KUWAIT-CAPITAL GOVERNORATE-AIR SHOW

KUWAIT-CAPITAL GOVERNORATE-AIR SHOW

(240227) -- CAPITAL GOVERNORATE, Feb. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Helicopters fly during a celebration of Kuwait's national and liberation days in Capital Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 26, 2024. Kuwaitis celebrate their national and liberation days on Feb. 25 and 26 every year. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-CAPITAL GOVERNORATE-AIR SHOW

KUWAIT-CAPITAL GOVERNORATE-AIR SHOW

(240227) -- CAPITAL GOVERNORATE, Feb. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fighters perform in a celebration of Kuwait's national and liberation days in Capital Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 26, 2024. Kuwaitis celebrate their national and liberation days on Feb. 25 and 26 every year. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-CAPITAL GOVERNORATE-AIR SHOW

KUWAIT-CAPITAL GOVERNORATE-AIR SHOW

(240227) -- CAPITAL GOVERNORATE, Feb. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jet fighters perform during a celebration of Kuwait's national and liberation days in Capital Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 26, 2024. Kuwaitis celebrate their national and liberation days on Feb. 25 and 26 every year. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-FESTIVALS-CELEBRATION

KUWAIT-FESTIVALS-CELEBRATION

(240226) -- CAPITAL GOVERNORATE, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People carry Kuwait's national flags during the celebration in Capital Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 25, 2024. Kuwaitis celebrate their national and liberation days on Feb. 25 and 26 every year. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-FESTIVALS-CELEBRATION

KUWAIT-FESTIVALS-CELEBRATION

(240226) -- CAPITAL GOVERNORATE, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fireworks are seen during the celebration in Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 25, 2024. Kuwaitis celebrate their national and liberation days on Feb. 25 and 26 every year. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-FESTIVALS-CELEBRATION

KUWAIT-FESTIVALS-CELEBRATION

(240226) -- CAPITAL GOVERNORATE, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kids take photos with a soldier in an army parade during the celebration in Capital Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 25, 2024. Kuwaitis celebrate their national and liberation days on Feb. 25 and 26 every year. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-FESTIVALS-CELEBRATION

KUWAIT-FESTIVALS-CELEBRATION

(240226) -- CAPITAL GOVERNORATE, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An army parade is seen during the celebration in Capital Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 25, 2024. Kuwaitis celebrate their national and liberation days on Feb. 25 and 26 every year. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

Kuwaitis vote to elect new parliament

STORY: Kuwaitis vote to elect new parliament DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1.Various of Kuwaitis casting ballots at a polling station STORYLINE: Kuwaiti voters cast their ballots in five electoral constituencies on Tuesday to elect the 17th National Assembly, or parliament. The eligible voters will elect 50 lawmakers out of 207 candidates to represent them in the new legislative body for a term of four years, reported the Kuwaiti state news agency KUNA. Kuwait's parliament, reinstated in March following a Constitutional Court ruling after a previous dissolution, was dissolved by a royal decree in May this year. Over the years, tensions between Kuwait's cabinet and the parliament have frequently resulted in cabinet reshuffles and dissolutions of the parliament. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City. (XHTV)

KUWAIT-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-VOTING

KUWAIT-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-VOTING

(230606) -- CAPITAL GOVERNORATE, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man fills in his ballot paper at a polling station in Capital Governorate, Kuwait, June 6, 2023. Kuwaitis headed to parliamentary polls on Tuesday to elect 50 members of the National Assembly from among 207 candidates. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-VOTING

KUWAIT-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-VOTING

(230606) -- CAPITAL GOVERNORATE, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman fills in her ballot paper at a polling station in Capital Governorate, Kuwait, June 6, 2023. Kuwaitis headed to parliamentary polls on Tuesday to elect 50 members of the National Assembly from among 207 candidates. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

Kuwaitis celebrate National, Liberation Days

STORY: Kuwaitis celebrate National, Liberation Days DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. children in the streets throwing water balls towards cars as a tradition to celebrate the National Day and the Liberation Day 2. various of military vehicles on display STORYLINE: Kuwaiti people celebrated on Saturday the National Day and Liberation Day, which are observed annually on Feb. 25 and 26. In the streets, children joyfully threw water balloons and sprayed each other with their water guns. Originally, June 19 was designated as Kuwait's National Day, but due to the intense heat waves in June, the country chose to move it to Feb. 25. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City. (XHTV)

Kuwait holds marathon to raise health awareness

STORY: Kuwait holds marathon to raise health awareness DATELINE: Dec. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: With the participation of more than 5,000 people of all ages, the NBK Run, one of the largest sports festivals in Kuwait, kicked off in Kuwait's capital Kuwait City on Saturday. This event was organized by the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), which supports sports activities to promote a healthier and more active lifestyle for Kuwaitis. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City. (XHTV)

Kuwait holds parliamentary elections

STORY: Kuwait holds parliamentary elections DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the voting station STORYLINE: Kuwaitis headed to parliamentary polls on Thursday to elect 50 members of the National Assembly from among 305 candidates representing five constituencies in the country, state news agency KUNA reported. Nearly 800,000 citizens are eligible to vote in the Kuwaiti elections and 22 of the 305 candidates are women, said KUNA. The Ministry of the Interior has selected 123 schools as polling stations, it added. This is the first time that the voting system based on national identity is adopted in Kuwaiti elections, meaning each voter can only go to the polling station in their own constituency. Kuwait officially dissolved the parliament on Aug. 2 in a royal decree saying the dissolution resulted from "lack of harmony and cooperation ... and behavior that threaten national unity." With a mandate of four years, the unicameral Kuw

KUWAIT-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-VOTING

KUWAIT-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-VOTING

(220929) -- JAHRA (KUWAIT), Sept. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man casts his vote at a polling station in Jahra Governorate, Kuwait, on Sept. 29, 2022. Kuwaitis headed to parliamentary polls on Thursday to elect 50 members of the National Assembly from among 305 candidates representing five constituencies in the country, state news agency KUNA reported. (Photo by Ghazy Qaffaf/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-VOTING

KUWAIT-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-VOTING

(220929) -- HAWALLI (KUWAIT), Sept. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman casts her vote at a polling station in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, on Sept. 29, 2022. Kuwaitis headed to parliamentary polls on Thursday to elect 50 members of the National Assembly from among 305 candidates representing five constituencies in the country, state news agency KUNA reported. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

Kuwaitis enjoy Eid Al-Adha holiday at amusement park

STORY: Kuwaitis enjoy Eid al-Adha holiday at amusement park DATELINE: July 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the amusement parkvarious of visitors STORYLINE: Many people in Kuwait choose to enjoy leisure time with their families at amusement parks during the Eid al-Adha holiday. Hawally Park in Hawally Governorate of Kuwait is one of the country's biggest amusement parks. Parents bring their children to play here. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most anticipated celebrations in the Islamic world. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City. (XHTV)

Kuwaitis busy purchasing sacrificial animals for Eid al-Adha

STORY: Kuwaitis busy purchasing sacrificial animals for Eid al-Adha DATELINE: July 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. people performing Eid al-Adha prayers in Jahra Governorate, Kuwait 2. various of locals taking sheep back home in Farwaniya Governorate STORYLINE: With the advent of Eid al-Adha, Kuwaitis, like other Muslims of the world, thronged cattle markets to purchase sacrificial animals. Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most anticipated celebrations in the Islamic world. By tradition, families should ritually slaughter an animal, usually sheep or cow, during the festival as long as they can afford it. However, people in Kuwait are complaining about the recent skyrocketing prices of sacrificial animals days ahead of Eid al-Adha this year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City. (XHTV)

Kuwaitis prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha

STORY: Kuwaitis prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha DATELINE: July 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people in Al-Mubarakiya market in Kuwait City, Kuwait 2. various of people shopping in a clothing store at Al-Mubarakiya market in Kuwait City, Kuwait 3. various of shop in Al-Mubarakiya market in Kuwait City, Kuwait 4. various of an accessory shop in Al-Mubarakiya market in Kuwait City, Kuwait 5. various of people shopping in Al-Mubarakiya market in Kuwait City, Kuwait STORYLINE: Kuwaitis are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha, which falls on Saturday. Days before Eid, the Al-Mubarakiya market in Kuwait City is witnessing a great demand by citizens to buy clothes, perfumes, and accessories. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic festivals of the year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City. (XHTV)

Kuwaitis prepare to travel abroad for summer vacation

STORY: Kuwaitis prepare to travel abroad for summer vacation DATELINE: July 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. shots of departing hall at Kuwait International Airport 2. shots of passengers in the check-in area at Kuwait International Airport STORYLINE: Many people in Kuwait are preparing to travel to spend their summer vacations abroad. The summer vacation usually starts from the Eid al-Adha, or feast of sacrifice, and lasts until September. People enjoy spending the summer vacation with their families abroad. According to the General Administration of Kuwaiti Civil Aviation, the top destinations are Cairo, Dubai, Istanbul, Doha and Jeddah. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City. (XHTV)

Kuwait celebrates Eid al-Fitr

STORY: Kuwait celebrates Eid al-Fitr DATELINE: May 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kuwaitis celebrating Eid Al-Fitr STORYLINE: Kuwait officially celebrated on Monday the Eid al-Fitr festival across the country. Eid al-Fitr is one of the two major holidays in the Islamic calendar and marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Usually, local people start Eid day by performing communal morning prayers in mosques, then they gather with family members, friends, and relatives to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. As a tradition, during the celebration, people exchange gifts and eat delicious meals to celebrate the end of Ramadan and congratulate themselves for fasting the holy month. The manifestations of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Kuwait differ from one region to another due to the different customs, traditions and cultures, as Kuwait embraces many Arab and foreign nationalities. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait Cit

Kuwait witnesses rising demand for dishdasha during Ramadan

STORY: Kuwait witnesses rising demand for dishdasha during Ramadan DATELINE: April 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tailor shops STORYLINE: Kuwait witnessed high demand for dishdasha during the past several days of the holy month of Ramadan. As a traditional dress, dishdasha is a long-sleeved garment worn by Muslim men in the Gulf region. During this period of time, many Kuwaitis race to buy or make dishdashas for the celebration of the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan. Men's tailor shops in Kuwait witness very crowded days before the Eid festival and some shop owners have refused to receive more customers since the beginning of the last ten days of Ramadan, under the pretext of lack of time. Al-Khayyat Imtiaz Ihsan, an owner of a tailor shop, explained that the prices of making dishdasha are fixed, but some customers come late. So in some cases, the price is doubled due to the effort that is being made to complete the