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4 days ago | 
kuwaittimes.com | Khaled Alabdulhadi
KUWAIT: The Russian Embassy hosted the anniversary reception for the 80th anniversary of the victory of World War II, which fell on May 9, 1945. The event was hosted by Russian Ambassador Vladimir Zheltov at the Russian Embassy accompanied by ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
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6 days ago | 
kuwaittimes.com | Khaled Alabdulhadi
KUWAIT: Kuwait on Wednesday hosted the 13th meeting of the senior officials committee of the Economic and Development Affairs Authority, chaired by Aseel Al-Munaifi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance. The meeting focused on ways to activate the role and responsibilities of the authority. Member states shared their views, agreeing to develop a common vision to strengthen the authority’s role in supporting the economic and development goals of the GCC countries.
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1 week ago | 
kuwaittimes.com | Khaled Alabdulhadi
KUWAIT: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance Aseel Al-Munaifi on Wednesday emphasized the importance of enhancing joint financial and economic cooperation among GCC countries through ongoing discussions on key regional issues.
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2 weeks ago | 
kuwaittimes.com | Khaled Alabdulhadi
KUWAIT: Workers’ unions in Kuwait are renewing calls to make Labor Day, celebrated globally on May 1, an official public holiday, said Abbas Awadh, head of the Arab Federation of Oil and Mine Workers. "Unions, labor organizations, and workers often prepare press releases, organize symbolic events, or hold cultural and awareness activities to emphasize the importance of workers’ roles and to foster a spirit of belonging," Awadh said.
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2 weeks ago | 
kuwaittimes.com | Khaled Alabdulhadi
The license plates of Kuwaiti vehicles have gone through an extensive transformation since their inception in the mid-20th century, with the most recent update in 2007 introducing electronically readable plates - a long journey from when the first car reportedly entered Kuwait in 1911. Abdelmajid Behbehani, a passionate collector of distinctive license plate numbers, has turned his lifelong hobby into a museum dedicated to preserving the country’s motoring heritage.
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1 month ago | 
kuwaittimes.com | Khaled Alabdulhadi
"It really started when cassette shops in Kuwait were shutting down,” recalls Fares Al-Muhanna, describing the moment he began collecting memorabilia of Lebanese music legend Fairuz and embarked on his journey into the world of Fairuziat. Within a few months, he had amassed around 150 cassettes produced in Greece and Lebanon. “If I didn’t already have it, I’d buy it,” he said.
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2 months ago | 
kuwaittimes.com | Khaled Alabdulhadi
The Abu Tbailah (Arabic for “Father of the Mini-Drum”), also known as Al-Musaharati, Al-Musahher, or Al-Nafar, is a traditional figure responsible for waking people up before suhoor, the predawn meal during Ramadan. While less common today, he was once a beloved and essential presence in the Muslim world. The Abu Tbailah would walk through neighborhood streets, beating a small drum and chanting supplications to remind people that the call to prayer was approaching.
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2 months ago | 
kuwaittimes.com | Khaled Alabdulhadi
KUWAIT: Ambassador of Lesotho to Kuwait, Manthabiseng Phohleli, highlighted the longstanding and cordial relationship between Kuwait and the Kingdom of Lesotho during a statement on Thursday. “We have had a strong relationship with Kuwait for nearly 30 years, initially covering Kuwait from Egypt before relocating our mission here in 2010. Our King visited Kuwait in 2010, coinciding with our establishment of the mission.
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2 months ago | 
kuwaittimes.com | Khaled Alabdulhadi
KUWAIT: The Public Authority of Manpower inaugurated its new expatriate labor shelter center for men on Sunday. The center aims to protect expatriate workers’ rights and combat human trafficking. It is the first facility for male expatriates and the second shelter in the country, accommodating expats adjusting their residency status.
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2 months ago | 
kuwaittimes.com | Khaled Alabdulhadi
The maseerah, or National Day march, has been a tradition since Kuwait’s independence from British protection on June 19, 1961. However, the day is officially celebrated on February 25 each year since 1963, marking the anniversary of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah’s coronation — the leader who secured Kuwait’s independence. The celebrations extend to February 26, commemorating Kuwait’s liberation from the Iraqi invasion in 1991.
