Новости за 11.02.2019

Lawmaker criticizes planning council for failure to hire more Kuwaitis KUWAIT: The government’s bid to have the value added tax (VAT) law passed by the parliament will not be the only option to resolve the state budget deficit and press ahead with economic reform as recommended by both the IMF and local economic committees, said […]

KUWAIT: A young Kuwaiti woman fighting cancer said yesterday she got a glimmer of hope after her meeting with HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Meeting the Amir was a childhood dream that came true, Shaima Al-Eidi said after the encounter, where she bestowed upon the Amir a certificate dealing with Kuwait’s humanitarian […]

KUWAIT: Around two years ago, the ministry of health announced on various official media a hotline (147) for child abuse cases. It said children in danger can call for help 24/7 or seek advice if they are abused, especially by family members. But it seems this hotline was never activated. About a month ago, in […]

KUWAIT: Five candidates have submitted their applications on the fifth day of candidacy to run for the upcoming parliamentary by-elections slated for March 16. Election affairs department received applications of five candidates, including a woman. They are running for two seats in the second and the third constituencies, the Interior Ministry said in a statement […]

KUWAIT: The information ministry’s acting undersecretary Mohammad Al-Awash announced that a team was formed to study all legislations and media laws that organize information activities in all fields, on the instruction of Information Minister and State Minister for Youth Affairs Mohammad Al-Jabri. Meanwhile, MPs laid down general ideas for such amendments, stressing this should result […]

KUWAIT: Fire broke out in stables in Kabd on Sunday evening. Kabd, Jleeb and backup fire stations responded, led by Col Salem Al-Shafi. The site of the fire contained woodworks, combustible materials and paint. The fire was brought under control without injuries. Emergency landing A citizen was sent to concerned authorities for forcing a Kuwait […]

Jordanian officials describe relations as ‘exemplary,’ push for more cooperation AMMAN: His Highness the Prime Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah said yesterday that his visit to Jordan aims to propel the Gulf state’s ‘historic’ ties with the Hashemite Kingdom to new levels. The Kuwait prime minister handed Jordan’s King Abdullah II a […]

His Highness Sheikh Sabah meets officials at Bayan Palace KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received yesterday at Bayan Palace National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem. His Highness the Amir also received the visiting Saudi Prince Mohammad bin Fahad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prince Saud bin Fahad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and […]

DOHA: Kuwaiti artist Abdullah Al-Otaibi participated in an exhibition at Cultural Village of Qatar (Katara), showcasing 30 paintings. Otaibi used in his collection, titled ‘Emotions,’ special techniques and characters to reflect most of human emotions. The artworks; on display until February 20, reflect a chain of artistic definition of human emotions like anger, sadness and […]

JAYAPURA: Indonesian authorities yesterday launched an investigation after a police force chief admitted an officer wrapped a live snake around a terrified suspect in a bid to force a confession. Shocking viral footage emerged online showing an alleged pickpocket-handcuffed and sitting on the floor barefoot-screaming hysterically as another officer shouts abuse at a police station […]