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KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait supported the World Diabetes Day event organized by the Ministry of Health at The Avenues Mall. The event was held alongside the health awareness campaign titled ‘Better Health with Diabetes’ organized by the Endocrinology and Diabetes Department at Al-Amiri Hospital under the patronage and attendance of Minister of Health, Dr Ahmad Abdulwahab Al-Awadhi.This step comes in line with Zain’s ongoing efforts to implement its corporate social responsibility, which places support for health initiatives among its priorities. The company is keen on playing an active role in activities that aim to raise awareness of chronic diseases and methods…

KUWAIT: Ambassador of France to Kuwait Olivier Gauvin reaffirmed his commitment to expanding French-language learning among young Kuwaitis, emphasizing the role of education in deepening ties between France and Kuwait.Speaking at the seventh edition of the International Day of French Teachers held on Wednesday at Résidence de France, he said young Kuwaiti alumni who study in France “will be the best ambassadors of the relationship between our two countries, building bridges between future generations.” Gauvin noted a steady rise in interest across generations, with more than 50,000 students learning French in Kuwait and nearly 24,000 choosing it as a subject…

KUWAIT: Al-Jahra Hospital’s Gynecology and Obstetrics Department has performed around 5,500 operations over the past two years and set a record in its IVF unit, Dr Hanan Al-Husseini, the department head, said. The IVF unit has completed more than 600 treatment cycles, the highest since the unit opened in 2012, including 326 successful cases.Dr Al-Husseini noted that the department has undergone major development since September 2022, upgrading all units and services to meet international standards and enhance patient care. The move to the new hospital allowed for full organization of operations, she added, while the introduction of advanced technologies such…

KUWAIT: Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi inaugurated the new app “Salem” on Wednesday, as part of the ministry’s digital transformation strategy aimed at simplifying access to medical services. Speaking at a government communications center event, Al-Awadhi said the app will replace the existing “Q8seha” application and represents “a qualitative leap in services provided to citizens and residents.”He explained that Salem allows users to book appointments at health centers and hospitals, review medical records, track prescriptions and treatments, check lab and radiology results, and receive reminders for routine check-ups and preventive tests.The app also connects with other government health systems to…

KUWAIT: Kuwait is aiming to bring in more international expertise for its major development projects and will hire a financial advisor to oversee legal, technical, and specialized consultants, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said Wednesday. HH Sheikh Ahmad chaired the 35th meeting of the ministerial committee monitoring major development projects at Bayan Palace.He said the move is part of Kuwait’s effort to strengthen international partnerships and involve global firms in current and future initiatives. “We aim to attract more global expertise to participate in current and future major projects in Kuwait,” His Highness the Prime…

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on artificial intelligence at the “Winning the AI Race” Summit in Washington D.C., U.S., July 23, 2025. Kent Nishimura | ReutersAn executive order that could soon be signed by President Donald Trump would thwart states’ artificial intelligence laws by launching legal challenges and withholding federal funding, according to a draft of the order obtained by CNBC on Wednesday.The draft surfaced shortly after Trump publicly called for a single federal standard on AI “instead of a patchwork of 50 State Regulatory Regimes.”The draft order would give Attorney General Pam Bondi 30 days to establish an…

KUWAIT: Kuwait has renewed its firm and longstanding commitment to protecting children’s rights and ensuring their well-being, in line with the constitution, national legislation and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Kuwait ratified in 1991. This came in a press release by the ministry of foreign affairs on Thursday, marking World Children’s Day.The ministry said Kuwait takes pride in its active role in supporting regional and international efforts to advance children’s rights, as well as its humanitarian partnerships that provide relief assistance — particularly in conflict and disaster-affected areas — to meet the needs of affected…

MUSCAT: Kuwait took home four awards at the 2025 Gulf Film Festival, held from November 16 to 19 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center. The festival was organized by Oman’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth under the umbrella of the Gulf Cooperation Council Secretariat. The documentary Baqshat Saad, directed by Mijbel Saad Al-Faraj, won the award for Best Documentary. The short film Tashathi, directed by Maryam Alabbad, received the award for Best Cinematography.Best Director went to Hatim Hossam Al-Deen for the feature film Akh, while actor Hussain Alhaddad won Best Actor for his role in the same film.…

The Reds are set to return to action following the international break by welcoming Nottingham Forest to Anfield on Saturday afternoon.It’s a game that begins a series of seven in just 21 days for Arne Slot’s side across two competitions.Nevertheless, it’s a challenge Ekitike believes he and his teammates are ready to tackle, telling Liverpoolfc.com: “I think it’s going to be a tough period with a lot of games – not easy games. The games before the internationals were obviously difficult, too. “We are going to need to stick together and really support each other because it is going to…

Steve Sonnenberg credits his entrepreneurial “superpower” with helping him turn a side hustle into a company that’s now valued at $1 billion, he says.The key to his success, he says: He’s not fazed by the risk of launching a new venture, or by the inevitable setbacks that follow. “When it comes to entrepreneurship, my superpower is all about just beginning. It’s very easy for me to start, because that’s just who I am,” says Sonnenberg, 44, the co-founder and CEO of employee rewards platform Awardco. And when he experiences obstacles with his business, “I just pivot really fast, because I know…