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Why Russia is the new hotspot for Kuwaitis
Those who love art, culture, fascinating history and exquisite architecture will find themselves immersed in the unique cities of Moscow and St Petersburg. Kuwait Times took part in a trip to Russia sponsored by Jazeera Airways and the Russian Federal Agency for Tourism, bringing readers a firsthand guide to the two cities. St Basil’s Cathedral After a walk around Red Square, Moscow, with its nearly 900-year-old history, feels both modern and...
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The nightly symphony of the press
Every evening at 8 pm, the rhythmic hum of the Kuwait Times printing press fills the air. This sound is more than just the start of another printing session; it’s a nightly symphony that marks the beginning of a journey to create tomorrow's news. As the clock ticks closer to midnight, the hardworking team that keeps the press alive is in full swing, ensuring every page is perfect. Inside the bustling press, large recyclable paper rolls are...
Sayed Taleb Al-Qallaf explains the process of building a dhow at a workshop in Diwaniyat Al Qallaleef.
Preserving Kuwait's maritime heritage
The traditional craft of dhow building is an important part of Kuwait’s history, and it is being kept alive in the humble and lively workshop of Diwaniyat Al-Qallaleef on Arabian Gulf Street. Before the discovery of oil, explained Sadeq Al-Qallaf, Kuwait’s economy was dependent on trade and pearl diving. This was made possible by the expertly crafted traditional wooden ships (booms) that allowed merchants, sailors and pearl divers to travel...
Sadi artist Zainab Dashti.
Sadu House to open its doorsfor 2024 SADI art exhibition
The anticipated SADI art exhibition organized by and held at Sadu House will see its doors open on Monday, Feb 12 at 7 pm. The Sadu Art and Design Initiative (SADI) is a 3-month ambitious program that invites five up-and-coming local artists to immerse themselves in a series of workshops and lectures that dive deeply into the history, process and cultural importance of Al Sadu weaving. The artists, armed with the knowledge they have gained, would...
The 2300 year old Hellenistic fortress
2,300-year-old ruins at Failaka are falling apart
KUWAIT: I stand on a 2,300-year-old fortress on Failaka Island, watching a team of men piece the walls of the ancient fort together, trying to stop it from slowly collapsing. “I’m not sure the walls will last until next year,” says archaeologist Dr Mathilde Gelin. Gelin shows me photographs of the same excavation of the site, one in 1978 and the other in 2009. The walls in 1978 are clean and stable, with clear corridors running in between....
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KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on June 3, 2025. - Amiri Diwan photos
Kuwait and UAE reaffirm ties
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MAKKAH: Worshippers pray around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in this holy city on June 2, 2025 ahead of the hajj. - AFP
Pilgrims urged to stay in tents on Arafat Day
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KUWAIT: Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah receives Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of the Presidential Court of the UAE, upon his arrival in Kuwait on an official visit. — Amiri Diwan photos
Kuwait, UAE sign wide-ranging cooperation agreements
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KUWAIT: Vendors inspect sheep at a livestock market in Kuwait City on June 3, 2025 ahead of Eid Al-Adha. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
How people in Kuwait are offering Eid Al-Adha sacrifices in 2025
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NEW DELHI: Willie Walsh (right), Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), speaks during the IATA annual general meeting and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in New Delhi on June 2, 2025. – AFP
Modi’s soaring Indian aviation ambitions face many headwinds