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KUWAIT: The Central Bank of Kuwait on Wednesday hosted a ceremony to celebrate the winners of the Kuwaiti Student Economics Award for the fifth consecutive year. The event, held at the Central Bank’s headquarters, was graced by Governor Basel Al-Haroun, who also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Banking Studies, alongside leading figures from Kuwait’s banking sector.In his opening remarks, Governor Al-Haroun reaffirmed the Central Bank’s commitment to nurturing national talent across all fields as part of its ongoing strategic approach. He highlighted that the award aims to promote scientific research in economic and…

KUWAIT: Acting Director General of the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT) Najat Ibrahim affirmed Kuwait’s strong commitment to developing national talent in the internal auditing sector, highlighting its essential role in building a more efficient and sustainable institutional future. Speaking on behalf of Minister of State for Communications Omar Al-Omar, the patron of the 2025 Annual Conference on Internal Auditing in the Public and Private Sectors, Ibrahim said the two-day event — held under the theme “Impactful Auditing Towards a Better Future” — serves as a vital platform to advance cooperation among entities and elevate professional standards.She noted that…

KUWAIT: Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah has stressed the importance of strengthening the defense system, enhancing its human and technical capabilities, and continuing efforts to develop the Air Defense Forces to safeguard Kuwait’s airspace and consolidate national security and stability. The remarks came following his patronage and attendance at the closing ceremony of the joint exercise “Sky Shield 2025,” conducted by the Kuwaiti Air Defense Forces and Air Force, with participation from Bahrain’s Missile Air Defense Force, the US Army, and the British military mission.In a statement issued by the Ministry of Defense, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sabah…

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference at a federal office building in Bradenton, Florida, October 20, 2025.Octavio Jones | Getty ImagesRead more CNBC politics coverage”We are delighted to see the media is highlighting the Trump administration’s cost-effective and innovative ways of delivering on the American people’s mandate for mass deportations of criminal illegal aliens,” DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CNBC when asked about the Post’s article.”This new initiative will save $279 million in taxpayer dollars by allowing ICE to operate more effectively, including by using more efficient flight patterns,” McLaughlin said.”President Trump…

Tom HamiltonDec 10, 2025, 12:27 PM ETClose• Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018There is a special group of teenagers etched into Premier League folklore. Wayne Rooney comes to mind, complete with the immortalized commentary “Remember the name!” when he scored for Everton against Arsenal at age 16. Cesc Fabregas broke through at Arsenal at age 17. Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael Owen exploded onto the Premier League scene at 18 at United.For longevity? There’s James Milner, who made his debut in…

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Health announced Tuesday that Kuwait has recorded a notable advancement in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2025 Immunization Program Performance Index for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, achieving 91 percent in the evaluation of National Advisory Committees on Immunization (NITAG). In a press statement, the Ministry said the improved rating reflects the country’s growing awareness, strengthened management practices, and adoption of evidence-based policies within the national immunization program.Kuwait registered an increase of 16 points compared to the 2023 assessment, when its performance stood at 75 percent. The Ministry noted that the country attained advanced levels across several…

A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., November 7, 2025. Tim Evans | ReutersSouthwest Airlines is “actively pursuing” the possibility of opening a network of airport lounges, CEO Bob Jordan told CNBC on Wednesday, as the airline industry continues to fight over premium travelers.”I think lounges would be a huge, next benefit for our customers,” Jordan said in an interview. “And you [would] have a lounge network that allows you to offer that premium credit card that provides lounge access.”Southwest is discussing airport leases and lounge possibilities, along with its credit card…

KUWAIT: The UN-Habitat Mission in Kuwait organized an event titled “Family is Homeland” to mark Arab Family Day, observed annually on December 7, highlighting the vital role of the family as the foundation of a cohesive and resilient society. Head of the UN-Habitat Mission to Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Dr Amira Al-Hassan, told KUNA on the sidelines of the event that the family represents a key pillar of sustainable urban communities, stressing that supporting and empowering families is essential to achieving social stability.She noted that dedicating this day seeks to reinforce the values of family unity and…

Oracle shares sank 11% in extended trading on Wednesday after the database software maker reported lower quarterly revenue than expected despite booming demand for its artificial intelligence infrastructure. AI-related stocks were hit following the report with, chipmakers Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices each dropping about 1% and cloud provider CoreWeave sliding more than 3%. Here’s how Oracle did in comparison with LSEG consensus:Earnings per share: $2.26 adjusted vs. $1.64 expectedRevenue: $16.06 billion vs. $16.21 billion expectedWith respect to guidance, Oracle called for $1.70 to $1.74 in adjusted earnings per share and 19% to 21% revenue growth for the fiscal third…

Wilfried Nancy will not “waste time” on the sort of negative reaction which followed his debut defeat as Celtic boss.The Frenchman started his reign at Parkhead just a few days after being appointed with a 2-1 home loss to Hearts on Sunday, which saw the Hoops fall three points adrift of the Scottish Premiership leaders with a game in hand. Much was made of Nancy using a hand-held tactics board at the side of the pitch during the game to inform players of changes, while one radio pundit even questioned his choice of green trainers. Speaking at Celtic Park ahead…