The Kuwait Times

1 week ago | kuwaittimes.com | Passant Hisham

For over 70 years, Souq Al-Hareem has stood not just as a hub of trade and tradition, but as a living tribute to Kuwaiti women — those who transformed its alleys into spaces of resilience, resourcefulness and lasting legacy. Today, those stories are brought to life once again through Seet Al-Harayer, a cultural initiative held from April 15 to 19 at Souq Al-Mubarakiya, running from 5 to 10 pm.

1 week ago | kuwaittimes.com | Passant Hisham

KUWAIT: A few weeks after Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Company (KFMBC) began serving coffee at select branches — priced between just 500 to 750 fils — the initiative has sparked a wave of public debate and drawn attention to Kuwait’s competitive coffee market. The stark contrast in prices has led many to question how KFMBC is able to offer quality coffee at such low rates, especially when most local cafés charge nearly double, or more.

1 week ago | kuwaittimes.com | Passant Hisham

KUWAIT: Italy is seeking to deepen its diplomatic and defense ties with Kuwait, with upcoming official visits and new areas of cooperation in the pipeline, according to Italian Ambassador to Kuwait Lorenzo Morini.

2 weeks ago | kuwaittimes.com | Sajeev K. Peter

Kuwaiti artist Dr Waleed Sarab’s works are a vibrant tapestry of artistic expression, subtly woven from Kuwait’s rich cultural heritage. At the heart of his art lies a deep connection between past and present — a bond that comes alive in each of his paintings. In an exclusive interview with Kuwait Times, Dr Sarab shares how his love for art began, and how that passion evolved into a profession — and ultimately, a way of life.

2 weeks 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.