As the first women’s society to be established in Kuwait, the Women’s Cultural and Social Society (WCSS) is to mark 60 years of its inception tomorrow (Friday).Founded on February 3, 1963 by a group of highly educated women, the society is mainly meant…
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Kuwait charity offers aid to 700 families, 750 orphans at Jordan camps
The Kuwaiti Al-Najat Charity announced on Thursday that it had provided aid for 700 families and 750 orphans at Jordanian refugee camps as part of its winter campaign named (Warm and Peaceful).Al-Najat Head of Delegation Ehab Al-Dabbous told KUNA that …
Outgoing UN Resident Coordinator commends Kuwait’s regional, int’l roles
KUWAIT, The State of Kuwait always played an integral role regionally and globally, propelling its status to an important country with strong international presence, said a UN official on Wednesday.In an exclusive KUNA interview, the outgoing United Na…
Inflation down in EU, euro area
BRUSSELS, European Union (EU) annual inflation was 10.4 percent in December, down from 11.1 percent in November.The euro area annual inflation rate was 9.2 percent in December, down from 10.1 percent in November.These figures were published Wednesday b…
Kuwait on Ukraine: States’ sovereignty must be respected
KUWAIT, The State of Kuwait on Tuesday re-affirmed its stance toward the Ukrainian crisis, asserting in this respect the principle of safeguarding states’ sovereignty.The ministry of foreign affairs said in a statement that the Kuwaiti stand was manife…
Kuwait sets Feb 19, 26, 27 as public holidays for Al-Israa wal Miraj, national day festivities
Kuwait has set February 19, 26 and 27 as public holidays marking the separate occassions of Al-Israa wal Miraaj (Prophet’s Ascension) as well as National Day and Liberation Day, the Civil Service Commission said on Monday.Al-Israa wal Miraaj, which is …
Kuwait parliament kicks off session to tackle bills namely citizens’ debts
National Assembly Speaker Ahmad Al-Saadoun inaugurated on Tuesday the scheduled regular session with an agenda including diverse issues namely bills to purchase citizens’ debts and relieving them of the debts’ interests.Agenda is topped with regular ma…