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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler had every reason to worry the PGA Championship was slipping away.A five-shot lead on the front nine was gone in four holes. Every shot seemed to go left and he didn’t know why. Jon Rahm was peeling off birdies and on the verge of tracking him down Sunday at Quail Hollow.And that’s when Scheffler showed why he has been golf’s No. 1 player for two straight years, why he has compiled more PGA Tour titles quicker than anyone this side of Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus since 1950. And why he now has the…

KUWAIT: Zain received a recognition from the American University of the Middle East (AUM) in appreciation of its ongoing efforts to empower the local job market with skilled national talent capable of leading Kuwait’s digital future. The recognition was presented during the university’s annual Excellence Awards ceremony honoring leading companies, held at the Cultural Center on its Egaila campus.During the event, Tareq Al-Othman, Chairman of HumanSoft Holding, presented the award to Hamad Al-Musaibeeh, Corporate Relations Department Manager at Zain Kuwait, in recognition of the company’s continuous support of the AUM Career Expo. Zain recently sponsored the expo’s 11th edition, which…

KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kuwait inaugurated the first-ever Korea Health & Beauty Festa, held from May 15 to 17, 2025. The landmark event spotlighted Korea’s growing global reputation in advanced healthcare, cosmetic medicine, and wellness tourism, offering Kuwaiti audiences an immersive experience of the country’s thriving health and beauty sectors.Speaking at the B2B session held ahead of the public opening, Korean Ambassador to Kuwait Park Chong-Suk emphasized the significance of the event in light of increasing people-to-people exchanges between the two nations. “We are very pleased to host the inaugural Korea Health & Beauty Festa…

KUWAIT: Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education Lamia Al-Mulhim affirmed the urgent need to shift away from traditional academic pathways in favor of modern, innovative models that integrate education with scientific research and respond to the region’s economic and social development goals. Speaking on Sunday while chairing the meeting of undersecretaries of higher education and scientific research ministries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Al-Mulhim said that re-evaluating educational priorities has become a necessity. The meeting was held in preparation for the 25th GCC Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research summit, which Kuwait will host on…

KUWAIT: Assistant Secretary General for Economic and Development Affairs at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Khaled Al-Sunaidi affirmed on Sunday the high priority Gulf leaders place on education, stressing it as a central pillar in shaping a brighter future for upcoming generations. Speaking at a preparatory meeting of undersecretaries of ministries of higher education and scientific research from GCC member states, Al-Sunaidi underscored that education features prominently in the visions and directives of Their Majesties and Highnesses, who recognize it as a key driver of progress and innovation.The meeting, held in advance of the 25th session of GCC Ministers of…

May 18, 2025, 02:52 PM ETLONDON — Arsenal booked their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Declan Rice’s 55th-minute strike was enough to ensure the Gunners avoided a frantic final Premier League weekend and are virtually certain of securing second place given only Manchester City can catch them and their goal difference is inferior by 10.Newcastle were the better side early on, and without Alexander Isak — sidelined by a minor groin injury — they missed a catalogue of chances with Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya in fine…

KUWAIT: Dr Hessa Al-Shaheen, board member of the Cancer Awareness Nation (CAN) campaign and a member of the Haidu CAN team, underscored the vital role of early detection in increasing cancer recovery rates and the importance of lifestyle changes in reducing disease incidence. She emphasized that adopting a fiber-rich diet, exercising regularly, abstaining from smoking and alcohol and undergoing periodic screenings—especially for individuals over the age of 45 or with a family history of cancer—are key preventive measures.Dr Al-Shaheen noted that, according to the latest official statistics, Kuwait recorded a total of 2,775 cancer cases, including 1,478 among Kuwaitis and…

Al-Jasem: ‘Fostering diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace is not just a moral imperative but a strategic necessity’        KUWAIT: As part of its unwavering dedication to employee empowerment, gender equity and sustainable development, Burgan Bank recently participated in a forum celebrating Kuwait Women’s Day. Representing the Bank at the event, titled “Strategies to Empower Kuwaiti Women in Accordance with the Fifth Goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 5)” and held under the patronage and in the presence of Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah, Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, was Danah Faisal Al-Jasem – General Manager of…

KUWAIT: The Statistical Center for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) announced on Sunday that the general inflation rate across GCC countries rose by 1.7 percent in December 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. According to a report issued by the center, the uptick in inflation was largely driven by higher prices in several key sectors. The housing group recorded the sharpest increase at 5.9 percent, followed by the goods and services group at 2.8 percent, culture and entertainment at 1.8 percent, restaurants and hotels at 1.1 percent, and health at 0.1 percent.…

KUWAIT: The KUNA Center for Media Capacity Development on Sunday launched a specialized training program titled “Using Artificial Intelligence in Social Media,” with the participation of media professionals from the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Qatar News Agency (QNA), Kuwait Investment Promotion Authority (KIA), and the State Audit Bureau.Presented by Dr Hilal Al-Sawafi, Director of the Culture Department at United Arab Emirates University and a certified expert in smart applications, the program seeks to explore the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in media institutions. It highlights AI’s evolving mechanisms, its diverse applications, and the potential to enhance content creation and…