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Kuwait toxic alcohol tragedy: Repatriation of deceased Nepalis begin
República
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KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Kuwait has started returning the bodies of 12 Nepalis who died after consuming toxic alcohol in the Islamic state. In total, 23 people died and over 160 were seriously ill after consuming illegal alcohol laced with methanol in...
Kuwait blocks popular online game Roblox
The Siasat Daily
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August 22, 2025
Kuwait City: Kuwait has officially blocked access to the popular online gaming platform Roblox, citing risks to children’s safety. The country’s Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) on Thursday, August 21, said...
Spinneys enters Kuwait through JV with Alshaya Group
GCC Business News
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August 22, 2025
Spinneys, the leading premium fresh food retailer, has entered Kuwait through a strategic joint venture with Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators. Spinneys entry into Kuwait marks its fourth GCC market and represents...
HONOR Magic V5 Officially Launches in Kuwait Following Successful Pre-Order Campaign
Arab Times
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August 22, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 22: HONOR, a global leading AI device ecosystem company, today announces the official open sale availability of the groundbreaking HONOR Magic V5 across the Middle East and Africa. Following an overwhelmingly successful pre-order...
Kuwait to create 50,000 jobs under its Vision 2035 plan
ETHRWorld EMEA
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August 22, 2025
Kuwait to create 50,000 jobs under Vision 2035 planKuwait is accelerating development projects by aligning economic diplomacy with domestic reforms, aiming to drive private sector participation and workforce growth under the New Kuwait 2035...
Kuwait oil price up 92 cents to$70.99 pb - KPC
Zawya
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KUWAIT -- The price of Kuwaiti crude oil rose by 92 cents to US 70.99 per barrel (pb) on Thursday, compared to USD 70.07 pb on Wednesday, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Friday. Globally, the price of Brent crude increased USD 85 to USD...
Kuwait ties up with China for oil lake cleanup effort
China Daily Global
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KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait has kicked off a major environmental cleanup effort as the first unit of an oil lake crude recovery project, led by China's Jereh Group, completed its trial run on Wednesday. The project falls under the Kuwait Environmental...
Spinneys to open in Kuwait with 10 new outlets
The Siasat Daily
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August 22, 2025
Dubai: Premium United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based fresh food retailer Spinneys announced on Friday, August 22, its expansion into Kuwait through a strategic joint venture with Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators. The...
Kuwait-grown bananas now available 1st time in the market
Arab Times
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August 21, 2025
Kuwaiti farmer Eid Sari Al-Azmi in his banana farm KUWAIT CITY, Aug 21: ‘From dream to reality’… this is how the story of farmer Eid Sari Al-Azmi can be described, reports Al-Rai daily. The staff of the daily visited the farm of Al-Azmi last year...
Kuwait real estate prices to rise as foreigners set to enter the field
Arab Times
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August 21, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 21: Real estate expert Qais Al-Ghanim confirmed that foreign investors can enter the Kuwaiti real estate investment sector through corporate investment funds and portfolios, provided they meet the conditions. In a press statement,...
Livelihoods of Kuwait-Based Nigerian, Wife at Risk After Embassy 'Collected N1.4m' but Failed to Renew Passports 5 Months Later
Foundation for Investigative Journalism
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August 20, 2025
Hameed Al-Otaibi*, a Nigerian working and residing in Kuwait, has narrated how the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)’s failure to renew his international passport on time may likely affect his job and residency status in the Middle-Eastern country...
Kuwait bans Roblox over child safety concerns and harmful content
The Arabian Stories
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August 21, 2025
KUWAIT CITY : The move was confirmed by the country’s Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority on Thursday. The decision follows growing complaints from parents and agencies warning that Roblox exposes young players to...
Kuwait: Mother Fined KD4,000 For Abandoning Children To Travel For Plastic Surgery
Gulf Insider
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August 21, 2025
A Kuwaiti court has fined a woman KD4,000 ($13,090) after finding her guilty of neglecting her children by leaving them unattended while she travelled abroad for plastic surgery, according to Al Seyassah Arabic daily. The Misdemeanour Court issued...
Kuwait aims to convert tire waste into a profitable industry
Arab Times
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August 21, 2025
Kuwait expands tire recycling to boost economy and sustainability. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 21: Kuwait is moving to transform its stockpile of used and damaged tires into a new economic industry, officials said Wednesday, aiming to turn a long-standing...
Bahrain-Kuwait ties ‘continue to flourish’
Gulf Daily News Online
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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday received outgoing Kuwaiti Ambassador Shaikh Thamer Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah. He highlighted deep-rooted and longstanding relations between Bahrain and...
Kuwait U-20 impresses in win over Al-Jazeera
Arab Times
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August 21, 2025
Players celebrate their victory. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 21: The Kuwait U-20 national team secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Al-Jazeera in a friendly match held at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium’s secondary field. Abdullah Al-Rashidi,...
Kuwait blocks Roblox over risks to children
Arab Times
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August 21, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 21: Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has officially announced the temporary blocking of the game ROBLOX in Kuwait. This decision is based on its legal authority to protect users, particularly...
Homebrew horror sparks alcohol debate in Kuwait
Arab Times
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August 21, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 21: After 23 people died and more than 160 suffered health complications, including permanent vision loss, following the consumption of locally brewed alcoholic beverages in Kuwait, the issue of legally permitting the sale of...
Wallets Under Pressure as Kuwait Sees Inflation Spike in Essentials
Arab Times
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August 21, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 21: The Kuwait Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) released data on Thursday showing an increase of 2.39 percent in the consumer price index (CPI) at the end of July, compared to the same month last year. The bureau relayed to KUNA...
Public Hospitals Off-Limits For Visit Visa Holders In Kuwait
Arab Times
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August 21, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 21: Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi has issued a decision barring individuals arriving in Kuwait on temporary or visitor visas from accessing healthcare services at hospitals, specialist centers, and primary healthcare...