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KUWAIT: The new United Kingdom Ambassador to Kuwait Qudsi Rasheed visited the offices of Kuwait Times and Kuwait News, where he was welcomed by Kuwait Times Editor-in-Chief Dr M Ziad Al-Alyan. The visit underscored the depth of UK-Kuwait relations and highlighted the shared commitment to strengthening media dialogue and cooperation between the two sides. During his meeting with Dr Al-Alyan, Ambassador Rasheed underscored that there is full coordination between the UK and the GCC countries on key regional and international issues, highlighting shared perspectives on security and cooperation in the region. The meeting also explored ways to enhance media cooperation…

KUWAIT: Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei on Tuesday emphasized the importance of utilizing all available resources to provide a safe and attractive learning environment that fosters high academic achievement. “All decisions and organizational procedures must prioritize the student’s best interests, considering both educational and psychological aspects,” he said.The statement from the Ministry of Education followed an expanded meeting chaired by Al-Tabtabaei with educational and administrative leaders to assess school needs, monitor ongoing preparations, and address challenges ahead of the intermediate and secondary school exams. Al-Tabtabaei highlighted the crucial role of educational affairs directors in ensuring the effective implementation of decisions…

Like Mohamed Salah, Bruno Fernandes has made the mistake of believing that this sport is about the individual rather than the team.In a candid interview with Canal 11, a media outlet owned by the Portuguese Football Federation, Fernandes said he was “hurt” by Manchester United’s readiness to offload him during the summer. At the end of last season, Saudi Pro League team Al Hilal were prepared to pay a £100 million transfer fee and wages approaching £750,000 a week to take him to Riyadh.United, as reported by ESPN at the time, left the decision with Fernandes. The club had failed…

KUWAIT: The Embassy of Peru in Kuwait announced the launch of the book “Un camino sin fin” by Sheikha Dr Alanoud Al-Sabah. This came as a part of the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Peru and Kuwait, and highlights the ongoing collaboration between the Embassy and Research Journey, which has previously included a series of joint cultural initiatives and lectures. Speaking at the event, Sheikha Dr Alanoud said that the idea for the book was born out of her love to the Spanish language, explaining that her primary motivation for writing in Spanish stemmed from falling…

FIFA has mounted a major climbdown in the ongoing row about World Cup 2026 ticket prices by announcing a small number of fans will be able to pay just £45 ($60) for each game, including the final.Following outcry from a number of national fan groups and accusations of a “betrayal” of supporters, FIFA has made a sudden and major departure from their initial pricing structure, which represented an increase across the board of almost 500 per cent compared to Qatar 2022. Under that structure, the cheapest ticket available to either England or Scotland fans for the tournament would still cost…

KUWAIT: The inaugural Gulf Forum for Educational Researchers concluded with a strong emphasis on modernizing educational systems in Gulf countries by adopting advanced teaching methods that align with the global revolution in artificial intelligence, technology and innovation culture. Dr Mohammed Al-Shuraika, Director of the Arab Center for Educational Research for the Gulf States, said in a press release on Tuesday that the forum concluded with six key recommendations aimed at strengthening the role of educational research in shaping policies and improving educational outcomes.“The forum highlighted the need to develop institutional mechanisms within Gulf ministries of education to ensure that research…

KUWAIT: Head of the Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) Abdulaziz Al-Ibrahim said on Monday that Kuwait is currently working on the preparation and implementation of the second phase of its national strategy to enhance integrity and combat corruption. In Kuwait’s address to the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), currently being held in Doha, Al-Ibrahim said Kuwait is also developing its national strategy to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, in line with the standards and recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).He explained that these efforts represent a continuation and…

Zain successfully renewed management system certifications across 6 ISO standards KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait has successfully renewed management systems across six international standards set by ISO, further reinforcing its commitment to operational governance, compliance and the highest levels of quality across all departments. This achievement follows a comprehensive external audit conducted by an accredited, independent body which verified that Zain’s systems and operational infrastructure conform to global benchmarks.This year, Zain maintained its certifications for Quality Management (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001), Occupational Health and Safety Management (ISO 45001), Information Security Management (ISO/IEC 27001), IT Service Management (ISO/IEC 20000-1) and Business…

KUWAIT: The scientific conference titled “Culture and Identity in the Arabian Gulf Society” opened on Tuesday at Sabah Al-Salem University City. The two-day event is organized by the Center for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies in cooperation with the Journal of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies, with the participation of specialists and researchers from across the Gulf region. Secretary-General of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) Dr Mohammad Al-Jassar, who is patron of the conference, said in his opening remarks that the event contributes to fostering serious academic and critical dialogue on Gulf culture and identity through…

KUWAIT: As part of Kuwait Airways’ plans to provide diverse travel options for its valued passengers during the 2026 summer season, the company has announced the launch of its scheduled direct flights to the Spanish city of Malaga, commencing from June 5, 2026. The service will operate three flights a week on Fridays, Sundays and Tuesdays. Kuwait Airways stated that passengers can start booking from December 19, 2025, through the company’s website, mobile application and all sales offices.The company also emphasized that it would operate its wide-body Boeing 777-300 aircraft on the Malaga route, enabling its valued customers to enjoy…