Author: Al Miqdamarra

Engie, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, has launched of its Desalination Centre of Excellence. The initiative, in line with Engie’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2045, addresses the critical need for sustainable water solutions in a rapidly changing world. The Centre was launched in the UAE at COP28, in alignment with COP’s ‘Food, Agriculture, and Water’ thematic day. The launch event saw the participation of several high-profile attendees, including water and desalination experts, c-level executives from regional and global companies, as well as government ministers and officials. Through the Desalination Centre of Excellence, Engie aims to…

Kuwait Handball Club secured a resounding 43-19 victory over India’s Golden Angel in the 26th edition of the Asian Club Championship at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Complex, known as “Al-Al -kuwait now boasts 4 points from two wins. Conversely, it marked the third consecutive loss for the Indian team, which has yet to secure any points in the tournament. As the competition enters its fifth day, today’s schedule includes five matches in the fourth round of the group stage. Among these, the clash between Kuwait and Al-Khaleej Saudi Arabia holds significant importance, as it will determine the two teams qualifying…

Continuing to actively support and participate in a range of exciting local creative projects, Zain announces its sponsorship of K-Land, Kuwait’s newest entertainment family destination. This new project, which offers an enjoyable and entertaining experience that celebrates Kuwait’s rich cultural heritage, comes in strategic partnership with the Touristic Enterprises Company (TEC). Zain was eager to be among the first to support this unique homegrown project, recognizing the crucial role of the private sector in developing and supporting entertainment and recreational destinations that provide enriching experiences to the community. Zain’s support of K-Land reflects its commitment to contributing to advancing the…

According to the Kuwait Fishermen Union, the diesel crisis has affected the market and prices, especially since the Sharq and Fahaheel markets are almost devoid of local products. The supply is much lower than before, and prices are rising due to the lack of supply as if we are revolving in a vicious circle. Urgent solutions must be developed before reaching a dead end. Many fishermen are considering selling their licenses and boats and relieving their workers due to the high operational cost and the insufficient share of subsidized diesel. In a press statement, the union explained that the cost…

The Palestinians’ longstanding and legitimate grievances have been irrevocably subverted by Hamas’ brazen attack against Israel on Oct 7. Unlike previous rounds of conflicts and clashes between Israel and the Palestinians on the one hand and neighbouring Arab states on the other, Thailand has become a direct casualty like never before, as 30 Thai workers have been killed to date, with at least 16 injured and 17 taken hostage. As a militant political movement motivated by Islamic fundamentalism using methods of terrorism to achieve its objectives, Hamas has made a bad name for the Palestinian cause, eliciting condemnation and opposition…

KUWAIT CITY: The Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Mohammad Al-Aiban stated Kuwait’s keenness for China to have an active role in developing its contributions to housing cities, infrastructure, and energy projects and for these contributions to have a solid impact on Kuwait’s economy. The Ministry of Commerce said in a press statement that Al-Aiban discussed with his Chinese counterpart the development of trade exchange between both sides, following the end of the economic conference of trade ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China, which was held in the Chinese city of…

KUWAIT: The Secretary-General of the Arab Media Forum Madi Al-Khamis stressed the role of the Arab media in defeating slander and exposing the lies promoted by the media machine of the occupying Zionist entity and the West and falsehood being practiced against the Palestinians. In a statement to KUNA following the conclusion of the 9th session of the Arab Media Leaders Forum on Thursday to discuss ways to respond to the false Zionist entity narrative regarding the aggression on the Gaza Strip, Al-Khamis underlined the importance of the Arab media and said it has a positive role in conveying the correct…

KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’s visit to the United Kingdom, which started earlier on Tuesday, opens a new chapter in the distinguished and deeply-rooted relations between the two friendly countries. This is the fourth visit HH the Crown Prince pays to the United Kingdom since his assumption to post on October 7, 2020. HH Sheikh Mishal visited the UK for the first time on September 18, 2022 as a representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to pay tribute to the late Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth States…

Minister of Finance Fahad Al-Jarallah took part on Thursday in the 120th meeting of the GCC committee of financial and economic cooperation, hosted by the Omani capital Muscat.The Ministry of Finance said in a statement that the ministers and officials who took part in the meeting took a number of decisions “compatible with the council leaders’ vision for increasing coordination and cooperation and cementing the bonds” among the GCC member states.They also examined issues such as outcome of the 81st meeting of the central committee of the GCC central banks governors, results of the fifth meeting of the board of…

KUWAIT: Recent figures published by Statista, a market data provider, reveal households in Kuwait spent approximately $236 million on purchasing coffee from supermarkets in 2022, making Kuwait the 8th highest spender among Arab countries and the 4th among the GCC nations. According to the data, Saudi Arabia topped the list, with its population spending a whopping $995.5 million on supermarket coffee purchases. Algeria secured the 2nd position with $800 million spent in 2022, followed by Qatar in 3rd place with $443.2 million. The United Arab Emirates ranked 7th, just ahead of Kuwait, with expenditures totaling $282.7 million. In 2020, coffee enthusiasts…