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ABU DHABI/RIYADH: A delegation from Kuwait’s Committee for Regulating Humanitarian and Charitable Work, led by Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs Dr Khaled Al-Ajmi, visited the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia this week to learn from their experience in charitable and humanitarian work. The visits are part of a series of several to GCC countries.Chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, the committee is responsible for reviewing and developing laws related to charitable and humanitarian work, enhancing governance, and regulating licensing and donations to improve the efficiency and mechanisms…

KUWAIT: The Messila Beach Project (Plage 2) has entered its final stages, with its official opening scheduled in the coming months, officials confirmed Wednesday.Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) during an inspection tour on Wednesday, Sheikh Sabah Bader said the nearly completed project represents a modern recreational outlet and a significant addition to Kuwait’s family-oriented tourism offerings. Once open, it will deliver a premium experience in comfort, leisure, and variety, in line with regional standards. Sheikh Sabah emphasized the importance of public-private sector collaboration in advancing tourism infrastructure and aligning services with the expectations of citizens and residents.The project aims…

When award-winning actor Taye Diggs isn’t on the big screen, he makes sure to show up for his family, especially his younger sister, Christian, 49, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in her early 20s.”It’s been a tumultuous journey, as you can imagine,” Diggs, 54, tells CNBC Make It. “Watching her through support and love and patience, watching her kind of figure out how best to move forward with this diagnosis, has been just amazing.”About 24 million people worldwide are affected by schizophrenia, according to the World Health Organization. The condition impacts how a person perceives reality and can cause hallucinations,…

Enzo Maresca’s personnel and tactical changes masterminded Chelsea’s comeback to lift the Conference League trophy with an ultimately dominant 4-1 win over Real Betis in Wroclaw.The Blues had floundered for 45 minutes and were deservedly behind at the break after Isco, who ran the opening period, delivered a no-look assist to tee up Abde Ezzalzouli before he powered in the opener inside nine minutes. The beleaguered Malo Gusto was the fall-guy at half-time as the first of Blues boss Maresca’s changes. Reece James’ introduction in his place was much needed, and the skipper led the charge after the head coach’s…

KUWAIT: Kuwait is in discussions to lead a multilateral committee to combat digital disinformation, aiming to unify Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) member states’ efforts in countering fake news and safeguarding digital content integrity, Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Al-Omar said following a key meeting of the DCO.DCO is a global multilateral body established in 2020 and headquartered in Saudi Arabia. It brings together governments, the private sector, international organizations, NGOs and civil society to enable more inclusive digital transformation and the growth of digital industries.Members include Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cyprus, Djibouti, The Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria,…

KUWAIT: Zain received a special recognition from the Ministry of Interior for its role in supporting the graduation ceremony of the 47th class of cadet officers at Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences. The recognition comes as part of Zain’s longstanding strategic partnership with the ministry, which has led to numerous joint initiatives aimed at raising public awareness around key national security issues.The honor was presented by the Academy’s Education and Training Affairs Sector, represented by the Director General of the Academy, Brigadier General Ali Al-Wuhaib, and attended by Zain Kuwait’s CEO Nawaf Al-Gharabally, Acting Director of the Supply and…

KUWAIT: A delegation from Keeta, a food delivery platform developed by Chinese tech company Meituan, paid a visit to Kuwait Times and Kuwait News on Tuesday, getting a glimpse into the local media scene.The stopover, which included friendly conversations and a lighthearted studio game, was part of Keeta’s broader regional exploration as it prepares to enter the Kuwaiti market, following launches in Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia. KUWAIT: The delegation from Keeta browses old newspaper editions at the Kuwait Times archives room. Content creator Hussain Sana explains to the team the work process at the editorial department. The Keeta team…

Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies, speaks during the Digital X event in Cologne, Germany, on Sept. 7, 2021.Andreas Rentz | Getty ImagesQuasi-governmental financial firm Fannie Mae on Wednesday announced a partnership with defense tech player Palantir to detect mortgage fraud, deepening ties between the federal government and a company that has been a big winner in the second Trump administration.Priscilla Almodovar, Fannie Mae CEO, said Wednesday at a press event that the goal is for the firm to “identify fraud more proactively” with the help of Palantir, starting with its multi-family housing business. An early test showed that Palantir’s…

Dubai, UAE CNN  —  Israel’s military occupation in parts of southern Lebanon is undermining Beirut’s attempts to restore sovereignty over a nation reeling from decades of conflict, the country’s prime minister has told CNN. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said he would like to see the current United States administration put pressure on Israel to withdraw from five locations in southern Lebanon. A US-mediated agreement in November last year paused months of fighting between the Israeli military and Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed militant group that operates in Lebanon. Israel has significantly weakened Hezbollah over the past year, killing much of…

Scott Strazik, chief executive officer of GE Vernova LLC, speaks during the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Texas, US, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Aaron M. Sprecher | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump’s executive orders on nuclear power could lead to the deployment of small modular reactors in the U.S. by late 2030, GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik said Wednesday.Trump on Friday ordered the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to decide on applications to construct and operate new nuclear plants within 18 months. The order also calls for the NRC to “adopt shorter deadlines tailored to particular reactor types.”…