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The Best 3 screens in 1 Convertible and Hybrid Laptop for 2022: why HUAWEI MateBook E is the best choice!

By Islam Al-Sharaa KUWAIT: Technological advancements have enabled a new mode of working that is quickly gaining popularity. Referred to as ‘hybrid working’, this new working style is defined by the freedom for people to choose to work wherever they want. The rise of mobile and home offices has also created new career opportunities, but while they are flexible, working from these settings also mean people have to stay productive at all...

KUWAIT: The speakers are seen during the discussion panel. —Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Panelists discuss suggestions for better distribution of constituencies in Kuwait

By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: The Women’s Cultural and Social Society (WCSS) in cooperation with the Kuwait Transparency Society held a discussion panel titled ‘electoral system and fairness of constituencies’ on Wednesday to discuss opinions and suggestions for a better electoral system in Kuwait.Dr Mohammed Al-Faili, constitutional expert and teacher of law at Kuwait University’s Faculty of Law, thinks that the constituencies should be set...

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Awareness of cancer risk factors rose to 65%: Official

KUWAIT: The social awareness of the dangers and risk factors of cancer reached 65 percent in Gulf countries, Secretary-General of the Gulf Union for Fighting Cancer Dr Khaled Al-Saleh said yesterday. In a speech he delivered at the closing session of the Seventh GCC Cancer Awareness Week, Saleh said that the new rates resulted from spreading social health awareness, which helped increase the cured cases from cancer in Kuwait and other GCC...

KUWAIT: A vendor shows a dishdasha at a shop in Kuwait City. n— Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Dishdashas losing their lure? More Kuwaiti youth prefer to dress casual

By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: Kuwaiti men, especially youths, are not wearing the traditional dishdasha daily anymore. Many bedouin still wear it, while many urbanites don’t. But the dishdasha is still the official dress for formal occasions, such as weddings.Khaled, 36, said he has been wearing Western outfits since he was a child. “I find pants much more comfortable. For me comfort is the most important thing, as I find the dishdasha...

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Nejoud Al-Yagout There is a plan in place. It’s no secret. The plan is to reduce the number of expats by a significant amount. In English, the plan is called Kuwaitization. In a country where the vast majority of inhabitants are expatriates, in a country where locals rely on the expertise of foreigners, in a country where humanitarianism is waning year after year, the fast-track to Kuwaitization is not to renew the contracts of foreign...

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The global problem solving paradox

As Secretary-General of the United Nations, I spend much of my time speaking with world leaders and taking the pulse of global trends. It’s clear to me that we are at a defining moment in international relations. Global decision making is plagued by gridlock - and a fundamental paradox lies at the heart of it. On the one hand, many of today’s global leaders recognize our common threats- COVID, climate, the unregulated development of...

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New year, new phone, new resolutions?

   By Islam Al-SharaaKuwait: The HUAWEI P50 Pro is a phone that definitely stands out from the crowd! When it comes to its aesthetic or its camera, the latest flagship from Huawei is really second to none! Its True Form Dual Matrix Camera system has a lot to offer. The camera system comprises the powerful Main Camera Matrix and SuperZoom Matrix to provide a true to life imagery with extreme clarity, high dynamic range and...

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Anthony Blinken (right) and Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Sabah attend a press conference following the fifth round of strategic dialogue between the US and Kuwait in Washington, DC on Wednesday. —KUNA

Kuwait, US renew commitment to regional security, joint interest

KUWAIT: Kuwait and the United States renewed their joint commitment to boosting stability and security within the region, as well as bolstering joint interest. This came in joint statement following the fifth round of strategic dialogue between the US and Kuwait, inaugurated by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, and Kuwait’s Foreign Minister and State Minister for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Sabah on January 26, 2022 in...

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Kuwait plays central role in regional affairs: Tunisian Foreign Minister

TUNIS: Tunisian Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi spoke highly of the deep-rooted relationship between his country and Kuwait and appreciated as central the role of Kuwait in regional and global affairs. “Thanks to its composed foreign policy, the State of Kuwait expresses the true voice of the Arab world, bridging the rifts among different countries, and promoting international peace and security,” he said.Jerandi made the comments in an...

KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Khaled Al-Saeed speaks during a meeting with the COVID-19 team yesterday. —KUNA

Health minister discusses hospitals’ readiness amid COVID cases’ spike

KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Khaled Al-Saeed discussed with the COVID-19 team yesterday the capacity and readiness of hospitals in case the number of patients in COVID-19 wards and ICUs continues to grow, after Kuwait registered unprecedented numbers of daily coronavirus cases. This came in a statement by the minister after his meeting with the team, in the presence of Undersecretary Dr Mostafa Redha, in light of the rise in occupation at...

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