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Let's Go Fishing, Classic toy
Physical games Building blocks for healthy child development
In the world of children's play, Kuwait Times took an exploratory journey with Pediatric Occupational Therapist Dr Eman Jaafar Abdullah, discovering the realms where the essence of humanity unfolds, revealing the profound secrets of playing that unlock little individuals' consciousness and perceptions. Dr Eman shared valuable perspective on physical and digital play, shedding light on fundamental factors including spatial awareness and...
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AI vs Gen Z and Gen Alpha education: A losing battle
KUWAIT: Schools’ resistance to the use of artificial intelligence is clearly a losing battle. It is only a matter of time before artificial intelligence becomes integrated into student education, particularly for Generation Alpha. Ghadeer Ghafour and Helen, English teachers who recognize the power of artificial intelligence (AI), spoke to the Kuwait Times about AI being not merely a passing trend but a fundamental cornerstone of Gen Z’s and...
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Dr Al-Fouzan discusses GCC healthcare at Harvard 2024
KUWAIT: Crown Dental announced that Dr Meshari Al-Fouzan, Managing Partner and Consultant Orthodontist, at Crown Dental Center was a distinguished speaker at Harvard 2024. Dr Al-Fouzan spoke in two panels, one about: “Healthcare digital transformation in the private sector”, and the second panel about: “Transformation and digitalization in the Gulf: Safeguarding our digital era...Challenge Accepted”, along with pioneering key people in...
AUK studnets take a group photo with Kuwait Times team.
AUK students visit Kuwait Times and Kuwait News
KUWAIT: Kuwait Times and Kuwait News welcomed a group of students from American University of Kuwait (AUK) from the finance club, offering them a firsthand glimpse into the world of journalism and the intricate operations behind the scenes. The students embarked on a comprehensive tour of the Kuwait Times building, delving into its various departments. Throughout the visit, AUK’s students were introduced to Kuwait Times team, who explained the...
Junior violinists performing on the stage.
Young musicians showcase talents
KUWAIT: Investing in the education of children by instilling a strong foundation in music skills from a young age can cultivate their talents and pave the way towards successful careers in music. According to Richard Bushman, emphasizing the importance of music education can lead to a future where the orchestra predominantly comprises Kuwaiti musicians, showcasing the talent and diversity within the local music scene. Under Richard Bushman’s...
Center Omar Al-Omar reciveiies his reward from Sulaiman Al-Arouj as Ambassador of Japan to Kuwait, Morino Yasunari looks on.
Kuwait and GCC eye digital smart society
KUWAIT: Kuwait and the GCC countries have prioritized the integration of artificial intelligence and digital transformation into their strategic agendas to achieve sustainable development by 2035. This initiative aligns with the government’s focus on leveraging smart technologies and digitization across various sectors. To secure a good position in the future digitally advanced world, Kuwait and the other GCC countries are opting to invest on...
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Mute: An art of resistance
KUWAIT: Sulayman Al-Bassam, a distinguished writer and director from Kuwait, created the award-winning play “Mute” in December 2023. The play made its world premiere at the Tunis JTC festival, where it received the “Golden Tanit Award” for best production, the “Best Actress Award” for Hala Omran, and the “Best Text Award” for Al-Bassam himself. Inspired by the concept of rejecting verbal expression, and choosing silence as a form...
Photos show Academy X students. – Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Academy X host its graduation ceremony at Kuwait University
KUWAIT: With media sponsorship from Kuwait Times and Kuwait News, along with the sponsorship of Zain, Academy X hosted its graduation ceremony at Kuwait University for the inaugural group of participants. This graduation marks the completion of the program for the first cohort, with more groups set to follow in joining Academy X. The program specifically focuses on empowering girls in the realm of technology and artificial intelligence, teaching...
Adel Al-Saadoun shows Kuwait Times the books he uses as resources. -- Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Adel Al-Saadoun among the stars
Away from Earth, Kuwait Times met Adel Al-Saadoun, a Kuwaiti scientist passionate about astronomy and space, to find out more about his enthusiasm for all things celestial. Saadoun said since his childhood, he had numerous aspirations that eventually transformed into reality. He also spoke about the initial spark that ignited his passion for space during an interview at his home, a treasure trove of astronomical devices, books, objects and maps....
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Elturk discusses Muslim women, fashion industry
KUWAIT: Melanie Elturk is currently participating in the Arts Envoy Program with the US Embassy. As a business owner specializing in designing hijabs primarily for the American market, she is now expanding her presence into the Kuwaiti market. Her presence in Kuwait aims to advocate for women who uphold values similar to those of Muslim women residing in the US. Alongside the US Embassy, Elturk has actively engaged with various entrepreneurial...
Ambasador Tuba Nur Sonmez inaugrates the Turkish Book Section.
Turkish book section inaugurated at Kuwait National Library
KUWAIT: In a collaborative effort between the Turkish Embassy and the Kuwait National Library, a special ceremony took place on Monday 29th of April, 2024 to inaugurate the Turkish Book Section within the library. The event was attended by the Library Director General, Siham Al-Azmi, ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, academics, and media representatives etc. The Turkish Embassy donated 250 books to the library, covering a wide array...
The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
In Margaret Atwood’s dystopian modern classic novel, “The Handmaid’s Tale”, women’s physical and psychological oppression through raping ceremonies, constant monitoring, control, objectification and dehumanization under Gilead’s patriarchal totalitarian regime is skillfully portrayed through the narration of Offred, the protagonist handmaid. Women are reduced to mere wombs for giving birth as their bodies are exploited for the...
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KUWAIT: A Kuwaiti jeweler arranges gold items at his shop in Kuwait City. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Gold prices drop notably
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A Palestinian man walks past a closed shop, during a general strike demanding an end to the Gaza war, in the old city of Hebron in the Israeli occupied West Bank on April 7, 2025 - AFP
Kuwaiti firms join strike for Gaza
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DHAKA: Garment workers sewing clothes at a Snowtex Group textile factory in Dhamrai, a sub-district in Dhaka. - AFP
US buyers halt orders from major garment producer Bangladesh
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LOS ANGELES: Protesters hold signs and flags and a large balloon with an image of US President Donald Trump during the nationwide "Hands Off!" protest against Trump and his advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in downtown Los Angeles on April 5, 2025. — AFP photos
Americans rally against Trump ‘devastation’
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KUWAIT: Minister of State for Municipal Affairs Abdullatif Al-Meshari, accompanied by senior officials, visits Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh on April 7, 2025.
Labor cities needed to tackle Jleeb challenges