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KUWAIT: Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Meshari affirmed Monday the importance of adopting modern digital technologies to keep pace with development needs, enhance government performance, and support ongoing modernization in the housing and municipal sectors. Speaking at the opening of the Gulf Digital Building Forum 2025, organized by the Kuwaiti Federation of Engineering Offices and Consulting Houses (KFEOCH), Al-Meshari said the forum addresses a key topic for the future of construction and urban development in Kuwait and other GCC countries — the digital transformation of construction processes, city management and facilities…

KUWAIT: The Ghaith Task Force at the Ministry of Defense has intensified preparations for the rainy season by holding a coordination meeting at the 94th Mechanized Brigade (Saleh Al-Mohammed Brigade) to review field operations and enhance cooperation among participating state agencies. In a statement issued Monday, the Kuwaiti Army General Staff said the meeting focused on mechanisms for addressing emergency reports and supporting government institutions to ensure rapid and effective response during severe weather. The meeting was chaired by Assistant Commander of the Task Force, Brigadier General Bader Al-Shatti, with the attendance of officers from various units to unify efforts…

KUWAIT: Tariq Ibrahim, Deputy CEO for Operations at Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC), said on Monday that the 4th Kuwait Exploration Forum serves as a strategic platform for enhancing energy security, promoting innovation, and fostering international partnerships. Speaking at the opening of the forum, which concludes tomorrow, Ibrahim emphasized that it reflects the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s (KPC) and its subsidiaries’ commitment to strengthening the country’s exploration capabilities.He noted that KUFPEC’s hosting of the forum for the second time demonstrates its dedication to supporting national initiatives in Kuwait’s oil sector. “Over the years, the forum has become a key platform…

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has branded Mohamed Salah’s outburst as “disgraceful” and “choreographed” in a scathing attack on the Liverpool star.Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Salah vented his frustrations at having been left on the bench for the duration of Liverpool’s clash at Elland Road. A match that Liverpool eventually drew 3-3 after a late Leeds equaliser. Salah singled out Carragher in the interview saying “tomorrow, [former player and now pundit Jamie] Carragher is going to criticize me but that’s fine.”On Tuesday, Liverpool confirmed that Salah was left out of Liverpool’s squad for their Champions League match against Internazionale…

Corn and soybean farmer Don Swanson prepares to harvest his corn crop as he and other Iowa farmers struggle with the effects of weather and ongoing tariffs resulting from the trade war between the U.S. and China that continue to affect agricultural business, in Eldon, Iowa, on Oct. 4, 2019.Kia Johnson | ReutersPresident Donald Trump announced Monday that his administration is doling out a $12 billion aid package to farmers who have been squeezed by a trade war between the U.S. and its top economic partners.The funds will come from U.S. tariff revenues, Trump said during a roundtable event at…

ABU DHABI: Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi affirmed on Monday that the Ministry’s strategy centers on empowering youth and preparing a generation capable of leading the future, engaging with technological advancements and utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance media content. Speaking at a closed diplomatic session on “The Future of Information Integrity in the World,” part of the three-day Bridge 2025 Summit in Abu Dhabi, Minister Al-Mutairi emphasized that the Ministry’s vision is realized by developing youth skills and increasing their participation in media and creative initiatives that reflect Kuwait’s image and…

NextEra Energy is partnering with Exxon Mobil, the country’s largest oil company, to build a large data center site powered by natural gas for a potential tech customer, CEO John Ketchum told investors Monday The 1.2 gigawatt power plant would combine gas generation with Exxon’s carbon capture technology to reduce emissions, according to NextEra’s presentation to investors. They plan to market the site to a hyperscaler in the first quarter of 2026. Hyperscalers are the big tech companies that are building data centers to train and run artificial intelligence applications. There is no signed agreement with a hyperscaler yet. NextEra…

KUWAIT: The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Chief of Mission in Kuwait, Mazen AboulHosn, on Monday commended Kuwait for its prominent humanitarian role, describing the country as a global hub recognized for its distinguished efforts in assisting vulnerable communities across crisis-affected regions.AboulHosn made the remarks to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) during a meeting with Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Chairman Khaled Al-Mughames, where they reviewed ongoing IOM projects in several countries and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in humanitarian assistance, health and education for broader and more effective outreach. He highlighted Kuwait’s position as one of IOM’s principal supporters, noting…

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KUWAIT: The Embassy of Mongolia to Kuwait held a Grand Reception, on Sunday, on “The Proclamation Day” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Speaking on the sidelines of the ceremony, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs, Ambassador Samih Hayat, stated that bilateral relations between Kuwait and Mongolia are longstanding and historic, and continue to grow. He noted that Kuwait began importing chilled meat from Mongolia two months ago, with all products slaughtered in accordance with Islamic law, noting that Kuwait also expects to begin importing live livestock from Mongolia at the…