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15 Kuwaitis arrested for assaulting; Ear bitten offKuwait : Police have arrested some of the 15 Kuwaitis who had escaped after assaulting two compatriots in a desert in Mutla'a, reports Al-Watan Arabic daily.
Source : topix.net | 03-Dec-2008 10:47
Kuwait donates $9m for quake-hits of Balochistan
Kuwait has donated a large consignment of relief aid worth $ 9 million for the earthquake affectees of Balochistan on the instructions of Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah AlAhmad AlJaber AlSabah.
Source : topix.net | 02-Dec-2008 21:07
UAE extradites Iranian fugitive on death sentence to Kuwaitis
KUWAIT CITY : The security authorities in the United Arab Emirates have handed over to the Kuwaiti authorities an Iranian man who had earlier been sentenced to death by hanging, reports Al-Watan Arabic daily.
Source : topix.net | 02-Dec-2008 13:07
Kuwait Denounces Terror Attack; India demands Pakistan act
MUMBAI, Dec 1, : India on Monday formally accused 'elements' in Pakistan of being behind the devastating Islamic militant attacks in Mumbai and demanded that Islam-abad take 'strong action'. The move came after ...
Source : topix.net | 02-Dec-2008 08:45
Crime against humanity, Islam: Kuwait's Deputy PM
KUWAIT, Nov 29, : Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah condemned Friday the attacks in the Indian commercial city, Mumbai, and said they were 'crimes ...
Source : topix.net | 01-Dec-2008 02:30
'Kuwait deserves sacrifice, gain knowledge for brighter tomorrow'
US Branch. His Highness' speech was relayed by Kuwaiti Ambassador Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah during the opening of NUKS - US 25th conference.
Source : topix.net | 30-Nov-2008 02:12
Teachers pull hair in brawl; 9 wanted Kuwaitis held
Kuwait : Two Kuwaiti female teachers working in a school in Mubarak Al-Kabeer area had such a bitter fight while leading their students to their respective classes that they first fought by hands and soon ended ...
Source : topix.net | 29-Nov-2008 18:10
'Mandoub' caught using forged revenue stamps
Kuwait : An Egyptian in his 30s was arrested for putting a forged revenue stamp on the documents of a Pakistani expatriate, say sources.
Source : topix.net | 29-Nov-2008 09:58
Freed Kuwaitis return to vociferous welcome; Wanted woman arrested
Kuwait : Kuwaiti citizens Lafi Al-Rashidi and Jaber Al-Muwaizri who had been arrested in Egypt for reportedly entering a restricted military zone and were released following the intervention of the Egyptian ...
Source : topix.net | 27-Nov-2008 09:51
Iraq strongly desires to boost relations with Kuwait: Abawi
DAMASCUS, Nov 24, : Undersecretary of Iraqi Foreign Ministry Labid Abawi said here on Sunday the Iraqi people and government had a strong desire to strengthen relations with the state of Kuwait in all fields.
Source : topix.net | 25-Nov-2008 10:50
Drunkard blocks road
Kuwait : Police arrested a Kuwaiti man for driving under the influence of alcohol and endangering lives of others on Salmi Road, reports Al-Rai daily.
Source : topix.net | 24-Nov-2008 11:55
Kuwaiti swindler an impersonator
KUWAIT CITY: Reacting to news reports published by the Kuwaiti newspapers Director of Security Media at the Bahraini Interior Ministry Major Mohammed Bin Dina said the man who was arrested by the Bahraini ...
Source : topix.net | 22-Nov-2008 11:50
Grilling grips Kuwait; Infighting blamed
KUWAIT CITY, Nov 19: National Assembly Speaker Jassem Al-Khorafi on Wednesday reiterated that all MPs have the constitutional right to grill erring ministers while fears of a possible suspension of legislative ...
Source : topix.net | 20-Nov-2008 16:45
Prevent kidnapping through pepper sprays & stun guns
According to Arab Times, 'an Asian lady who was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted by unidentified persons in a desert area in Mutlaa was rescued by a passer-by. The woman lodged a complaint at Jahra Police ...
Source : topix.net | 20-Nov-2008 08:38
Kuwaitis held for stealing gas cylinders
Kuwait : Police chased and arrested two Kuwaitis for stealing cooking gas cylinders from homes in Adan, reports Al-Anba daily.
Source : topix.net | 18-Nov-2008 08:30
Iranian Cleric Sparks Political Crisis; MPs to request PM grilling
KUWAIT CITY, Nov 16: MPs Waleed Al-Tabta-baei, Mohammad Hayef Al-Mutairi and Moham-mad Barrak Al-Mutair on Sunday finalized a grilling request against HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad ...
Source : topix.net | 17-Nov-2008 11:24
Kuwait strongly values Britain's outstanding role in Arab world
LONDON, Nov 14, : Kuwait's Ambassador to the UK Khaled Al-Duwaisan Friday paid warm tribute to the outstanding and historic relationship that binds the United Kingdom with the State of Kuwait, the GCC, and the ...
Source : topix.net | 15-Nov-2008 11:19
Kuwait needs transparency: Khorafi
KUWAIT, Nov 12, : Parliament speaker Jassem Al-Khorafi said Tuesday Kuwait was in need of transparency and dialogue but within the law in order to best serve the Gulf country.
Source : topix.net | 14-Nov-2008 01:39
Kuwaiti swindled for KD 172,500
Kuwait : Police are looking for four persons - two Kuwaitis and two Lebanese - for swindling a Kuwaiti man to the tune of KD 172,500, reports Al-Seyassah daily.
Source : topix.net | 13-Nov-2008 16:49
2 held with drugs; Afghan goes 'haywire'
Kuwait : Police arrested two Kuwaiti men for possessing drugs in Mubarak Al-Kabeer area, reports Arrouiah daily.
Source : topix.net | 13-Nov-2008 08:33
'Kuwait must help special needs people'
KUWAIT CITY, Nov 10: Kuwait must provide better living conditions to people with special needs, help them merge into the mainstream society, and activate their role in serving the nation, National Assembly ...
Source : topix.net | 11-Nov-2008 08:20
Her Majesty meets Brunei Ambassador to Philippines, spouses of envoys
Her Majesty receives in audience Madam Ibtisam Hassan 'Abdallah, spouse of the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Brunei.
Source : topix.net | 09-Nov-2008 10:09
Bayan Investment announces financial results for the third quarter 2008
Bayan Investment Company announced its interim financial results for the period ended September 30, 2008, which showed net profits of KD26.23m and earning per share valued at 71 Fils, compared to the ...
Source : topix.net | 07-Nov-2008 12:08
GOIC conducts a workshop on identification and selection of new industrial projects in Kuwait
The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting in cooperation with the Public Authority for Industry in the State of Kuwait conducts a Workshop on Identification and Selection of New Industrial Projects, ...
Source : topix.net | 05-Nov-2008 11:48
Gulf Bank says government ready to consider capital increase
The Minister of Finance, Mustafa Al Shamali, announced that in addition to the governmental procedures, and to secure the money of depositors in Gulf Bank, the Government is ready to contribute in increasing ...
Source : topix.net | 04-Nov-2008 15:33
GOIC & PAI launch a workshop on Export Intelligence & Promotion in Kuwait
The Workshop on Export Intelligence and Promotion was launched in the Palms Hotel, State of Kuwait.
Source : topix.net | 02-Nov-2008 15:30
The edge of extinction
This Halloween, Conservation International wants to spook you - " in a good way - " by showing you some of the planet's most exciting creatures and get you thinking about conservation.
Source : topix.net | 01-Nov-2008 05:00
Prince Meets Envoys From Korea, Kuwait And Oman
His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, yesterday received three newly-appointed ambassadors: Ghassan Mohammed Abdurrahman Al-Dowaisan of the State of Kuwait; Kim ...
Source : topix.net | 30-Oct-2008 04:56
3 pose as cops; Drug peddlers held
Kuwait : Police have arrested three Kuwaitis in their 30s for consuming alcohol and impersonating police, reports Al-Rai daily.
Source : topix.net | 29-Oct-2008 20:25
Kuwaiti stock brokers demand to see ruler
A delegation of disgruntled Kuwaiti stock brokers marched to the ruler's palace Monday to ask him to temporarily close the plunging stock exchange.
Source : topix.net | 27-Oct-2008 19:33
Ministry 'finalizing' expatriate workers' problems: Al-Kandari
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 25: The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor is now finalizing a strategy to address the problems of expatriate workers, balance Kuwait's population structure, and maintain national security, ...
Source : topix.net | 27-Oct-2008 11:24
Education dept plans legal action against schools over fee increases
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 24: The Private Education Department will take legal action against private schools which do not comply with the directives issued by the Ministry of Education, say sources in the ministry.
Source : topix.net | 25-Oct-2008 12:24
Uzbek-Kuwaiti relations develop dynamically
A reception has been held the Embassy of Uzbekistan Kuwait on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of the independence of Uzbekistan.
Source : topix.net | 23-Oct-2008 12:24
Parliament panel scraps incrimination of primaries
KUWAIT, Oct 19: The Kuwaiti parliamentary legislative committee on Sunday unanimously abolished the incrimination of primary elections in Kuwait, the panel rapporteur said.
Source : topix.net | 21-Oct-2008 16:56
Disobedient girls; Brothel raided
Kuwait : A 58-year-old Kuwaiti man living in Rumaithiya filed a complaint accusing his three daughters of insulting their mother and assaulting him, reports Al-Watan Arabic daily.
Source : topix.net | 19-Oct-2008 16:50
'Visa trading canker continues despite measures to arrest it'
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 18: A source in the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor disclosed that some new violations in relation to the residence trading phenomenon are emerging in the ministry despite the rigorous ...
Source : topix.net | 19-Oct-2008 08:42
Trial phase of Gulf power grid to start in 2 months
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 17, : Kuwait and Saudi officials will soon hold a meeting to the discuss Gulf electricity project, the trial phase of which is expected to begin in two months' time, say sources.
Source : topix.net | 18-Oct-2008 13:27
Kuwait Has `Alternative Plan' To Keep Refineries Running If Workers Strike
Kuwait National Petroleum Co., the state-run refiner, has an ``alternative plan'' to ensure the country's three oil refineries and exports suffer minimum impact by a workers' strike planned for Oct.
Source : topix.net | 16-Oct-2008 13:10
Transvestites held; 29 illegals held
Kuwait : Police acting on information, raided an apartment in Salmiya and arrested 2 transvestites, one of them is believed to be the son of a colonel working for the Interior Ministry, reports Al-Seyassah ...
Source : topix.net | 15-Oct-2008 16:51
MP urges merger of Kuwait banks
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 12: Local banks and the economy will suffer if the global financial crisis continues with the value of one Kuwaiti dinar falling to a quarter dinar, if the correct solutions are not adopted, ...
Source : topix.net | 13-Oct-2008 16:43
Honor international commitments; Break ties with intolerance
AS strange as it might sound, it must be amusing for 'intolerant people' to use available opportunities to generate hate speech against those whom they see as racially or culturally inferior or different.
Source : topix.net | 12-Oct-2008 20:07
Taratata Dubai
I didn't know that Taratata was originally a French TV show, its debut was in 1993 and was shown on France 2. It was canceled in 2000 but returned in 2005 on France 4, France 3 and late night once a month on ...
Source : topix.net | 10-Oct-2008 19:45
Joint venture agreement announced between leading Kuwaiti Law Firm and DLA Piper
Leading global legal services organization, DLA Piper, today announced a joint venture agreement with the international division of Al Wagayan, Al Awadhi & Al Saif, a leading Kuwait based law firm.
Source : topix.net | 08-Oct-2008 19:32
Media reports on grilling of ministers astonishing: MP
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 5: MP Dr Hassan Jowhar on Sunday expressed his astonishment over the extensive media reports on the alleged plan of MPs to grill several ministers in spite of the fact that the Parliament is in ...
Source : topix.net | 08-Oct-2008 11:21
What Kuwaitis want from the ruling family
WHAT do Kuwaitis expect from the ruling family? Most Kuwaitis are honest and they want to know the truth.
Source : topix.net | 06-Oct-2008 11:19
5 hurt in fight over teasing; Chinese bootlegger held
Kuwait : Five persons sustained minor injuries in a scuffle that took place between a number of Kuwaitis and a group of youngsters from a GCC state in Hawalli Park, reports Al-Seyassah daily.
Source : topix.net | 05-Oct-2008 13:05