Новости за 08.05.2021

PORTO, Portugal: Europe yesterday passed the ball back to Washington in a debate over COVID vaccine patents, pushing the US for a concrete proposal and a commitment to export much-needed jabs. Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel, speaking after a summit of EU and Indian leaders, said the EU had exported much of its own production and […]

KABUL: A blast outside a girls’ school in an area of the Afghan capital populated largely by the Hazara community killed at least 30 people and wounded scores including students yesterday, officials said. The explosion rocked the west Kabul district of Dasht-e-Barchi — a regular target of Sunni Islamist militants — as residents were out […]

By Nawara Fattahova KUWAIT: Everyone wants to travel in summer and many people are already planning their trips, but whether this will be possible is not clear yet, due to the still-raging pandemic. The Eid Al Fitr holiday, which will begin next week, also used to be high season for travelling, but last year was […]

By Ben Garcia KUWAIT: Kuwaiti professionals are interviewed by Kuwait Times to learn more about the nature of their jobs, and changes and challenges they have faced during the pandemic. The following are excerpts from Kuwait Times’ interview with Fareed Al-Ali, Art Consultant at the Grand Mosque. Kuwait Times: How is your daily work amidst […]

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KUWAIT: Dr Cristian Tudor, European Union Ambassador to Kuwait, released the following statement marking Europe Day and celebrating the relationship between Kuwait and the European Union: “Europe Day is an occasion to celebrate peace and unity in Europe. This year marks the 71th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, a powerful declaration that initiated the process […]

RABAT: Kuwait’s Foreign Minister and State Minister for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah said Friday “the written letter to Moroccan King, which was delivered during a meeting with Prince Moulay Rashid bin Hassan II, included praise for the solid, strong, and historical relations between the two countries.” Sheikh Dr Ahmad had delivered […]

KUWAIT: As part of its commitment to community sustainability, and in keeping with international efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations, Gulf Bank contributed its support to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). During the month of Ramadan, Gulf Bank’s efforts included providing humanitarian aid and basic daily […]

KUWAIT: In continuation of its efforts on the humanitarian level during Ramadan, Ooredoo Telecom, the first to introduce innovative digital services in Kuwait, continues supporting charitable and humanitarian initiatives launched by Al-Najat Charity Society during the last ten days of the holy month. Fatima Dashti, Senior Manager, Public Relations, Internal Communications and Social Responsibility at […]

KUWAIT: The Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) kicked-off its annual Ramadan iftar meals distribution drive as part of its corporate social responsibility strategy. The initiative is a humble gesture during the holy month of Ramadan from ACK towards community members and disadvantaged families. Over the past years, ACK had organized initiatives every Ramadan with its […]