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Student Articles%u201cBut teachers and students must learn how to use these tools.%u201d AI can make learning faster and easier. It can grade work quickly and help teachers save time. But some teachers are worried that students might depend too much on machines. Dr. Al-Mutairi said, %u201cAI should help teachers, not replace them.%u201d AI at Work AI is also changing jobs in Kuwait. Banks, hospitals, and even oil A Nation of Fans %u201cFootball brings people together here,%u201d said Ahmad Al-Fahad, a coach at a youth academy in Salmiya. %u201cDuring the %u201cDuring the last World Cup, our delivery orders doubled whenever there was a big match,%u201d said a manager at a popular food delivery app. %u201cThis year, we are expecting even higher demand, especially for latenight games.%u201d companies are using it. For example, doctors can use AI to read medical scans faster, and banks use AI chatbots to answer customer questions. %u201cAI is not only about losing jobs,%u201d Dr. Al-Mutairi said. %u201cIt also makes new jobs for people who know technology.%u201d She explained that jobs like data entry may disappear, but jobs in engineering, coding, and design will grow. She gave advice for young people: %u201cLearn problem-solving, coding, and critical thinking. These skills will be very important in the future.%u201d Kuwait Prepares for the 2026 World Cup Craze By Suad Al-Ghanim Kuwait may not be hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but excitement for the biggest football tournament in the world is already spreading across the country. From local sports caf%u00e9s to schools organizing viewing events, Kuwaitis are showing how deeply football connects to daily life. Across the Gulf, football has always been more than just a game. With Qatar hosting the 2022 World Cup, fans in Kuwait experienced what it was like to have the world%u2019s largest sporting event right next door. Now, with the 2026 World Cup approaching in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Kuwaitis are preparing in their own way%u2014by planning trips, supporting their favorite teams, and investing in local football culture. World Cup, you can%u2019t find an empty caf%u00e9. Everyone, young or old, is glued to the screen. Football is the language that everyone understands.%u201d Many caf%u00e9s in Kuwait are already preparing for the tournament season by decorating their spaces with team flags, organizing prediction games, and offering prizes to customers who guess match results correctly. %u201cIt%u2019s not just watching,%u201d explained caf%u00e9 manager Hind Al-Mutairi. %u201cPeople want to feel part of the World Cup, even from Kuwait.%u201d Schools and Youth Engagement Schools are also using the World Cup as a way to engage students. At the American Bilingual School, teachers plan to hold special activities where students research the countries competing in the tournament. %u201cIt%u2019s not just about the matches,%u201d said Ms. Sara, a social studies teacher. %u201cIt%u2019s also about culture, geography, and global awareness. Students learn why football is such a powerful uniting force across the world.%u201d Grade 11 student Abdullah added, %u201cI can%u2019t wait to see Brazil play. Even though I can%u2019t travel to North America, my friends and I are planning a viewing party at school. It%u2019s like being part of the excitement from far away.%u201d Local Economy and Businesses Businesses in Kuwait are also gearing up for the World Cup rush. Electronics stores expect higher sales of big-screen TVs, while restaurants are designing special %u201cWorld Cup menus%u201d that reflect the cuisine of different countries. The Local Football Spirit Even though Kuwait%u2019s national team did not qualify, local clubs and youth leagues remain strong. Many believe that the international excitement will encourage more investment in Kuwaiti football. %u201cOur kids dream of playing on the world stage,%u201d said Coach [first name] Al-Fahad. %u201cThe World Cup reminds them that anything is possible. Every goal they see on TV fuels their determination to practice harder.%u201d Looking Ahead As the countdown to 2026 continues, Kuwaitis are proving that passion for football doesn%u2019t need borders. Whether through school projects, late-night caf%u00e9 gatherings, or friendly debates about who will win, the World Cup will once again be a uniting force across the country.14 ABS Times - 2025/2026