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Court acquits ex-MP Mulla of insulting Amir, Egypt Bulletins reject electronic crimes law

KUWAIT: The criminal court yesterday acquitted former liberal MP Saleh Al-Mulla of charges of insulting HH the Amir and damaging Kuwait-Egyptian relations through a number of tweets.Mulla was detained for several days and charged with insulting HH the Amir and undermining diplomatic ties between Kuwait and Egypt earlier this year ahead of an official visit of Egyptian President Abdulfattah Al-Sisi.Mulla wrote several comments on his Twitter...

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Kuwaiti pilgrim missing in Saudi confirmed dead

KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti pilgrim, Jassim Al-Failakawi, who had been missing following the tragic stampede that took place during the Hajj in Makkah this year, was confirmed dead, Saudi authorities informed the family.The authorities in Kuwait, including officials from foreign, interior, Awqaf and health ministries, had been trying hard to locate Al-Failakawi ever since the tragedy struck the pilgrimage. According to his companions, Al-Failakawi, left...

KUWAIT: The expat who was run over following a group fight outside a mall in Hawally on Saturday night.

Egyptian run over after big Hawally mall fight

KUWAIT: The expat who was run over following a group fight outside a mall in Hawally on Saturday night.KUWAIT: An Egyptian expat was killed and another was seriously injured after they were run over by a vehicle following a major brawl that broke out between two groups of Egyptians and Kuwaitis outside a mall in Hawally on Saturday night.According to Interior Ministry's relations and security information department, the fight initially broke out...

Municipal Council member Ali Al-Moussa speaks during his interview with Kuwait Times

Councilor supports more expat-friendly Kuwait

Municipal Council member Ali Al-Moussa speaks during his interview with Kuwait TimesKUWAIT: Municipal Council member and rapporteur of the Capital committee Ali Al-Moussa spoke in an exclusive interview with Kuwait Times on various topics, including expatriates' ownership of properties, the beach barbeque ban and the cleaning companies' contracts. The following is the transcript of the interview:Many expats have been living in Kuwait for several...

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Good morning my dear and honorable readers and I wish all of you a blessed winter to come. In this article I would like to go back to the Only in Kuwait series as there are many incidents that have surfaced lately and I thought of other topics that may be of concern and most importantly resolved. 1- Only in Kuwait when a few drops of rain fall, Kuwait drowns. 2- Only in Kuwait when rain comes people in Jahra ride in their boats. 3- Only in...

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KD 110 million allocated to develop fifth ring road

KUWAIT: The State Audit Bureau recently approved a tender on the Fifth Ring Road development project with a total cost of KD 110 million, inclusive of all works needed for the project, said official Ministry of Public Work sources.All paper work and documents needed for the tender are being prepared pending signing its contract within the coming few days, the sources added.The Fifth Ring Road serves around six areas that overlook it, and the...

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Veteran actress criticizes hijab-wearing colleagues

Hayat Al-FahadKUWAIT: A veteran Kuwaiti actress recently made remarks that were described to be controversial when she criticized veiled actresses.Speaking on an interview with 'Al-Majles' TV channel to discuss the issue of actresses who wear hijab in real life and appear covering their heads all the time onscreen, Hayat Al-Fahad stressed that she was fully against that, saying that this action hurts the actress' credibility. For example, Fahad...

KUWAIT: Information and Youth Affairs Minister Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah (right) speaks during yesterday’s press conference.— Photo by Fouad Al-Shaikh

Minister launches Kuwait's award for youth excellence, creativity - Sheikh Salman leaves for Islamic conference

KUWAIT: Information and Youth Affairs Minister Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah (right) speaks during yesterday’s press conference.— Photo by Fouad Al-ShaikhKUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah yesterday announced the launch of Kuwait's award for youth excellence and creativity.The award, the first of its kind for youth in the Arab World, reiterates the state's...

Two suspects arrested with weapons they tried to smuggle into Kuwait

Two Iraqis arrested for weapons smuggling

Two suspects arrested with weapons they tried to smuggle into KuwaitKUWAIT: Security department officers arrested two Iraqis after being discovered by the thermographic camera in while attempting to smuggle weapons through the security fence. Two men were arrested while four escaped back into Iraq. Sixty shotguns were found with those arrested.Girl saved from burning houseLand Firemen were yesterday dispatched to tackle a fire in an Omariya...

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Fishermen find hashish bags

KUWAIT: Seven Indian men who were fishing near Kubbar Island were surprised when they found 50 pieces of hashish in their fishing nets. They said the place where the drugs were found was close to the route of Iranian boats that bring goods to Kuwait. The drugs were found in two heavyweight bags, and each contained several pieces of hashish. The men informed their sponsor of their find, and the Kuwaiti man called police. Security officers went to...

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Those who blame others

Among the most beautiful moments in my life that I still remember and will not go away from my memory, is when I used to sit with my grandmother, may Allah bestow his mercy on her, and learn from her. Although she was illiterate, she had much knowledge. I remember when I used to go to her and talk about some behaviors of some people which I used to find strange, and which did not have any relation to what they said during their gatherings, she...

ST PETERSBURG: People light candles during a day of national mourning for the plane crash victims at Dvortsovaya (Palace) Square in St Petersburg yesterday.—APn

Russian plane broke up in the air: Expert - UAE carriers re-route flights to avoid Sinai

ST PETERSBURG: People light candles during a day of national mourning for the plane crash victims at Dvortsovaya (Palace) Square in St Petersburg yesterday.—APWADI AL-ZOLOMAT, Egypt: A Russian airliner that crashed in Egypt broke up "in the air" strewing fragments across a wide area, an expert said yesterday as investigators probed the disaster that killed 224 people. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi urged patience to determine the cause of...

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BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani poses with ministers and delegates from the region, including Kuwaiti Deputy PM and Interior and Defense Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, attending an anti-drug trafficking conference on July 22, 2024. - AFP

Iraq becoming major drug conduit

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The Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC) CEO Nadia Al-Hajji. KUNA

Petrochemical Industries Co.: KD 39 mln net profit 2023-24 fiscal year

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Undersecretary of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Higher Education, Lamia Al-Melhem holds talks with the Omani Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, Dr Rahma Al-Mahruqiya. - KUNA

Kuwait, Oman discuss education, research

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KOLKATA: Students take part in a demonstration in Kolkata on July 22, 2024, demanding an end to government crackdowns against protesters in Bangladesh. — AFP

Bangladesh students suspend protests

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Councilmembers approve projects and specifications