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Kuwait’s operational resilience: A national security concern
Mohammed Al-Roumi In today’s interconnected and rapidly evolving digital world, operational disruptions have become a pressing concern for businesses and government entities alike. The threats associated with disruptions have the potential to wreak havoc, resulting in severe financial losses, irreparable damage to reputation, disgruntled customers, and even legal ramifications. From multinational corporations to local government...
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Women’s society hosts introductory conference for female candidates
By Majd Othman KUWAIT: The Women’s Cultural and Social Society held an introductory conference on Monday featuring a number of women candidates running in the coming National Assembly elections. The conference was titled “Women’s Role in Changing the Political Scene”, where the candidates reviewed their electoral programs and discussed the main causes, they are willing to adopt when they reach the Assembly. Jenan Boushehri speaks at the...
WASHINGTON: Kuwait’s float takes part in the parade. – KUNA
Kuwait’s ambassador to US stresses lasting bond between two countries
WASHINGTON: Kuwait’s Ambassador to the US Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah stressed on Monday the “lasting bond of friendship and loyalty” between Kuwait and the US as the nation marks National Memorial Day. “It is a pleasure to be given the opportunity to represent my country, the State of Kuwait, in a ceremony to honor the sacrifices of the United States armed forces,” Sheikha Al-Zain said in remarks at the National Memorial Day Parade....
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Social media replaces gatherings at candidates’ election headquarters
By Ghadeer Ghloum KUWAIT: Social media has drastically transformed the way Kuwaiti candidates interact with their constituents during elections. In the past, candidates would hold gatherings at their headquarters to spread their message and pick up support. However, candidates have now shifted their focus to social media to reach a wider audience due to the growing popularity of these platforms among Kuwaitis.Current candidate, Dawood MarafieDr...
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Japan Emperor affirms historical Kuwait-Japan ties
TOKYO: The Ambassador of Kuwait to Japan Sami Al-Zamanan participated in a ceremony hosted by Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in the Japanese capital, where the emperor affirmed historic friendship between Tokyo and Kuwait. During the ceremony, attended by senior officials of the Japanese government and members of the foreign diplomatic corps accredited to Japan, Naruhito had a discussion with Zamanan, during which he conveyed his...
Dr. Khalid Al-Saleh
The beginning of collapse
Dr Khalid A Al-Saleh There is no doubt that the United States succeeded in spreading its culture, through military power, of which it has much, and through soft power such as cinema, fast food, journalism and media. The American civilization is not the first that has dominated the world’s cultures and will not be the last, as many civilizations came around. History mentions some of them but not most. American historians and intellectuals...
The International Space Station (ISS) transits the waxing gibbous moon as seen from Kuwait City, on May 28, 2023.
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Expats struggle to obtain driving licenses in Kuwait
By Ghadeer Ghloum & Faten Omar KUWAIT: One of the biggest challenges that expats face in Kuwait is obtaining a driving license. Expats can only get a driving license if they adhere to a list of rules, including having a university degree, drawing a monthly salary of at least KD 600 and residing in Kuwait for at least two years. The process of obtaining a driving license in Kuwait is expensive and time-consuming. Besides the strict...
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Four NGOs to monitor elections
By B Izzak KUWAIT: The Cabinet on Monday agreed to allow four local civil societies to monitor the June 6 general elections, Minister of Social Affairs Mai Al-Baghli said after the council’s weekly meeting. She said Kuwait Journalists Association, Kuwait Transparency Society, Kuwait Integration Society and the Society for Follow Up of Parliament Work have been allowed to take part in “supervising the election process”. The minister said...
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Azerbaijan Embassy celebrates 105th Independence Day
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: The Embassy of Azerbaijan held a reception on Sunday at Salwa Sabah Al-Ahmed Hall to mark the 105th Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan. On the sidelines of the event, Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Mansour Al-Otaibi said the two countries aspire to develop and strengthen relations in all fields.“Relations are developing and there is a desire on the part of the two countries to develop and improve them....
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Indian envoy urges removing obstacles faced by engineers
KUWAIT: Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE) and the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Adarsh Swaika agreed to expand the number of the India-based accreditation bodies recognized by Kuwait. KSE said it will be planning a future visit to India to look into organizations that conform with international standards for the engineering profession.The agreement came following a meeting between the Head of KSE Faisal Al-Atal and the Indian Ambassador where...
Mansour Al-Otaibi
Negotiations only if Manila adheres to Kuwait’s demands
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Kuwait’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mansour Al-Otaibi said that the door remains open for negotiations with the Philippines on the ban on issuing visas for Filipino nationals, as long as the Philippines adheres to Kuwait’s demands. The demands include that the Philippines admits to violating Kuwaiti laws and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations through the practices of its embassy in the...
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KUWAIT: Photo shows a view of Kuwait streets. There are numerous reasons why people may choose to reside in a particular location. These reasons can be influenced by personal preferences, lifestyle choices, opportunities, family considerations, and more. – Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Why expats, Kuwaitis live in certain areas
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Sadiq Khan
Sadiq Khan wins record third term as London mayor
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VANCOUVER, Canada: This combination of handout pictures shows the booking pictures of (from left) Karanpreet Singh, Kamalpreet Singh and Karan Brar, charged in relation to the homicide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. -- AFP
Canada arrests three Indians over killing of Sikh activist
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Canadian actor Ryan Gosling (left) and US-British actress Emily Blunt attend the premiere of "The Fall Guy" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.--AFP photos
Hollywood stunt performers rev up ‘Fall Guy’ premiere
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Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait delivers strong performance in Q1 2024