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Partial evacuation of US embassies in Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq
Kuwait Times
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June 11, 2025
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN/VIENNA: The United States Department of State on Wednesday was preparing to order nonessential embassy personnel and family members to leave Kuwait and Bahrain, the Associated Press reported. The US embassy in Iraq is also...
Hamleys opens first store in Kuwait
Retail Times
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June 10, 2025
Kuwait welcomed the world’s finest toy store as Hamleys launched a spectacular 1170 square meter store at The Avenues mall. Opening on May 31st, 2025, this landmark destination brings Hamleys’ signature magic to life. Located in Kuwait’s largest...
A new horizon for Japan-Kuwait ties
Kuwait Times
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June 11, 2025
By Kenichiro Mukai, Ambassador of Japan to the State of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, successfully concluded his first official visit to Japan from May 28 to 31, 2025. The visit...
The ‘jolly vicar’ of Kuwait
Christian Today
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June 10, 2025
Kuwait (Photo: Getty/iStock) It’s a sweltering Sunday evening. After a day’s work – Sunday is not a holiday in Kuwait – the congregation awaits the start of Evensong at St Paul’s Ahmadi. The organ strikes up for the opening hymn and in strides a...
Football minnows bound to controversial Kuwaiti owners hit rock bottom
The National News
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The football season in England is over. Among the losers is Ebbsfleet United. The professional North Kent, Thames Estuary club finished rock bottom of the National League, the fifth tier of the football pyramid, with 22 points from 46 games,...
Returning pilgrims welcomed home at Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait Times
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June 10, 2025
KUWAIT: Pilgrims returning to Kuwait after performing hajj were met with a smooth and well-organized arrival process at Kuwait International Airport on Monday, as national authorities and Kuwait Airways coordinated efforts to ensure comfort and...
UAE to help tackle Kuwait’s power supply crisis: report
Zawya
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Kuwait has finalised a deal with the UAE to seek its help in tackling a festering power supply crisis by investing in renewable energy projects, a Kuwaiti newspaper has revealed. The memorandum of understanding allows Kuwait to benefit from the...
Highlights and Goals South Korea vs Kuwait (4-0) in World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
VAVEL
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June 10, 2025
12:53 PM2 hours agoEnd of the match: With goals from Jeon Jin-woo (30'), Lee Kang-in (51'), Oh Hyeon-gyu (54') and Lee Jae-sung (72'), South Korea defeated Kuwait 4-0 in the Third Round - Group B of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. 12:50 PM2 hours...
Highlights and Goals South Korea vs Kuwait (4-0) in World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
VAVEL
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June 10, 2025
12:53 PM7 hours agoEnd of the match: With goals from Jeon Jin-woo (30'), Lee Kang-in (51'), Oh Hyeon-gyu (54') and Lee Jae-sung (72'), South Korea defeated Kuwait 4-0 in the Third Round - Group B of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. 12:50 PM7 hours...
Gulf Air confirms a passenger disturbance incident on flight GF213 to Kuwait
24 X 7 News
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June 9, 2025
Muharraq: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has confirmed that flight GF213 from the Kingdom of Bahrain to the State of Kuwait on 8 June 2025 experienced a disturbance caused by one of the passengers, prompting the...
Zain Summer Program’s sixth cohort embarks on immersive training in real-world work environments
Kuwait Times
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July 7, 2025
Participants begin training journey in Zain branches, Kuwait News, Kuwait Times, V-Thru KUWAIT: Participants in the sixth edition of the Zain Summer Program have officially begun their training journey for this year across several of Zain’s main...
World Architecture Festival Reveals the 2025 Shortlist
ArchDaily
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July 7, 2025
Populus by Studio Gang Denver, Colorado, United States. Image © Jason O’Rear Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1031858/world-architecture-festival-reveals-the-2025-shortlist The World Architecture...
NBK concludes full stack developer program in collaboration with CODED
Kuwait Times
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July 6, 2025
KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has concluded the Full Stack Developer Bootcamp—an intensive 14-week training initiative held at the Bank’s headquarters in collaboration with CODED Academy. The program aims to strengthen the technical...
Egypt implements pre-departure training program for expatriates
Kuwait Times
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July 6, 2025
KUWAIT: In a step aimed at better preparing Egyptian expatriates for the labor market in Kuwait, Egypt is implementing a pre-departure training program for workers traveling to the country. “Each worker will undergo a three-month training program...
Gold prices surge amid economic, political tensions
Kuwait Times
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July 6, 2025
KUWAIT: Global gold prices witnessed a sharp increase at the close of the first week of July, reaching $3,337 per ounce, as investors turned to the precious metal as a safe haven amid mounting economic and geopolitical uncertainties. In a report...
Buck Moon is the farthest full Moon from the Sun all year
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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July 7, 2025
If you're stepping out this week to see the full Moon rise in the sky – 2025's Buck Moon – consider this: Earth is currently at the farthest point from the Sun in its orbit, and therefore this full Moon is the farthest from the Sun all year. The...
Little Caesars Brings the Heat to Dubai in First-Ever UAE Opening
The Bulletin - Kansas
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July 7, 2025
Entry into the UAE marks a major step in the brand's global expansion strategy. DETROIT, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Caesars, the world's third-largest pizza chain, is officially expanding to the United Arab Emirates. The first restaurant...
How oil spills are strangling the Arabian Gulf’s biodiversity
The New Arab
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July 8, 2025
The turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf, a vital artery of global energy and a cradle of unique marine life, bear a heavy, recurring burden, and the recent collision of two oil tankers off the UAE coast last month serves as a stark reminder of...
The rising pressure to decarbonise oil and gas assets in the Middle East
Power Engineering International
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July 7, 2025
Patricia Tiller The Middle East has long been synonymous with oil and gas and remains one of the world’s most significant energy-producing regions. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar have economies...
Oman ranks most affordable GCC country to live in 2025, study finds
The Times of India
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Oman’s scenic landscapes and affordable living make it the top GCC destination for cost-conscious residents in 2025/ photo: pixabay Oman has been named the most affordable country to live in across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for 2025,...