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KUWAIT CITY: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received on Wednesday at Bayan Palace Dr Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), along with his accompanying delegation, during their visit to Kuwait.The meeting was attended by Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Minister of Finance, and Acting Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, Dr Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem, as well as Head of the Prime Minister’s Diwan Abdulaziz Al-Dakhil and senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, including representatives from the departments of international economic…

KUWAIT: Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Asian Affairs, Ambassador Sameeh Hayat, announced a major milestone in the strengthening of the partnership between Kuwait and Thailand, highlighting rapid progress on key development projects. His remarks came on the sidelines of the celebration of Thailand’s National Day, where he noted that cooperation with China has entered a pivotal stage, referring to the newly signed Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project agreement under the China-related memorandum of understanding, the minister revealed that the first phase of the project will be officially launched later this month, with expectations for significant developments with major Chinese state-owned…

KUWAIT: On Wednesday, December 3, and Thursday, December 4, 2025, a French Navy frigate made a port call at Shuwaikh Port in Kuwait, reflecting the depth of defense cooperation between France and Kuwait, in keeping with the long history of friendship between the two countries, which will celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2026. In addition to servicing a significant amount of equipment and interacting with the Kuwaiti Navy, this port call provided an opportunity to showcase the French Navy vessel and its missions through dedicated visits and a high-level reception attended by civilian, military,…

KUWAIT: Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Cancer Awareness Campaign (CAN), Dr Khalid Al-Saleh, announced the launch of new specialized training courses for primary care physicians and nursing staff, held in cooperation with the Ministry of Health. In a press statement, Dr Al-Saleh said the initiative aims to equip primary care physicians with the latest knowledge to identify early signs of cancer, in line with ongoing advancements in early detection, screening and treatment.The courses also focus on strengthening communication skills among nursing staff in dealing with patients and their families, particularly those undergoing cancer treatment. He revealed…

KUWAIT: In line with its strong belief that human capital is its greatest asset, and as part of its unwavering commitment to building a national workforce able to keep pace with the rapid changes in the banking sector, National Bank of Kuwait announced launching the ninth cohort of its leading High-Fliers Program for developing young leaders, in collaboration with IE Business School.The program, which spans a challenging and innovative period of six months, exposes participants to six comprehensive training modules covering the latest leadership and business world topics, including leadership skills, modern marketing trends, intelligent negotiation, change and innovation management,…

KUWAIT: Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah, said on Wednesday that the sixth edition of the “I Am Talented” exhibition reflects the state’s confidence in the capabilities of citizens with disabilities and its commitment to providing platforms that allow them to showcase their talents and creativity.Speaking at the opening of the exhibition, held in observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, Dr Al-Huwailah told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the event, organized by the Public Authority for Disability Affairs in cooperation with government and private entities, enables participants to develop…

KUWAIT: As part of its unwavering commitment to implementing the highest security and safety standards, National Bank of Kuwait successfully conducted an evacuation drill at NBK building in Al-Rai area. The drill aimed to assess the readiness of the bank’s security and safety teams to handle emergencies, and to enhance employee awareness of proper evacuation procedures, ensuring a safe working environment as per top international practices.NBK’s Security Department supervised the execution of this drill in cooperation with the relevant government agencies, represented by the General Directorate of Civil Defense at the Ministry of Interior, the Emergency Medical Services Department at…

MANAMA: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Al-Budaiwi on Wednesday commended His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’s wise leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing joint Gulf action during Kuwait’s chairmanship of the 45th GCC Supreme Council session. Speaking at the inauguration of the 46th Supreme Council meeting, hosted by Bahrain under the chairmanship of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Al-Budaiwi praised Kuwait’s efforts in strengthening GCC cooperation and supporting the aspirations of Gulf peoples toward unity and shared progress.The summit was attended by the leaders of GCC member states, with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni…

Germany will host the 2029 Women’s European Championship, UEFA has confirmed.UEFA voted Wednesday for the Germany bid in a three-candidate contest, opting for the promise of record revenue and attendances with the national team playing in sold-out stadiums in Munich and Dortmund. Germany’s eight-city project for an expected 16-team, 31-game Women’s Euros beat Poland and a co-hosting bid by Denmark and Sweden. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said it was “heartbreaking” that any of the three bids should lose before he pulled Germany’s name out of the envelope to announce the winner. Twitter This content is provided by Twitter, which may…

Hillary Clinton is facing a deluge of criticism after stating that young Americans’ growing support for Palestinians is influenced by “totally made-up” videos on TikTok and suggesting that American youth – including young Jews – “don’t know history and don’t understand” Israel’s war on Gaza. Speaking on Tuesday at a summit hosted by the right-wing Israeli paper Israel Hayom in New York City, the former Democratic presidential candidate expressed her concerns that “smart, well-educated young people” in America and around the world are getting a lot of their information, including about Israel and Palestine, from social media platforms like TikTok.  The former…