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People attending the event pose for a group photo at Taleb Al-Refai's house.
Abdulkarim Abdulqadir’s legacy celebrated by artists, literati
By Ghadeer Ghloum KUWAIT: Writer Taleb Al-Refai hosted a gathering to commemorate Kuwaiti singer Abdulkarim Abdulqadir at his home on Sunday, as part of the 11th season of his cultural gathering.The event was attended by composer Anwar Abdullah and poet Khaled Al-Bathaal, in addition to other artistes and literati. Refai began the meeting with a moment of silence to express his sadness on the loss of singer Abdulqadir, and read Surat Al-Fatiha...
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Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait Rami Tahboub
54 Kuwaiti families have registered property in Palestine
KUWAIT: The Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait Rami Tahboub during a press conference at the embassy’s premises said Kuwait-Palestine ties are very strong and distinguished, as he revealed that 70 Palestinian teachers will arrive in the country soon which confirms Kuwait’s confidence in the Palestinian teachers.He said during the press conference that was held on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Palestinian nakba that the total...
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Selling blood to expats in Kuwait a violation of human rights: Lawyer
By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: Recently, the health ministry announced it will start charging expats KD 20 per unit of blood, which caused a huge controversy not only among expats, who were shocked by the decision, especially since they are major blood donors, but also among citizens, who consider it as discriminatory. Kuwait Times asked Lawyer Thamer Al-Sanea about the legal point of view on this issue, and whether someone can submit a grievance to stop...
Kuwait Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah speaking at the UN General Assembly's Hall.
Kuwaiti mission marks 60th anniversary of UN membership
NEW YORK: The Kuwaiti mission at the UN headquarters in New York marked its country’s 60th anniversary of membership at the international organization. The event saw the participation of a Kuwaiti national music band in addition to exhibitions displaying the history and culture of Kuwait. In a televised message, broadcasted at the UN General Assembly’s Hall, Kuwait Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah affirmed...
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Health system needs support to thrive: Minister
By Abdellatif Sharaa KUWAIT: Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi said the health system must be supported under the umbrella of comprehensive health coverage to confront challenges the system encounters and achieve the goals of the sustainable development plan 2030 and Kuwait vision 2035.Awadhi, who spoke during the opening of Kuwait’s First International Family Medicine Conference which was organized by Kuwait Association of Family and General...
KUWAIT: A judge and his aides count the ballots at a polling station after closure of voting in Sabah Al-Salem in this Feb 2, 2012 file photo. – AFP
What proportional representation could look like in Kuwait
By Khaled Al-Abdulhadi KUWAIT: We have recently been hearing about some parliamentary election candidates calling for a proportional representation (PR) system to replace the existing first past the post (FPTP) system that we have in Kuwait. The FPTP system is a plurality-based voting system with five constituencies and a single non-transferrable vote for each voter.According to Britannica, proportional representation is an “electoral system...
BOURNEMOUTH: Manchester United’s Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea jumps to stop the ball during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on May 20, 2023. – AFP
Man United, Newcastle eye top 4
LONDON: Manchester United and Newcastle are on the brink of qualifying for next season’s Champions League after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, while Everton remain in relegation danger despite their dramatic 1-1 draw at Wolves on Saturday. United’s 1-0 victory at Bournemouth, combined with Liverpool’s failure to beat Villa, left Erik ten Hag’s men and Newcastle within touching distance of ensuring Premier League top four...
KUWAIT: A herder leads his camels through the dessert in northern Kuwait. -- Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
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Atyab Al-Shatti
Kuwait lacks pharmacovigilance regulations
  Pharmacovigilance is a crucial component of healthcare systems worldwide, aimed at ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medications used by patients. In an era of globalization, international manufacturers producing medicines are increasingly urging Kuwaiti doctors and business counterparts to align their practices with internationally recognized pharmacovigilance standards. However, Kuwait’s ministry of health currently lacks...
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Kuwait Times Sunday, May 21, 2023
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The Story Behind Cora’s Bridal Smart Tips
You’ve heard it before: Every story has a beginning. And the great ones typically have a lesson as well. The lesson behind this story is to never give up.Cora’s Bridal Smart Tips gives hope to kids who suffer from conditions like microcephaly and autism. That’s the conclusion of the story. To find out how it started, we need to look back at the life of one military family in the Pacific Northwest.Cora was born to this family on the naval...
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Maj Gen Ali Al-Adwani
Kuwait reviewing visit visa fees
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Stamps celebrating Kuwait's 1982 World Cup qualification.
Mascot mania Haydo a fan favorite
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The Red Palace in Jahra was built during the reign of Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah (Mubarak Al-Kabeer).
Red Palace: Fort of steadfastness
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The Minister of Health listens to an explanation of how the new system works. – KUNA photos
Health Minister launches Radio Frequency Identification system
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Kuwaiti artist Munirah AlShami
Fusing tradition with technology