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KUWAIT: Kuwait-based Cari is announcing the launch of a new and groundbreaking Next-Gen AI Concierge, “Hala,” the first of its kind worldwide. Cari CEO Abdullah Al-Mutawa, credited with pioneering order tracking in Kuwait’s delivery applications, is once again taking a leading role with the launch of a new service designed to reshape the sector.Hala is not merely an additional feature; it represents a major shift in the concept of smart living. “Hala will redefine how people manage their daily lives, making every detail more seamless, personalized and intelligent. We are not following global innovation; we are creating it here in…

TOKYO: A Kuwaiti doctoral student has put his country on the international science stage, presenting research on nuclear fusion materials at a major global conference in Japan. Abdulmohssen Abaalkhail, a Kuwaiti PhD student at the University of Miami, was invited to speak at the six-day International Conference on Fusion Reactor Materials (ICFRM-22), which opened Sept 28 in Shizuoka City, east of Tokyo. He was the only Kuwaiti — and among the few Middle Eastern participants — selected to showcase his doctoral work in mechanical and aerospace engineering.His presentation, titled “A Microstructure-based Viscoplastic Model of First Wall & Blanket Fusion Materials,”…

LONDON: Kuwait showcased its pioneering sustainable wool factory ‘Soof’ at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) global conference, highlighting how traditional weaving can be reimagined for a greener future.At the second Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation held in Rome this week, Sheikha Bibi Duaij Al-Sabah — head of Kuwait’s Al Sadu Society and founder of the Soof wool factory — shared how the country is transforming sheep wool into yarn and textiles using circular production methods.The initiative focuses on processing wool from local Naeimi sheep and other breeds, with the factory powered by solar energy, recycling water and…

Opening of revamped beach attended by Municipal Minister, Governor of Al-Assima, NBK executives KUWAIT: Following the completion of construction, Shuwaikh Beach Development and Beautification Project was inaugurated Wednesday, and is now ready to welcome visitors with its new and modernized look. Generously funded by National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), this project represents a unique and valuable addition to Kuwait’s touristic infrastructure. It underscores NBK’s leadership in social responsibility and community service, while supporting national initiatives that advance sustainable development and elevate Kuwait’s position as a recreational destination in the region.The inauguration ceremony was attended by Abdullatif Al-Meshari, Minister of State…

Signage outside the Intel headquarters in San Jose, California, US, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesShares of U.S. chipmaker Intel climbed 3% Thursday, putting the monthly gain over 50%.The surge pushed the stock past $37, hiking the value of the U.S. government’s 10% stake in Intel to roughly $16 billion.The Trump administration negotiated an $8.9 billion investment in Intel common stock in August, purchasing 433.3 million shares at $20.47 per share.Press secretary Karoline Leavitt celebrated the surge with a post on X from the Association of Mature American Citizens, a conservative organization.The equity stake is…

Jeff CarlisleOct 2, 2025, 01:34 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.The U.S. men’s national team roster for the October international window has a much more familiar feel to it than any squad since last March’s Concacaf Nations League team. As such, it looks like Mauricio Pochettino’s FIFA World Cup plans are coming into focus.Granted, part of the challenge that Pochettino has faced since taking over last year is due to circumstances beyond his control. He couldn’t completely dictate player availability during last summer’s Club World Cup, when the club commitments of Weston McKennie,…

An English Football League assistant referee who “preyed upon young women” has been jailed for a string of child sex offences involving teenage girls.Gareth Viccars, 47, of Oldbrook, Milton Keynes, previously pleaded guilty to 16 counts, including sexual communications with a child, meeting with a child following sexual grooming, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and engaging in sexual activity with a child.The offences spanned three years between November 2021 and October 2024 and involved three girls aged 15, Snaresbrook Crown Court previously heard.On Thursday, Viccars was jailed for 13 and a half years with a…

Last month, England put in their best performance, and recorded their best result, since Thomas Tuchel took over almost a year ago. The 5-0 thrashing of Serbia came in the absence of some of England’s biggest stars.Only four members of the starting XI in Belgrade had more than 20 international caps. The big call for the England manager now is, with many of those big names back and available, do they come straight back into the squad, and the starting XI?The answer to that first question is “yes”: Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka will both immediately return to Tuchel’s squad,…

Aravind Srinivas, chief executive officer Perplexity AI, during a news conference at the SK Telecom Co. headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, Sept.4, 2024. SeongJoon Cho | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPerplexity AI on Thursday announced that its artificial intelligence-powered web browser Comet is available worldwide, and will be free to users.The Comet browser is designed to serve as a personal assistant that can search the web, organize tabs, draft emails, shop and more, according to Perplexity. The startup initially launched Comet in July to Perplexity Max subscribers for $200 a month, and the waitlist has ballooned to “millions” of…

Crystal Palace claimed their first away win in major European competition as they cruised to a 2-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv in their Conference League opener to set a club record of 19 games unbeaten.Daniel Munoz’s first-half headed opener was Palace’s first shot on target against a stubborn Dynamo Kyiv defence, but their class told once in the lead and substitute Eddie Nketiah scored for the second game running to wrap up the win just after the hour. Summer-signing Yeremy Pino, a £26m acquisition from Villarreal to replace Eberechi Eze, set up both goals to mark an impressive European debut…