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Addressing mission critical challenges, event focused on expanding national AI capabilities and turning digital ambition into actionSpotlighting government use cases to modernize operations and enhance citizen services through cloud solutions ahead of the Kuwait Azure Region launchSummit attended by policymakers and digital transformation decision makersKUWAIT: ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, and Microsoft co-hosted the ‘AI-Ready Kuwait’ event, an exclusive gathering of senior government policymakers and digital transformation decision makers. Held September 17 at the Waldorf Astoria, Kuwait the event focused on accelerating Kuwait’s national AI agenda through secure, scalable and sovereign cloud technologies, aligned closely with…

KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Adarsh Swaika, in his farewell address on Friday, reflected on his three-year tenure and the steady progress in strengthening India-Kuwait relations. Addressing members of the Indian community and media at the Indian Embassy, he expressed gratitude for the goodwill and cooperation that had defined his time in office.Dr Swaika noted that many of the challenges he inherited upon assuming charge were resolved through sustained dialogue and collaboration. He highlighted the consistent appreciation he heard from Kuwait’s leadership and citizens for the Indian community, describing them as peaceful, hardworking, trustworthy and skilled. “This reputation,” he…

GENEVA: Kuwait’s permanent delegation to the United Nations in Geneva has reaffirmed the country’s steadfast commitment to promoting and protecting human rights and its full cooperation with all mechanisms of the Human Rights Council. The statement was delivered by Second Secretary Dr Nada Al-Dhubaib during an interactive dialogue on the report of the UN High Commissioner, held under the third item of the agenda of the Council’s 60th session.Dr Al-Dhubaib highlighted Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to advance human rights through the implementation of its National Development Plan, New Kuwait 2035, which focuses on building a diversified and sustainable economy, empowering women…

Graham Potter admits he is “feeling the pressure” as West Ham boss following their latest defeat to Crystal Palace where the team was booed off. Sky Sports News’ Kaveh Solhekol reported this week that Potter was under real pressure with the club’s owners expecting a reaction after going seven games winless at home, including losing 5-1 to Chelsea and 3-0 to Spurs. But the same problems were on show for the Hammers as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat.Potter signed a two-and-a-half-year contract when he replaced Julen Lopetegui at the start of the year, and given West Ham have now…

In her latest book, “Love by Design,” social psychologist Sara Nasserzadeh explains that there are six ingredients a romantic relationship needs to be able to last and thrive.These ingredients include compassion, trust and a shared vision and they need to be present to give relationships “a chance to even survive,” she says. “Let alone thrive.”Respect is also a key ingredient and a fundamental one, Nasserzadeh says. It helps build the base for how each partner behaves.In fact, a lack of respect in a relationship is a major red flag. In the long run, it can “bash the whole self-esteem and…

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced the arrest of an international network involved in online gambling and the illegal transfer of its profits from abroad. The General Department of Criminal Investigation said the case began after authorities obtained intelligence on the network’s activities via social media. A dedicated investigation team executed a field operation that led to the arrest of seven suspects of two Arab nationalities linked to managing these illicit operations.Investigations revealed that the network used companies as fronts, including general trade businesses, delivery services, health salons, and clothing and perfume shops, to facilitate money laundering. Transfers…

By Syed Eshaan Ul-HaqueKUWAIT: Casual stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts are set for a rare spectacle this weekend, as Saturn will appear in Kuwait’s night sky at its brightest and sharpest in five years. The planet will be clearly visible on Sunday, September 21, from 5:50 pm and remain a highlight throughout the night. Dr Abrar Aljamaan, Assistant Professor at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS), said Saturn will reach “opposition” at a distance of about 1,278.7 million kilometers from Earth. “This means Saturn will shine brighter and appear clearer than in recent…

Xabi Alonso has defended Vinícius Júnior’s unhappy reaction to being substituted during Real Madrid’s 2-0 LaLiga win over Espanyol on Saturday.The winger was taken off in the 77th minute at the Santiago Bernabéu — replaced by Rodrygo — with Madrid leading 2-0.Vinícius appeared visibly unimpressed with Alonso’s decision, throwing a water bottle to the ground and raising his arms, before a touchline discussion with the coach.”All [Vini] was missing today was a goal,” Alonso said in his post-match news conference.”We took him off when he was doing well. Perhaps we could have waited a bit longer, but I wanted fresh…

Rangers comfortably advanced to the semi-finals of the Scottish League Cup with a 2-0 victory over Hibernian at Ibrox on a day overshadowed by fan protests against head coach Russell Martin and CEO Patrick Stewart.Thousands of supporters gathered outside the main entrance to the stadium before kick-off to chant for the immediate removal of Martin and Stewart, and those protests continued into the ground. Play was halted after 12 minutes when fans threw an assortment of small balls onto the pitch and displayed a banner reading ‘Delaying the inevitable. Martin must go’. Image: Rangers fans protested against Russell Martin inside…

Randy Holmes | Contributor | Getty ImagesWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Saturday denied late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel was suspended because of pressure from the Trump administration, even after Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr’s threat to pull ABC’s broadcast license.”The decision to fire Jimmy Kimmel and to cancel his show came from executives at ABC,” Leavitt said on Fox News’ “Saturday in America.””It was a decision that was made by ABC because Jimmy Kimmel chose to knowingly lie to his audience on his program about the death of a highly respected man when our country is in…