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Arab Times
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Tough loss for Kuwait against Partizan during Serbia camp
BELGRADE, Aug 3: Kuwait was defeated 5-1 by the Serbian side Partizan in a friendly match played recently during its training camp in Serbia. Al-Rashidi scored the lone goal for Kuwait. The youth team continues daily evening training sessions as part of its preparations for upcoming competitions. The coaching staff is focused on developing all players, boosting fitness levels, and strengthening team chemistry in the coming weeks.
Arab Times
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Club withdraws bid to host Arab Clubs Handball Championship
KUWAIT CITY, July 1: Kuwait Sports Club has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 40th edition of the Arab Clubs Championship (League and Cup Champions League), which closed for applications the day before yesterday. The only two bids submitted were from the Kuwait Club and the Tunisian Handball Federation. With Kuwait's withdrawal, the Executive Office of the Arab Handball Federation is expected to announce Tunisia as the host either tomorrow or early next week. The tournament is scheduled to take place on September 12. The withdrawal comes due to a scheduling conflict with the AFC Futsal Championship qualifiers, set for September 20–24, which will occupy the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex, making it unavailable for hosting the handball tournament. Kuwait Club had previously organized and won the 39th edition of the Arab Clubs Championship in September 2024, defeating Al-Salmiya in the final. This marked its second consecutive title, having also claimed the 38th edition by overcoming Egypt's Zamalek in the final hosted in Qatif, Saudi Arabia. The most successful club in the Arab Clubs Championship is Espérance Sportive de Tunis with seven titles, followed by Al Ahly (Egypt) with five, and both Étoile du Sahel (Tunisia) and Mouloudia Club (Algeria) with three each. Several clubs—including Al Ahly (Bahrain), Al Noor and Al Khaleej (Saudi Arabia), Club Africain (Tunisia), Naft d'Oran (Algeria), and Kuwait Club—have each won the title twice. Other former champions include Al Ain (UAE), Al Tasweeq (Algeria), Sporting and Zamalek (Egypt), Al Rayyan and Al Gharafa (Qatar), and Sakiet Ezzit (Tunisia). Head of Kuwait Club's handball department, Haitham Al-Rashidi, congratulated the club's board and fans on securing the local double title this season. 'After a long and demanding season—from August 10, 2024, to June 28, 2025—we achieved significant milestones,' he said. 'We won the Arab Championship in Kuwait, followed by the local cup, then went on to compete in the Asian and Gulf Cups, and claimed the Super Cup as well.' Al-Rashidi emphasized the club's high standards: 'Kuwait Club always plays to win, both locally and internationally. Anything short of first place is a failure in our eyes.' Looking ahead, Al-Rashidi stated that the team is currently in a rest period, with preseason training camps scheduled from August 10 to 16 in Bosnia, as part of preparations for the upcoming season. The club will participate in the Arab League, the local league, as well as the Gulf and Asian Championships. He stressed that under the leadership of club president Khaled Al-Ghanim, the goal remains to prepare the team at the highest level for continued success.
Arab Times
30-06-2025
- Arab Times
Kuwait Cybersecurity Expert Warns of Rising Fake Social Media Pages
KUWAIT CITY, June 30: As online scammers continue to impersonate major local companies through fake social media pages, Mohammed Al-Rashidi, Head of the Cybersecurity Committee at the Electronic Media Union, has issued a renewed warning to the public. Al-Rashidi stated that hackers are periodically active, especially during seasonal campaigns, by creating fraudulent accounts that mimic well-known brands to promote fake offers and discounts. 'It is essential to ensure that you are using only official websites and mobile applications,' he stressed. 'Official apps are more secure and far more difficult to impersonate.' Al-Rashidi noted that falling victim to such scams has become increasingly common. 'Once users enter their card information and complete payment through these fake platforms, the theft occurs,' he said. He also pointed out that several websites now exist to verify the safety of links, helping users distinguish between legitimate and suspicious URLs. In a recent incident highlighting the risks, a Kuwaiti resident lost approximately 75 Kuwaiti dinars after falling for a fraudulent advertisement on Facebook. The scam began when the victim clicked on an appealing offer, which redirected him from Facebook to WhatsApp for further details. Believing the offer to be legitimate, he proceeded with the transaction, including entering his bank details and an OTP (one-time password) received via SMS. Moments later, he noticed two unauthorized withdrawals totaling KD 75. A call from his bank followed, alerting him to unusual activity and confirming that a hacker had accessed his account. As a precaution, the bank immediately suspended the account, and the incident was reported to the relevant authorities. Cybersecurity experts continue to urge the public to remain vigilant online, avoid clicking on unknown links, and double-check the legitimacy of offers, especially when they involve financial transactions.
Saudi Gazette
17-06-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Royal Guard celebrates graduation of female cadets
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Brig. Gen. Abdullah Al-Rashidi, acting assistant chief of Operations and Director of the Royal Guard's Admissions and Registration Department, graced the graduation ceremony of its female cadets. Speaking on the occasion, Al-Rashidi congratulated the graduates and urged them to work hard and to use practically what they have learned through the courses while engaging in their duties. He wished them success and prosperity. The graduation ceremony followed the completion of specialized training courses and programs in VIP security, facility security, and physical education, which qualify them to perform their security duties with high professionalism. This comes as part of plans to develop and modernize the Royal Guard's work system in accordance with Saudi Vision 2030, which emphasizes the importance of women's participation in military and security fields. The new recruits expressed their pride and honor in joining this lofty institution, affirming their determination to perform their duties with complete honesty and sincerity in the service of religion, then the King and the country.
Arab Times
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwaiti shooters Al-Rashidi and Al-Faihan claim gold and silver in the trap event
KUWAIT CITY, April 17, (KUNA): Kuwaiti marksmen Yousef Al-Rashidi and Abdulrahman Al-Faihan captured the gold and silver medals, respectively, in the men's trap shooting competition on Thursday at the His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah International Grand Shooting Championship. The prestigious tournament, currently taking place in Kuwait, features around 220 elite male and female shooters representing 18 Arab and international nations. With this win, Kuwait's total medal tally at the championship now stands at three. In a thrilling final, Al-Rashidi secured the gold medal, while his compatriot Al-Faihan earned silver. Italy's Fabio Solami completed the podium with bronze. In the women's trap event, Italy's Fiammetta Rossi took gold, followed by Poland's Sandra Bernal with silver and Italy's Gia Ragazzini with bronze. The medalists were honored in an official ceremony attended by Sheikh Sabah Bader Al-Sabah, Governor of Mubarak Al-Kabeer, and Championship Chairman Duaij Al-Otaibi, alongside several officials and delegation leaders. Chairman Al-Otaibi praised the outstanding performances of Al-Rashidi and Al-Faihan, noting that their success is a testament to the high caliber of Kuwaiti shooters. He also commended the strong level of competition and the exceptional participation of international athletes. He expressed his gratitude for the generous patronage of His Highness the Amir, highlighting that the championship has become a major global event, attracting world-class talent. Al-Otaibi also thanked Sheikh Sabah Bader Al-Sabah for his continued support and for personally honoring the champions. Al-Rashidi celebrated what he called the greatest achievement of his career, thanking the Kuwait Shooting Club for its support and expressing his determination to continue excelling in future events. Italian shooter Fiammetta Rossi also praised the event's high standards, citing strong competition and top-tier organization as key factors behind her victory.
