Kuwait opens Gaza air bridge
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By B Izzak & Agencies
KUWAIT: The first relief plane took off from Kuwait’s Abdullah Al-Mubarak airbase and arrived at Egypt’s Al-Arish Airport on Monday carrying humanitarian and medical aid for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Ministry of Social Affairs Spokesperson Ahmad Al-Enezi stated that these efforts are as per directions of…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/kuwait-opens-gaza-air-bridge/
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By B Izzak & Agencies
KUWAIT: The first relief plane took off from Kuwait’s Abdullah Al-Mubarak airbase and arrived at Egypt’s Al-Arish Airport on Monday carrying humanitarian and medical aid for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Ministry of Social Affairs Spokesperson Ahmad Al-Enezi stated that these efforts are as per directions of…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/kuwait-opens-gaza-air-bridge/
Museum to fix Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson waxwork after skin tone complaints
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A French museum said Monday it is working urgently to fix a much-derided waxwork of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson after the US actor complained about its pale skin tone. Johnson, who is of Samoan and Black origin, took to Instagram this weekend to joke about the Grevin Museum’s botched wax figure, which appeared to…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/museum-to-fix-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-waxwork-after-skin-tone-complaints/
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A French museum said Monday it is working urgently to fix a much-derided waxwork of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson after the US actor complained about its pale skin tone. Johnson, who is of Samoan and Black origin, took to Instagram this weekend to joke about the Grevin Museum’s botched wax figure, which appeared to…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/museum-to-fix-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-waxwork-after-skin-tone-complaints/
Toxic? Britney tells of troubles in new memoir
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Britney Spears, the dewy-eyed child star who became a global pop phenomenon and then melted down in full view of the world, tells her story Tuesday with the release of her already bestselling memoir. “The Woman In Me” is the pop princess in her own, unvarnished words, shot through with the anguish of a…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/toxic-britney-tells-of-troubles-in-new-memoir/
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Britney Spears, the dewy-eyed child star who became a global pop phenomenon and then melted down in full view of the world, tells her story Tuesday with the release of her already bestselling memoir. “The Woman In Me” is the pop princess in her own, unvarnished words, shot through with the anguish of a…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/toxic-britney-tells-of-troubles-in-new-memoir/
Sony says ‘Spider-Man 2’ videogame sales set record
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“Marvel’s Spider-Man 2″ videogame was snapped up so fast that it set a record for PlayStation Studios, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) said Monday. The title, developed in collaboration with Insomniac Games, became the fastest selling PlayStation Studios game in the 24 hours after its release on Friday, with more than 2.5 million copies bought,…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/sony-says-spider-man-2-videogame-sales-set-record/
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“Marvel’s Spider-Man 2″ videogame was snapped up so fast that it set a record for PlayStation Studios, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) said Monday. The title, developed in collaboration with Insomniac Games, became the fastest selling PlayStation Studios game in the 24 hours after its release on Friday, with more than 2.5 million copies bought,…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/sony-says-spider-man-2-videogame-sales-set-record/
Bobi, known as the oldest dog in the world, dies aged 31
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Bobi, who was this year ordained the oldest dog in the world by Guinness World Records, has died at the ripe old age of 31, Portuguese media reported Monday. “We have better memories of a long life where he was happy and, above all, where he made a lot of people happy, especially his…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/bobi-known-as-the-oldest-dog-in-the-world-dies-aged-31/
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Bobi, who was this year ordained the oldest dog in the world by Guinness World Records, has died at the ripe old age of 31, Portuguese media reported Monday. “We have better memories of a long life where he was happy and, above all, where he made a lot of people happy, especially his…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/bobi-known-as-the-oldest-dog-in-the-world-dies-aged-31/
World ‘failing’ on pledge to stop deforestation by 2030
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The world is “failing” on a pledge to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030, with global losses increasing last year, a group of NGOs and researchers warned Tuesday. In 2021, leaders from over 100 countries and territories—representing the vast majority of the world’s forests—pledged to stop and reverse forest loss by 2030. But an…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/world-failing-on-pledge-to-stop-deforestation-by-2030/
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The world is “failing” on a pledge to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030, with global losses increasing last year, a group of NGOs and researchers warned Tuesday. In 2021, leaders from over 100 countries and territories—representing the vast majority of the world’s forests—pledged to stop and reverse forest loss by 2030. But an…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/world-failing-on-pledge-to-stop-deforestation-by-2030/
Gulf Bank showcases pioneering experience in women’s empowerment
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KUWAIT: Gulf Bank participated in a seminar organized by the American Business Council AmCham Kuwait at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The seminar, titled “Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainable Practices”, saw active participation from numerous representatives from both the public and private sectors. Gulf Bank was represented at the seminar by Salma Al-Hajjaj, the General Manager…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/gulf-bank-showcases-pioneering-experience-in-womens-empowerment/
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KUWAIT: Gulf Bank participated in a seminar organized by the American Business Council AmCham Kuwait at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The seminar, titled “Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainable Practices”, saw active participation from numerous representatives from both the public and private sectors. Gulf Bank was represented at the seminar by Salma Al-Hajjaj, the General Manager…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/gulf-bank-showcases-pioneering-experience-in-womens-empowerment/
Potential pitfalls to be aware of
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By Meshari Bin Salamah
KUWAIT: In the modern economy, digital commerce has emerged as the preferred payment method for the majority of transactions. Most of us possess bank accounts and debit/credit cards, using them frequently to purchase goods, access services, and even transfer money to friends via various online applications. The ease…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/potential-pitfalls-to-be-aware-of/
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By Meshari Bin Salamah
KUWAIT: In the modern economy, digital commerce has emerged as the preferred payment method for the majority of transactions. Most of us possess bank accounts and debit/credit cards, using them frequently to purchase goods, access services, and even transfer money to friends via various online applications. The ease…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/potential-pitfalls-to-be-aware-of/
US auto union halts work at Stellantis, expanding strike
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NEW YORK: The US auto workers union halted work at a giant Stellantis truck plant on Monday, expanding a five-week strike hitting Detroit automakers. The United Auto Workers action means that 6,800 workers walked off the job in Sterling Heights, Michigan, where the European auto giant assembles the highly profitable Ram 1500 pickup trucks.…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/us-auto-union-halts-work-at-stellantis-expanding-strike/
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NEW YORK: The US auto workers union halted work at a giant Stellantis truck plant on Monday, expanding a five-week strike hitting Detroit automakers. The United Auto Workers action means that 6,800 workers walked off the job in Sterling Heights, Michigan, where the European auto giant assembles the highly profitable Ram 1500 pickup trucks.…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/us-auto-union-halts-work-at-stellantis-expanding-strike/
AAW receives Swiss envoy
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KUWAIT: Chairman and CEO of Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Co. (AAW), Faisal Ali Al Mutawa, received the Swiss ambassador to Kuwait, Dr Tiziano Balmelli, on Monday October 23, 2023 at the company’s headquarters in the presence of AAW’s deputy CEO, Khaled Faisal Al Mutawa. The meeting was held to discuss current business relations…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/aaw-receives-swiss-envoy/
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KUWAIT: Chairman and CEO of Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Co. (AAW), Faisal Ali Al Mutawa, received the Swiss ambassador to Kuwait, Dr Tiziano Balmelli, on Monday October 23, 2023 at the company’s headquarters in the presence of AAW’s deputy CEO, Khaled Faisal Al Mutawa. The meeting was held to discuss current business relations…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/aaw-receives-swiss-envoy/
GIA and State of Art hosts ‘Art for a Cause’ workshop
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KUWAIT: GIA hosted an art workshop at its Salmiya Branch in Khalid Complex on 18th October 2023. The event was held in collaboration with “State of Art”, a local art studio co-founded by Abrar Zenkawi and Ghadeer Alawadhi. The people of Palestine have been living amidst humanitarian crisis, scarcity of basic necessities and terror…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/gia-and-state-of-art-hosts-art-for-a-cause-workshop/
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KUWAIT: GIA hosted an art workshop at its Salmiya Branch in Khalid Complex on 18th October 2023. The event was held in collaboration with “State of Art”, a local art studio co-founded by Abrar Zenkawi and Ghadeer Alawadhi. The people of Palestine have been living amidst humanitarian crisis, scarcity of basic necessities and terror…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/gia-and-state-of-art-hosts-art-for-a-cause-workshop/
Business elite flock to Saudi as Gaza war casts shadow
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RIYADH: Top business executives are headed to Saudi Arabia for a major investor forum from Tuesday as the Zionist-Hamas war casts a dark shadow and fears it could spread across the Middle East. More than 6,000 delegates are registered for the three-day Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, the capital of the oil-rich kingdom. The…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/business-elite-flock-to-saudi-as-gaza-war-casts-shadow/
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RIYADH: Top business executives are headed to Saudi Arabia for a major investor forum from Tuesday as the Zionist-Hamas war casts a dark shadow and fears it could spread across the Middle East. More than 6,000 delegates are registered for the three-day Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, the capital of the oil-rich kingdom. The…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/business-elite-flock-to-saudi-as-gaza-war-casts-shadow/
NBK joins China, GCC Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum
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KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) participated in China and the GCC Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum, an event organized by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and held in Guangzhou on October 22, 2023. The forum was held on the sidelines of the inaugural session of meetings between the Ministers of Trade and Industry…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/nbk-joins-china-gcc-economic-and-trade-cooperation-forum/
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KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) participated in China and the GCC Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum, an event organized by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and held in Guangzhou on October 22, 2023. The forum was held on the sidelines of the inaugural session of meetings between the Ministers of Trade and Industry…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/nbk-joins-china-gcc-economic-and-trade-cooperation-forum/
NBK joins China, GCC Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum
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KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) participated in China and the GCC Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum, an event organized by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and held in Guangzhou on October 22, 2023. The forum was held on the sidelines of the inaugural session of meetings between the Ministers of Trade and Industry…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/nbk-joins-china-gcc-economic-and-trade-cooperation-forum/
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KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) participated in China and the GCC Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum, an event organized by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and held in Guangzhou on October 22, 2023. The forum was held on the sidelines of the inaugural session of meetings between the Ministers of Trade and Industry…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/nbk-joins-china-gcc-economic-and-trade-cooperation-forum/
Kuwait University gets US patent for solar cooling system invention
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KUWAIT: In an innovative step aimed at improving the efficiency of air conditioning systems and preserving the environment, and with the efforts of Dr Ammar Bahman from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Petroleum and his research team, Kuwait University received a patent from the US Patent Office of…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/kuwait-university-gets-us-patent-for-solar-cooling-system-invention/
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KUWAIT: In an innovative step aimed at improving the efficiency of air conditioning systems and preserving the environment, and with the efforts of Dr Ammar Bahman from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Petroleum and his research team, Kuwait University received a patent from the US Patent Office of…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/kuwait-university-gets-us-patent-for-solar-cooling-system-invention/
Sadu House weaves for peace in Palestine
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By Ghadeer Ghloum
KUWAIT: In joint efforts with Kuwait Red Crescent Society, Al-Sadu Society organized an event that expressed their support and solidarity with Palestine. The event took place at Al-Sadu House and Al-Sadu Street on Monday from 10 am to 10 pm. “This day’s event is a charity drive. Driven by…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/sadu-house-weaves-for-peace-in-palestine/
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By Ghadeer Ghloum
KUWAIT: In joint efforts with Kuwait Red Crescent Society, Al-Sadu Society organized an event that expressed their support and solidarity with Palestine. The event took place at Al-Sadu House and Al-Sadu Street on Monday from 10 am to 10 pm. “This day’s event is a charity drive. Driven by…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/sadu-house-weaves-for-peace-in-palestine/
Zain Kuwait successfully tests early warning system with MOI and CITRA
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KUWAIT: Continuing its proactive approach in adopting the latest socially impactful technologies, and in line with its journey to empower full digital transformation in Kuwait, Zain on Tuesday announced that it has successfully tested the early warning system (EWS) with the Ministry of Interior and the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA).
The…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/zain-kuwait-successfully-tests-early-warning-system-with-moi-and-citra/
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KUWAIT: Continuing its proactive approach in adopting the latest socially impactful technologies, and in line with its journey to empower full digital transformation in Kuwait, Zain on Tuesday announced that it has successfully tested the early warning system (EWS) with the Ministry of Interior and the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA).
The…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/zain-kuwait-successfully-tests-early-warning-system-with-moi-and-citra/
Sheikh Firas hails revival of Islamic Heritage Society
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KUWAIT: The Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Sheikh Firas Saud Al-Malik Al-Sabah, praised the initiative of the revival of Islamic Heritage Society to provide assistance to various groups in the social welfare sector. The Undersecretary stressed the importance of implementing the Cabinet’s decision to localize charitable work inside Kuwait through joint…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/sheikh-firas-hails-revival-of-islamic-heritage-society/
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KUWAIT: The Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Sheikh Firas Saud Al-Malik Al-Sabah, praised the initiative of the revival of Islamic Heritage Society to provide assistance to various groups in the social welfare sector. The Undersecretary stressed the importance of implementing the Cabinet’s decision to localize charitable work inside Kuwait through joint…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/sheikh-firas-hails-revival-of-islamic-heritage-society/
Kuwait perfumes exhibition to support Gazans
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KUWAIT: The activities of the Perfumes and Cosmetics Exhibition were launched Tuesday with the participation of more than 300 local, regional and international companies and agencies. The exhibition will continue until November 4.
The products were displayed in several halls with high-level equipment, namely halls 5, 6, 7, and 8, with an area of…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/kuwait-perfumes-exhibition-to-support-gazans/
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KUWAIT: The activities of the Perfumes and Cosmetics Exhibition were launched Tuesday with the participation of more than 300 local, regional and international companies and agencies. The exhibition will continue until November 4.
The products were displayed in several halls with high-level equipment, namely halls 5, 6, 7, and 8, with an area of…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/kuwait-perfumes-exhibition-to-support-gazans/
Dasman Diabetes Institute holds cybersecurity session
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KUWAIT: In response to the increasing prevalence of cybercrimes worldwide, Dasman Diabetes Institute, established by Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, recently held a cybersecurity session. The Information Technology Department in the Institute conducted an educational interactive session for all staff consisting of different presentations on the topic of cybercrime awareness and mitigation…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/dasman-diabetes-institute-holds-cybersecurity-session/
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KUWAIT: In response to the increasing prevalence of cybercrimes worldwide, Dasman Diabetes Institute, established by Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, recently held a cybersecurity session. The Information Technology Department in the Institute conducted an educational interactive session for all staff consisting of different presentations on the topic of cybercrime awareness and mitigation…
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https://kuwaittimes.com/dasman-diabetes-institute-holds-cybersecurity-session/