Author: Khannoud

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Greensboro man was sentenced to death when Investigators in Kuwait found drugs on him. committing a drug-related crime in a Middle Eastern country. Now, he’s home safe. There’s lots of laughter to catch up on between Carol Rogers and son Jermaine after nearly eight years of distance and tears. “There were lots of days I couldn’t hold my head up, his mother Carol Rogers shared. “I couldn’t do anything, I was so heartbroken, I was fearful for my son, I kept praying and trusting God to bring my son home.” Carol Rogers held her son’s hand…

Cairo: Kuwait’s top appeals court has sentenced two expatriate brothers to four years in prison on charges of bribery. At court hearings, one of the two defendants had admitted to having taken a bribe from his brother to finalise a transaction for him at an unspecified government agency. The defendant told the court he had received KD1,000 from his brother allegedly to hand it over to a mediator, but he had pocketed the sum instead. Their case was part of a bigger cash-for-mediation case. The nationality of both defendants was not given. In recent years, Kuwait has stepped up crackdown…

KUWAIT: Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) marks the 47th anniversary of its establishment on Friday by restating its commitment to delivering its professional and responsible media message, maintaining credibility and objectivity, and keeping abreast of cutting-edge technology. Since it was founded on October 6, 1976, Kuwait’s official news agency has been striving to revamp its media services, boosting its national staff’s capabilities, establishing its regional and world status, and highlighting Kuwaiti issues and activities at home and abroad. KUNA was established under an Amiri decree with the goal of gathering and generating news for distribution to individuals and media institutions, providing them…

Brussels (4/11 – 25) It’s an old story, a broken record: war crimes in the Middle East, encouraged and stoked by outsiders with their own agenda. Israel, offended and humiliated by the 7 October attacks (for which they had repeatedly been warned by Egypt. Hamas, encouraged and bankrolled by Israel initially, in its effort to undercut the appeal of Al-Fatah, has turned into Frankenstein’s Monster, breaching a border that was trumpeted as the most invincible in the world, with 24/7 surveillance, sensors to detect tunnels, full camera coverage and on and on – yet several thousand Hamas warriors parachuted in…

KUWAIT: While surfing the web and social media sites, one can easily view some advertisements popping up. This is not a regular advertisement, but that of prostitutes. They are neither advertising electronics nor material products on sale; they are rather showcasing pretty ladies who are making money with their bodies. Advancement in technology has triggered the game-changing discovery of how people use the Internet to conduct their business, be it legal or illegal. Just like other businesses, sex workers in Kuwait advertise their businesses online. Special websites and apps are allowing information to flow between buyers and sellers, making it easier…

In today’s dynamic digital era, platforms like X have profoundly transformed our communication avenues, offering a space for rigorous dialogue. While these platforms enable vibrant discussions, they have also prompted conservative calls for the Ministry of Interior’s oversight, aiming for a discourse in line with our strict legal parameters. A frequent question often contemplated is: How robustly does the Kuwaiti Constitution champion freedom of speech? Articles 36 and 37 of our Constitution support the freedom of opinion. However, several laws restrict this freedom. It is crucial to highlight that at the heart of any genuine democracy is an unwavering commitment…

The United Kingdom has announced that the British Parliament has given to increase entry visa fees to effective from, October 4, reports Al-Qabas daily. The alterations pertaining to fee increments will not impact the new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, set to be implemented in February 2024, for citizens of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Jordan. Similarly, the electronic visa exemption will remain unchanged at around 30 British pounds, approximately 12 Kuwaiti dinars. Consequently, individuals applying at the visa center will be subject to the new prices following Wednesday’s activation of the increases. However,…

Kuwait’s pavilion at the Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha showcases the country’s efforts to combat desertification, manage water resources, and promote sustainable development.The pavilion is divided into two areas, a main corridor, and several specialised zones.The first building is inspired by Kuwait’s ancient emblem and includes areas for children’s activities, staff offices, and meetings.The second building draws inspiration from Kuwait’s modern emblem and houses a lecture hall, conference hall, and a VIP area.The main corridor is reminiscent of the Ahmadi Oasis, and features shaded seating areas with mist sprays to cool the atmosphere inside.The specialised zones within the pavilion cater to…

Famous Kuwaiti academic Dr Tareq Al-Suwaidan strongly criticised normalisation of ties between Arab states and Israeli occupation state. “[The normalisation of ties with Israel] is a betrayal added to the record of shame and dishonour for every [Arab] ruler who accepts it,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday. He asked: “What is the value of the construction in the desert in return of conceding a land which is the heart of the Ummah, its legacy and its history?” “The normalisation will be at the expense of the proud Palestinian people and at the expense of the right of return for…

Abu Dhabi’s leading entities are poised to reaffirm the UAE capital’s prominence as they join a distinguished delegation at the highly anticipated IPEM Paris 2023. This premier private capital industry gathering is scheduled to take place from September 18th to 20th at the Westin Vendôme and Jardin des Tuileries in Paris. Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO), Abu Dhabi IPO Fund (ADIPOF), Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) are poised to make their mark at IPEM Paris 2023, united…