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KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Monday Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi and a medical team specialized in remote robotic surgeries. They briefed HH the Amir on the international medical achievement of conducting 10 highly intricate remote surgeries efficiently, which embodies Kuwait’s progress in the field of robotic surgeries.HH the Amir praised their achievements, scientific excellence, ability to keep up with modern developments and keenness on adopting the latest technologies. HH the Amir wished them success in the service of Kuwait and to represent it in all regional and international medical…

Sandro Tonali scored a stoppage-time winner as Italy won a chaotic nine-goal thriller against Israel 5-4 and dodged another big setback in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Monday.A 3-0 loss to Norway in June left Italy’s qualification campaign in trouble. More difficulties were in store when Israel twice took the lead in a game held in neutral Hungary.Moise Kean found space among the Israeli defense to score each side of halftime, leveling the score on both occasions. Matteo Politano finally gave Italy the lead in the 59th minute off a backheeled flick assist from Mateo…

Scotland didn’t miss the Tartan Army too much as they picked up a crucial World Cup qualifying win against Belarus. The fans who made the trip to Hungary were locked out of the ZTE Arena, with the hosts ordered to play games behind closed doors in a neutral venue due to the country’s support of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It was quiet but Steve Clarke’s side made their presence felt as Scott McTominay fired wide before Billy Gilmour’s effort was turned onto the post. Image: Belarus’ Zakhar Volkov scores an own goal to make it 2-0 Scotland Che Adams stabbed…

KUWAIT: Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Disabled Affairs (PADA), Dr Dalal Al-Othman, met on Monday with UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Reem Al-Salem, to discuss the role of women in disability care centers and PADA’s ongoing initiatives in this field. Al-Othman told KUNA that the authority highlighted its key services for people with disabilities and their caregivers across all stages of life, from infancy to old age, and expressed its interest in learning about global mechanisms to support abused women.She noted that PADA has established a “Friends of the Disabled” team, supported by…

KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality on Monday announced the launch of a nationwide field campaign to inspect health and advertisement licenses in shops and ensure compliance with regulations across all commercial activities. Head of the inspection team in Ahmadi Governorate, Abdulaziz Al-Azmi, said in a press statement during a tour that the campaign aims to verify the validity of advertisement licenses and take necessary measures against violators.Al-Azmi underscored the importance of obtaining or renewing advertisement licenses of all kinds to avoid fines of up to KD 5,000, noting that violation reports will be issued in cases of non-compliance, including failure to renew…

KUWAIT: The Public Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) on Monday organized a training course to prepare certified trainers as part of the “Adaa” project, aimed at strengthening codes of conduct in government agencies. Seven government entities took part in the program. Yasmine Al-Sharhan, Civil Society Cooperation Monitor at Nazaha, said in a press statement that the course focuses on three main pillars designed to protect government institutions from corruption.She explained that the project supports the Civil Service Bureau’s 2021 vision to safeguard institutions against corruption risks and promote integrity. Al-Sharhan noted that preparing certified trainers comes within the framework of the project’s…

KUWAIT: The World Health Organization (WHO), through its Kuwait country office, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lei Wa Lakom a social enterprise dedicated to strengthening collaboration on health awareness, mental wellbeing and community empowerment in Kuwait. The agreement provides a framework for joint initiatives that promote healthier living, expand awareness of universal health coverage, and engage youth and communities in meaningful ways.Planned activities include media campaigns, expert-led talk shows, podcasts, community events and creative content aligned with WHO guidance. Dr Assad Hafeez, WHO Representative to Kuwait, welcomed the partnership, saying: “This collaboration reflects our commitment to working…

By Senai BerhaneKuwait’s economy has long been defined by the oil and gas sector, with crude oil contributing for 47 percent of the Kuwait GDP and over 90 percent of revenue, whilst accounting for 79.5 percent of exports (according to Central Bank of Kuwait Quarterly Statistical Bulletin for Q3 2024). Whilst this has been a driving force in Kuwait’s economy, its dependence exposes the country to significant macroeconomic volatility, as demonstrated by the collapse of oil prices from $110 per barrel in early 2014 to under $30 per barrel in early 2016.This dependency is the main reason why Kuwait launched…

KUWAIT: Kuwait has opened a four-day workshop aimed at drafting the GCC Strategy to Combat Money Laundering, bringing together senior officials, security experts, and international partners to address one of the most pressing financial crimes threatening global and regional stability. The workshop, held from September 8 to 11 and organized by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in partnership with Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), seeks to develop a unified regional framework to curb money laundering and terrorist financing.Commitment to global standardsIn his opening remarks, Kuwait’s Undersecretary of the…

KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah on Monday chaired the second meeting at Bayan Palace of the team tasked with regulating the establishment of places of worship and religious centers that host rituals.In a statement, the Ministry of Interior said the meeting comes in line with the directives of the country’s leadership and reflects Kuwait’s keenness to develop the religious work system within legal and regulatory frameworks, thereby consolidating religious and humanitarian values and enhancing the country’s regional and international standing.The meeting reviewed the outcomes and recommendations of its first session, during…