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KUWAIT: The Ministry of Education announced on Sunday that it has finalized preparations for the start of first-semester examinations for the 2025-2026 academic year, which are set to begin next Wednesday for middle school students and for the tenth and eleventh grades at the secondary level. In a press statement, the ministry affirmed that all necessary resources and measures have been put in place to ensure a secure, fair and orderly examination environment that guarantees equal opportunities for all students. It noted that Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei is keen on establishing an integrated system that safeguards the integrity of…

KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi said the Kuwait Geopark project is a distinctive initiative, with efforts focused on transforming the site into a major tourist attraction. “Through this project, we aim to turn challenges into opportunities for all stakeholders who will share in its success,” he said during an inspection tour of the site on Saturday.The Ministry of Information oversees the project, which is being implemented by Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) in collaboration with the Touristic Enterprises Company, Kuwait Geosciences Society, and other state entities. Al-Mutairi added that his meeting…

Individual errors, poor passing, losing duels and the squad’s inability to respond correctly to setbacks were among the reasons Tottenham boss Thomas Frank listed for his side’s 3-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.The Spurs head coach said there was “a hurricane inside me” as he described how he was trying to contain his emotions after a “burning annoying performance” led to a bad loss. That frustration boiled over during an interview with Sky Sports’ Pat Davison, where Frank snapped back that Guglielmo Vicario’s error against Fulham last month should not be compared to Forest’s first goal, which he blamed on Archie…

KUWAIT: The new tougher anti-drugs law, which expands the death penalty cases and raises fines to unprecedented levels, comes into effect on Monday, the interior ministry announced. Authorities have launched awareness campaigns to highlight strict penalties, and at the same time opportunities offered to offenders to escape penalties, including treatment and rehabilitation.First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah said last week the legislation opens a new era in Kuwait’s war against narcotics and psychotropic substances, adding that authorities have succeeded in reducing trafficking and smuggling by around 90 percent over the past 12 months. Senior anti-drugs…

KUWAIT: The Gulf Arab States Educational Research Center (GASERC) on Sunday launched the “First Gulf Meeting for Educational Researchers” under the patronage of Kuwaiti Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei and Director General of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, Dr Mohammad Al-Muqbel. The event, held at GASERC’s headquarters, is scheduled to continue until Monday.In his opening keynote, Minister Al-Tabtabaei expressed his pleasure in hosting leading educational figures, policymakers, and experts from GCC states. He emphasized that educational research forms the foundation for overhauling the sector, noting that rapid changes and mounting challenges require “evolving our research techniques…

KUWAIT: Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei met with Undersecretary of the National Guard, Lieutenant General Hamad Al-Barjas, and his accompanying delegation to discuss prospects for collaboration on educational and awareness initiatives for students. In a press release, the Ministry of Education said the meeting reflects the commitment of both institutions to unify efforts and strengthen national partnerships, aiming to positively impact the educational process and enhance students’ behavioral and educational development.During the discussions, several proposals were reviewed, including the development of joint programs to improve students’ life skills, organization of awareness-raising field visits to schools, and specialized programs for students…

KUWAIT: The KUNA Center for Development of Media launched its “Mobile Journalism” training program on Sunday, which will run until December 18, with the participation of staff from KUNA and Qatar News Agency (QNA). The program focuses on the fundamentals of smartphone journalism, including the use of various tools, photography techniques for interviews and diverse shots, audio recording, and capturing clear, natural sound. It also aims to enhance participants’ practical skills in photography, video production, and editing using smartphone applications and smart devices.Trainees will gain insights into the importance of mobile journalism, multimedia story production, and planning techniques for creating…

Sunderland’s moment to remember Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the Premier League match between Sunderland and Newcastle The roads around the Stadium of Light have banners attached to each post celebrating moments that matter for Sunderland, the most recent of which is currently Eliezer Mayenda’s opening goal in the win over West Ham on the first weekend of this season. Perhaps a picture of Nick Woltemade outside this ground would be too much but this was certainly a moment that mattered to the Sunderland supporters. A win to remember as they defeated rivals…

KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait added four awards to its creative track record for its 2025 TVCs and media productions, which combined purpose, excellence in execution and meaningful community impact. This achievement came on the sidelines of the 13th edition of the Kuwait Creativity Award ceremony. Zain was honored during the ceremony organized by the Arab Media Forum, held under the patronage of the Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, with the attendance of the Ministry of Information Undersecretary Dr Nasser Muhaisen, Arab Media Forum Secretary General Madhi Al-Khamees, alongside media professionals, artists, content…

JEDDAH: The 26th regular session of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) commenced on Sunday at the OIC headquarters in Jeddah, with the participation of Kuwait’s Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights, Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah. In his opening remarks, OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Ambassador Yousef Al-Dubaie, highlighted that OIC member states are home to approximately 350.8 million young people, representing about 30 percent of the world’s youth population.He noted that this demographic growth presents both significant opportunities and challenges in achieving social and economic development and prosperity. “Young…