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KUWAIT: Relations between Kuwait and Lebanon are deeply rooted and span decades of political, economic, and humanitarian cooperation. From early diplomatic outreach to enduring mutual support during times of crisis, the two Arab nations have cultivated a partnership built on shared values and regional solidarity. Historical ties date back to the 1920s and 1940s, with formal diplomatic engagements beginning in the 1960s. Lebanon appointed a non-resident ambassador to Kuwait in December 1962, later inaugurating its embassy in 1964. In the same year, Kuwait opened its own embassy in Beirut, appointing Mohammad Al-Ghanim as its first ambassador to oversee bilateral relations.Lebanon’s…

KUWAIT: Minister of Information, Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi praised Kuwait’s selection as the Capital of Arab Culture and Media for 2025, which represents a well-deserved recognition of its pioneering role in supporting Arab media, strengthening cultural identity, and reinforcing professional values. Speaking at the opening of the 20th Arab Media Forum that was held on Saturday under the theme ‘Media Challenges in the Era of Technological Advancement and Digital Transformation’, the minister noted that this designation coincides with the current forum session, giving it special momentum to continue delivering the media message with advanced…

Ruben Amorim insists Man Utd are “losing the feeling of being a massive club” after admitting to being “embarrassed” about his side’s lack of urgency amid their Premier League struggles.United returned to earth with a bump three days after reaching the Europa League final as fellow strugglers West Ham secured their first Premier League win at Old Trafford since 2007. Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen scored in a 2-0 triumph that meant United have now lost an eye-watering 17 top-flight matches this term, with nine of them coming on home turf. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video…

Sam MarsdenMoises LlorensMay 11, 2025, 02:10 PM ETBARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona coach Hansi Flick lauded Lamine Yamal’s grown-up performance after the teenager helped his side move to the brink of the LaLiga title by coming from behind to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on Sunday.Yamal, 17, scored Barça’s second goal, angling a brilliant shot into the corner from just inside the area, as they recovered from conceding two early Kylian Mbappé’s strikes to lead 4-2 at halftime.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedMbappé completed his hat trick after the break to set up a nervy finish, but Barça held on at the Olympic Stadium to…

Company continues strategic partnership with Arab Media Forum in its 20th edition KUWAIT: Zain continued its long-standing strategic partnership with the Arab Media Forum, the region’s most prominent media gathering, which returned for its landmark 20th edition under the theme Media Challenges in Light of Technological Development and Digital Transformation. The event was held at the Four Seasons Hotel under the patronage of the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and witnessed the attendance of leading media figures from across the Arab world.Zain participated in the opening ceremony, which was attended by the representative of the Forum’s patron, Abdulrahman…

May 11, 2025, 01:57 PM ETLiverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed by a number of Liverpool fans in his first game since he announced he intends to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.Liverpool drew 2-2 with 10-man Arsenal at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday, with Alexander-Arnold coming off the bench just after the hour mark.He received a negative reaction from a significant number of Liverpool supporters, although many fans applauded the defender at the end of the match.”That’s the story of the game. That’s what everyone will be talking about. I’m…

By Christine Susan ShineKUWAIT: The Canadian Embassy in Kuwait commemorated the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Kuwait with a spirited ice hockey match on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between the two nations. Held in collaboration with the Kuwait Winter Games Club, the friendly game between the Canadian Mooseheads and the Kuwait Stars drew a lively crowd of families, hockey fans, and dignitaries.Spectators of all ages filled the stands, waving Canadian and Kuwaiti flags and cheering for their teams in a vibrant display of camaraderie. Canadian Ambassador Aliya Mawani, speaking at the event,…

KUWAIT: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have made significant strides in advancing public health and well-being, surpassing several global health targets, the Gulf Statistical Center (GCC-Stat) reported on Sunday. In its latest report, the center highlighted remarkable progress in key health indicators, particularly in maternal and child health.The GCC states collectively outperformed the global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for maternal mortality, which aims to limit maternal deaths to no more than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. The highest recorded maternal mortality rate in the region was just 17.1 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2022. Medical supervision of…

TeamThere were six changes made by head coach Arne Slot from the starting XI that had lost at Chelsea a week previously.Andy Robertson was among those restored to the line-up, making him the 10th player to reach 250 Premier League appearances at the Reds.Liverpool: Alisson, Van Dijk, Konate, Diaz (Jota, 79), Szoboszlai, Salah, Jones (Mac Allister, 66), Gakpo (Nunez, 66), Robertson, Gravenberch (Elliott, 83), Bradley (Alexander-Arnold, 66).Unused subs: Kelleher, Endo, Tsimikas, Quansah.First half‘Bring on the champions,’ bellowed a sun-drenched Anfield, awaiting a first sight of the Premier League winners back on home soil since the title was sealed.The Gunners crafted…

It will be all to play for in Thursday night’s League One play-off semi-final second leg between Charlton and Wycombe after the first leg at Adams Park ended goalless.Which teams goes to Wembley to face either Leyton Orient or Stockport will be decided at The Valley from 8pm, in a game live on Sky Sports Football. Wycombe’s automatic promotion hopes had been all-but extinguished on Easter Monday when they lost 4-0 to Charlton in this very fixture and there was some natural apprehension among the home fans that the first leg could follow a similar storyline. Thursday 15th May 7:30pm…