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KUWAIT: Burger Boutique, Kuwait’s pioneering gourmet burger concept, proudly announces the opening of its new flagship location at Assima Mall — redefining the local burger scene. This exciting new opening comes with a complete revamp and rebrand of the Burger Boutique experience, including a refreshed visual identity, a reimagined menu, and a bold new design concept that honors the brand’s legacy while embracing the future of innovative casual dining in Kuwait.“Opening in Assima Mall is more than just a new location — it’s a celebration of how far we’ve come,” said Naveed Dowlshahi, COO at Gastronomica. “We’ve taken everything our…

KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Cabinet on Tuesday discussed key plans by the Ministry of Health to convert the Ahmadi health zone into a fully integrated medical city and expand Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, raising its operational efficiency as part of a broader push to improve the country’s healthcare system.During its weekly meeting at Bayan Palace, chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Cabinet reviewed a detailed presentation by Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi and senior ministry officials outlining the ministry’s future strategy.According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shereeda Abdullah Al-Mousherji, the presentation covered…

KUWAIT: Environmental sustainability has taken center stage in Kuwait’s national agenda, with the government intensifying efforts over the past two years to outline long-term strategies aimed at reducing pollution, preserving natural resources, and tackling climate change. Backed by the country’s leadership, including directives from His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Kuwaiti Cabinet has been actively reviewing the national low-carbon roadmap — a key element of the country’s sustainable development policy.Minister of Oil Dr Tareq Al-Roumi and officials from the Environment Public Authority (EPA) recently presented the roadmap’s vision, which aims to boost national resilience to climate…

Rangers gave Russell Martin the reaction he demanded as they hammered Viktoria Plzen 3-0 to put them on the verge of progression to the Champions League play-offs. The head coach let rip after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Motherwell and made big changes for the European tie, with captain James Tavernier and midfielder Nico Raskin among the four players dropped for the third qualifying round first-leg fixture. Djeidi Gassama and Cyriel Dessers returned to the starting XI with Oliver Antman handed his debut a day after joining, and the big calls paid off. Image: Cyriel Dessers celebrates putting Rangers 2-0 up…

Local artists debate whether AI could be a helpful tool, or the end of art as we know it By Lujain MarafieKUWAIT: Anyone nowadays can turn their ideas into reality with the mere clicks of a button. Visualizing an elephant playing basketball or a basketball in the shape of an elephant? AI can do that for you. Even more abstract ideas pose no issue for these algorithms.But does this use of technology make everyone an artist? Can an elephant-shaped basketball generated with AI be considered art? If the definition of art has already been controversial, the introduction of AI into…

KUWAIT: Women of different ages got the chance to get hands-on with one of Kuwait’s oldest crafts through a workshop teaching participants how to weave decorative and functional cup coasters using traditional Sadu techniques. Held at Sadu House and organized by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) in collaboration with Al-Sadu Society, the workshop offered a beginner-friendly introduction to simple loom weaving with colorful wool threads. It’s one of various activities featured as part of the 17th edition of Kuwait’s Summer Cultural Festival.“This workshop attracted many adults who love handicrafts and those just starting out in weaving,”…

England under-21 midfielder Tyler Morton has joined Lyon from Liverpool in a permanent transfer, the clubs announced Tuesday.Liverpool will receive a transfer fee of £15 million ($20m) from the French club, sources told ESPN’s Beth Lindop.- Karlsen: Why everyone is talking about Liverpool’s Ngumoha, 16- Wirtz not pressured by £100m Liverpool price tag- Wirtz ‘creativity’ can offset loss of TAA, Slot saysMorton, 22, came through Liverpool’s youth system and made 14 appearances for the club’s senior team. He made five appearances last season, though none in the Premier League as the Merseyside club lifted the title.After making his Liverpool debut…

KUWAIT: The Scientific Center of Kuwait and the Youth Public Authority signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to strengthen youth empowerment and promote scientific and environmental awareness. The agreement, signed at the Scientific Center – one of the flagship institutions of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) – focuses on joint programs to develop the skills of young Kuwaitis and broaden their engagement with science and sustainability.“This MoU reflects both parties’ commitment to youth development and capacity building,” said Scientific Center Director General Musaed Al-Yaseen in a statement to KUNA. “It also expands avenues for…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in a statement Tuesday that 22 projects, totaling $500 million, to develop vaccines using mRNA technology will be halted. Kennedy’s decision to terminate the projects is the latest in a string of decisions that have put the longtime vaccine critic’s doubts about shots into full effect at the nation’s health department. Kennedy has pulled back recommendations around the COVID-19 shots, fired the panel that…

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilians were divided Tuesday over a house arrest order against former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot to remain in office. The division could set the tone for next year’s general election.Brazil’s Supreme Court on Monday issued the order in a case that has gripped the South American country even as it faces a trade war with the Trump administration.Supporters of the far-right leader and some moderates see the ruling as harsh, while allies of incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and other moderates want to move on…