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Kuwait’s Harsh Warning: Abandoned Vehicles Will Cost Owners Dearly
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: Kuwait Municipality stated that abandoned vehicles pose an environmental burden and distort the overall appearance, urging their owners not to leave the vehicles in public squares and streets to avoid fines and fees. In a...
Kuwait Cabinet endorses housing, urban beautification, and security actions
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
The Kuwaiti Council of Ministers holds its weekly meeting. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: The Kuwaiti Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Tuesday morning at Bayan Palace, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah....
Kuwait Airways scores 94.7% in IATA safety audit
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
IOSA audit shows Kuwait Airways advancing in safety and performance. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: Kuwait Airways said on Tuesday it achieved a 94.7 percent compliance rate with the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Operational Safety Audit...
Kuwait Education Ministry steps up school inspections ahead of new academic year
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
The Education Ministry intensifies school inspections to ensure readiness before the start of the new school year. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education said Tuesday it is intensifying field visits to schools nationwide to ensure...
Kuwait Prison Officer Referred to Prosecution for Attempted Drug Smuggling
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: The Central Prison Administration has referred a Ministry of Interior Prison officer to the Public Prosecution on charges of smuggling narcotics into the prison, exploiting his security position. The referral file included...
Central Bank of Kuwait slaps fines on bank, e-payment firm for AML breaches
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: The Central Bank of Kuwait announced on Monday that it has imposed penalties on several entities under its supervision, reports Al-Seyassah daily. According to an official statement, the actions taken include the Central Bank...
Restoring historic sites key to preserving Kuwait’s identity: Al-Ahmadi Governor
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
Officials attend the signing of the supervision agreement for the restoration of the old Ahmadi Market and Ahmadi Cinema project. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: Al-Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Hamoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said Tuesday that the restoration of...
Crackdown on Jleeb, Khaitan intensified by the Kuwait Authorities
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chairs the weekly Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: Kuwait’s Cabinet on Tuesday looked into the progress on a national crackdown against rampant real estate...
‘Radiant era unfolds for Kuwait’
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
Minister of Information and Culture Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi during his reception of Editor-in-Chief of the Arab Times and Al-Seyassah newspapers Ahmed Al-Jarallah. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: The courageous steps that Kuwait has taken in the current era...
Kuwait Foils Major Drug Smuggling Attempt Involving Government Officials
Gulf Insider
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August 19, 2025
Kuwait’s Interior Ministry has thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large haul of narcotics into the country, one of the most significant seizures in recent months, according to the state News Agency Kuna. The ministry said drone surveillance detected...
China Cultural Center launches Culinary Culture Month in Kuwait
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: China Cultural Center in Kuwait Launches “Chinese Culinary Culture Month” Event SeriesOn August 18, a cultural event themed “A Taste of Early Autumn · A Feast of China” was grandly held in Kuwait, marking the official launch...
MRC & Nespresso Renew Partnership for Aluminum Capsules Recycling in Kuwait
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: Metal Recycling Company (MRC) a leading provider of waste management and industrial sustainability solutions has renewed its partnership with Nasco Trading Company, the exclusive distributor of Nespresso in Kuwait, to...
Moscow Seasons Festival debuts in Kuwait
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
For the first time ever, Moscow will bring its flagship cultural event, the Festival “Moscow Seasons”, to the Middle East from September 25th to 27th — with Kuwait hosting a spectacular celebration of Russian culture, art, and music. Supported by...
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Kuwait Foreign Minister receives Canadian Ambassador
Gulf Daily News Online
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Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya received on Monday a copy of the credentials of the newly appointed Canadian Ambassador, Tara Scheurwater. Minister Al-Yahya received Ambassador Scheurwater's credentials during a meeting that...
Kuwait's Amir appoints Dr. Faisal Al-Humaidan as head of KISR
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
Kuwait Amir issues decree appointing Dr. Faisal Al-Humaidan as Director General of KISR. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has issued a decree appointing Dr. Faisal Salman Mohammed Al-Humaidan as...
Kuwait Among Regions To See Rare Total Lunar Eclipse
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: The Space Museum at Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center has announced that Kuwait will witness a total lunar eclipse on the evening of Sunday, September 7, marking the first and last such event of the year. In a statement...
Kuwait marks World Humanitarian Day, highlighting the global relief role
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
The Kuwait Fund, Kuwait Red Crescent Society, and various charities provide crisis relief around the world. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: The United Nations marked World Humanitarian Day on Monday, reaffirming its record as a leading provider of...
Kuwait Fire Force closes 61 facilities over safety violations
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
Fire safety sweep leads to closures and penalties in Kuwait. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: Kuwait’s General Fire Force on Monday conducted an inspection campaign in Shuwaikh Industrial Area 2, closing 61 establishments for safety violations, authorities...
Kuwait to nationalise judiciary by 2030, replacing expatriates with nationals
ETHRWorld EMEA
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August 19, 2025
Kuwait’s Minister of Justice, Counsellor Nasser Al-Sumait, has confirmed that the country’s judiciary will be entirely staffed by Kuwaiti nationals by 2030. The move, part of a broader Kuwaitisation strategy, will see expatriate judges and...
Amir condoles with Amir of Kuwait
Gulf Times
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August 19, 2025
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Amir of the sisterly State of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on the death of Barea Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Baseer, wife of Sheikh Jaber Sabah...