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Kuwait protesters denounce Zionist deadly aggression
By Faten OmarKUWAIT: Hundreds of citizens and residents gathered at Al-Irada Square in Kuwait City on Friday, uniting in a powerful display of solidarity with the Palestinians to express unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their resilience against the Zionist occupation. In this poignant demonstration, voices from various backgrounds came together, echoing a shared commitment to peace, justice, and an end to the occupation.During...
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Zain hosts informative mental health session for employees
KUWAIT: Continuing its series of informative talks for employees, Zain recently hosted a special session on mental health on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, celebrated around the globe on 10 October. The insightful talk was presented by philanthropist, entrepreneur, and advocate for mental health and wellbeing Sheikha Majda Jaber Al-Humoud Al-Sabah, and was attended by Zain Kuwait CEO Eaman Al Roudhan, the executive management team, and...
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Arab parents must help kids preserve linguistic identity
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Many Arab parents intentionally choose to speak English with their children as the primary language at home, instead of Arabic. This often happens due to multiple reasons especially since English language is the most used language across the globe. Thus, parents adopt English as the primary language to equip their children with communication skills and secure wider career opportunities. However, there are also concerns by...
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Child’s custody: Fathers face uphill battle in Kuwait
By Ahmed Al-SabeehKUWAIT: Determining custody arrangements for fathers can be particularly challenging when seeking a divorce in Kuwait. The legal framework has traditionally favored mothers, often resulting in fathers not securing full custody of their children. Consequently, fathers are required to engage in legal battles to obtain full custody, demonstrating their commitment to caring for their children with respect and kindness.To convince...
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Kharafi gifts Volvo vehicle to Al-Turqi, $5,000 to Shamlan
KUWAIT: Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi has gifted Abdullah Al-Turqi Al-Rashidi a brand new Volvo vehicle after he won a gold medal in skeet shooting at the 19th Asian Games. Kharafi also gifted Yousef Al-Shamlan $5,000 after he won a bronze medal in fencing at the Asian Games. Furthermore, Kharafi announced gifting a vehicle to each athlete who wins a gold medal, $10,000 to each athlete who wins a silver medal and $5,000 to each athlete who wins a...
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Plastic waste poses major environmental challenges
By Majd Othman KUWAIT: Plastic waste is a global issue that poses significant environmental challenges, and it costs billions of dollars worldwide to develop solutions for reducing and recycling plastic waste. The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) estimates that the GCC generates around 10 million tons of plastic waste annually, yet the potential for plastics recycling in the Arabian Gulf region remains largely untapped.This...
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Effective tips to maintain peace, avoid conflicts
By Abdellatif Sharaa What is going on with us human beings? Is it the change in climate affecting our moods and attitudes? Are we under the influence of the El Nino effect? I know it has to do with the weather, but I wonder. I am saying this because of what I have been observing on the streets and in shopping malls. Every morning, I witness irrational actions by people of all education levels and social classes. For instance, at a red light, a...
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Sleep apnea: Breathing troubles during sleep
By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: Lack of sleep can have detrimental effects on one’s overall health and wellbeing. A common sleep-disturbing disorder is sleep apnea, a condition that disrupts regular breathing patterns during sleep, leading to fragmented and insufficient rest due to a deprivation of oxygen in the brain and body. Consequently, it causes multiple awakenings throughout the night. Kuwait Times interviewed Pulmonologist Dr Yousef Al-Ramzi...
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KT through the lens
By Jana Khaldoun AlnaqeebPR & CSR ManagerI have the privilege of working in a place established 62 years ago, with the intention of pro­viding the public with news in a non-biased manner. Kuwait Times is attempting to change the printing media paradigm as it enters into a new digital era, while keeping in mind the enduring legacy of Mr Yousuf Al-Alyan and his team. To me, this era of Kuwait Times represents renewed visions of education,...
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blinx Digital Media Hub Launches to Empower Middle Eastern Youth with Elevated Storytelling and News
Dubai:  Today marks the launch of blinx, the new digital media hub in the Middle East, empowering Middle Eastern youth with the finest in digital storytelling and news stories, offering fresh perspectives, and connecting Gen Z and Millennials across multiple screens, platforms, and smart devices.'More Story, Less Noise': A Vision for Authentic StorytellingEver since its brand-name announcement in March 2023, blinx has emerged as a vibrant hub in...
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Kuwait adheres to multipolar global order
KUWAIT: Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Deputy Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who is taking part in the G77+China Summit hosted by Cuba, has affirmed Kuwait’s adherence to the multipolar global order. According to a statement by the ministry of foreign affairs on Saturday, Sheikh Jarrah, the head of the Kuwaiti delegation at the summit, addressed the conference at its...
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Outrage grows over coed ban
By B IzzakKUWAIT: Students from the College of Law at Kuwait University plan to file a lawsuit asking the court to order the university administration to call off a decision banning mixed-gender classes at the college, a lawyer said on Saturday. Adnan Abul said he was asked by the students to file the case urgently on Sunday so coeducation classes continue and studies of students are not disrupted. The Al-Mostaqilla group at Kuwait University has...
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GAZA: A Palestinian doctor tends to the baby of Sabreen Al-Sakani, who reached the emergency unit of the Kuwait Hospital in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip in critical condition after she was gravely wounded in the head and abdomen in a Zionist air strike, on April 20, 2024. - AFP
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KUWAIT: Aid officials pose before a plane carrying relief supplies for Sudan on April 23, 2024. - KUNA
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KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is welcomed and honored by Jordanian King Abdullah II during a state visit on April 23, 2024. – KUNA photos
Jordan honors Amir on state visit