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Supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan celebrate near Taksim Mosque at the Taksim Square in Istanbul on the day of the Presidential runoff vote in Istanbul, on May 28, 2023. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared victory on May 28, 2023 in a historic runoff election that posed the toughest challenge of his two-decade rule. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP)
Erdogan cements grip on Turkey
ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared victory Sunday in a historic runoff vote that posed the biggest challenge to his 20 years of transformative but divisive rule. The 69-year-old leader overcame Turkey’s biggest economic crisis in generations and the most powerful opposition alliance to ever face his Islamic-rooted party to take an unassailable lead.Near complete results showed him leading secular opposition rival Kemal...
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NBK-Egypt reports KD 6.9 million in net profits
KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait-Egypt (NBK-Egypt) reported EGP 652.5 million (Equivalent to KD 6.9 million) in net profits in the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to EGP 348.7 million (Equivalent to KD 6.7 million) for the same period of the year 2022, recording a growth of 87% YoY. In the first quarter of 2023, NBK-Egypt witnessed significant growth in key financial indicators. Net Interest Income recorded a remarkable increase of...
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Turmoil and progress: A brief history of the National Assembly
By Khaled Al-Abdulhadi KUWAIT: The history of the Kuwaiti parliament has been a mix of turmoil and significant leaps of progress, which have shaped the identity of Kuwaiti politics. The National Assembly has its own flavor, full of exciting, confusing, joyous and unscripted actions.  The late Jassem Al-Kharafi, who served as speaker of the parliament from 1999 to 2011, is seen when he was unanimously elected as speaker by all members of the...
Guest speakers, seen in this photo, discussed the relationship between law and development.
Lawyers optimistic political instability in Kuwait shall pass
By Majd Othman  KUWAIT: Under the sponsor of the Ministry of Information and in collaboration with Kuwait Society of Lawyers, Infinity International Center launched a two-day “Law and Development Conference”. The conference discusses the importance of activating the implementation of laws in Kuwait to achieve development.The conference included Chairman of Kuwait Society of Lawyers Sharyan Al-Sharyan, guest speakers, Senior Legal Counsel Amr...
KUWAIT: Panelists highlight the role of media during a panel discussion at Arab Media Forum Sunday. -- Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Journalists discuss social media, accountability at Arab Media Forum
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Kuwait Times and Kuwait News participated as media sponsors of the 18th Arab Media Forum, which opened on Sunday at St Regis Hotel under the slogan “Media of the Future and the Future of Media”. General Secretary of Arab Media Forum Madi Al-Khamees told Kuwait Times: “Today, we launch our initial activities of the Arab Media Forum in its 18th edition in the past 20 years. Two years of the COVID pandemic prevented us...
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Some expatriates try to cover travel expenses by subletting apartments
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: The high cost of living and the advent of the holiday travel season is driving some expats in Kuwait to take unexpected actions to cover their traveling expenses during summer. Many expats are subletting their rented apartments for the duration of the time they are visiting their home countries — around two to three months.This action is not only illegal under Kuwaiti law, which prevents subletting apartments and may...
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Lebanese, Chinese ageing experts honored with Sheikh Sabah Prize
GENEVA: His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Prize for Research in Health Care for the Elderly and in Health Promotion reflects the position of the elderly as a major development priority in health programs, Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi said Friday.This came in the minister’s speech before a ceremony of delivering the award within the framework of the 76th World Health Assembly on May 21-30. The elderly deserve care and...
Ambassador Sonmez brews Turkish coffee over hot sand, a traditional method that creates even heat.
Turkish Food Week celebrates unique Hatay cuisine
By Faten Omar KUWAIT: On the occasion of Turkish Food Week, Turkish Ambassador to Kuwait Tuba Nur Sonmez hosted local media representatives to taste traditional Turkish food at her residence. The ambassador on the importance of cultural exchange to enhance communication and mutual understanding, pointing out that food is one of the most prominent characteristics of peoples’ culture, because it is a part of their daily lives. The Turkish...
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Heart Foundation launches 6-month awareness campaign
By Abdellatif Sharaa KUWAIT: Kuwait Heart Foundation has launched a major awareness campaign using audio-visuals and social media platforms in cooperation with a major company that specializes in information technology. The foundation’s Secretary General Dr Rashid Al-Owayesh, said the campaign started in April under the theme “My Heart” and will last for six months. It is divided into three stages, with each slotted to take two months.The...
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Gulf Bank launches a special offer for customers
KUWAIT: As we begin to welcome the summer season, Gulf Bank, is collaboration with Visa, launches a special offer that gives 60 customers a chance to win an Apple Watch Ultra or an iPhone 14 Pro device. Gulf Bank has announced that the promotion period will run from May 21 to June 30, 2023, and the 60 winners will be announced on July 10, 2023, under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.This offer is valid only for Gulf Bank...
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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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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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Sadiq Khan wins record third term as London mayor
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Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait delivers strong performance in Q1 2024
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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