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New Kuwait Traffic Rules: Impoundment for Reckless Driving and Obstruction
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 22: The General Department of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior has announced the implementation of stricter measures against serious traffic violations, including the impoundment of vehicles for up to two months. According to...
UAE leaders condole with Kuwait over Sheikh Ali Abdullah death
Sharjah 24 – WAM: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy on...
Erdoğan’s visit elevates Türkiye-Kuwait relations
Türkiye's envoy in Kuwait City, Tuba Nur Sönmez, hailed President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to the country on Tuesday as a major step to improve relations. Sönmez told Anadolu Agency (AA) on Wednesday that the visit has strengthened the two...
Kuwait Sees Strong Gold Demand Despite Global Price Pressures
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 20: The local gold market in Kuwait has witnessed a remarkable surge in demand from both investors and retail buyers, even as prices continue to climb to historic levels. According to official statistics for the second quarter of...
Kuwait Court Upholds Legality and Equality in Employment Transfers
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 20: In a landmark administrative ruling that reinforces the principle of legality and protects the rights of employees, the Administrative Court issued a final ruling annulling the decision to transfer an employee from one...
Kuwait PM receives Airbus delegation, European envoys, OECD team
His Highness the Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah receives a delegation from Airbus and ambassadors of France, Germany, Spain, and the UK to Kuwait KUWAIT CITY, Oct 20: His Highness the Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah...
Kuwait’s Ministry of Health goes hi-tech, investing in human assets
Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi visits a stall during the opening of the medical labs conference. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 20: The 7th Medical Laboratory Conference, organized by the Medical Laboratory Departments Council and the Medical Laboratory...
Kuwait Club opens Asian Super League campaign against Al-Arabi of Qatar
Kuwait Club player dribbles the ball as an opponent defends. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 20: Kuwait Club kicks off its journey in the Asian Basketball League – Gulf Region “Super League” today, facing Al-Arabi of Qatar at 7:00 PM at the Sheikh Saad...
Kuwait’s padel team defeat Indonesia
DOHA: The Kuwaiti men’s padel team defeated its Indonesian counterpart 2-1 on Sunday in the first Asian Padel Championship (Qatar 2025) in the Qatari capital, Doha, which continues until October 24. The Kuwaiti women’s team also defeated its...
Kuwait acts to make atmosphere conducive for foreign investment
Minister of Justice, Nasser Al-Sumait KUWAIT CITY, Oct 20: Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait issued a ministerial decision to form a committee tasked to prepare a draft decree regulating real estate ownership by investment entities. This is in...
Kuwait-Based Nigerian, Family at Risk as Embassy Delays Passport Delivery for 7 Months
The Nigerian embassy and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have yet to provide Hameed Al-Otaibi*, a Nigerian working and residing in Kuwait, with the new international passports he and his family members applied for seven months ago. While...
Kuwait Club wins big, Al-Arabi keeps pressure
KUNA photo Kuwait Club player vies for the ball with Al-Shabab player during the Zain Premier League. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 20: Kuwait Club continued its dominance in the Zain Premier League, defeating Al-Shabab 4-0 in the fifth round to maintain 13...
Erdogan’s visit to Kuwait further strengthens 2 countries' strategic partnership: Turkish envoy
ISTANBUL/ANKARA Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Kuwait has strengthened the two countries' strategic partnership, the Turkish ambassador to Kuwait said. Tuba Nur Sonmez told Anadolu that Erdogan's visit to Kuwait is a strong...
Kuwait eyes another win after impressive start at Asian Youth Games in Bahrain
Kuwaiti player shoots as Kazakhstan player defends during the opening match. MANAMA, Oct 20: The Kuwait handball team will play its second match today at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Manama, facing Thailand at 6:00 p.m. in the preliminary round of...
Pakistan Faces $2 Billion Legal Notice Thanks to K Electric
A consortium of Saudi and Kuwaiti investors in K-Electric has served a $2 billion legal notice to the Government of Pakistan, escalating a long-standing dispute. The investors, Saudi Arabia’s Al Jomaih Group and Kuwait’s Denham Investments...
Kuwait adopts national strategy for disaster and risk management: KFF chief
Chief of the Kuwait Fire Force, Major General Talal Al-Roumi KUWAIT CITY, Oct 20: The State of Kuwait has embraced an integrated national approach to disaster and risk management, grounded in early preparedness, rapid response, and sustainable...
Kuwait to revive region’s largest vehicle auction market project
Ministers Al-Ajeel and Al-Mishari meet with KAPP and consultants on the vehicle auction project. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19: In a move aimed at revitalizing the vehicle trade sector, Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel announced Sunday...
On 80th anniversary of its founding, Arab countries call for reform of UN system
New York – Saba: Algeria, Somalia, Kuwait, Jordan, and Tunisia called on Friday for reform of the United Nations system to make it more just and effective in addressing issues of international peace and security. This came in statements made by...
Kuwait Immigration Employees Caught Falsifying Entry Exit Records
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 20: As part of its ongoing efforts to combat forgery and the abuse of public office, the Criminal Security Sector, through the General Department of Criminal Investigation and specifically the Land Ports Investigations Department,...
KD14 mln paid to clear debts of Kuwaiti citizens
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 21: Nearly eight months after the Ministry of Social Affairs launched the third national campaign “Garimeen” to collect donations for repaying the debts of indebted citizens on March 14 (mid-Ramadan ), the ministry is preparing to...