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KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait sponsored the third Breaking Barriers conference, organized by the National Leadership Institute (NLI) at Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center (JACC), titled The Human Side of AI. The event was held under the patronage and in attendance of Minister of State for Communication Affairs Omar Al-Omar.Zain took part in the opening ceremony, attended by Omar Sultan Al-Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Zain Kuwait Chief Executive Officer Nawaf Al-Gharabally, Chief Enterprise Business Officer Hamad Al-Marzouq, Chief Corporate Affairs and Relations Officer Waleed Al-Khashti, NLI CEO Mohammad Al-Khulaifi, along with…

KUWAIT: In a dazzling finale, the 4th Kuwait International Film Festival (KIFF 2025), hosted by the American International University (AIU), concluded Saturday night with a spectacular award ceremony celebrating the finest in Arab and international cinema. Distinguished guests included Secretary-General of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL), Dr Mohammed Al-Jassar, alongside university leadership, filmmakers, industry professionals, media representatives, students and attendees. The week-long festival showcased more than 80 films from around the world, reaffirming Kuwait’s ambition to position itself as a regional hub for cinema, creativity and artistic exchange.The biggest applause of the evening erupted when the…

KUWAIT: Elegance 2025, presented by Sunanda Creations, lit up Blooms Hotel in Kuwait City on November 14 with a vibrant showcase of fashion, culture and artistic flair. Helmed by designer Sunanda Rajeev, the event reflected her refined vision and distinctive blend of sophistication and creativity. The evening was seamlessly hosted by Dr Reeby, whose charm and energy kept the audience fully engaged. Expert choreography by Soumya Pratap brought structure and artistic harmony to each segment, enhancing the overall visual experience.A highlight of the night was a series of captivating ramp walks featuring women, men, and children, each radiating confidence and…

KUWAIT: In line with its leadership role in digital transformation and its commitment to fostering a culture of adeptness and awareness among its employees, Burgan Bank launched its Risk and Cyber Awareness Week under the theme “Awareness is Our First Defense”. The initiative aligns with the Bank’s ongoing support for the “Let’s Be Aware” (Diraya) financial literacy and banking awareness campaign, launched and supervised by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) with the support of Kuwaiti banks.It also emphasizes Burgan Bank’s commitment to developing Kuwait’s national calibers through yearlong learning opportunities that equip them with…

Bill Ford (L) Chairman and CEO of General Atlantic, and Philippe Laffont (R) founder and portfolio manager of Coatue Management, speak during CNBC’s Delivering Alpha event in New York City on Nov. 13, 2025.Adam Jeffery | CNBCThe biggest investors in the world often have a greater focus on the private than public markets, but with the artificial intelligence boom set to reshape the economy for decades to come, they can’t afford to not pay close attention to what’s taking place with the largest publicly traded tech stocks, and they are not worried. Amid fears about risky over-concentration in the so-called…

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored for France on Sunday.France rounded off their successful World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win over Azerbaijan in Baku.Les Bleus fell behind to an early Renat Dadashov strike but Jean-Philippe Mateta and Maghnes Akliouche were on target before an own goal made it a comfortable victory.The French, runners-up in 2022, had already booked their spot at next year’s finals by beating Ukraine 4-0 on Thursday.Kylian Mbappé, who scored twice that night to take his career tally to 400 goals, was missing from the squad due to an ankle problem, so Crystal Palace striker Mateta got a…

A double from Harry Kane secured an unconvincing 2-0 win for England against Albania to ensure Thomas Tuchel’s side remained unbeaten – without a goal conceded – to complete their World Cup qualifying campaign. The Three Lions were tepid and disjointed for much of the fixture, recording their lowest first-half expected goals value of the Thomas Tuchel era (0.29 xG), until two goals in eight minutes from Kane sparked the performance into life after the break. Substitutes played their role again. Bukayo Saka replaced Arsenal team-mate Eberechi Eze just after the hour mark and it was his diverted corner that…

Troy Parrott dramatically completed his hat-trick by scoring a last-minute winner and securing Republic of Ireland a World Cup qualifying play-off spot following their thrilling 3-2 win against Hungary.Parrott had already helped himself to a double but with the scoreline level at 2-2 and the game ticking into the 96th minute, the AZ Alkmaar striker poked home a third to keep their hopes of qualifying for next summer’s World Cup alive. Ireland finished second in Group F, securing the play-off spot following Parrott’s heroics, after also beating top of the table Portugal on Thursday. Image: Ireland’s Troy Parrott celebrates after…

Nov 16, 2025, 11:20 AM ETTroy Parrott secured a hat trick with a goal in the 96th minute to send the Republic of Ireland to the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs in a dramatic last gasp 3-2 win against Hungary in Budapest.Parrott cancelled out Daniel Lukacs’ early header from the penalty spot and levelled for a second time after Barnabas Varga’s stunning first-half strike.He then snatched an unlikely victory in the sixth minute of stoppage time on a day when only three points were enough for Heimir Hallgrimsson’s men to keep their dream alive.Ireland rather than Hungary will take part…

Paris Hilton is successful many times over. The reality TV star turned entrepreneur is the founder and CEO of 11:11 Media, a global entertainment company she aims to become “the next Disney” that combines her passions in music, beauty, fashion and philanthropy.But people haven’t always believed in her business savvy.”For a long time, I felt like people had an idea of who I was that didn’t reflect the real me,” Hilton told CNBC Make It over email following an appearance at the American Express Leadership Academy. “Early in my career, I leaned into the character I created on ‘The Simple…