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KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works and Chairperson of the Cabinet’s Public Services Committee Dr Noura Al-Mashaan said on Sunday that the committee reviewed the latest procedural developments in several vital national projects and was briefed on the key short- and long-term executive plans submitted by concerned government agencies. The meeting also covered various technical and service-related aspects of these projects.Speaking to KUNA after chairing the committee session at Seif Palace, attended by committee ministers, members and officials from several government agencies, Dr Al-Mashaan stressed the importance of unifying efforts and enhancing coordination among government bodies to implement the directives of…

KUWAIT: Jahra Governor Hamad Al-Habshi has affirmed the governorate’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at preserving Kuwait’s cleanliness and environment. Speaking after sponsoring and attending the Jahra National Park cleaning campaign organized by the platform in conjunction with World Cleanup Day, Al-Habshi emphasized that fostering positive environmental behavior among citizens and residents is a shared societal responsibility that enhances public awareness and preserves public facilities, reflecting Kuwait’s civilized image.He added that volunteer participation in such campaigns demonstrates a growing societal culture of environmental care. Al-Habshi called on the Ministry of Education to provide educational programs across all levels to instill…

KUWAIT: Kuwait University (KU), represented by the Research Sector, honored a group of its researchers who obtained patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in recognition of their scientific contributions and research achievements. In a press statement Sunday, Vice President for Research Dr Abdullah Sultan expressed pride in the accomplishments of KU’s faculty and researchers, noting that since its establishment the university has served as a hub of scientific and cultural influence across various disciplines. He stressed that KU’s research agenda addresses vital social, economic and technological issues, enriching both science and society.Dr Sultan emphasized that the…

KUWAIT: The 11th relief plane departed Sunday morning as part of Kuwait’s second humanitarian airlift under the campaign “Kuwait by Your Side”, carrying 10 tons of food supplies to the Gaza Strip via El-Arish Airport in Egypt. The flights are organized within the “Fazza for Gaza” campaign, led by the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) in cooperation with Kuwaiti charitable organizations, and in coordination with the Ministries of Social Affairs, Foreign Affairs and Defense, with logistical support provided by the Kuwaiti Air Force. KRCS Chairman Ambassador Khaled Al-Mughamis told KUNA prior to the plane’s departure that the society will continue…

‘Visit Kuwait to’ include e-visa services, interactive maps, cultural and entertainment listings KUWAIT: In a move to advance sustainable media content and elevate Kuwait’s tourism and cultural profile, the ministry of information and culture on Sunday launched the national campaign “Leadership Through Willpower.” The initiative, spearheaded by Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, reflects the ministry’s commitment to adopting modern media strategies, nurturing innovation and strengthening Kuwait’s image at home and abroad.Speaking at the launch ceremony held at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre, Al-Mutairi described the campaign as a milestone that…

Sep 21, 2025, 01:03 PM ETEddie Howe admitted his Newcastle team will be a different attacking side this season without Alexander Isak, after watching the 0-0 draw at his former club Bournemouth.It was the third goalless draw in a row away from home for Howe’s side and the head coach says other players must now step up to fill the void left by Isak’s move to Liverpool.Howe said: “It’s three 0-0s away from home for us, which is really uncommon with our attacking style.”I think just naturally we’re going to be a different team attacking-wise this year without Alex.”Following Isak’s…

Ministry announces conditions for changing country of assignment for students on scholarships KUWAIT: Abdullah Al-Salem University (ASU) received its continuing and new students on Sunday across its various colleges for the launch of the 2025/2026 academic year, following the completion of academic and administrative preparations in line with approved plans. The first day of classes witnessed strong attendance from new students, who were welcomed through orientation sessions and guidance services designed to support them at the start of their academic journey.This year’s intake represents the university’s third batch, joining students from the first and second cohorts in both undergraduate and…

Nēv Schulman has been hosting the MTV series “Catfish: The TV Show” since 2012 and along with honing the skill of internet stalking, the 40-year-old star has learned a thing or two that he’s putting to use in his new career as a licensed real estate agent in New York City.Schulman tells CNBC Make It that the No. 1 skill he’s learned from hosting the show is really listening to people when they are talking.”A part of that is also being able to ask the right questions and help people, in some cases, to discover what it is they are…

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Gabrielle strengthened into a hurricane Sunday afternoon southeast of Bermuda in the Atlantic Ocean, forecasters said.The Miami-based National Hurricane Center said Gabrielle’s maximum sustained winds increased to 75 mph (120 kph), up 10 mph (16 kph) from hours earlier to become a Category 1 hurricane. The storm was centered some 320 miles (515 kilometers) southeast of Bermuda and moving to the north-northwest at 10 mph (17 kph).The hurricane center said in an afternoon advisory that Gabrielle could become a major hurricane in the early part of this week as it is expected to undergo steady…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Sebabatso Mosamo, an Associated Press visual journalist in South Africa who documented elections, the COVID-19 pandemic and her country’s struggle with poverty and violence, has died. She was 39.Mosamo died at a hospital in Johannesburg on Saturday after falling ill a week earlier, a family spokesperson said. No cause of death was immediately released.Known by colleagues and friends as “Sebs,” Mosamo joined the AP in 2021 after working for several prominent South African news outlets, using photos and video to tell intimate stories about people in her country and continent.“We are at a loss…