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Slovak Republic showcases culture, fashion and music
For the first time, Slovakia hosted an event in Kuwait to showcase its culture and people. The event began after opening remarks from Slovak Ambassador Igor Hajdusek. Part of Hajdusek's promise to HH the Amir was to organize events that showcase Slovak cultural heritage and social, medical and artistic life to promote mutual friendly relations and camaraderie among Kuwaitis, the Slovak community and other nationalities. "I presented my...
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Amir admitted to hospital, postpones Trump meeting
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has been admitted to a hospital in the US for medical tests, and thus has rescheduled a meeting with US President Donald Trump, the minister of Amiri Diwan said yesterday. Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah said the hospital admission of HH the Amir forced the postponement of the summit meeting with Trump, and a date would be set...
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Kuwait University receives 22,000 students at new Shadadiya campus
Traffic chaos on roads leading to Sabah Al-Salem University KUWAIT: Kuwait University's new campus in Shadadiya received yesterday morning the first batch of students for the first semester of the new 2019-2020 academic year. But the roads leading to Sabah Al-Salem University witnessed chaos and traffic jams, as classes began for 22,000 students of six university colleges. Education Minister Hamed Al-Azmi visited the campus, where he was received...
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Pension agency's actuarial deficit hits KD 17.4bn
MP Riyadh Al-Adasani KUWAIT: Rapporteur of the National Assembly's budgets committee MP Riyadh Al-Adasani said yesterday that the actuarial deficit of the Public Institute for Social Security, or the pension agency, has almost doubled in the past three years, mainly due to lower returns on investments. Adasani said that the actuarial deficit - the difference between future obligations and current income rates - rose between KD 9 billion and...
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Kuwait marks 5th anniversary of Amir's UN humanitarian title
Kuwait is still extending its growing charitable activities NEW YORK: His Highness the Amir with the former secretary general of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon. — KUNA NEW YORK: With a lot of pride and boastfulness, the people of Kuwait will today celebrate the fifth anniversary of the UN honoring of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as a "Humanitarian Leader" and of Kuwait as a "Humanitarian Center." The UN gesture...
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Positive start for schools in the new school year
KUWAIT: During her inspection tour of a few new schools on the launch of the new school year, manager of the educational affairs department at the capital educational zone, Shokriya Al-Saeed stressed that having school directors and assistant directors start work on August 18 has had a positive impact on getting their respective schools ready for the new year. The exceptions were the limited shortage in furniture and cleanings staffs in some...
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Kuwait's military top brass refute claims of crisis with Iraq
KUWAIT: The Presidency of General Staff of Kuwait Army on Saturday refuted the allegations, circulated on social media and attributing to First Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, that there was a crisis with Iraq "Sheikh Nasser affirms the deep-rooted friendly relations between both countries and the continuation of cooperation in all fields, including the military one," according to a statement by...
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Modern robotics to be used to fight fires
KUWAIT: Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) has introduced the most modern robot to fight fires in hazardous places as part of its efforts to modernize its firefighting and rescue equipment. KFSD Director General Lt Gen Khalid Al-Mikrad and Deputy Director General for the Firefighting Sector Major Gen Jamal Al-Bulaihees witnessed a live exercise of the robot in order to introduce it to service to fight fires in high-risk areas. The robot...
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Pregnant Filipina found dead in flat
KUWAIT: The body of a Filipina was recovered by the coroner after it was found in her sister's flat in Nugra. The Filipina was pregnant and the baby was dead. Investigations are ongoing to find out the cause of her death.Abuse of power A policeman and a customs officer were charged with abuse of power after a bedoon youth filed a complaint against them, claiming he was detained and verbally insulted. The bedoon went to Jleeb police station and...
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Al-Babtain Library
KUWAIT: Al-Babtain Library at night. —KUNA
TEHRAN: Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi (left) shakes hands with Acting Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Cornel Feruta during their meeting yesterday. - AFP
Iran slams Europe powers as nuclear deal unravels
TEHRAN: Iran's atomic agency chief hit out yesterday at European powers, saying their broken promises gave the Islamic republic little choice but to scale back its commitments under a nuclear deal. Ali Akbar Salehi was speaking to reporters alongside Cornel Feruta, the acting head of the International Atomic Energy Agency who was on a one-day visit to Tehran. The IAEA official's visit came less than 24 hours after Iran said it was firing up...
TAL ABYAD, Syria: Turkish and US military vehicles drive on a joint patrol in the Syrian village of Al-Hashisha on the border with Turkey yesterday. - AFP
US, Turkey launch joint patrols in northeast Syria
AKCAKALE, Turkey: The United States and Turkey yesterday began joint patrols in northeastern Syria aimed at easing tensions between Ankara and US-backed Kurdish forces who battled the Islamic State group. Six Turkish armored vehicles crossed the border to join US forces in Syria for their first joint patrol under a deal reached between Washington and Ankara, an AFP journalist reported. Two helicopters flew over the area as the Turkish vehicles...
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HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah arrives in Scotland on the personal invitation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland on Jan 14, 2025. - Amiri Diwn photos
Amir’s visit to UK boosts ties
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Britain's King Charles III (L) welcomes Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, during an audience at Buckingham Palace, in London, on October 25, 2023. (Photo by Jordan Pettitt / POOL / AFP)
Amir’s visit to UK... a significant milestone in Kuwaiti British relations
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AYRSHIRE: Britain's King Charles III holds an audience with His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, at Dumfries House, Cumnock, on January 15, 2025. - AFP
Kuwait's Amir visits UK King in Dumfries House