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Good News for Travelers as Kuwait rolls out Easy Online Visa System
Pakistan Observer
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July 3, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Visiting Kuwait just got simpler as the government rolled out digital visa system for tourists, families, and businesses with no more long waiting time. The new step was announced by Kuwati government for enhancing digital...
Kuwaiti Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 1, 2025
ARY News
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July 1, 2025
Kuwait City, July 1, 2025 — The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), one of the world’s strongest currencies, bolstered by Kuwait’s oil-rich economy, has reached a new high of 928.56 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today, as reported by major currency exchanges at 5:37 PM...
Kuwait takes bold step towards fairer global taxation
Kuwait Times
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July 1, 2025
Monday June 30, 2025 marked a significant milestone for Kuwait’s financial landscape with the Ministry of Finance publishing the executive regulations for Law 157/2024. This legislation is a pivotal move, ushering in the implementation of the...
Kuwait opens bidding for 2 real estate redevelopment projects under PPP framework
Zawya
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The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) notices for two real estate Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Qibla and Sharq areas. The tenders...
Kuwait enhances laws to combat money laundering and terror funding
Zawya
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KUWAIT CITY - Kuwait is intensifying efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing by enhancing its legislative framework, announced Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Noura Al-Fassam on...
Kuwait rolls out MNE top-up tax
Zawya
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KUWAIT CITY - In line with the New Kuwait 2035 vision to diversify the sources of income and achieve financial sustainability, the Ministry of Finance announced the issuance of Ministerial Resolution No. 55/2025 on the executive regulations of...
Kuwait on track to hit 95% in fresh water reserves
Zawya
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KUWAIT CITY - The freshwater reserves of the country have risen to 93 percent -- an indication that they are on track to reach 95 percent in the coming days. Sources said this increase reflects stability and full preparedness to meet higher demand...
Kuwait strengthens anti-money laundering legislation
Zawya
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Kuwait has strengthened its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing law, which will impose tougher penalties for violators, as it seeks to avoid falling foul of a global financial crime watchdog. The Paris-based Financial Action Task...
Ocean Infinity Deploys Needlefish Uncrewed Vessel For Kuwait Coast Guard
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Robotics & Automation News) Ocean Infinity launches 'NeedleFish' uncrewed surface vessel in Kuwait July 2, 2025 by Sam Francis Advanced technology and marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has successfully launched its innovative...
Ocean Infinity delivers surveillance vessel to Kuwait Coast Guard
Gulf Industry Magazine
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US-based advanced technology and marine robotics company Ocean Infinity said it has successfully launched its innovative NeedleFish Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) at an official event with the Kuwaiti Coast Guard (KCG). Initiated to be a component...
Kuwait Inaugurates New Unmanned Surface Vessels To Enhance Capabilities
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, June 30 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah on Monday inaugurated the unmanned surface vessels (USV's) that have joined the fleet...
Kuwaiti Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- June 30, 2025
ARY News
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June 30, 2025
Karachi/Kuwait City, June 30, 2025 — The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), renowned as one of the world’s highest-valued currencies due to Kuwait’s robust oil-driven economy, has strengthened further against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), Pakistan’s official...
Ocean Infinity Launches Innovative Needlefish USV in Kuwait
Offshore Source - Florida
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Advanced technology and marine robotics company, Ocean Infinity, has successfully launched its innovative NeedleFish Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) at an official event with the Kuwaiti Coast Guard (KCG). Initiated to be a component of its new...
Kuwait: Finance ministry issues regulations on MNE tax law
Zawya
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KUWAIT -- Kuwait's Ministry of Finance announced on Sunday the issuance of a decree introducing the executive regulations for the law on taxing multinational enterprise (MNE) groups marking a key step in the country's economic reform and...
Member of BiH Presidency meets the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait
Sarajevo Times
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July 2, 2025
Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Bećirović received the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Salah A. Albannai, on his inaugural visit, wishing him a successful diplomatic mission in Bosnia and...
Exit permits operational at Kuwait Airport with minimal delays
Zawya
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KUWAIT CITY - The first day of enforcing the new exit permit system for private sector expatriate workers under Article 18 was executed with remarkable efficiency, as travelers passed through Kuwait International Airport without major disruptions....
Kuwait Launches English Language Exit Permit Feature On Sahel App For Private Sector Expats
Gulf Insider
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June 29, 2025
Kuwait has launched an English-language version of its digital exit permit system on the government’s Sahel mobile application, a move aimed at streamlining labour mobility and reinforcing state oversight of private sector expatriate workers....
Roony Bardghji – from the streets of Kuwait to the hallowed turf of Barcelona
The National News
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As a child barely old enough for school, Roony Bardghji played his football in a full replica Barcelona kit. His parents have pictures of him in the distinctive 2011/12 Barca shirt, with its narrower blue and cherry-red stripes, a cherished jersey...
Kuwait launches English-language exit permit system
Gulf News
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Kuwaiti authorities have framed the initiative as part of a broader digital transformation strategy, aimed at increasing transparency and simplifying administrative procedures for both employers and employees. The launch of the English-language...
Second phase of merging Kuwait oil companies underway
Zawya
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KUWAIT CITY - In preparation for the second phase of merging the subsidiaries of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), informed sources revealed that the executive phase of merging Gulf Oil Company with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) has begun through...