KUWAIT: The Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) signed a cooperation agreement on Tuesday with the American Institute for Safety and Health to accredit its first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and public safety training programs. KRCS Chairman Khaled Al-Mughamis said the agreement reflects the society’s vision to develop its training programs, expand international partnerships and strengthen its humanitarian role in emergency response.

He noted that the agreement covers a wide range of general and specialized medical courses aimed at saving lives and enhancing the skills of healthcare providers, medical personnel, volunteers and community members through the society’s accredited training center. Al-Mughamis explained that certificates for courses in first aid, CPR and public safety will now carry official accreditation. The American Institute will provide all required documentation for the programs, including approval of the course content and trainee certifications..

He added that the agreement will boost cooperation in the fields of health and vocational training, supporting the society’s mission of spreading awareness, building knowledge and developing human capacities. Al-Mughamis stressed the importance of raising community awareness on first aid, underscoring its vital role in saving lives, minimizing the effects of injuries and ensuring that individuals are qualified to take the correct measures in emergencies. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Building on its commitment to supporting local brands and expanding its services to cater to the diverse needs of its customers, talabat, the leading on-demand online ordering and delivery platform in the MENA region, announced that all ZAHI home fragrance products are now on the platform. By strategically partnering with an ever-growing diverse range of emerging sectors, talabat is redefining the very essence of convenience, offering unparalleled and seamless access to an extensive ecosystem of products that enrich and simplify every facet of daily life.

The new partnership was announced in a signing ceremony held at Grand Hyatt Kuwait on September 8, underscoring talabat’s commitment to supporting homegrown businesses and enabling entrepreneurs to flourish in Kuwait’s vigorous digital economy through its wide network of logistics partners, advanced digital infrastructure and fast, reliable delivery services.

In line with its expansion strategy, talabat is moving beyond food and everyday essentials by introducing a wider selection of lifestyle products that reflect the evolving needs of today’s modern consumer. This move demonstrates talabat’s commitment to meeting evolving expectations for fast, seamless and convenient access to an increasingly diverse range of offerings.

On this occasion, Bader Al-Ghanim, Vice President and Managing Director of talabat Kuwait, said: “Our partnership with ZAHI comes as part of our ongoing efforts to expand the range of services we offer on our platform, aligned with the growing needs of our customers and the evolving nature of their lifestyles. We remain dedicated to supporting promising local brands, and through this collaboration, we seek to strengthen the presence of Kuwaiti ventures in the e-commerce space, enabling them to grow and scale. This stems from our strong belief that their success is inherently an extension of our own.”

On his part, Khaled Alajeel, Managing Partner of ZAHI, said: “With the help of an end-to-end logistics and tech-enabled delivery partner like talabat, we are delighted to increase accessibility to ZAHI products across Kuwait and reach customers wherever they are, while preserving the quality and craftsmanship that define our brand. Our artisan diffusers and home perfumes are thoughtfully designed to capture the unique experience Kuwait offers those who call it home, giving customers a wide range of scents that add an air of welcome, warmth and character to their spaces.”

It serves to note that talabat has been strategically expanding its partner portfolio beyond traditional food and FMCG categories, tapping into emerging sectors to serve a broader and more diverse customer base. From food to fragrance, talabat is redefining convenience and ease to keep pace with today’s fast-moving lifestyle, while remaining committed to connecting customers with their favorite every day, right away.

KUWAIT: Namaa Charity, an affiliate of the Social Reform Society, on Tuesday launched the Humanitarian Hub platform (https://humanitarian-hub.org), designed to equip charitable institutions with modern tools that enhance efficiency and enable a shift from short-term relief to long-term sustainable impact. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Namaa Charity CEO Saad Al-Otaibi said the initiative coincides with the anniversary of Kuwait being designated by the United Nations as a “Humanitarian Hub.”

He described the platform as “a bridge between thought and practice,” offering advanced cognitive and applied tools to strengthen transparency, governance, innovation and financial sustainability across the non-profit sector. Al-Otaibi noted that the platform will feature a range of projects and resources, including Humanitarian Hub Magazine as a regular publication on emerging trends, practical guides such as the “AI in Charitable Work” manual, and digital tools like an impact analysis mechanism and a performance dashboard to track operational and financial indicators in real time.

KUWAIT: Namaa Charity on Tuesday launched the Humanitarian Hub platform (https://humanitarian-hub.org), designed to equip charitable institutions with modern tools that enhance efficiency and enable a shift from short-term relief to long-term sustainable impact. – KUNA photos

The platform will also host events, specialized seminars and an annual conference. Deputy CEO Abdulaziz Al-Kandari said the project reflects Namaa’s commitment to building a modern knowledge ecosystem for the non-profit field. He explained that the platform will provide charities with advanced analytical tools to measure the impact of their initiatives and design sustainable funding strategies. — KUNA