Paris attacks - Obama, Putin agree need for Syria talks, ceasefire

ANTALYA, Turkey: US President Barack Obama (left) speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) prior to the opening session of the G20 summit yesterday. — APANTALYA, Turkey: World leaders united yesterday to denounce terrorism at a heavily-guarded summit in Turkey after the gun and bomb assaults in Paris, despite divisions over conflict-riven Syria. US President Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin of Russia, China's President Xi Jinping and...

People lie on the pavement at the tarrasse of the Cafe Bonne Biere in Paris

Three brothers tied to Paris attacks

PARIS: Belgium issued an international arrest warrant yesterday for one of three brothers linked to the brutal attacks in Paris that killed 129 people, as the probe spread across Europe. As thousands gathered in central Paris in mourning and solidarity, authorities in at least five European countries scrambled to tie together leads and hunt down possible accomplices. Security sources said one of the three brothers died in the Bataclan concert...

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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

Al-Mashaan: Stick to timeline for Kuwait’s airport terminal project

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

Kuwait received varying amounts of rainfall: Official

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AMMAN: Kuwait’s Ambassador to Jordan Hamad Al-Marri hands over Kuwait’s annual donation to the UNRWA worth $2 million.

Kuwait hands over $2m as donation to UNRWA