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KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait announced its sponsorship of the 12th e-Government Forum (EGOV 12), titled AI-powered Information Security Services. The event was organized by the Kuwait Federation of Engineering Offices and Consultant Houses in cooperation with the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) and the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT), under the patronage of Omar Al-Omar, Minister of State for Communications Affairs.Zain took part in the opening ceremony in the presence of the patron’s representative, Dr Khaled Al-Zamel, Chairman of CITRA, Bader Al-Salman, Chairman of the Federation of Engineering Offices and Consultant Houses, and Waleed Al-Khashti, Zain Kuwait’s Chief…

With valuations sky high for artificial intelligence stocks, investors may want to start thinking of a backup plan, according to Trivariate Research founder Adam Parker. The plan includes making a list of diversified stock ideas outside of AI, particularly because the S & P 500 is heavily weighted in tech and AI-related names. “Our quality-adjusted AI factor now has its highest correlation ever to the S & P500,” Parker wrote in a note Sunday. “It isn’t hyperbolic to say that the S & P500 is an AI factor bet.” Stocks remain near record highs thanks, in large part, to enthusiasm…

Oct 20, 2025, 01:59 PM ETPARIS — Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé has been included in the Paris Saint-Germain squad traveling to Bayer Leverkusen for their Champions League match on Tuesday after being sidelined for more than six weeks with a hamstring injury.PSG captain Marquinhos, who missed several weeks of action with a left thigh issue, also makes his return.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedDembélé suffered the injury on Sept. 5 while playing for France in a 2-0 win against Ukraine in World Cup qualifying.Asked about Dembele’s inclusion, the defending Champions League winner’s coach Luis Enrique said he was pleased to have more…

KUWAIT: Last Thursday evening, Mishref area was buzzing with excitement as Elevation Burger reopened its branch in a brand-new look and modern design, attracting a large crowd of customers, friends and community members who joined the celebration. Abdulaziz Al-Turaiji, CEO of TABCo International Food Catering, the operator of Elevation Burger in Kuwait, stated that the reopening follows a comprehensive renovation and development process aimed at creating a more distinguished and comfortable experience for our guests — one that combines modern ambiance with the brand’s authentic identity and values.He added that this update is part of Elevation Burger’s broader strategic development…

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe will go head-to-head with a manager he believes should be considered one of the game’s greats as he prepares to lock horns with Jose Mourinho.The 62-year-old Portuguese takes his Benfica side to St James’ Park, where his mentor Sir Bobby Robson remains such a favourite, in the Champions League on Tuesday ready to resume hostilities with Howe.Asked if Mourinho should be considered one of the all-time greats, the 47-year-old Howe said: “I think you have to. Look what he did.”I’m not just saying that because we are playing them tomorrow, I genuinely believe it. The…

KUWAIT: The Italian Ambassador to Kuwait, Lorenzo Morini, affirmed that the opening of the Italian Design Week at the Avenues mall, on Sunday, represents an important opportunity to showcase Italian creativity across various fields. In a press statement on the sidelines of the event, Ambassador Morini said “Most of the companies participating in this week’s activities are already present in the Kuwaiti market. The security systems of the mall are based on Italian technology, while the mall’s interiors were designed using Italian marble, along with Italian furniture and decor that can be seen in every corner.”He added that several companies…

By Syed Eshaan Ul-HaqueKUWAIT: Summers in Kuwait are becoming increasingly challenging for active residents, especially the youth. Rising temperatures, coupled with urban heat islands, are changing the way young people participate in outdoor activities, including both recreation and daily routines. Playgrounds that were once packed with children sit abandoned during the hottest hours, while families stay indoors relying on the cool air conditioner’s breeze to protect themselves from the heat.According to recent climate data from the Kuwait Meteorological Department, the average summer temperatures in Kuwait have risen by nearly 2 degrees Celsius over the past 30 years, with the number…

KUWAIT: In a further testament to its leadership in the banking sector, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) was awarded the AI Excellence Award at the Microsoft Summit Kuwait, held under the patronage of His Excellency Omar Saud Abdulaziz Al-Omar, Minister of State for Communications. The award was presented to Mohammad Al Kharafi, Group Chief Operating Officer, Group Operations, Technology and Data at NBK during the summit held at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center on October 19, 2025.This accolade underscores NBK’s unwavering commitment to harnessing cutting-edge AI technologies to optimize workflows, boost productivity, and strengthen organizational agility. The Bank’s recent…

British far-right and anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson is being schooled online for posting inaccurate information relating to one of Christianity’s holiest sites.On Sunday, he shared on social media a video of him touring the grounds of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Christian quarter of Jerusalem, identified as the place of both the crucifixion and the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth, which he visited as a guest of the Israeli government.    “You probably wouldn’t be able to visit this if this wasn’t under the control of the state of Israel,” Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon,…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An appeals court on Monday put on hold a lower court ruling that kept President Donald Trump from taking command of 200 Oregon National Guard troops. However, Trump is still barred from actually deploying those troops, at least for now.U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut issued two temporary restraining orders early this month — one that prohibited Trump from calling up the troops so he could send them to Portland, and another that prohibited him from sending any National Guard members to Oregon at all, after the president tried to evade the first order by deploying California…