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M. Amin Arnaout, HMS professor of medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, was selected to receive the 2018 Homer W. Smith Award

10/22/2018
Arnaout discovered a class of cell adhesion molecules on leukocytes, now known as leukocyte β2 integrins, whose inherited deficiency causes life threatening bacterial infections.
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KFAS to host a multidisciplinary conference on sustainable building in March 2019

10/22/2018
KFAS and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are excited to host the multidisciplinary Gulf Conference on Sustainable Built Environment.
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KFAS Chief Receives Int’l Award for His Distinguished Record of Global Service

10/21/2018
Director General of KFAS, Dr. Adnan Shihab-Eldin has been awarded Friday the 2017 Elise and Walter A. Haas International Award.
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KFAS hosts symposium on the application of blockchain technology

10/7/2018
Stemming from KFAS’s strategic vision to encourage science, technology and innovation in Kuwait, the symposium was held to increase awareness and educate the community about this emerging technology and how it can be applied in Kuwait by showcasing some real examples from within Kuwait.
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KFAS holds seminar on thermal energy storage

9/19/2018
A symposium on Thermal Energy Storage - Sources and Applications was held on Tuesday, September 18, by KFAS.
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KFAS has historic partnership with UNESCO

9/17/2018
Cooperation between KFAS and UNESCO dates back to 1980s, Amani Al-Baddah, Deputy Director General of KFAS, told KUNA on Wednesday on the sidelines of here participation in UNESCO's first Partners' Forum which kicked off in Paris Tuesday.
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Kuwaiti institutions join forces with U.S. State Dept. to launch GLOBE program

8/28/2018
Several Kuwaiti institutions joined forces with the U.S. State Department to launch the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program
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Digital Transformation Strategy

7/25/2018
This program lays out the framework for mastering leadership in a world of digital disruption. This program examines the key trends impacting the innovator’s role today
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KFAS recognizes Kuwaiti high school students graduating with honors

7/11/2018
In recognition of the achievements made by Kuwaiti high school students who graduated with honors in the arts, literature and science, KFAS held an award ceremony to celebrate
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KFAS Innovation Challenge Teams Present Solutions to Top Managements

6/3/2018
Following their return from a series of trainings and visits to some of the most successful corporations in the United States, ten teams from the Kuwaiti private sector have completed the 2018 KFAS Innovation Challenge.
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Sixth Arab-American Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium

5/6/2018
The Arab-American Frontiers program is now accepting applications for the sixth symposium hosted by KFAS. To apply, submit your application via the program portal! The deadline for submissions is July 1, 2018.
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Second Call For Research Proposals 2018

4/23/2018
KFAS is pleased to announce the Second Cycle of 2018 for submission of applications seeking funding of research proposals
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KFAS launches the 2nd Kuwait-imec Symposium to address sustainable energy

4/19/2018
KFAS launched the second Kuwait-imec symposium titled: “Energy and ICT: A Crucial Combination for Deploying a Sustainable Energy System.”
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Kuwait Excellence Scholarships At Sciences Po for Kuwaiti Nationals

4/18/2018
This scholarship intends to support the next generation of leaders and experts from Kuwait who specialize in a variety of subjects, ranging from political science, law, economics, history & sociology.
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Training Opportunities for High Achieving New Graduates

4/8/2018
we offer you a unique opportunity to sharpen your academic competence through many research and training grants, apply now 1/4/2018 - 30/4/2018
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Innovate, Compete and Thrive

4/8/2018
The program brings forward and explains innovation management concepts and means of producing highly creative ideas that have already been proven successful in major international enterprises.
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KFAS and the John F. Kennedy School of Government have renewed the Kuwait program at Harvard university for an additional five years

4/8/2018
Following a successful 15-year partnership, KFAS and the John F. Kennedy School of Government (HKS) have extended the Kuwait Program at Harvard University for an additional 5 years.
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KFAS Organizes 2nd Kuwait imec Symposium on Deploying a Sustainable Energy System

4/4/2018
KFAS and imec, the international research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies will collaborate to organize the Second Kuwait imec Symposium titled “Energy and ICT: A Crucial Combination for Deploying a Sustainable Energy System".
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Public lecture by Kevin Marsh: Holder of 2015 Al-Sumait Prize In Health

4/1/2018
The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS) has announced that it will be hosting a public lecture featuring Dr. Kevin Marsh, Professor of Tropical Medicine at the University of Oxford, and Senior Advisor at the African Academy of Sciences (AAS).
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Research Officer, Kuwait Programme

3/28/2018
The Middle East Centre seeks a Research Officer to produce independent research on one or more of the Kuwait Programme themes.
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KFAS Renews Strategic Agreement with ICTP

3/26/2018
KFAS and The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) signed a new agreement on Feb 1st , renewing their long-term strategic cooperation for a minimum of an additional five years.
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Scientific Production Prize for 2018, Invitiation for Nominations

3/22/2018
The prize stresses the importance of sponsoring scientists and researchers, encouraging distinguished scientists and Kuwaiti nationals holding PhD to pursue their research.
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Blue Ocean Strategy Program with INSEAD Business School

3/21/2018
Apply to the Blue Ocean Strategy Executive Education Program in Kuwait, designed by INSEAD Business School and sponsored by KFAS. This program is designed for private sector employees seeking to break out of the traditional ‘red ocean’ of competition and create growth for their organization in existing and new markets.
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Decision-Making Strategies under Risk and Uncertainty Workshop with Harvard University

3/15/2018
In an effort to enable the innovative capacity of the private sector, customized executive education programs are offered in collaboration with Harvard University to Kuwaiti decision makers in the private sector.
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KFAS Will be Sponsoring Kuwaiti Students Accepted in JPL Internship

3/12/2018
KFAS will be sponsoring Kuwaiti students accepted into the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Summer Internship Program.
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KFAS hosts the Kuwait – UK Science Collaboration Symposium

3/8/2018
In line with its vision of advancing science, technology, and innovation; Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) hosted the Kuwait Science Collaboration Symposium: Waste Water - Treatment and Reuse.
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KFAS launches new training program for private sector

2/28/2018
The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS) announced its latest executive education programs titled “Fast Track Growth: Leading Innovation, Accelerating Growth,” in collaboration with the IE Business School based in Madrid.
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The Duke Science Policy Summer Institute provides a transformative introduction to science policy for students, postdocs, and researchers

2/19/2018
As a part of its efforts to build human capacity in scientific media and communications with the goal of strengthening the role of science in public policy, KFAS is funding Kuwaiti students that have been accepted at Duke University to enrol in the SciPol Summer Institute program.
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Siemens ,Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) and Sabah Al Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity (SACGC) sign landmark MoU

2/14/2018
Further expanding its knowledge-sharing commitment to the State of Kuwait, Siemens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) and Sabah Al Ahmad Centre for Giftedness and Creativity (SACGC).
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KFAS commences the call for nominations for 2018 Kuwait Prize in four fields

1/31/2018
KFAS is now accepting nominations from universities, scientific and research institutions and individuals – in Kuwait and abroad – for the 2018 cycle of the Kuwait Prize
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KFAS, SCPD lay cornerstone of national policy on innovation

1/30/2018
KFAS and the Supreme Council for Planning and Development (SCPD) laid last week the stepping stone to conducting a study on Kuwait’s national innovation policy, in cooperation with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
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Al-Sumait Prize for African Development Announces Opening of Nominations in Health Category for 2018

1/17/2018
Kuwait’s Al-Sumait Prize for African Development today called for nominations for its 2018 award in the Health category. Nominations for the prize need to be received by Al-Sumait’s Prize office no later than June 30, 2018.
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KFAS Training Calendar 2018

1/17/2018
Welcome to the 2018 KFAS Learning Calendar for the Private Sector. We are offering a range of learning opportunities both locally and abroad in collaboration with our international network of academic institutions.
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KFAS Announces Companies Participating in its Innovation Challenge 2018

1/14/2018
In collaboration with UCLA and with the participation of teams from 10 private Kuwaiti companies, KFAS launched on Wednesday the Innovation Challenge 2018, a unique program designed to develop the human capital within the private sector.
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KFAS-LSE present outcomes of research on different types of urban development in Kuwait

12/26/2017
LSE Cities Research Team presented the final outcomes of the Resource Urbanisms Project, a two-year research project co-funded by KFAS
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The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) Holds its 2017 Prize Ceremony

12/18/2017
With the attendance of H.H. the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on behalf of the patron of the ceremony H.H. Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Foundation held on Wednesday its annual event to honor Kuwaiti and Arab scholars.
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Winners of the 2017 Kuwait Prize Inspire Students and Faculty at Kuwait University

12/11/2017
On December 11th, students and faculty at different colleges within Kuwait University, gathered to hear the talks of prominent Arab scientists, who had recently been named the 2017 laureates of the Kuwait Prize.
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The laureate of the US$1million 2017 cycle of the Al-Sumait Prize in the field of Education has been announced following its Board of Trustees meeting in Kuwait City

11/27/2017
Laureate for the 2017 cycle of Al-Sumait Prize for African Development in the field of Education has been endorsed by the Prize’s Board of Trustees for its exemplary work in Education development in Africa.
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KFAS Links Speaker Series Launches With Distinguished Keynote Speakers Focusing On Innovation

11/22/2017
As part of its continued efforts to promote and advocate science, technology and innovation (STI) towards a sustainable Kuwait, The Foundation launched KFAS Links, a speaker series that brings distinguished experts from various sectors from around the world to inspire, motivate and guide.
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KFAS Showcases Latest Translated Books, Holds Engaging Activities with Kids

11/20/2017
From books to activities, KFAS attracted footsteps of enthusiastic and curious visitors to partake in the fun of science, reading and learning.
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The “Our Seas: Theories, Data and Policies” Symposium highlights the importance of human intervention in saving the environment and in mitigating rising sea levels.

11/18/2017
The Symposium, hosted by (KFAS) and held under the auspices of the Director General of the Environment Public Authority.
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Kuwait Prize and Scientific Production Prize Winners

11/8/2017
The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), as a part of its annual tradition, announced the winners of the 2017 Kuwait Prize and the Scientific Production Prize.
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Two Kuwaiti PDI fellows at Boeing participate in delivery ceremony for Kuwait Airways’s 10th 777

10/31/2017
Two young professionals from Kuwait, part of the Professional Development Initiative (PDI), recently participated in a commercial airplane delivery ceremony to Kuwait Airways.
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Women Leader Conference concludes with call for ‘Hope, Persistence, and Commitment’

10/26/2017
The 10th conference of Women Leaders in Science, Technology, and Engineering concluded yesterday, with participants call for “Hope, Persistence, and Commitment”
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KFAS Brings UC Berkley and Kuwait University Together to Enhance Research Publications

10/18/2017
Conducted at KFAS' headquarters in Kuwait City and spanning for two days, the workshop was made possible through KFAS' ongoing framework agreement with UCB to enhance scholarship and research capabilities in Kuwait...
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KFAS and Sciences Po Extend Strategic Partnership

10/10/2017
KFAS and Sciences Po are proud to announce that they have extended their strategic partnership and signed a renewal of the agreement for 5 additional years on 28th September 2017 in Paris, France.
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Over a span of five days at The Avenues, KFAS holds an exhibition today to introduce its various projects and activities

9/21/2017
KFAS is holding a five-day exhibition at The Avenues starting today. The exhibition will showcase major projects implemented by the Foundation as well as activities of its four Scientific Centers.
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KFAS launches Innovation Challenge 2018 in collaboration with UCLA A unique executive education program for private sector companies

9/11/2017
KFAS launched the fourth season of its Executive Education Program (Innovation Challenge 2018)
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Professional Development Initiative 2018

9/10/2017
If you are graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2018, you are invited to apply for the Professional Development Initiative (PDI).
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Appointment of a New Director-General of the Scientific Center

8/17/2017
The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences announced the appointment of Mrs. Rana Abdallah Al-Nibari as Director General of the Scientific Center effective 6 August 2017.
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KFAS sponsors the Proteges Organization for the second year running

7/13/2017
The Proteges Program has officially launched its seventh season and with that the sponsorship of the Foundation for the second year was announced.
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In Cooperation With the Ministry of Electricity and Water, KFAS Launched a Water Conservation Pilot Project In 5000 Houses Using Gauges

7/2/2017
In cooperation with the Ministry of Electricity and Water, KFAS has recently launched a new initiative to conserve natural resources in the country through a pilot project.
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Shihab El-din: A new KFAS strategy with three thrusts to contribute to establishing the knowledge economy KFAS presents its new strategic for 2017-2021

6/22/2017
KFAS presented at a press conference held in its headquarters, the major achievements realized in 2016...
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Under the auspices of H.E. the Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education, KFAS recognizes Kuwaiti high school students graduating with honors

6/13/2017
KFAS recognized and celebrated on Monday 12/6/2017 the high school students graduating with honors
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To teach and train Syrian refugees in suitable occupations, KFAS and UNICEF sign two agreements worth US $ 6 million

5/30/2017
KFAS and UNICEF signed two agreements aimed at teaching and educating Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan.
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"KFAS" Concludes the Executive Education Program "Innovation Challenge" in collaboration with the Royal College of Arts

5/28/2017
After four months of relentless efforts and intensive workshops, the Innovation Challenge program, launched last February.
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KFAS announces the Kuwaiti project "Holy Quran Radio Channels Website" as a winner at the international level of the World Summit 2016 e-Content award

5/16/2017
KFAS announced that one of its seven Kuwaiti projects, which received the Foundation’s award for e-content, has won the international award.
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The signing ceremony of the Agreement to establish The Altaf Salem al-Ali al-Sabah “Women and Development Studies Chair”

5/3/2017
The signing ceremony of the Agreement to establish The Altaf Salem al-Ali al-Sabah “Women and Development Studies Chair”, in memory of the late Sheikha Lulwa al-Nasser Al-Sabah and Sheikha Sheikha al-Ali al-Sabah.
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Kuwaiti students graduate as "NGO Leaders" from France's Sciences Po

5/2/2017
18 Kuwaiti students received their diplomas and graduated - several with honors - attesting to the ongoing commitment of the State of Kuwait to emphasize education as a cornerstone to youth development and the future of the nation
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Specialized Training Workshop on "Energy Audit of buildings in the State of Kuwait." In collaboration with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research

4/13/2017
The Research Directoheld a specialized training workshop on "energy audit of buildings in the State of Kuwait"
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Fundamentals of Science Communication Promoting dialogue between scientists and the public

4/12/2017
«I feel in the prime of my life when I talk with you, » this is how Dr. Adnan Shihab El-din, KFAS Director General expressed how he felt as he mingled with the young audience.
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Call for Research Proposals

4/11/2017
We are pleased to announce the second cycle of 2017 for submission of applications seeking funding of research proposals.
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In a workshop hosted by the Kuwait National Cinema Company (KNCC), KFAS contributes to the development of the Kuwaiti cinema experience

4/11/2017
In line with KFAS’ pursuit to enhance and develop capacities of research and innovation in the private sector and to enable it to come up with new and improved products and services, KFAS held a field workshop – hosted by the Kuwait National Cinema Company
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KFAS and the Health Care Sector launch a comprehensive study of the health system in the State of Kuwait

4/10/2017
KFAS organized a workshop in collaboration with the Public Health Program at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE/Health) to kick off a study funded by KFAS entitled "Review and strategy development of the Public health system in Kuwait."
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Sabah Al-Ahmad Center signs an MOU for mutual cooperation with the Ministry of Finance (Innovation Management) U.A.E.

4/6/2017
Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity (SACGC), an affiliate of KFAS today a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of finance in the U.A.E. to strengthen mutual cooperation.
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KFAS sponsors a constellation of practitioners of nonprofit youth groups active in innovation and entrepreneurship

3/27/2017
KFAS sponsors a constellation of practitioners of nonprofit youth groups active in innovation and entrepreneurship.
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The Supreme Council for Planning and Development approves 10 photoelectric projects in cooperatives and 1,500 homes after the success of the pilot project of KFAS

3/26/2017
KFAS launched the second phase of its project to introduce power generation using photovoltaics in Al-Adaylia Co-op
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KFAS received a delegation from Harvard University - John F. Kennedy School

3/22/2017
KFAS received a delegation from Harvard University - John F. Kennedy School of Government invited to conduct a workshop at the Foundation’s headquarters
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KFAS presents its new Strategic Plan (2017-2021) before a focus group comprising the public and private sectors

3/19/2017
KFAS shared its strategic plan for the next five years (2017-2021) with its partners from the Kuwaiti shareholding companies, the civil society, and the research community, to raise the level of interaction.
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KFAS signs MOU with ASHRAE Global Society

3/1/2017
KFAS signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ASHRAE global society formerly known as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
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Nine Kuwaiti Students Were Accepted into the 2017 Professional Development Initiative (PDI) in the United States

2/27/2017
Nine university-level Kuwaiti students currently enrolled in the United States have been accepted for the 2017 summer term of the Professional Development Initiative (PDI)
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KFAS signs an agreement with UNESCO

2/13/2017
KFAS and UNESCO signed on Monday 13 February a funding agreement to increase the support for formal and informal education at the secondary level offered to 1100 Syrian refugees in Lebanon
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“Research Writing Skills” Workshops 7-9 February, and 12-14 February 2017

2/12/2017
KFAS has organized two workshops during the period February 7-9 and February 12-14 2017, on “research capacity building”, in collaboration with the British Council in Kuwait.
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Innovation Challenge 2017

2/8/2017
KFAS announced the ten out of twenty private Kuwaiti companies selected to participate in “KFAS Innovation Challenge Program 2017”
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Funding Opportunities - eContent Solutions

2/5/2017
KFAS is pleased to provide funding of eContent systems and solutions for non-profit organizations
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Intensive public turnout on the first day of the Cairo International Book Fair For the Alhazen, Educational Science Festival

2/1/2017
The booth of the KFAS has witnessed an intensive turnout in the first days of the 48th Session of the Cairo International Book Fair
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Memorandum of Understanding between KFAS and GS-SCPD

1/31/2017
KFAS has signed a MOU of cooperation with GS-SCPD. The agreement aims to enable and strengthen institutional cooperation in capacity building in the areas of national policy facilitation, planning and development
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Memorandum of cooperation and partnership signed between KPC and KFAS in research, development and technology

1/31/2017
KPC and KFAS signed a memorandum of cooperation and partnership in the field of research, development and technology
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KFAS holds a technical workshop with the German Fraunhofer Institute for the benefit of Americana Company

1/21/2017
KFAS has called upon private sector companies to take advantage of its programs and agreements with a number of leading global institutions and centres
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KFAS promotes academic and research cooperation between Kuwait University and the University of California, Berkeley

1/18/2017
KFAS received a number of students of the Department of Architecture at Kuwait University who participate in the joint Design Studio with the University of California, Berkeley
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KFAS invites companies to participate in the upcoming “Innovation Challenge” program

1/11/2017
KFAS continues to emphasize the pivotal role of the “Innovation Challenge Executive Education Program”, which it has launched for several years ,
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Leaders of Arab and African Nations Celebrate Inaugural Awards Ceremony of Al-Sumait Prize For African Development For Health And Food Security

11/24/2016
The winners of Kuwait’s Al-Sumait Prize for African Development for 2015 and 2016 in the fields of health and food security
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Two International management and leadership experts lectured, KFAS organized three lectures on business administration, innovation and leadership

11/15/2016
KFAS organized between 13 and 15 November three open lectures delivered by two of the world leading experts in business administration, innovation and leadership.
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Dr. Laila Habib excelled in her research and won the UNESCO “For Women in Science" Award.

11/13/2016
Its prevalence in the Arab World and Kuwait in particular urged me to try to tackle it ."This was what motivated Dr. Laila Habib
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KFAS announced the 2016 winners of the Kuwait Prize, the Scientific Production Prize, and Al-Nouri Prize for Best Ph.D. Thesis in Education

11/10/2016
KFASannounced the 2016 winners of the Kuwait Prize which is awarded to Kuwaiti and Arab researchers, the Scientific Production
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Business Innovation & Leadership Seminars

11/6/2016
The mission of KFAS is to facilitate and enhance the capabilities of Kuwait’s private sector in innovation and establish a knowledge based economy.
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KFAS in the Sharjah International Book Fair

11/2/2016
The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences will participate in the Sharjah International Book Fair,
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KFAS promotes academic and research cooperation between Kuwait University and the University of California, Berkeley

10/23/2016
A delegation from the University of California, Berkeley visited KFAS as part of an agreement which aims to exchange experiences and cooperation between students of the Department of Architecture at UC Berkeley
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Kuwait’s Al-Sumait 2015 Health Prize For Africa Development Awarded to Professor Kevin Marsh For Tackling Malaria In Children

10/20/2016
Briton Professor Kevin Marsh of the University of Oxford and African Academy of Sciences, Kenya, has won the Al-Sumait 2015 Health Prize
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KFAS, EQUATE, Americana & Plastic Industries Company Celebrate Innovative Collaboration in Plastic Food Packaging

10/19/2016
EQUATE Petrochemical Company, Americana – Meat Cluster and Plastic Industries Company (PIC) celebrated their collaboration for an advanced solution in
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Al-Sumait Prize For African Development Announces winners for Health and Food Security Awards

10/17/2016
The winners of the Kuwait-sponsored, Al-Sumait 2015 Health Award and 2016 Food Security Award have been announced by the prestigious Board of Trustees
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KUWAIT PRIZE 2017, Invitation for Nominations

10/16/2016
In fulfillment of the objectives of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) in supporting scientific research and encouraging Arab scholars and researchers,
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Al-Sumait Prize Winners for 2015 Health Award and 2016 Food Security Award to Be Announced in Kuwait On October 17, 2016

10/16/2016
The winning recipients of the prestigious Al-Sumait Prizes for Health and Food Security are due to be announced at a Board of Trustees meeting here on Monday October 17, 2016.
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KFAS Organizes International Forum Entitled “Kuwait-Imec Visionary Seminar, Exploring Technology for a Sustainable Future”

10/12/2016
In collaboration with imec, the world leading nanoelectronics Belgian research center, KFAS organized a seminar on Wednesday, 12 October, 2016
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Kuwait-imec Visionary Seminar, Exploring Technology for a Sustainable Future

10/12/2016
Imec is a world leading nanoelectronics research center that has a strong KFAS funded collaboration with Kuwait University in the field of photovoltaics
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Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Molecular Imaging Center (JAC) and the IAEA sign a cooperation agreement in the field of nuclear medicine

9/28/2016
Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Molecular Imaging Center (JAC), one of the centers of KFAS, has signed an executive
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In line with the cooperation agreement with London School of Economics in the field of construction and building, KFAS organizes a lecture and a workshop for the housing sector

9/28/2016
KFAS in collaboration with the London School for Economics and Political Science (LSE) held a lecture in Al-Shaheed Park entitled
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KidZania introduces it’s first-ever Science Academy in partnership with KFAS

9/25/2016
KidZania Kuwait, the exciting kid-sized metropolis, officially collaborated with the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS)
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With thirty engineers & specialists from public & private entities participating, KFAS organizes the second scientific forum in the field of air quality & energy efficiency

9/20/2016
KFAS sponsored & organized between 20 & 21 September (the Second Scientific Forum ..
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KFAS signs deal with US scientific institution

9/17/2016
KFAS signed a MoU Saturday with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) ...
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Firas Aloda, Director - Finance & Investment Directorate of KFAS: “We maximize the use of our surplus to fund Scientific Research”

9/5/2016
The Director- Finance & Investment Directorate of KFAS, Mr. Firas Aloda, has ...
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The Kuwait Foundation Visiting Scholars Program at Harvard Kennedy School is now accepting applications for the Spring 2017

9/4/2016
Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences is pleased to announce that The Kuwait Foundation Visiting Scholars Program at Harvard Kennedy School
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KFAS organized a presentation on a breakthrough technology in manufacturing ‘Synthetic lightweight aggregate’

9/4/2016
KFAS organized a visual presentation demonstrating a patented new technology in manufacturing ...
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Kuwait Program at Harvard Kennedy School: Faculty Research Grants

8/28/2016
The Kuwait Program at Harvard Kennedy School, A KFAS-HARVARD initiative, offers funding each year to Harvard faculty on a wide range of topics that focus primarily on Kuwait and the GCC countries.
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OPEC AND THE GLOBAL ENERGY ORDER (CONFERENCE, NYU ABU DHABI, APRIL 17-19, 2017)

8/22/2016
For scholars of international energy regimes, here’s a recent call for papers for what looks like a terrific conference on the history of OPEC and energy more broadly
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LSE Kuwait Programme 2017 short-Term Visiting

8/17/2016
The LSE Kuwait Programme is currently advertising its 2017 Short-Term Visiting Research Fellowship:
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TWAS Research and Advanced Training Fellowship: 2016 Call for Applications

8/17/2016
The fellowships are offered to scientists from developing countries and are tenable at centres of excellence in various developing countries.
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His Highness the Amir receives KFAS chief, pupils

8/17/2016
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, alongside His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
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Nomination period closed for Al-Sumait Food Security Prize, shortlist chosen from 49 applicants

8/7/2016
The Nomination & Search Committee of the Kuwait-sponsored Al-Sumait Food Security Prize has prepared a shortlist of potential winners
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The scientific community lost two great world renowned Egyptian Arab scientists

8/4/2016
Early morning news streamed over global media announced that Professor Ahmed Zwail, the father of femtosecond Science, for which he was awarded the Noble prize in chemistry, has passed away ...
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مجبل... فقدناك قبل الأوان

7/28/2016
عندما تتوالى الفواجع وتترى الأحزان، يتوقف المرء حائرا أمام حكمته سبحانه و تعالى في إرادته التي لا يسأل ردها بل اللطف فيها، والعون على تجاوزها.
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KFAS Innovation Challenge 2016

7/18/2016
KFAS and Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education Conclude Executive Education Programme on Business Innovation
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Recognizing outstanding Kuwaiti high school students of both literature and science branches

7/3/2016
KFAS has recognized and honored on Wednesday, 29 June 2016 the outstanding high school graduates with the participation of the Foundation’s scientific centers
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KAMCO Commends KFAS efforts in private sector development

6/28/2016
KAMCO Investment Company expressed its appreciation for the efforts (KFAS) exerts in developing professional capacities
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KFAS concludes its four day training workshop on design thinking

5/18/2016
KFAS has concluded a four-day training workshop on design thinking
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KFAS announces the Winners of Kuwait e-Content Prize

5/16/2016
kFAS announced the winners (individuals and institutions) of the sixth season of Kuwait Prize
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KFAS holds an orientation for the Harvard workshop on strategies of decision-making

4/26/2016
KFAS holds an orientation for the Harvard workshop on strategies of decision-making
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KFAS presents its new Strategic Plan (2017-2021)

3/19/2016
KFAS presents its new Strategic Plan (2017-2021) before a focus group comprising the public and private sectors, professional societies and Non-profit organizations.
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