DUBAI: NGOs may have slammed the record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at UN climate talks in Dubai, but the industry won’t be browbeaten, with the OPEC cartel hosting a chat on “climate initiatives” and one of the heads of the “Big Oil” majors sparring with activists.

LAS VEGAS: Train enthusiast Joe Biden unveiled a $8.2 billion plan Friday to get America’s creaking rail network back on track, including its first ever high-speed link between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

KUWAIT: With its commitment to providing exceptional banking experiences through outstanding products and services, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has unveiled the NBK Avios Visa Signature Prepaid Card in partnership with Qatar Airways Privilege Club and British Airways Executive Club.

BRUSSELS: Margrethe Vestager is preparing to return to her day job as the European Union’s competition chief after a hard-fought and ultimately unsuccessful bid to lead the bloc’s lender.

WASHINGTON: The United States saw its jobless rate dip in November while hiring rose more than expected, government data showed Friday, fueling optimism that the world’s biggest economy may achieve the elusive goal of avoiding recession, while also taming inflation.

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping said that China’s economic recovery is “still at a critical stage”, state broadcaster CCTV reported Friday, as sluggish domestic activity and property sector woes drag on a post-pandemic rebound.

KUWAIT, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said Saturday its consumer protection teams booked nine local steel companies for refraining from selling steel products unjustifiably in a bid to raise the prices.

TOKYO, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Zhang Ming has affirmed State of Kuwait's admission into the organization as a dialogue partner contributes to boosting ties among member states.

Kuwait: Reflecting its endless commitment to support national talents and empower Kuwaiti athletes, Zain continues to sponsor Kuwaiti jet ski world champion Yousef Al Abdulrazzaq, who recently brought home two top titles from the UIM World Jet Ski Championship 2023 held at Lake Toba, Indonesia.