KUWAIT CITY, April 27, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is scheduled to depart, along with an official delegation, the homeland on Sunday heading to Saudi Arabia. His Highness the Amir will head the State of Kuwait’s delegation partaking in the World Economic Forum, themed “Global cooperation, growth and energy for development.” The forum is scheduled on April 28-29. The State of Kuwait Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said the participation of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah i ..read more

KUWAIT CITY, April 27: The recent circulation of a video clip on several social media platforms depicts a reckless act of driving a truck, posing a severe threat to the safety of others on the road. However, it’s crucial to note that this incident is not recent. It occurred when an Egyptian resident stole a truck parked in front of a company in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area and fled. Law enforcement swiftly apprehended the perpetrator, and the case, numbered 2023/363, was duly registered. It was subsequently forwarded to the Public Prosecution and the court for necessary legal proceedings ..read more

A QUESTION that keeps coming up is – Why is it difficult to achieve development in Kuwait? Is money the obstacle? Or is the problem with the management and decision-making? Money is available, but we have poor management. This is because the established rule is that as long as there is oil, we do not need to work or establish projects. Ahmed Al-Jarallah The least that can be said in this regard is that this mentality is corrupt. If the situation continues as it is, the bubble of luxury in which we live will burst. Yet, if we are committed to the belief that the renaissance our country witnesse ..read more

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KUWAIT CITY, April 27: An Ethiopian domestic worker became pregnant outside wedlock in her sponsor’s house in Jahra, and gave birth to her baby, who later died in Jahra Hospital. According to a security source, the domestic worker was taken to Jahra Hospital, but she went into labor upon entering the hospital and delivered the baby, who later died. A case has been filed against her and referred for investigation. By Munif Naif Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff ..read more

KUWAIT CITY, April 27: The French Ambassador to Kuwait, Claire Le Flécher, expressed her appreciation about the fact that France continues to be one of the favorite tourist destinations for Kuwaitis. In a press conference held to talk about the Schengen visa with the approaching summer season, Ambassador Le Flécher said, “In 2022, the Consular Section received approximately 41,000 visa applications. In 2023, the Consular Section received approximately 42,000 visa applications. During the first three months of 2024, nearly 8,000 visa applications were received. In line with the historical frien ..read more

KUWAIT CITY, April 27: MP-elect Jenan Bushehri criticized the Ministry of Health’s announcement about the availability of medicines, stressing this is far from reality as the shortage of medicines has become the concern of patients. Bushehri said the 2022 and 2023 parliaments raised this issue, but the parliamentary Health Affairs Committee did not complete its report on the issue due to the health minister’s lack of cooperation in providing the required documents. She pointed out the minister has been proven to be incapable of addressing the issue, claiming the minister is part of the problem ..read more

KUWAIT CITY, April 27: The fish market in Kuwait is once again experiencing a surge in prices of local fish. This is compounded by the fishing season and its restrictions, as well as cautionary warnings urging fishermen to avoid territorial waters due to potential conflicts with fishermen from neighboring countries. The prices of local fish in the Sharq fish market witnessed a noticeable increase, as the cost of Kuwaiti “Zubaidi” has increased to KD 20 per kilogram, and the cost of a basket of large-grained Zubaidi is approximately KD 100. Most of the fish offered in baskets were purchased by ..read more

THE three biggest economic powers and the three largest oil consumers – the USA, China, and India – are set for stable economic growth, thereby pushing for increased demand for oil. This has helped in stabilizing oil prices after two weeks of losses and concerns about further decline in the oil prices. Currently, the prices seem to be back on track, hovering around $90 per barrel. This is the level that is acceptable to all oil producers. It could potentially offer a buffer and reassurance if OPEC+ finds it necessary to adjust its production quota due to any tightening in the oil market. The ..read more

SHANGHAI, April 27: A team of Chinese scientists has developed a soft and breathable piece of clothing that can not only store energy but also power personal electronic devices such as smartphones and watches. Replacing conventional liquid electrolytes with polymer gel electrolytes is a highly effective strategy for enhancing the flexibility of wearable batteries. However, the inadequate wetting at the interface between the polymer gel electrolyte and the electrode degrades the electrochemical performance, particularly when the battery undergoes deformation. The researchers from Fudan Universi ..read more