Kuwait Times
Top 10 Olympics Opening Ceremonies
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- Top 10 Olympics Opening Ceremonies
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In honour of the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony Kuwait Times rates their Top 10 Olympic opening ceremonies from the past, based on their historical significance, entertainment and Olympic spirit. Which one is your favourite?
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- This is how coral reefs are coming back to life
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 75% of Kuwait’s coral reefs were wiped out in 2010. Mahmoud Ashkanani and the Kuwait Dive Team are on a mission to save them. Corals are important as they are one of the most beautiful and diverse marine environments with a lot of species depending on them for survival, a loss of our reefs will lead to a loss of many species explains Ashkanani.
Since 2001 the Kuwait Dive Team have removed tons of trash from our seas that threatened the survival of our corals. They have successfully installed many artificial reefs leading to a revival of corals in many areas, most notably the Jaber Kuwait Marine Reserve. The installation of water buoys to be used by boats instead of dropping their anchors have also led to better protection of our coral reefs.
A single individual can save the reefs by not littering and leaving no trace when going out to sea, not touching the corals when diving, and not catching any species or fish says Ashkanani, so as not to disrupt the bala...
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- Why countries are planting this specific tree
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Why should Kuwait invest in planting mangrove trees? Not only will they improve biodiversity and encourage more flamingos, fish and other animals to inhabit the coast, says Dr. Abrar Akbar, but a bacteria found around it’s roots can be used to clean Kuwait’s soil by breaking down oil, the main pollutant in Kuwaiti soil, in a sustainable way. Effects of the 1991 Gulf War oil fires are still being dealt with in Burgan and north of Kuwait, Dr. Akbar hopes her research will provide a new sustainable method of cleaning its soil.
Mangrove plantations have been a project under the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) since the 1990s, according to Dr. Akbar, an associate researcher at KISR. Other benefits of planting mangrove trees will see Kuwait’s coasts and beaches protected from coastal erosion, and the trees are known to absorb 2-4 times more carbon dioxide than tropical forests in combating climate change. Dr. Akbar’s wish is for Kuwait’s coasts to be co...
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- The story behind Kuwait's Red Palace
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Red Palace in Jahra is an important historic site in Kuwait built in 1897 and is mostly known for the Battle Of Jahra in 1920. Under the guidance of the Minister of Information Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) are currently renovating the palace and it will be open to the public on November 1st 2024. Athoub Al-Busaily, the curator of the palace museum shares the history behind the site and the significance of the objects in the museum, and architect Abdullah Al-Busaily explains the works and repairs currently being made to the palace. The NCCAL team behind the project also includes Sondos Mohammed Jawhar, Abeer Jufairah, Ayoub Abdullah and Dalal Alnoumas.
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- Why this ancient shrine is lost to history
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Al-Khidr Shrine was a monument located in Failaka Island dating back to the late 19th century. It was dedicated to the figure of Al-Khidr, who locals believed caused the land to turn green wherever he went and gifted Failaka with underground freshwater.
People believed it protected fisherman, cured diseases and infertility. People would visit the shrine, sacrificing sheep and asking for blessings, and women would pray and sprinkle rosewater at the shrine when wishing for a child.
Due to ‘unrealistic’ actions, the shrine was demolished by Failaka’s governor in the 1930s, yet people still kept coming back to the shrine and was rebuilt many times, with pictures existing as early as 1937 in Freya Stark’s Baghdad Sketches. Locals remember Salha Al-Bnaya (Salha the girl) who devoted herself to the shrine and maintained it. It was permanently demolished in 1976 by the government as it went against the beliefs of the state.
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- On Creativity with Filmmaker and Stand up Comedian Zahra Al-Mahdi (ZouzTheBird)
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Welcome to ‘Underground Kuwait’, the series where we uncover the hidden talents, creative artists, and fascinating underground figures in Kuwait. Join Sahar and Zainab as they explore the coolest scenes and meet the most unique people. In the very first episode, meet their special guest ‘Zouz the Bird’.
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- How these local women are fighting climate change
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Shamiya Greenhouse is a passion project that started in 2017 and co-founded by Noha Al-Kharafi and Adeeba Al-Fahad. Zainab visited the greenhouse to see how a group of volunteers created a 'heaven in a desert' and what practices they use to fight climate change in kuwait
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- Why these 4000 year old ruins are unique
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Failaka has a unique and ancient history that dates back 4000 years. Zainab visited the island to meet the archaeologists working on excavating and discovering its history.
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- A Day in the Life of a Kuwaiti Falconer
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Kuwait Times drops in on a falconry training session with falconer Ahmad Ashkanani. Historically, falconry was an integral part of surviving in the desert and was used to hunt for food, now it has become a popular and lucrative sport. Ashkanani explains the different types of training falcons go through, mainly speed and hunting, and shows how to train for each. There are barely any wild falcons left in Kuwait, explains Ashkanani, due to over-grazing and vehicle activity that doesn’t allow for plants to grow in the desert, leaving no environment for falcons to migrate, stay or hunt. Part of Ashkanani’s mission is to start breeding falcons, a feat no private Kuwaiti falconer has achieved due to the difficulty of breeding falcons in captivity. Ashkanani has managed for the first time to breed a falcon this year, and his goal is to breed and re-release falcons into the desert so they return to their habitat as they did historically.
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- How this aquarium managed to breed rare sharks
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Kuwait’s Scientific Center is known for its lively aquarium and animal exhibits. But unknown to many, The Center has rescue and breeding programs that protect Kuwait’s endangered species. The famous sand tiger sharks, Bandar and Bibi, who have been in the aquarium for 24 years have reproduced. Bader and Badriya were born in 2021, making Kuwait the first to be able to reproduce these endangered animals in captivity according to Hussain Al-Sayegh, the aquarium’s manager.
The sandcats are endangered due to habitat loss and human disruption. The Center, under the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), has spent years reproducing these species and are slowly releasing them back into the wild, bringing them back to Kuwait again.
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- Star Wars in real life #shorts #history #movie
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Leading English Daily in Kuwait
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- How it's Made: Oud
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Kuwait Times visits Salmeen’s oud workshop to film the intricate craft of oud making. The oud uses the most expensive types of wood and cannot be mass produced using machines, says Salmeen’s oud maker, as the process requires a human touch, explaining that this is why the oud is a very soulful instrument.
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- Why the world's richest country is cutting its power
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Rising temperatures and a growling reliance on air conditioning during peak summer months have put Kuwait’s electricity grid under increasing pressure year after year. Dr Fotouh Al-Ragom and Dr. Yousef Al-Abdullah from the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, and climate change activist Mariam Al-Saad, founder of AlManakh, a youth led climate change non-profit organisation, share the solutions and actions Kuwait must take in order to avoid electricity outages in the future.
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- Morning Rush at Kuwait Fish Market
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Everyday at 4 am an auction is held at Kuwait’s biggest fish market in Sharq, where people can buy fresh fish at a lower price than in supermarkets. Zainab filmed the activities of the auction meeting auctioneers, fisherman and locals who explained the best way to buy fresh fish, how prices have changed over time, and the characteristics one must have to hold a successful auction.
Report By Zainab Dashti
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- A Night at the Printing Press
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Zainab spends a night at the Kuwait Times printing press to document the step-by-step process behind printing the newspaper, and chats with the team that has kept everything running smoothly for many years. #zainabkt
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- Exploring one of Kuwait's Oldest Houses | KT Architecture
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- 7:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Zainab visits Dickson’s House to discover the history behind one of Kuwait’s oldest houses and the family who lived in it. The fascinating story behind Kuwait’s first oil well and the first post office were shared by Dr. Eissa Dashti, an expert in Kuwaiti-British relations. We interviewed the National Council for Culture Arts and Letters (NCCAL) who were running a conservation workshop and undergoing restorations for Dickson’s House.
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- How it's Made: Iranian Bread
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Abdulmateen and his partner Noor efficiently run the Jabriya bakery tucked away behind the Jabriya Co-Op in Kuwait. They specialize in Iranian bread that sells for 20 fils. It is a specific type of bread that comes in different flavors including original, sesame, cheese, meat and zaatar. Zainab visits the bakery to chat with the bakers and see the process of making Iranian bread.
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- Kuwait's government has a big announcement #shorts
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Leading English Daily in Kuwait
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- The Art of Dhow Building in Kuwait
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- 4:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Kuwait’s dhow builders are a rich and important part of the country’s history. Zainab visits Diwaniyat Al-Qallaleef and meets builders Sayed Taleb Al-Qallaf, Sadeq Al-Qallaf and Abdullah Al-Qallaf to learn more about this cultural craft and the history behind it.
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- Kuwait Has A Trash Problem
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Kuwait generates 1.4 Kg of trash per/person. We have an environmental challenge plaguing this beautiful country, showcasing the overwhelming waste accumulation, its detrimental effects on the ecosystem, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions
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- Kuwait Times Live Stream
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- 0:00
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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