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KUWAIT: This handout photo released by Kuwait Red Crescent Society shows KRCS workers distributing aid outside Kuwait. —KUNA
Kuwait aids people suffering from harsh winter
KUWAIT: The State of Kuwait has proceeded with its worldwide humanitarian action in line with its steady policy to relieve people in need wherever possible. Last week, volunteers focused efforts on aiding people suffering from harsh winter weather, adding to their hardship of coping with the coronavirus. Al-Rahma International Charity, in line with the seven-year-long ‘Kuwait by Your Side’ humanitarian campaign, delivered food and secured...
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Zain shoulders local SMEs, youth startups
KUWAIT: Zain officials in the company’s booth at Wahran park.KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, announced its strategic sponsorship of Bugsha Market, Kuwait’s biggest outdoor market for local SMEs. The event, held at Wahran Park in Shamiya throughout the weekend, offered a unique social environment for visitors to socialize, connect, and enjoy the spring and winter seasons while exploring the best of what local...
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Foreign Minister, envoys explore ways to strengthen relations with int’l partners
KUWAIT: Foreign Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah convened on Friday a videoconference with heads of Kuwait’s diplomatic missions abroad. At the onset of the virtual meeting, he conveyed to the Kuwaiti Ambassadors the greetings and best wishes of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and...
KUWAIT: Birds flock at the Sulaibikhat beach yesterday. —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Kuwait birdwatchers hold annual bird count at Sulaibikhat beach
Participants use binoculars to watch birds.By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: The bird monitoring and protection team of the Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS) held its annual bird count yesterday at Sulaibikhat beach. According to the organizers, the best time to count birds is when migratory birds settle with local birds. “If we do the counting during migration, the number won’t be correct. Migratory birds have settled in as winter...
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COVID-19 emergency field teams inspect Assima Mall
KUWAIT: Public Authority for Manpower and Ministry of Commerce and Industry inspectors participate in an inspection tour at the Assima Mall. — Photos by Yasser Al-ZayyatBy Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: The COVID-19 Emergency Committee formed by the Council of Ministers includes field inspection teams of the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce and Kuwait Municipality, which are in charge of inspecting...
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Weather affects fish prices in Kuwait
KUWAIT: Customers are seen at the main fish market in Sharq. — Photos by Fouad Al-ShaikhBy Ben GarciaKUWAIT: There has been a noticeable spike in the prices of fish at Mubarakiya fish market. According to a market official who requested anonymity, the price increase has been due to recent adverse weather conditions, rain, cold and the temperature of the sea. “This is expected, especially in the winter season. The fish go to the bottom of the...
KUWAIT: Several world news agencies selected a picture by Kuwait Times and Kuwait News photographer Yasser Al-Zayyat among the ‘best photos of the week’ in yet another achievement in the organization’s continued endeavor to reaching excellence in local, regional and international arenas.
Kuwait Times, Kuwait News’ Yasser Al-Zayyat’s photo among ‘world best’
KUWAIT: Several world news agencies selected a picture by Kuwait Times and Kuwait News photographer Yasser Al-Zayyat among the best photos of the week in yet another achievement in the organization’s continued endeavor to reaching excellence in local, regional and international arenas. AFP, The Guardian, ABC News, Gulf News among others as well as Kuwaiti dailies Al-Qabas and Al-Rai posted Al-Zayyat’s picture - showing Kuwait City under heavy...
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Kuwait’s heritage museum revisited
A traditional blacksmith workshop. — Photos by Sajeev K PeterBy Sajeev K PeterKUWAIT: For a lover of history, a visit to Kuwait’s heritage museum is a truly rewarding experience. Offering a peek into the historic past, the Kuwait Heritage Museum veritably delineates Kuwait’s culture and history. One of the galleries of Kuwait National Museum, this heritage museum highlights the importance of Kuwait’s history from the very first days of...
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Incoming flights diverted to nearby airports: DGCA
KUWAIT: Kuwait City skyscrapers engulfed in heavy fog early morning yesterday. — Photo by Yasser Al-ZayyatKUWAIT: Incoming flights were temporarily diverted to nearby airports yesterday morning due to fog and low visibility, Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said. Aircrafts’ take-off and landing resumed later yesterday after weather conditions improved in the country, it added. Kuwait forecasters had warned Wednesday...
LIMBE: Tunisia’s midfielder Hannibal Mejbri (left) fights for the ball with Mali’s midfielder Diadie Samassekou during the Group F Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 football match between Tunisia and Mali at Limbe Omnisport Stadium yesterday. — AFP
Mali beat title hopefuls Tunisia
LIMBE: Tunisia’s midfielder Hannibal Mejbri (left) fights for the ball with Mali’s midfielder Diadie Samassekou during the Group F Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 football match between Tunisia and Mali at Limbe Omnisport Stadium yesterday. — AFPLIMBE: Mali beat title hopefuls Tunisia 1-0 in a match that was a tale of two penalties yesterday as the Africa Cup of Nations moved to Limbe in Cameroon’s southwest, a region on edge due to the...
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Djokovic admits ‘errors’ as he fights to avoid deportation
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic of Serbia takes a break during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open at the Melbourne Park tennis centre in Melbourne yesterday. —AFPMELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic yesterday admitted “errors” in his travel papers and for not isolating after a claimed coronavirus infection, as he battled to stay in Australia and fight for a record 21st Grand Slam. The world number one said his team had offered fresh...
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Al-Osaimi commends activation of schedule
By Abdellatif SharaaKUWAIT: Secretary General of Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations Obaid Munahi Al-Osaimi commended the activation of the time schedule of the joint cooperation protocol between the National Guard and Kuwait Shooting Sport Club which was signed on January 11, 2011. This was the result of the support of HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah when he was Deputy Chief of the National Guard. He ordered the...