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Toxic environment X has developed
X, formerly Twitter, while always bot-ridden, has become even more toxic over the past period. Most notably after Elon Musk bought the social media platform, and it’s necessary that when reading a post one keeps that in mind. Nonetheless, while it has become freer, it has also allowed for a barrage of spam-like posts to surge on the surface. Many profiles, either with real names or posting anonymously, have been promoting negative, racist, or...
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975,000 still to submit biometrics as deadlines near
KUWAIT: Director of the Personal Investigation Department at the Criminal Investigations Directorate Brig Gen Nayef Al-Mutairi announced that approximately 800,000 Kuwaitis have completed their biometric registration, leaving around 175,000 citizens who are still required to do so. For residents, the number stands at about 1,068,000, with approximately 800,000 residents remaining.He further stated that the process has been progressing smoothly,...
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Ministers address traffic congestion
KUWAIT: Government agencies held a coordination meeting to address the problem of traffic congestion in its various stages (short, medium, and long term) based on the decision of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers. The General Directorate of Relations and Security Media at the Ministry of Interior said in a statement that the Director General of the General Directorate of Traffic, Brigadier General Jamal Al-Fouderi, chaired a...
KUWAIT: H the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs and Managing Director and CEO of QatarEnergy Saad Al-Kaabi on Aug 26, 2024.
Kuwait signs 15-year Qatar gas deal
KUWAIT: In a significant move that underscores the strength of the energy sector in the region, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and QatarEnergy announced their second long-term sales and purchase agreement for the supply of up to 3 million tons per year of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Kuwait, which was signed on Monday. Building on the foundation laid by their initial agreement signed in 2020, this new contract solidifies the ongoing...
KUWAIT: People watch pearl diving boats as they arrive at the main beach at the end of the 33rd annual pearl diving festival. Pearl-diving trips are held annually under the patronage of the Kuwaiti Amir in order to keep traditions alive.
Pearl diving trip winds up
KUWAIT: Large spectators attended the 33rd “Qaffal” and heritage season events for divers. The event was hosted by the Kuwait Sea Club under the sponsorship of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Around 150 young men participated in the event, including Nawakhada (captains) and the divers. The event also featured a display of Kuwait’s seafaring heritage materials, including a display of ships, attire, ship-making...
File photos show poets at the Nabat Poets Diwan.
Abdullah Al-Dawish: One of Kuwait’s leading Nabati poets
Abdullah Abdulaziz Al-Dawish was one of the leading Nabati poets and a founder of the Kuwaiti Writers Association. Born in 1919 or 1921 in the Al-Qibla neighborhood of Kuwait, he passed away on September 29, 1994. His father, Abdulaziz Al-Dawish, was also a well-known Nabati poet.Abdullah Al-Dawish studied at Mubarakiya School, worked as a diver and traveled to India and East Africa. He authored 14 diwans and collections of Zuhairi poetry....
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New batch of fake certificates referred to public prosecution
KUWAIT: The Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr Adel Al-Adwani, on Thursday has referred a second batch of post-graduate scientific certificates to the public prosecution for review, in measures the government has been taking to fight counterfeit certificates.The people who submitted these certificates as their education qualifications to obtain government jobs were revealed to have falsified the...
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Audit Bureau focuses on sustainability reducing unnecessary spending
KUWAIT: The State Audit Bureau has released its annual assessment report for 2023, covering a wide range of financial, environmental and social issues. The bureau stated that its strategy focuses on sustainability and its understanding of material topics, allowing it to assess risks and opportunities. “The crisis and opportunities department supports global direction with regard to interior and exterior opinions, ranging from the academic field...
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Red Palace, a symbol of bravery, tradition, unity
KUWAIT: The Red Palace is one of the most important historical landmarks in Kuwait that highlights the country’s unique architecture and desert nature while serving its defensive purposes. The palace was built using red clay and sits around 6,500 sq m. As much as it’s a cultural and historical attraction, the palace is also a symbol of Kuwaiti bravery and unity.It was built in 1897, a year after Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah “The Great”...
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National Library of Kuwait a reliable source for research
KUWAIT: The idea for the National Library of Kuwait dates back to 1913, when Kuwait’s’ first public library was founded. A decade later, a group of Kuwait’s elites and intellectuals called for the establishment of a national library to house a vast collection of valuable books, manuscripts, and periodicals, growing into the intellectual vault a century later.According to the KUNA Library, the founding fathers Abdulhameed Al-Sane and Sultan...
KUWAIT: This photo shows a pothole, one of many littering Kuwait's streets.
4 initiatives Kuwait is working on to fix road conditions
KUWAIT: Over the past few weeks, government bodies have been actively working to develop solutions to improve the condition of the country’s pothole-ridden roads and curb the public’s poor adherence to driving laws. Officials have announced new initiatives and provided updates on ongoing projects towards road repairs and stricter enforcement of the law. The announcements come in line with Kuwait Vision 2035, which includes expanding the roads...
Attendees are seen at the workshop hosted by the Turkish embassy in Kuwait.
Turkish cuisine week celebrates Turkey’s timeless culinary culture
KUWAIT: The Turkish embassy hosted a workshop at the embassy for Turkish cuisine week which lasts from May 21 until May 27. The Turkish ambassador showcased ways of cooking Turkish dishes at the workshop. The workshop was attended by many notable figures including the Azerbaijani and Indonesian ambassadors as well as other important local and international figures. The seven-day event features unique recipes from timeless Turkish cuisine while...
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