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Two-day summit aims to unify efforts to accelerate transition to clean, sustainable energy bbbbbbbbThe Kuwait Summit on Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) kicked off on Monday under the patronage of Oil Minister Tariq Al-Roumi, under the slogan “Promoting Clean Energy Solutions for a Sustainable Gulf Region.” The two-day summit aims to unify efforts across government agencies, industry, academia, the financial sector, and civil society to accelerate the transition to clean and sustainable energy in the GCC countries.Speaking on behalf of Minister Al-Roumi, Abdullah Al-Ayyar, Deputy Managing Director for Sustainability at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), described the summit as “a clear…

KUWAIT: The Ambassador of France to Kuwait, Olivier Gauvin and his spouse, Sayeh Gauvin, hosted at the French Residence a high-level event entitled “Women Leading the Fight Against Violence Against Women”, as part of the Orange Campaign (16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women) and France’s 2025-2030 International Strategy for Feminist Diplomacy.The event featured interventions by three Kuwaiti personalities recognized in their respective fields: Al Anoud Al Sharekh, Director of Ibtkar Strategic Consultancy, on the fight against femicides and physical violence against women; Taïba Al Humaidhi, founder of Lei WaLakom, entrepreneur and researcher, on mechanisms of economic violence and…

KUWAIT: The Australian Embassy in Kuwait with the participation of community leaders including representatives of Soroptimist Kuwait, concluded on Friday 28 November a powerful Orange Motorcycle Ride across Kuwait in support of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The initiative brought together riders and partners in a visible statement of solidarity, with a particular focus on the vital role of male allies in raising awareness and advocating for safer communities for people of all genders.Led by Australian Ambassador Melissa Kelly and Jafar Behbehani, in the presence of representatives of Soroptimist Kuwait, the orange convoy travelled through…

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Health, through the Hawally Health District, inaugurated the “Tataman” (Reassurance) Clinic for voluntary testing and counseling at the Salwa Specialized Center on Monday. The clinic is designed to enhance access to early detection services while ensuring complete confidentiality and respect for patient privacy, in line with Kuwait’s efforts to develop its preventive healthcare system.Dr Mariam Mansouri, Head of Public Health Services at the Hawally Health District, told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the clinic’s opening supports early diagnosis and helps reduce the spread of infectious diseases of public health significance by providing HIV testing along with…

KUWAIT: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Dr Khaled Al-Ajmi, reaffirmed Kuwait’s dedication to strengthening the social welfare system and safeguarding vulnerable groups, placing human well-being at the heart of the nation’s values and identity. Dr Al-Ajmi made the remarks during a workshop titled “Social Welfare Categories in Kuwait: Current Challenges and Future Vision”, organized on Monday by the Union of Kuwaiti Charitable Societies and Foundations, with participation from government and private entities, as well as representatives of charitable organizations.He highlighted the Ministry’s broad mandate to care for diverse groups, each with unique needs and challenges. Monthly social assistance…

Thomas Trutschel | Getty ImagesShopify was hit with an outage on Cyber Monday, leaving some businesses unable to manage transactions during one of the biggest shopping days of the year.In an update to its status page, the Canadian e-commerce company said select merchants were experiencing issues logging into Shopify, while others were unable to access point-of-sale systems, a critical portal used to manage transactions and other backend processes.Later in the day, Shopify said its services were beginning to recover, but that some merchants may still observe some disruptions to its POS and Admins tools.”We have found and fixed an issue…

KUWAIT: Kuwait University on Monday inaugurated its electric mobility project, Masar 1, at Sabah Al-Salem University City, marking a major step in promoting sustainable and smart transportation across the campus. In her address at the launch ceremony, University President Dr Dina Al-Maim described Masar 1 as a “pioneering initiative towards building a sustainable, environmentally-friendly, and technologically advanced university environment.” She highlighted that the project is “the first organized electric transportation system of its kind in Kuwait, reflecting a qualitative transformation in campus services.”Dr. Al-Maim noted that the initiative aligns with the university’s vision of providing safe, efficient, and accessible transportation…

Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, speaks to members of the media outside the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Francis Chung | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump knows who he’s going to select as the next Federal Reserve chair but isn’t saying yet. Prediction markets have their minds made up, but the front-runner also is playing it coy.While that part of the mystery appears ready to clear up in the coming weeks, what’s far less certain is the type of environment the new central bank leader will face at a potential…

Abel Braga, head coach of Brazilian club Internacional, has apologized for making an anti-gay remark about his team’s pink training vest.Speaking during his unveiling on Sunday after returning to guide relegation-threatened Internacional for the eighth time, Braga, 73, recalled a conversation he had with club director Andres D’Alessandro and jokingly made an anti-gay comment about the pink vests the team trains in.Braga, who signed a contract with Internacional until the end of the 2025 Brazilian championship without remuneration — a condition requested by the coach himself — apologized hours later on Instagram and wrote: “Fans of Internacional, first of all,…

The US Navy has canceled the Constellation-class frigate program and will only complete two ships already under construction. Before the cancellation, the frigate program was delayed by 36 months, with the first construction to be completed in 2029. Then the new frigates were to undergo extensive testing, probably delaying the frigate’s entry to the fleet for another 3 to 5 years, or between 2032 and 2034. The Constellation-class frigate was supposed to replace the incredibly useless Littoral Combat Ship, the first “street fighter” as a Navy admiral once called it, that was built almost without weapons except for a Swedish 57mm gun…