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KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, accompanied by Cabinet ministers, inspected Tuesday the new Kuwait Cancer Control Center (KCCC) project in Al-Sabah Health District, on the sidelines of the weekly cabinet meeting held at the project site. Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the center represents a qualitative leap in cancer patient care in the region and is part of the Ministry of Health’s strategy to develop specialized medical services according to the highest international standards.Dr Al-Awadhi explained that the new center is designed as an integrated medical facility…

KUWAIT: The Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) will hold a high-level dialogue seminar on Wednesday under the title “KUNA Dialogue,” as part of the activities marking Kuwait’s designation as the Capital of Arab Culture and Media 2025. Speakers include Al-Qabas Editor-in-Chief Walid Al-Nisf, Kuwait Times Editor-in-Chief Dr M Ziad Al-Alyan, Kuwaiti Journalists Association President Adnan Al-Rashed and Al-Jarida Editor-in-Chief Nasser Al-Otaibi.In a press statement Tuesday, KUNA said the event will bring together prominent thinkers, opinion leaders and media professionals from Kuwait and across the Arab region. The initiative, the agency noted, reflects its national mission and commitment to responsible media, as…

DALLAS (RNS) — “Welcome to the fight,” said commentator Allie Beth Stuckey as she greeted the 6,700 conservative Christian women assembled in the Dallas, Texas, arena on Saturday morning (Oct. 11): “The fight for truth, the fight for our Christian faith, the fight for our children, the fight for the nation.”Among Stuckey’s hundreds of thousands of social media followers, that fight is often waged in podcast recordings, comment sections, PTA meetings and local elections. But this weekend, the battle converged in the Dallas suburbs during Stuckey’s second annual “Share the Arrows” women’s conference, where throngs of Bible-wielding Christian women gathered…

Oct 14, 2025, 01:59 PM ETChelsea coach Sonia Bompastor challenged her goal-shy side to “kill the hope” of Paris FC by putting them to the sword early in their Women’s Champions League clash on Wednesday.The Women’s Super League champions go into the game at Stamford Bridge having scored just two goals from open play in their last three matches, a run that included a disappointing 1-1 draw with Twente in last week’s European opener.On Sunday it took a second-half strike from distance from Keira Walsh for Tottenham to be dispatched 1-0, while Chelsea dropped points for the first time this…

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Cabinet on Tuesday praised the regional and international efforts made by brotherly and friendly countries, which culminated in the signing of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The announcement came during the Cabinet’s weekly meeting, held at the Kuwait Cancer Control Center under the chairmanship of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.Following the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs stated that the Cabinet was briefed on the official delegation accompanying His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah during his fraternal visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The delegation includes…

KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi issued a ministerial decision Tuesday approving and pricing 392 new drugs, pharmaceutical products and nutritional supplements, selected from 1,580 reviewed over the past year, ensuring they are the cheapest in the Gulf region. In a press statement, the Ministry of Health said the move is part of an integrated strategic approach to balance patient’s interests with the sustainability of the pharmaceutical market.The strategy involves periodic price list reviews and the adoption of high-quality, effective pharmaceutical alternatives to safeguard public health and maintain the efficiency of healthcare services. The new list includes modern drugs…

KUWAIT: Zain announced the successful conclusion of the second edition of the Academy X program in strategic partnership with CODED Academy, which delivered an intensive training experience for female school and university students in technology and innovation. The program extends Zain’s efforts to empower girls and women digitally and connect national talent with opportunities in the knowledge economy.This year’s edition trained more than 500 students, bringing the total number of participants since the program’s launch to over 800 across two years. The curriculum covered foundational and advanced tracks in programming, web and app development, cybersecurity, introductions to artificial intelligence and…

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Heart Association (KHA) concluded its week-long World Heart Day activities at Kuwait Souq, attracting large crowds and active participation from both citizens and expatriates. The events featured free medical screenings and awareness programs aimed at promoting heart health and disease prevention.Dr Rashid Al-Awayesh, Secretary General of KHA, said this year’s World Heart Day, observed on September 29, marked the association’s 25th consecutive participation alongside member countries of the World Heart Federation. He noted that the initiative is part of KHA’s ongoing efforts to raise health awareness and encourage early screening, with more than 1,100 participants of varying…

KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality has underscored the importance of engaging the private sector in maintaining public cleanliness, noting its vital role in achieving sustainable development and raising community awareness. Faisal Al-Otaibi, Director of the Cleaning and Road Works Department in the Capital Governorate, praised the private sector’s contribution to beach cleaning efforts across the country in a press statement Tuesday, during the launch of the “Our Beaches Are Beautiful, Let’s Preserve Them” initiative.Al-Otaibi explained that the initiative is organized in cooperation with the Kuwait Continental Hotels Group and its staff, under the patronage of Capital Governor Sheikh Abdullah Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah.…

There were two conspicuous absences in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh when Donald Trump and Abdel-Fatteh el-Sisi gathered world leaders to cement and celebrate the Gaza ceasefire deal: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed. Their no-show was a clear signal that the Gulf Arab heavyweights were adamant not to allow Egypt to claim the spotlight and plaudits, Saudi, Emirati and Egyptian sources told Middle East Eye. The summit in the Red Sea resort was co-chaired by the Egyptian and US presidents, and underlined the key – and controversial – role Egypt has played throughout Israel’s genocide…