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KUWAIT: The Hearth Summit wrapped up its three-day journey in Kuwait on Saturday with a heartfelt closing that left participants hopeful for future gatherings. Under the final day’s theme, Imagination, attendees explored creativity, reflection, and community connection, walking away with what many described as “a warm feeling” and a longing for more frequent spaces of collective healing. Organized by en.v in collaboration with the Wellbeing Project, the summit marked the first regional edition of the global movement that has taken place across Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia.“This is not an ending, but a beginning”During a closing panel at the…

MANAMA: The Kuwaiti Al-Sadu Handicraft Society inaugurated its “Contemporary Al-Sadu Expressions” exhibition at Pearl Trail – Hanin Rehan as part of the Muharraq Nights Festival, highlighting Kuwait’s rich craft heritage. In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Sunday, the Society’s Chairperson, Sheikha Bibi Duaij Al-Sabah, reaffirmed the Society’s commitment to presenting Kuwaiti works in international exhibitions. She expressed pride in Kuwait’s participation as the first country to join the Muharraq Nights Festival, describing it as a reflection of the deep cultural cooperation between the two nations.Sheikha Al-Sabah lauded the festival for promoting authentic Bahraini heritage and preserving cultural…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Tens of thousands of women in cities across Brazil rallied against gender-based violence Sunday as a record number of female victims and a series of recent high-profile cases have shocked the country.Women of all ages and some men took to the streets in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and other cities, calling for an end to femicide, rape and misogyny and for men to join them in their struggle.Alline de Souza Pedrotti’s sister, who was an administrative worker in a school in Rio de Janeiro, was killed on Nov. 28 by a male colleague along…

KUWAIT: In line with its commitment to social responsibility and human capital development, Boursa Kuwait has signed a strategic partnership with INJAZ Kuwait, a non-profit organization that prepares Kuwaiti youth for success in the global economy. The collaboration supports Boursa Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to promote financial literacy and youth empowerment. Through this partnership, Boursa Kuwait will back a range of INJAZ Kuwait’s specialized educational programs during the first half of 2026, targeting students across various educational levels.Among the key initiatives is the “My Money, My Future” program, designed to introduce middle school students to core financial concepts such as saving,…

KUWAIT: Acting Interior Ministry Undersecretary Maj Gen Ali Al-Adwani on Sunday chaired a coordination meeting at the ministry headquarters with assistant undersecretaries and sector heads to review workflow and discuss key security and administrative updates. In a press statement, the ministry said Al-Adwani conveyed the greetings of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah to the attendees.The meeting focused on the progress of approved work plans and enhancing coordination among sectors to ensure discipline, readiness, and the efficient delivery of security services. Several field and administrative issues were also discussed. Al-Adwani emphasized the importance…

DOHA/KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, on Saturday visited Kuwaiti pavilions participating in tourist and entertainment destinations in Qatar, coinciding with the ongoing 2025 FIFA Qatar Arab Cup. Following his attendance at the Kuwait-Jordan football match, the minister toured Darb Lusail and Katara Cultural Village, where various Kuwaiti institutions are showcasing traditional handicrafts and artistic works.Al-Mutairi expressed pride in the distinctive Kuwaiti participation, noting that the exhibits reflect national identity and highlight Kuwait’s rich cultural heritage. He commended the Kuwaiti artists, craftsmen and participating bodies for delivering cultural content that aligns…

KUWAIT: Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei on Sunday received the winners of the 2025 Hamdan bin Rashid Award for Distinguished Educational Performance at the GCC level, teacher Huda Awadh Al-Mutairi (Outstanding Teacher category) and student Hessa Barak Al-Kakak (Outstanding Student category). The ministry said in a statement that members of the local judging committee, senior education officials, and the award’s general coordinator in Kuwait attended the meeting.Minister Al-Tabtabaei expressed pride in the achievement, describing it as a reflection of the strength of Kuwait’s educational system and its capacity to excel regionally. He noted that the success of teachers and students…

KUWAIT: The KUNA Center for Media Capacity Development inaugurated its “Art of Reels Production” training program on Sunday, with participants representing the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Qatar News Agency (QNA), Kuwait University, the Public Authority for Youth, the Public-Private Partnership Projects Authority, the State Audit Bureau and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development.Presented by trainer and content creator Abdullah Al-Mashouh, the program runs until December 11 and features a progressive curriculum beginning with defining reel objectives, selecting suitable topics and understanding social media algorithms. The training later advances to mastering mobile or camera-based video production. The program introduces participants…

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) reported on Sunday that the consumer price index (CPI) increased by 2.39 percent on an annual basis in August, while rising 0.07 percent compared with July. The annual increase was primarily driven by higher prices in key sectors, including food and beverages, health, clothing, housing services, household furnishings, communications, recreation and culture, education, restaurants and hotels, and miscellaneous goods and services, the CSB said in a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). Transport costs, however, recorded a decline.According to the report, food and beverages prices rose 6.02 percent year-on-year, tobacco 0.07 percent, clothing 3.11…

Chelsea’s record-breaking 34-match unbeaten run in the WSL came to an abrupt end as they fell to a shock 1-0 defeat to Everton.The Toffees had not won any of their last eight league matches, with their most recent victory on the opening day of the season against Liverpool, but secured a historic win thanks to Honoka Hayashi’s strike after 12 minutes. The loss was the Blues’ first in the WSL since May 2024 and their first under Sonia Bompastor. Their failure to score brought to an end a run of finding the back of the net in 31 straight league…