Judge’s Car Set Ablaze: Kuwait Court Jails Two, Acquits Royal

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 23: In the case of setting fire to Judge Sultan Bouresli’s vehicle, the Court of Cassation issued its ruling, sentencing the two main defendants to prison terms of four and eleven years, respectively, on charges of arson,...

Goan Cultural Centre to organize grand World Goa Day ’25 celebration in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 23: The Goan Cultural Centre (GCC), Kuwait, is all set to host a grand celebration of World Goa Day 2025, marking the 25th glorious anniversary of this global event that unites Goans across continents in a shared love for their...

Kuwait's Social Affairs Minister inspects services for persons with disabilities

Minister of Social Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, during her visit to the headquarters of the Public Authority for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities (PADA) KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19: Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr....

Kuwait to mark International Day of the Air Traffic Controllers with focus on training, modernization

Kuwait to celebrate International Air Traffic Controller Day tomorrow, Oct 20. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) announced Sunday it will mark the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller on October...

Kuwait to host first West Asian Modern Pentathlon Championship in 2026

KUNA photo President of the Kuwait Modern Pentathlon Federation, Nasser Al-Waleed KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19 (KUNA): President of the Kuwait Modern Pentathlon Federation, Nasser Al-Waleed, announced that Kuwait will host the inaugural West Asian Modern...

Kuwait and Bangladesh Hold First-Ever Political Consultations

DHAKA, Oct 19: The first-ever Political Consultation between the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the Government of the State of Kuwait was held in Dhaka on 19 October 2025. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam,...

Kuwait strips citizenship from 21 people and their dependents

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19: The official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm published three Amiri decrees announcing the revocation of Kuwaiti citizenship from 21 individuals, including those who had obtained citizenship through dependency. According to the first...

Kuwait launches sweeping review of social and family laws

Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, the Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19: In a major legislative reform effort, Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah announced that...

Kuwait approves 235,000 visit visas since launch of ‘Kuwait Visa’ platform

KUWAIT CITY: Immigration departments across Kuwait’s six governorates have approved approximately 235,000 visit visas since the launch of the “Kuwait Visa” platform in July, according to a security source quoted by Al-Anba. The source confirmed...

Kuwait, Bangladesh hold first-ever consultations to strengthen bilateral ties

DHAKA: Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Ambassador Samih Johar Hayat on Sunday described the ongoing political consultations between the foreign ministries of Kuwait and Bangladesh as the first of their kind, reflecting the depth and...

Detention Extended for Kuwaiti and Six Egyptians

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 23: The detention renewal judge ordered the continued detention of a Kuwaiti citizen and six Egyptian expatriates on charges of forming a gang involved in illegal money transfers. The arrests followed a well-planned operation by...

Kuwait enhances urban landscape with beautification of key bridges

Ahmadi Governor and Chairman of the Green Urban Development Initiatives Committee, Sheikh Humoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah KUWAIT CITY, Oct 18: In a vibrant step toward enhancing Kuwait’s urban landscape, Ahmadi Governor and Chairman of the Green...

Kuwait to host 8th WPC Energy Youth Forum Wed.

KUWAIT: Under the patronage and attendance of Minister of Oil Tareq Al-Roumi, and with the sponsorship of Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), the State of Kuwait will host the eighth WPC Energy Youth Forum on October 22 and 23. The forum, the largest event...

‘Push forward Kuwait, China mega projects’

His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chairs the 32nd ministerial committee meeting. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 23: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired on Thursday the 32nd...

Kuwait begins Asian Padel Cup journey with a win over Bahrain

KUNA photo Kuwaiti players celebrate their victory. DOHA, Oct 19: Kuwait began its campaign at the inaugural Asian Padel Cup (Qatar 2025) with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bahrain. The tournament runs until October 24. The opening day also saw...

Kuwaiti man who assaulted officer with samurai sword loses appeal

A Kuwaiti man who assaulted a security officer with a Japanese-style katana sword has lost his appeal and been sentenced to 12 years in prison with hard labour. The man’s sentence was upheld after Kuwait’s Appeals Court heard that he slashed at...

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation chops health benefits to curb financial expenses

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 18: As part of its spending rationalization strategy, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has approved a series of amendments to the health services provided to its employees, introducing alternatives aimed at curbing excessive...

Pak Kuwait Kabaddi Club wins a thrilling friendly match against Baba Fateh Singh Club

Pak Kuwait Kabaddi Club KUWAIT CITY, Oct 23: Kabaddi, a traditional and cultural sport of Punjab, continues to bring communities together on both sides of the region. In Kuwait, this heritage was celebrated recently, with a friendly Kabaddi match...

New rule in Kuwait: Employers must submit work hours via ‘Ashal’ or face suspension

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 22: The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has called on all employers to commit to submitting data related to daily working hours, proposed rest periods, weekly rest days, and official holidays through its approved electronic...

Deported, Disoriented, and Missing: The Strange Case of the Indian Man Sent from Kuwait to Kochi

Upon discovering Lama’s deportation to Kochi, his family lodged a missing person report at Kochi Airport Police Station KUWAIT CITY, Oct 23: A routine deportation flight from Kuwait to India has spiraled into a troubling mystery. Suraj Lama, a...