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KUWAIT: A team of researchers from the Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI), established by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has obtained a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a new diagnostic test for sleep apnea. The achievement reflects the institute’s commitment to applied research and innovation to advance community health. The patent covers a qualitative blood test that enables early detection of sleep apnea, a common disorder linked to serious complications if left untreated, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease, such…

KUWAIT: The National Guard chief Sheikh Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah visits the Operations Center, the Security System, and Crisis Management.- KUNA photos KUWAIT: Chief of the National Guard Sheikh Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday visited the Operations Center, Security System and Crisis Management Center at the General Presidency of the National Guard. In a statement, the National Guard said Sheikh Mubarak praised the efforts of the staff and their ability to carry out assigned tasks with efficiency and competence, ensuring the Guard’s readiness to safeguard the nation’s security and stability under the guidance of its wise leadership. During the…

KUWAIT: The National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) inaugurated the 8th Arab Children’s Theater Festival on Monday with a special opening show titled “Stop”, featuring glimpses of international tales and iconic stories that have left a lasting impression across generations. The festival, held under the patronage of Minister of Information, Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs and NCCAL Chairman Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, will run until September 10. Seven theatrical productions from Kuwait, the UAE, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia and Iraq are competing for top honors.Speaking at the opening ceremony at the Drama Theater of Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural…

TUNIS: The 116th regular session of the Arab Economic and Social Council (AESC) convened Wednesday at the ministerial level to review mechanisms for enhancing joint Arab action and advancing regional economic integration. Tunisian Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Obeid, whose country chairs the current session, said the prevailing regional and international circumstances require intensified Arab cooperation to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development. He underlined that such efforts are vital to confronting the grave challenges facing the region, particularly the “genocide, starvation and displacement” endured by the Palestinian people.In his opening remarks, Obeid urged the international community to assume…

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs on Wednesday hosted the 10th meeting of assistant ministers and senior officials responsible for Islamic affairs and endowments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, with Kuwait chairing the current session. Undersecretary of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs Dr Bader Al-Mutairi said Kuwait’s hosting of the gathering continues efforts launched in previous meetings to strengthen Gulf cooperation in areas including endowments, preservation of historic mosques, and services for people with disabilities. He noted that the ninth meeting, held in Doha last year, marked a milestone in advancing joint initiatives that reflect the noble…

Ticket prices for next year’s FIFA World Cup will range initially from $60 for group stage matches to $6,730 for the final, but could change as soccer’s top event adopts dynamic pricing for the first time.The prices are up from a range of $25 to $475 for the 1994 tournament in the United States and the U.S. dollar equivalent of $69 to $1,607 when ticket details were announced for the 2022 tournament in Qatar.”I think the message is ‘Get your tickets early,’ especially if you know where you will be because you live in that city or you’re a fan…

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) announced Wednesday that it has officially licensed BlackRock Advisors UK Limited to operate as an investment advisor in the country. In a press statement, the CMA said the move reflects Kuwait’s growing role on the global financial map, noting that BlackRock Advisors is part of BlackRock Group, one of the world’s largest asset managers. The authority described the step as a milestone in the development of Kuwait’s financial market and a clear indicator of its ability to attract leading international institutions.The CMA stressed that the entry of BlackRock into the Kuwaiti market strengthens the…

Fábio Silva and Christantus Uche shared heartfelt messages on social media following their exits from Wolves and Getafe, respectively, in the summer transfer window. The only peculiar thing is that the posts are carbon copies.Silva joined Borussia Dortmund on Aug. 29 and began his caption on Instagram: “When I arrived at Wolves, I did so full of ambition, dreams, and a desire to make my mark. I know I didn’t live up to expectations. But football and life are about more than numbers or moments on the pitch.”Uche’s post five days later upon signing for Crystal Palace?”When I arrived at…

The pundits and the public love playing the game of “Who won the transfer window?”But the answer depends on how we keep the score. This window is a little different from the others as players make their living in the club game, but with the World Cup just over nine months away, the chance of glory with their national team will also be an important factor in the minds of many. Some players have clearly used this window to jockey for position at the international level, especially the South American ones.Argentina are setting out to achieve what has never been…

Man Utd Women are in talks with Man City Women about a possible deal for England midfielder Jess Park.A permanent move is being discussed ahead of Thursday night’s deadline. Man Utd’s Grace Clinton is a long-term target for Man City and sources aren’t ruling out a separate move that will see Park move the other way.Clinton is into the final 12 months of her contract at Man Utd and has turned down previous extension offers.Park and Clinton are both England internationals and were part of the Euro 2025-winning squad this summer. They are both regulars for their current respective clubs…