Living in Kuwait
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Kuwait’s Ramadan traditions return after pandemic hiatus
By Shakir Reshamwala KUWAIT: Around the world, Ramadan is a time of piety and prayers, fasting and feasting, and spending…
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Pedestrians avoid ‘dirty’ footbridges
By Chidi Emmanuel and Ben Garcia KUWAIT: While driving across Kuwait, one can see pedestrians crossing the road…
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String of thefts around Kuwait raises alarm
By Ben Garcia KUWAIT: A family flat in Salmiya was burgled a few days ago, with valuables including jewelry and…
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Dishdashas losing their lure? More Kuwaiti youth prefer to dress casual
By Nawara Fattahova KUWAIT: Kuwaiti men, especially youths, are not wearing the traditional dishdasha daily anymore. Many bedouin still wear…
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Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center, a civilized beacon in Kuwait
KUWAIT: Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center (ASCC) has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors since its establishment, solidifying the cultural…
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Massive potential in Kuwait’s textile market
By Ben Garcia Shakeel Ahmed Malik, a Pakistani national, owns 18 textile shops in Kuwait. Before the coronavirus pandemic, he…
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Space: The final frontier
The Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre (ASCC) is the largest museum complex in the world. It comprises of six museums…
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Architecturally-stunning Assima Mall opens to public
By Ben Garcia A new mall in Kuwait City, Assima Mall, has opened its doors to the public with several…
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Steps for replacing a lost civil ID
By Ben Garcia Recently, I lost my civil ID and had to apply for a new one. In the past,…
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Sculptures that capture history: The art and craft of Sami Mohammed
By Nawara Fattahova Sculpture carries a long tradition in Kuwait. Some local artists have been creating sculptures here since the…
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Thoughts of suicide? You are not alone and there is help
By Chidi Emmanuel According to Shakespeare, +ACI-There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face.+ACI- It is really…
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Unlocking the mysteries of the human body and mind
The Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre (ASCC) is the largest museum complex in the world. It comprises of six museums…
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