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KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi announced a new ministerial decree on Thursday barring expatriates with two consecutive “indeterminate” HIV test results from entering the country. The decision aims to strengthen health screening protocols and protect public health by ensuring stricter oversight of incoming residents.The decree specifically targets new expatriates and those applying for residency, stipulating that individuals who receive two “indeterminate” results from HIV antibody tests will be deemed medically unfit. As a result, they will be placed on a list prohibiting their entry into Kuwait. The ministry highlighted that this measure is part of a broader initiative…

Charlton are through to the Sky Bet League One play-off final after they beat Wycombe 1-0 in the semi-final second leg at The Valley.Sunday’s first leg finished goalless and, for long periods, the second was similarly as tepid. But, with one of only three shots on target on the night, Matt Godden pounced to send Nathan Jones’ Addicks to Wembley. They will take on Leyton Orient for a place in the Sky Bet Championship at 1pm next Sunday, live on Sky Sports Football.Jones, who lasted just three months in the Premier League at Southampton, collapsed to his knees in tears…

Fresh from a 7/1 winning double, our betting expert Jones Knows unleashes his Premier League insight and sees problems for Chelsea on Friday Night Football.Aston Villa vs Tottenham, Friday 7.30pm, live on Sky Sports Tottenham going off 7/1 with Sky Bet for the away win tells you all you need to know about their prospects in this fixture. It’s the biggest price they’ve been by a long way vs a non-big six team in the last 10 years. Even if you added another zero to that 7/1, I’d be tempted to swerve it.Villa have a goal in sight and have…

By Christine Susan ShineKUWAIT: Despite the global shift toward online shopping, people in Kuwait remain firmly loyal to in-store experiences. According to a 2024 Ipsos report, Spotlight Kuwait: Online Shopper Behavior and Attitudes, 86 percent of Kuwait’s population still prefers to shop in physical stores, making it one of the few markets globally where traditional retail continues to dominate.In the US, for example, online shopping continues to gain ground over traditional retail, with the overall retail sector projected to contract by 0.2 percent over the next decade. During the 2024 holiday season, 76 percent of American shoppers were planning to…

KUWAIT: The Council of Ministers held its weekly meeting on the morning of Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Bayan Palace, chaired by the Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. The session discussed two major developments: the launch of a comprehensive oversight platform for Kuwait’s strategic reserves, and the formation of Governorate Councils across all six regions of the country.Reserves oversight systemThe Cabinet reviewed a presentation by Minister of Social Affairs and Minister of Family and Childhood Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah on a new integrated platform aimed at improving oversight of Kuwait’s strategic reserves. The…

KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Housing Welfare has signed a contract to begin advisory work on a major redevelopment project in the Al-Mirqab area, aimed at transforming the centrally located site into a hub for non-residential urban investment. Spanning over 428,990 square meters, the Al-Mirqab project is designed to support Kuwait City’s long-term urban and economic development goals.The initiative includes the preparation of a comprehensive master plan, a land-use budget, and technical studies to guide investment offerings. The plan focuses on integrating modern infrastructure, improved transport networks, and sustainable design to accommodate future population and economic growth. According to officials,…

KUWAIT: Petroleum Engineering students from the Australian University (AU) have achieved international recognition by securing 7th place at the prestigious GOTECH 2025 AI Hackathon II, held in Dubai. Organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) in collaboration with Dragon Oil, the competition brought together 123 participants from leading universities and institutions around the world.Representing AU under the mentorship of Dr Mohammad Omar, Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering, students Manaris Morad and Fatemah Al Tannak demonstrated exceptional skills and innovation by developing an AI-based solution for Surface Network Production Flow Behavior Prediction and Optimization. Advancing through a rigorous evaluation process,…

KUWAIT: Women across Kuwait marked twenty years since they secured full political rights on Thursday. Speaking at an event held the same day, Minister of Social Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah recognized the milestone, highlighting the influence of Kuwaiti women across various fields. “Kuwaiti women have proven themselves as vital pillars of national development, achieving success that has placed them at the forefront of progress and contribution,” she said during a forum titled “Strategies to Support Kuwaiti Women in Line with Sustainable Development Goal 5,” held in collaboration with the UN office in Kuwait on Thursday.Today, Kuwaiti women make up 60…

KUWAIT: Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Al-Omar met Wednesday with Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer at Alphabet Inc and its subsidiary Google, to discuss ways to strengthen their strategic partnership. According to a statement by the Ministry of Communications to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Thursday, the meeting, held during Porat’s visit to the country, explored opportunities for cooperation in technology and digital investment. It aimed to enhance the strategic partnership in a way that supports accelerating digital integration within government agencies, in line with the ministry’s efforts to contribute to achieving Kuwait’s development vision,…

Outside of President Donald Trump, no White House official has accumulated more influence in this administration than Stephen Miller, the 39-year-old anti-immigration crusader whose brain and bare-knuckled tactics have been deployed to drive the agenda for the commander in chief.Not Vice President JD Vance. Not chief of staff Susie Wiles. Not anyone else.It is Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff for policy, who loaded up scores of executive orders for Trump to sign in his first months back in office  — on topics ranging from the declaration of a national emergency at the southern border to dismantling diversity…