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MoI: Document forgers detained
KUWAIT: The interior ministry has busted a gang counterfeiting official documents for the Filipino community in Kuwait. The ministry said in a statement that the counterfeiters had been apprehended upon guidelines by Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to clamp down on any violators of the country’s laws.Personnel of the ministry’s department of combating counterfeiting succeeded, in...
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European envoy blasts Zionist entity over deadly Jenin raid
JENIN: A European envoy blasted the Zionist entity Saturday over the “proportionality” of the force it uses, as international envoys toured Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank following this week’s deadly raid. His remarks echoed UN chief Antonio Guterres who on Thursday told reporters “there was an excessive force used by (Zionist) forces” in its 48-hour operation, the largest the Zionist entity has staged in the Palestinian...
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Women likelier to have poor outcomes from heart disease
By Ghadeer Ghloum   KUWAIT: Kuwait Times delved into the differences in cardiovascular health between males and females and sudden heart failure among people, including youth, during an interview with Dr Abdullah Esmaiel, Canadian and American board certified doctor in cardiology and interventional and structural catheterization.Kuwait Times: Are there any differences in the prevalence of coronary artery disease between men and women?  Dr...
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The study abroad experience: UK vs US
By Munirah Al-FayezKUWAIT: Many recent high school graduates planning to study abroad in an English-speaking country do not know which one to choose. Many choose to study in Canada, Australia, Ireland or New Zealand. However, the biggest debate and countries most people do not know how to choose between are the United States and the United Kingdom, due to the different pros and cons of living in these countries. Kuwait Times interviewed two...
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Injazzat redefines commercial excellence with Catamaran Tower
KUWAIT: Injazzat Real Estate Development proudly unveils its latest commercial project, Catamaran Tower, in Kuwait City. The Catamaran Tower enjoys a distinctive location that greatly facilitates and ensures seamless and easy access for business owners, investors, and visitors.  Catamaran promises to deliver a distinctive and exceptional business experience, positioning occupants in a class of their own among other businesses in the city. This...
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Results of the National Assembly elections 2023
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Kuwait Clearing Company hosts women empowerment workshop for staff
KUWAIT: Kuwait Clearing Company (Maqasa) recently organized a workshop on women empowerment for its employees and Boursa Kuwait. The workshop's aim was to promote gender diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. The workshop was moderated by two experts in the field, Maha Al-Baghli and Bodour Al-Sumait, who shared their insights and experiences on how women can thrive in the professional environment.Maha Al-Baghli, founder and managing Director...
KUWAIT: Interior Ministry Undersecretary Lt Gen Anwar Al-Barjas visits a biometric scanning center to check the performance and facilities on May 31, 2023. —  KUNA
‘Smart system’ for expats eyed
KUWAIT: Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development Dr Khaled Mahdi said on Wednesday that Kuwait is continuously seeking to overhaul legislations concerning expatriate workers with the aim to set up a “smart system” to regulate bringing in foreign workers. Mahdi, in a statement marking the launch of the 2023 World Development Report, indicated that mechanisms would be set up to test professional skills of the...
KUWAIT: Officials tour booths at the event held by the health ministry on the occasion of “World No Tobacco Day”. -- KUNA photos
Tobacco taxes should be mandated in Kuwait: Health official
KUWAIT: The new parliament should impose taxes on tobacco and take measures to combat smoking, Director of Mubarak Al-Kabeer health area Waleed Al-Busairi said Wednesday at an event held by the Ministry of Health to raise awareness against growing tobacco.The campaign was held on the occasion of “World No Tobacco Day” observed by all United Nations member states on May 31. The campaign, said Busairi, aims to alert people to the dangerous...
KUWAIT: Speakers are seen at the conference organized by the World Bank Group and the Supreme Council for Planning and Development. -- Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Migrant workers vital for global job markets: Report
By Majd Othman  KUWAIT: World Bank Group in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development organized a press conference to announce launching the World Bank Development Report 2023, titled “Migrants, Refugees, and Societies” at the General Secretariat headquarter.Speakers included Chief Economist and Co-Director of the World Development Report Caglar Ozden, speakers from the World Bank-Kuwait...
Ambassador Velasco (center) is seen with local media.
Peru eyes agricultural cooperation with Kuwait
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Ambassador of Peru Carlos Velasco revealed the embassy presented a proposal to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait to negotiate an agreement on visa-free travel for Kuwaiti citizens to Peru. “We believe we can start the procedures and hopefully approve this in the short term,” he said. Ambassador of Peru Carlos VelascoDuring a lunch event with local media, the ambassador said his country is also trying to arrange a...
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NBK sponsors KIBS banking seminars
KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) is sponsoring a number of seminars organized by Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies (KIBS) during May and June, hosting lecturers from IE University- Madrid and London Business School.The seminars tackle a number of key topics relevant to the banking sector including “How Will AI Impact Banking” and “Influence & Negotiations”.The workshop titled “Influence & Negotiations” was presented by...