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RIYADH: Kuwait recorded a notable presence at the joint exhibition of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) antiquities, currently underway at the Saudi National Museum in Riyadh, contributing 25 artifacts that enriched the regional cultural showcase. Mohammed bin Redha, Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Antiquities and Museums at the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, told KUNA on the sidelines of the eighth joint GCC antiquities exhibition that Kuwait’s collection features stone and pottery tools, inscriptions, architectural elements, artistic works, jewelry and everyday objects, reflecting the depth of the country’s historical heritage.Held under the theme “Civilizational Unity and Cultural Diversity,” the exhibition…

KUWAIT: Dr Abdullah Al-Enezi, Acting Executive Director of the Environment and Life Sciences Research Center at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), announced that a specialized training course on the country’s air quality forecasting system will be held from December 1 to 4, 2025. Dr Al-Enezi highlighted that the system, developed by KISR in collaboration with Italian company ARIANET, is the first and only one of its kind in Kuwait. He described its launch as a pivotal step in protecting public health, providing early warnings when pollutant levels rise, and enabling authorities to take prompt measures to mitigate health…

Vlogger Nuseir Yassin, a Palestinian citizen of Israel commonly known as Nas Daily, has drawn widespread criticism after saying that “the worst thing for a Palestinian is not Israel, it is our fellow countrymen”, and describing the term genocide as “a very emotional, non-scientific word”. In an interview with the LBC on Sunday, host Tom Swarbrick opened the segment on Gaza by referencing one of Yassin’s videos, noting that he had said “the best thing to happen to Palestinians is the defeat of the terrorists”. “I love that question,” Yassin replies. “By far the worst thing for a Palestinian is not Israel. It…

KUWAIT: Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative ICT and digital lifestyle communications operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, has launched three strategic disability inclusion initiatives to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd. The initiatives advance the company’s WE ABLE 2030 vision, powered by its ‘4WARD – Progress with Purpose’ strategy, embedding disability inclusion as a core business and talent differentiator across its footprint.Together, these three initiatives translate WE ABLE 2030 from vision into action across Zain’s entire ecosystem, from how the company buys, hires and develops, to how it advocates…

KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality announced on Tuesday the removal of 55 illegal camps operating without permits, alongside the issuance of 75 removal warnings in the country’s northern region. In a press statement, the municipality said that the Spring Camping Committee continues its efforts to dismantle camps operating outside designated areas and without the required permits, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior and the Kuwait Fire Force.The statement emphasized that committee teams will maintain their presence at all camping sites to ensure compliance with municipal regulations and enforce the removal of unauthorized camps. The camping season in Kuwait began on November…

Cristiano Ronaldo could potentially play a World Cup tuneup at the newly renovated Azteca Stadium on March 28 as Mexico will host sixth-ranked Portugal for one of two friendlies, the Mexico federation confirmed.Mexico will face two top-eight teams in the March 2026 international window, with the second match against Belgium set for Chicago’s Soldier Field on March 31.Although Ronaldo was handed a three-game ban for his red card in World Cup qualifying game after he elbowed a Republic of Ireland opponent, the Al Nassr star has already served the mandatory one-game ban.Cristiano Ronaldo is eligible to play in a Portugal-Mexico…

Kuwait envoy: National Day reflects well-established journey marked by significant achievements ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates celebrates its 54th National Day under the slogan “United,” reaffirming its national identity, deep-rooted Gulf and Arab heritage, and its longstanding model of development, modernization and forward-looking vision. The anniversary commemorates the historic decision of the rulers of the Emirates on December 2, 1971, to form the Union under the leadership of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the Founding Fathers.Since its establishment, the UAE has continued its rapid transformation, emerging as a leading regional and global model in innovation,…

The Trump administration’s latest move to enforce standards for commercial truck drivers, by flagging nearly half of the driving schools as noncompliant, doesn’t figure to disrupt the industry, experts say. But the heavy scrutiny on immigrant drivers might.The bigger, more reputable schools were not included in the list and many of the schools that were appear to have already been idle, leading trucking industry officials to predict minimal turmoil. The self-certification process that has been in place since 2022 allowed questionable schools to gain recognition. Plus, these efforts to enforce training standards — and the previous moves to strengthen licensing…

KUWAIT: The UAE Ambassador to Kuwait, Dr Matar Al Neyadi, affirmed on Tuesday that Kuwaiti-Emirati relations continue to advance towards broader horizons of cooperation, underpinned by long-standing historical ties and genuine brotherhood between the two nations. His remarks came on the occasion of the UAE’s 54th National Day celebrations, held this year under the slogan “United.”In a press statement, Ambassador Al Neyadi highlighted the continuous momentum in bilateral relations, reflected in reciprocal visits, high-level meetings, and the signing of 16 agreements and memoranda of understanding in 2025 across various sectors. He emphasized that these initiatives aim to strengthen partnership and…

JEDDAH: Kuwait’s State Audit Bureau has secured a seat on the Executive Council of the Arab Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ARABOSAI) for a six-year term. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the 15th session of ARABOSAI’s General Assembly held in Jeddah. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Dr Saud Al-Zamanan, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Financial, Administrative, Legal and Pre-Audit Affairs, expressed pride in the bureau’s achievement, describing it as a reflection of the confidence placed in Kuwait by fellow Arab audit institutions.“This victory highlights the bureau’s respected position in oversight, auditing, and professional excellence, as…