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KUWAIT: The KUNA Center for Media Development on Sunday inaugurated the 20th edition of its training program for new journalists, which will run until September 25. The program is delivered by a group of specialized lecturers covering diverse areas of journalism. The agenda includes key topics such as news writing and editing, language skills, media technology and photography. Participants will study the fundamentals of news reporting, including types of news, its characteristics, sources, and formats, as well as various writing styles used in professional journalism. KUWAIT: KUNA Center for Media Development launches the 20th edition of its training program for…

KUWAIT: Director General of the National Fund for Small and Medium Enterprise Development (NFSME) Basma Al-Jassem reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to financing initiatives that align with the state’s strategic priorities, particularly in the fields of tourism and technology. Speaking on Sunday during a preparatory meeting for the Fund’s delegation to 2025 Osaka Expo in Japan, Al-Jassem stressed the importance of supporting entrepreneurs in international forums and showcasing the state’s care for them, especially through participation in a global event of this magnitude.She noted that two innovative technology projects were selected in coordination with the Ministry of Information to represent Kuwait…

Regulations are aimed at improving student health, instilling healthy eating habits KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) announced on Sunday the completion of accreditation procedures for companies and investors tasked with managing and operating school cafeterias for the 2025/2026 academic year. PAFN spokesperson Dr Shaima Al-Asfour told KUNA that 36 companies applied for accreditation, of which 20 were approved after meeting the requirements and conditions outlined in Ministerial Resolution No 15 of 2025 on school cafeteria regulations.Al-Asfour said the updated regulations represent a key development project aimed at improving student health and instilling healthy eating habits in…

KUWAIT: The Women’s Housing Affairs Committee on Sunday called on female citizens with historical priority rental housing applications registered with the Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) from 2010 and earlier to update their information and submit the required documents. In a press statement, PAHW said the committee set dates for receiving renewal applications for female citizens registered in 2005 and earlier from September 14 to 18, while applications from 2010 and earlier will be accepted from September 21 to 25. The update process also applies to disabled Kuwaiti women with rental housing applications registered with the authority.The authority emphasized…

KUWAIT: Gold prices soared last week, briefly touching $3,600 per ounce before closing at $3,587, as mounting economic pressures in the United States and rising geopolitical tensions fueled demand for the safe-haven asset. A weekly report by Kuwaiti company Dar Al-Sabayek on Sunday said the sharp increase came amid weak US labor market data, renewed concerns over the future of US monetary policy, and heightened global uncertainty.The report noted that December futures climbed to $3,653 per ounce at the end of the week, recording a 4 percent gain — the strongest performance in more than three months. Falling real bond…

KUWAIT: UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Reem Al-Salem, on Sunday met with leaders of the Central Agency for Illegal Residents (CAI) to discuss a number of issues of mutual concern, particularly the services and facilities provided to women and girls. In a statement, the Agency said the visit reflected Kuwait’s keenness to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations and exchange expertise in this field. Al-Salem was briefed on the Agency’s efforts to protect women and girls from violence, initiatives aimed at empowerment, and the range of services available to them.She also viewed a visual presentation supported…

Memphis Depay became the Netherlands’ all-time leading goalscorer in the World Cup qualifying win over Lithuania on Sunday.Corinthians forward Depay, 31, scored his record-setting 51st international goal in the 11th minute, surpassing Robin van Persie’s tally.Depay wasn’t done there, scoring the winner as Netherlands snuck past Lithuania 3-2 after a spirited fightback from the hosts.The Dutch were 2-0 up after Quinten Timber’s strike before goals from Gvidas Ginetis and Edvinas Girdvainis got Lithuania level in an entertaining first half.Then, with half-an-hour remaining, Depay nodded home a Denzel Dumfries cross to hand Ronald Koeman’s side the win.Depay played for PSV, Manchester…

The Football Association of Serbia has appealed to fans “to send out an image to the world that will make us all proud” in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against England.The crunch Group K qualifier will be held in Belgrade at the Rajko Mitic Stadium, where the capacity will be reduced by 15 per cent — approximately 8,100 seats — due to fan behaviour against Andorra in June.The Football Association of Serbia (FSS) was also fined 50,000 Swiss Francs ($62.600) by FIFA as punishment for: “Discrimination and racist abuse; Order and security at matches; Use of gestures, words, objects or any…

Summer signing Ornella Vignola scored a hat trick on her Women’s Super League debut as Everton came from behind to romp to a 4-1 win over Merseyside rivals Liverpool at Anfield.Liverpool, with new boss Gareth Taylor in charge, had taken a 12th-minute lead when Cornelia Kapocs broke down the left before cutting back into the penalty area and drilling the ball in off the underside off the crossbar.Liverpool defender Gemma Bonner saw her effort at the back post from a free-kick pushed onto the bar by a fine reaction save from Everton keeper Courtney Brosnan.In the 20th minute, both sets…

Thomas Tuchel says Elliot Anderson is “clearly in the mix for Serbia”. That may be a significant understatement. On the evidence of his senior debut, it looks already like he is in the mix for England’s World Cup squad next summer. There are numerous provisos, what-ifs and maybes – not least the fact that his stellar first performance for the Three Lions came against a team ranked 174 in world football. It was hardly the stiffest test. But Tuchel has been searching for, and bemoaning the lack of, a midfielder who is an instinctive, deep-lying central playmaker. It looks like…