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KUWAIT: Children armed with water guns and water balloons wait for passing vehicles during a National Day parade on the Gulf Road. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Water gun, balloon celebrators rain on Kuwait national parades

By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: Celebrating National and Liberation Days is a joy for kids and adults in Kuwait. People are used to going on parades on the Gulf Road and at the Khairan and chalet areas. Since the 1980s, children were used to spraying white foam on each other, and few celebrated by spraying water.A few years ago, the government banned using foam spray during the celebrations, so celebrators added another item to their celebration gear:...

Indian Ambassador Sibi George speaks during the event.

Indian embassy wraps up weeklong festival

By Sajeev K PeterKUWAIT: The curtain came down on the weeklong cultural festival ‘Namaste Kuwait’ on Monday which was organized by the Indian Embassy, Kuwait to celebrate Kuwait national days. The celebration brought alive the cultural heritage of India through music, dance, yoga and films.The event also marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kuwait and India and the 75th anniversary of India’s...

KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Khaled Al-Saeed is seen during his tour. — Health Ministry photos

Health Minister tours Al-Sabah Medical Zone

KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Khaled Al-Saeed visited several health facilities in Al-Sabah Specialized Medical Zone to check on the conditions of services and work scheme. The minister’s tour included visiting NBK Children’s Hospital, Kuwait Cancer Control Center and Badriya Al-Ahmad center. He was also accompanied by the ministry’s Undersecretary Dr Mustafa Redha and head of the district Dr Abdullatif Al-Sahli. Minister Saeed met with...

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

Kuwait celebrates

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday received a congratulatory cable marking the 61st National Day and 31st anniversary of Liberation Day from His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. In the cable, His Highness the Crown Prince congratulated His Highness the Amir and affirmed loyalty to the beloved homeland, praying to His Almighty Allah to protect and preserve Kuwait under...

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Former Filipino domestic helpers recall war experiences

By Ben GarciaKUWAIT: Kuwait marks tomorrow the 31st anniversary of the country’s liberation from the Iraqi invasion. Filipino expats Rosalinda Dagumboy and Emenda Bonilla are former domestic helpers who came to Kuwait in 1989 and witnessed the Iraqi invasion of the country a year later. Both are now in their early 60s. One received compensation, while the other didn’t. In the early morning of Aug 2, 1990, Bonilla remembered the sound of bombs...

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Types of marriages in Kuwait

By Nawara Fattahova and Ben GarciaKUWAIT: A recent decision in the UAE to allow civil marriage has reignited debate on this topic in Kuwait and other countries in the region. The government in Abu Dhabi issued its first civil marriage license to a non-Muslim couple recently. Civil marriage in the Middle East, the birthplace of Islam, Christianity and Judaism, is uncommon. Marriages are usually conducted under a religious authority of one of the...

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Weddings cautiously and gradually returning to pre-pandemic levels

By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: For almost two years, no wedding parties were allowed in public places due to the pandemic, so people in Kuwait got used to holding small family parties instead. Now, after the government announced a return to normal life again, large gatherings are allowed to be held indoors. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Social Affairs announced over 150 public halls are ready to host events. But many wedding agencies that...

KUWAIT: A crowd of passengers line up at the counter at Kuwait International Airport yesterday. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Most airlines set PCR requirement depending on country of destination

By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: Most countries including Kuwait have cancelled the request of PCR tests for vaccinated passengers when arriving to the country. Few countries including Mexico do not require the PCR test from any passenger even if not vaccinated.Usually, the airline demands the PCR test according to the requirement of the destination. Yet, some travelers reported that although they were vaccinated and the destination country did not...

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Kuwait’s infrastructure projects: Ready to take off after a pause

By Sajeev K PeterKUWAIT: Kuwait has set its development goal in right earnest to develop and modernize its infrastructure to improve the quality of life of its citizens and residents. Infrastructure, one of the key themes of its ‘New Kuwait’ 2035 vision, has now begun to pick up momentum after a pandemic-induced lull of over two years. Rising oil prices have also added much-needed impetus to the country’s drive to put infrastructure...

Alina L Romanowski US Ambassador to Kuwait

Friendship, shared history between US and Kuwait

US Ambassador to Kuwait On behalf of the US Embassy, I would like to congratulate His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the Kuwaiti people on the occasion of Kuwait’s 61st National Day and 31st Liberation Day. As we mark Kuwait’s liberation 31 years after the Iraqi invasion, the Kuwaiti people know too well the consequences of an unprovoked and unjustified invasion to its people, sovereignty, and way of...

KUWAIT: Zain’s team at the company’s booth.

Zain served needs of SMEs at FoodBuzz

KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, concluded its strategic partnership with FoodBuzz, the community event that offered a unique social environment for visitors to socialize, connect, and enjoy the spring and winter seasons. The event, which ran for two days every month from November 2021 to February 2022, was held this time at Al-Hamra Tower in the heart of Kuwait City and featured many distinguished food and beverage...

NIC and Altum Capital Exit a GBP 50 million Property in UK

Fahad Al MukhaizimFahad Al Mukhaizim:• We, along with our partners, successfully exited a property in Manchester resulting in an attractive IRR of 16.2% and a return multiple of 1.46x for our investors.• The exit is proof of investors' confidence in NIC and its capabilities in consistently delivering successful outcomes.• The property was acquired in 2019 for GBP 44.5 million and leased to retail giant Tesco.• The company initially...

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