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KUWAIT: HH Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah affirmed that Kuwait continues to place great emphasis on strengthening its foreign relations, which have reached new heights under the leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Speaking at a reception hosted by the Swiss Embassy to mark the inauguration of its new headquarters in Qadsiya, he praised the deep-rooted Kuwaiti-Swiss relations, describing them as a model of friendship and cooperation. The event was attended by Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya and Swiss Ambassador Dr Tiziano Balmelli.Delivering his speech in French, Sheikh Nasser recalled…

Oct 25, 2025, 02:25 PM ETKevin De Bruyne’s goal could prove costly for Napoli despite it setting the defending champions on the way to a 3-1 win over Inter Milan and back to the top of Serie A on Saturday.De Bruyne appeared to pull a muscle as he converted a first-half penalty, immediately clutching the back of his right thigh. The former Manchester City player looked distraught and had to be helped off the field by two medical staff.Scott McTominay and Frank Anguissa also scored for Napoli after the break, either side of an Inter penalty converted by Hakan Çalhanoğlu.The…

KUWAIT: Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel holds a meeting at the Capital Markets Authority with CMA Chairman Emad Tefouni, Boursa Kuwait Chairman Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi, Boursa Kuwait Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Al-Osaimi and Kuwait Clearing Company Chairman Fahad Al-Mukhaizeem. Kuwait to boost investment through modernization, transparency, stronger investor confidence KUWAIT: Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel affirmed on Saturday that developing Kuwait’s capital markets is a key national priority to enhance the investment climate and attract investors. Following a meeting with the Capital Markets Authority, Boursa Kuwait and Kuwait Clearing Company, Al-Ajeel said efforts are underway to…

Oct 25, 2025, 01:39 PM ETSalma Paralluelo has suffered an injury to her MCL. Julian Finney/Getty ImagesBarcelona and Spain forward Salma Paralluelo has suffered an injury to the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in her left knee, the Spanish football federation confirmed on Saturday.The 21-year-old was withdrawn from Spain’s Nations League semifinal first leg match against Sweden on Friday and has returned to Barcelona to begin rehab.Paralleulo was forced off in the 25th minute with visible discomfort in her left knee, the same knee she suffered an ACL tear to in 2021. She was replaced by Clàudia Pina, who went on to…

KUWAIT: Zain Group announced the selection of 13 tech startups by judging panels across six of its operating companies and subsidiaries in the region to advance to the flagship phase of its award-winning accelerator, Zain Great Idea. The selected founders will take part in the upcoming Global Acceleration program in Palo Alto, California, at the heart of Silicon Valley, the world’s capital of entrepreneurship.From Kuwait, the shortlisted startups are Farah; the one-stop destination for wedding planning, LumenPro; a platform that brings the most powerful AI tools together in one place, Playbook; a digital platform for discovering and booking kids’ parties,…

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday the arrest of 263 individuals in Mahboula during a comprehensive security campaign carried out by the Criminal Security Sector under the direct supervision of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. In a statement, the ministry said the campaign led to the arrest of 203 violators of the residency law, 23 individuals with outstanding arrest warrants, six in abnormal condition, 26 for prostitution-related offenses, four suspected cases, and one person “impersonating the opposite sex.”Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef directed authorities to take all necessary legal measures against the…

NEW YORK: Kuwait affirmed that education is not merely a legal right, but a source of life, hope and the foundation upon which global peace and development are built. This came in a statement delivered by Diplomatic Attaché of Kuwait’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Maryam Al-Mansouri before the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly under the agenda item “Promotion and Protection of Human Rights.”Al-Mansouri expressed Kuwait’s appreciation for the considerable efforts made in preparing the special reports submitted under this item and for the valuable insights and recommendations they…

KUWAIT: Director General of the National Bureau for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education (NBAQ) Dr Jassim Al-Ali affirmed that since its establishment 15 years ago, the Bureau has served as a cornerstone in ensuring the quality of education in Kuwait and in strengthening the country’s academic standing regionally and internationally through the application of accreditation standards aligned with global best practices.In a press statement marking the 15th anniversary of the NBAQ, Dr Al-Ali said the Bureau has continued its efforts to enhance the efficiency of the higher education system by updating lists of recommended universities and identifying distinguished…

Kuwait’s foreign minister reaffirms commitment to UN charter on its 80th anniversary KUWAIT: Kuwait’s UN House, a hub hosting over 20 United Nations agencies, organizations, and programs, exemplifies the country’s decades-long partnership with the UN and its steadfast commitment to multilateral cooperation. Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, highlighted the milestone during an event on Thursday marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations’ establishment.“The UN has remained dedicated to performing its noble mission eight decades after its founding,” Al-Yahya said, praising the organization as “a solid foundation for an international order built on…

Manchester United capitalised on recent momentum by beating Brighton at Old Trafford as Matheus Cunha scored his first club goal in a frantic and somewhat controversial 4-2 win.Ruben Amorim’s side seem to be one of contrasting fortunes as a torrid start to this season has made way for a particularly productive recent period, with three wins on the spin propelling them, temporarily at least, into the top four. Man Utd had lost six of their last seven league games against Brighton and rode their luck at times in the first half, needing some wasteful finishing from Danny Welbeck to pave…