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KUWAIT: Lord Mayor of the City of London Alderman Alastair King and Minister of Finance Noura Al-Fassam meet during King's visit to Kuwait in the presence of senior Kuwaiti and British officials. — KUNA

UK open for business, Lord Mayor of London assures Kuwaiti investors

KUWAIT: The 696th Lord Mayor of the City of London concluded his visit to Kuwait as the final leg of his first overseas trip in office. Elected annually from the City of London’s Court of Aldermen, the Lord Mayor represents the UK’s financial, professional, legal, and maritime sectors while leading the City of London Corporation, the governing body of the Square Mile. During his two-day visit, Lord Mayor Alastair King met with senior Kuwaiti...

Visitors queue for free Korean food at the festival.

Street food festival celebrates South Korean culture

KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea and Gulf University for Science & Technology (GUST) co-hosted the 2024 Korean Street Food Festival on the university’s campus on November 28, to celebrate the rich culinary traditions of South Korea, and the growing interest among Kuwaitis in Korean culture. The festival offered a rare opportunity to savor iconic street food loved by people in South Korea, such as gimbap, tteokbokki, bulgogi, and a...

KUWAIT: Diplomats, Kuwait National Library staff and other attendees pose for a group photo. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Azerbaijan-Kuwait ties ‘evolving quickly’, ambassador says

KUWAIT: Kuwait National Library hosted a celebration marking the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kuwait and Azerbaijan. The Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Kuwait, Emil Karimov, told reporters that the relationship between Azerbaijan and Kuwait is advancing rapidly across all sectors. He highlighted that both official and people-to-people ties are strong and deep, encompassing politics, culture, and religion, and...

Turtles are released into the wild during "Operation Turtle" beach cleanup drive. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

‘Operation Turtle’ celebrates 25 years

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS), in collaboration with the Environment Public Authority (EPA), the Japanese Embassy, the Japanese Association in Kuwait and The Scientific Center hosted the annual beach cleanup campaign titled “Operation Turtle” near Kuwait Towers on Saturday. The campaign celebrated its silver jubilee, with over 1,000 volunteers participating. The event featured the release of turtles into the Arabian...

Oxford Academy School students pose for a photo with their Kuwait Times copies.

Oxford Academy School students visit Kuwait Times and Kuwait News

KUWAIT: Kuwait Times and Kuwait News hosted a field trip organized by Oxford Academy School, offering students a behind-the-scenes experience of journalism. The students explored various departments, including the editorial newsroom, studio, archives, social media, printing press and warehouse. They met the Kuwait Times and Kuwait News team, who explained to them the entire process of printing the newspaper, from the very first step to the final...

Minister Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi (center) cuts a ribbon during the book fair’s opening ceremony alongside officials, including Jordan’s Minister of Culture Mustafa Al-Rawashdeh. — KUNA photo

Kuwait’s 47th International Book Fair opens doors

KUWAIT: The 47th edition of the Kuwait International Book Fair opened Wednesday, welcoming everyone who shares a passion for culture, learning, and books. Running from November 20 to November 30, 2024, the fair offers people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to explore the ever-evolving world of books—a world that continues to captivate and inspire year after year. The fair is held under the patronage of His Highness the Prime...

Automak’s founding members, including Group President Hussam Fawzi Al-Kharafi and CEO Ghazi Al-Omar, along with ROX Motor’s representatives, CEO and Co-founder Yan Feng, and Vice President Wu Yue, during the launch ceremony.

Automak launches ROX Motor in Kuwait with all-new ROX01 model

KUWAIT: Automak, Kuwait’s leading automotive company, celebrated the launch of ROX Motor, unveiling the innovative ROX01 model as its exclusive agent in the country. The event, held at Al-Salhiya Complex, was attended by Automak’s founding members, including Group President Hussam Fawzi Al-Kharafi and CEO Ghazi Al-Omar, along with ROX Motor’s distinguished representatives, CEO and Co-founder Yan Feng, and Vice President Wu Yue. Prominent...

Musicians perform at the concert held at the Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre.

Harmonizing cultures: Indian classical music connects Kuwait, India

KUWAIT: Under the patronage of the Embassy of India in Kuwait, the Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) Kuwait organized a captivating violin concert that celebrated the beauty and depth of Indian classical music. The event took place at the Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC) and aimed to strengthen cultural exchange between Kuwait and India. The event featured a performance by the renowned violinist L Subramaniam, one of India’s...

Al Ata'a exhibition at Sadu House.

Empowering resilience: Al-Ata’a Association’s mission and exhibition

KUWAI: Hayat Wahhab Arsalan, the founder of the Lebanon Al-Ata’a Charity Association, is currently showcasing the association’s work at an exhibition hosted by Sadu House in Kuwait. This event highlights the association’s ongoing efforts to support communities in Lebanon and empower women through handmade crafts. The exhibition is a testament to the dedication and resilience of the association in the face of adversity.Arslan expressed her...

Ambassador of Hungary András Szabó (left) poses for a photo with Tareq Nader Rajab, Curator at the Tareq Rajab Museum.

Ceramics exhibition fosters Hungary-Kuwait cultural ties

KUWAIT: The Embassy of Hungary organized a special cultural event to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Hungary and Kuwait. The highlight of this celebration was a prestigious exhibition showcasing the exquisite works of Zsolnay Porcelain, held in collaboration with the Tareq Rajab Museum. The exhibition offered a rare opportunity to explore over 170 years of Hungarian craftsmanship, displaying over 500 pieces of Zsolnay...

Al Sadu House - first house to be made of stone and concrete in Kuwait.

Al Sadu House Weaving Kuwait’s heritage

The first house of its kind in Kuwait’s history, Al Sadu House, was built in 1936 by Youssef Al-Marzouq. The house overlooks the seafront, and is designed with four open courtyards that exhibit many Indian decorative influences, particularly in the wooden doors sourced from Karachi and the distinctive iron window units. Al Sadu House’s structure was innovative for its time, being constructed primarily with stone and reinforced with concrete,...

ABS students and teachers take a group photo with Kuwait Times and Kuwait News team.

Kuwait Times, Kuwait News welcome ABS students

KUWAIT: Kuwait Times and Kuwait News had the pleasure of hosting a field trip organized by American Baccalaureate School (ABS), offering students an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the world of journalism. The students toured various departments, including editorial, studio, archives, social media, press printing and the warehouse. They also had the opportunity to meet with the Kuwait Times and Kuwait News team, gaining valuable insights...

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RIYADH: AFC President Sheikh Salman Al-Khalifa (left) and Saudi Minister of Sports and Youth Abdulaziz Al-Saud celebrate after Saudi Arabia was confirmed as host of the 2034 World Cup on Dec 11, 2024. - AFP

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup; Amir sends congratulations

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ALEPPO: A file picture shows Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and First Lady Asma Al-Assad waving to the Spanish royals as they board their plane to leave the central Syrian city of Aleppo during their official visit to Syria. - AFP

Asma Al-Assad: Syria’s London-born first lady not welcome in UK

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KUWAIT: Cabinet ministers convene for their weekly meeting on Tuesday, December 11, 2024. — KUNA

Kuwait Cabinet orders review of retirement process in public sector

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French director Christophe Ruggia (left) arrives at the Paris Courthouse in Paris.

French film director denies child actor abuse in landmark trial

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KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah attends the award distribution ceremony of Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences for 2022-2023 at Bayan Palace on Dec 11, 2024. - KUNA

Amir fetes scientific excellence