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MANILA: Relatives grieve the loss of loved ones after a fire at an informal settlement inside the campus of the University of the Philippines in Quezon City, suburban Manila on May 2, 2022. Eight people died, including six children, when a fire ripped through a poor community in the Philippines capital of Manila. – AFP
Eight people killed in Philippines housing fire
MANILA: Eight people died, including six children, when a fire ripped through a poor community in the Philippines capital of Manila on Monday and destroyed 80 houses, a fire official said.Another three people were injured in the blaze which started around 5:00 am (2100 GMT) on the second floor of a house in a crowded, informal settlement inside the sprawling campus of the University of the Philippines.It took nearly two hours to extinguish the...
DUNDEE: In this file photo taken on April 15, 2022 Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is pictured at Dundee Law in Dundee at the launch for the Scottish National Party's (SNP's) campaign bus, ahead of the local elections. Local elections for councils and cities will be held in England, Scotland and Wales on Thursday, and polls for the devolved Northern Ireland Assembly in Belfast. – AFP
Embattled UK PM Johnson faces mid-term test
LONDON: Voters go to the polls in Britain on Thursday, in a mid-term test for the Conservative government that could determine beleaguered Prime Minister Boris Johnson's future. The local election results will be seen as a barometer of support for Johnson's Conservatives nationally, as well as an indicator of whether the opposition Labour party poses a serious threat.Johnson, 57, won a landslide general election victory in December 2019 on a...
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Boursa Kuwait records 60.67% jump in its net profit for the first quarter
KUWAIT: In yet another testimony to the success of the private sector in enriching the stock exchange, one of the most important financial institutions in Kuwait, as well as its long term strategy to develop Kuwait's capital market, Boursa Kuwait announced strong financial results for the first quarter of 2022, recording a significant jump of 60.67 percent in net profit (Attributable to the Equity Holders of the Parent Company) from KD 3.26...
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Thailand to "fully re-open" from 1 May
KUWAIT: The Embassy of Thailand in Kuwait announced that starting from 1 May, 2022, Thailand will fully re-open, and the RT-PCR test and quarantine for fully vaccinated travelers to the country are no longer required. Travelers are advised to register Thailand Pass prior to travel with the travel insurance. The relaxing restrictions also apply to restaurants, tourist destinations and other business sectors in day and night throughout the country...
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Cash dividends of National Investments Company funds: Distinct performance exceeded expectations of 2021
Hamad Al-Humaidi: Wataniya Investment Fund is one of the largest funds in terms of the volume of assets. It has achieved a good performance, with returns of 27.77%. ... to boost its returns to 296.75% since incorporation and distribution of 5% of profits in 2021. Al-Darij investment Fund achieved a return of 15.68% through its investment in selective sharia-compliant shares and distribution of 3% of profits for the second half of 2021. Zajil...
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What makes the HUAWEI HUAWEI WATCH KIDS 4 Pro our favourite kids smartwatch this year?
By Islam Al-SharaaSmartwatches are becoming a popular choice for kids' watches for all the good reasons. Unlike traditional watches, smartwatches double as a tool for communication and socialising when they're out and about. Huawei is taking kids' smartwatches to the next level with the HUAWEI WATCH KIDS 4 Pro, as it is a unique watch that is especially made for kids taking the little ones needs and user behavious into account. While keeping the...
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Boutiqaat: Through the gates of KSA and towards international stardom
Boutiqaat: Through the gates of KSA and towards international stardom Al-Issa: “The company has overcome many challenges since its establishment in 2015.” Al-Julaibi: “Customers have great confidence in Boutiqaat's offerings.” The company aims to increase sales 5 times in the next 5 years Over 2000 suppliers included, with an aspiration to increase their number continuously Over 5 million orders from various sectors in the market...
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Cool ways to stay efficient, productive and get entertained this Ramadan with the new HUAWEI nova 9 SE
Smartphones get a lot of heat for killing productivity. But If used right, a smartphone can be your best friend and productivity machine. They combine various different things into a single device. A smartphone is your go-to camera. It is your messaging device. You attend meetings with it. And for some people, it is their creative workhorse. You can make this Ramadan the most productive and memorable one with the newly launched HUAWEI nova 9...
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Zain Group publishes its 11th annual sustainability report
* Bader Al-Kharafi: Zain focused on providing meaningful connectivity and driving equitable systematic change, centered on a five-year corporate sustainability strategy* 11th consecutive report charts Zain's activities through the unprecedented circumstances brought about by the global pandemic* Zain stands out distinctly in the region with respect to the transparency it reports sustainability activities and outcomes, and in its regional...
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Meet the new HUAWEI nova 9 SE!
By Islam Al-SharaaKuwait: Mid-range smartphones aim to combine flagship-level features with great value. You may have to compromise slightly on one aspect or another, but it's often totally worth it. They also come with many benefits besides their competitive price, they often boast premium features, they're on par with the performance of high-end phones and they allow you to update to a newer gadget without feeling as guilty.Huawei's newest...
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Domestic violence a serious concern
As the world continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions - a pandemic that has destroyed and killed millions of people worldwide - the gendered impact of COVID-19 has been disastrous with consequences that will affect the livelihoods of women for generations to come. Domestic violence has  become a serious health concern and an even more concerning human rights violation during the COVID-19 pandemic. In numerous studies, the data proves that...
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Reject ‘expatphobia’
Kuwait Times would like to extend its support and solidarity with Al-Jarida newspaper’s stance against racism.   “Expats, expats...kick them out, deport them to their countries, dump them in the desert, let them go to hell, they are the cause of all catastrophes and crimes, they are thieves and murderers, they deprive citizens from job opportunities, keep them away from hospitals and services, deny them even the air they...
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HATHRAS, India: Policemen carry a person who died in a melee during a sermon in Uttar Pradesh state on July 2, 2024. - AFP
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BEIRUT: Lebanese Uber driver Hussein Khalil shows his GPS jammed geolocation as Gaza's southern city of Rafah, as he sits in his vehicle in Beirut's Hamra Street on June 11, 2024.- AFP
Zionist jamming disrupts Lebanon ground, air traffic
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GAZA: Displaced Palestinians from areas in east Khan Yunis flee after the Zionist army issued a new evacuation order for parts of the city and Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on July 2, 2024. - AFP
Arabs reaffirm Zionist boycott