State Audit: Prior oversight saves KD 7 mln in 6 months

The prior oversight of Kuwait’s State Audit Bureau (SAB) regarding a number of topics, studied and researched between April 1 and September 30, resulted in achieving financial savings of a total of KD seven million (about USD 22.6 million) to the publi…

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European Parliament tightens rules to protect media freedom

The European Parliament (EP) Tuesday adopted its position on the European Media Freedom Act, by 448 votes in favour, 102 against and 75 abstentions to strengthen the transparency and independence of European media.The EP wants to oblige EU member state…

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Briefing of KUNA main news for Tuesday until 12:00 GMT

KUWAIT — His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation leaves for Egypt on a state visit.

CAIRO — The visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to Egypt to meet Preside…

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Net Zero Nuclear announces Centrus Energy as new corporate partner

WASHINGTON DC, Net Zero Nuclear, the initiative calling for collaboration among government, industry leaders and civil society to triple global nuclear capacity to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, today announced Centrus Energy as an additional corpo…

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After an exchange of fire, five wanted persons arrested in Basra

A police force arrested five people wanted by the judiciary in Al-Zubair district, west of Basra.The Basra Governorate Police Command said in a statement: “The wanted persons were arrested after raiding their whereabouts in Al-Zubair district and excha…

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An earthquake recorded in Sulaymaniyah

Seismic monitoring at the Ministry of Transport recorded an earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale, in Kalar, Sulaymaniyah.Source: National Iraqi News Agency

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SAQC spotlight on Armenian honour recognising Ruler’s contribution

SHARJAH, As part of its ongoing ‘Award Story’ series, Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre (SAQC) is celebrating during the month of October the honorary doctorate from the Armenian National Academy of Sciences, which had been presented to H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sulta…

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Director General of WIPO Meets with Several Officials in the Kingdom

Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Daren Tang met several officials during his visit to the Kingdom, which concluded today.Tang’s meetings with Saudi officials focused on enhancing cooperation and future partnership…

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