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Kuwait, Saudi Arabia assert exclusive rights over Durra gas field
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | agencies Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have exclusive rights to the Durra gas field in the Gulf, Kuwaiti Oil Minister Saad Al-Barrak said on Sunday, urging Iran to begin maritime border demarcation if it wishes to...
Kuwaiti Sentenced To 7 Years, Fined KD143,000 For Forged Academic Certificate
Gulf Insider
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July 5, 2025
A Kuwaiti citizen has been sentenced to seven years in prison and fined KD143,000 ($467,610) after being found guilty of forging a high school certificate to secure government employment and unlawfully receive salaries. The Court of Cassation...
Jahez Application and Kuwait Innovation Center Launch the First Food Hackathon in Kuwait
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Australia Nigeria Alliance) Pioneering the Future of Food Tech in Kuwait • Abdulrahman Reda: This hackathon is a celebration of youth, innovation, and the spirit of entrepreneurship in Kuwait Kuwait City, 3 July 2025 – Jahez Application,...
Kuwait Launches E-Visa System For Tourist, Family, Business, And Official Visits
Gulf Insider
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July 4, 2025
Kuwait has unveiled a new electronic visa system designed to streamline entry procedures for travellers and residents, in a major step toward modernising the country’s digital infrastructure and enhancing its appeal as a regional hub for tourism,...
Kuwait, UAE team up in drug bust
Kuwait Times
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July 3, 2025
PACI employee arrested for forging addresses for bribes • More citizenships revoked KUWAIT: Kuwaiti security men busted an attempt to smuggle a large drugs haul with a street value estimated at KD 1.5 million, with the cooperation of the United...
Kuwait toughens weapons law
Kuwait Times
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July 2, 2025
KUWAIT: The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft decree-law amending key provisions of the 1991 weapons and ammunition law, introducing penalties for carrying bladed or air weapons in public without valid justification, in a move aimed at...
Kuwaiti Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 4, 2025
ARY News
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July 4, 2025
Kuwait City, July 4, 2025 — The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), renowned as one of the world’s strongest currencies due to Kuwait’s oil-driven economy, remains stable at 930.68 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today at 5:04 PM PST, according to major currency exchange...
Kuwait launches e-visa system for tourists, families
Gulf News
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The platform, launched this week by Kuwaiti authorities, allows for the issuance of four types of visas: tourist, family, business, and official. The system will simplify and speed up the application process, enabling smoother access for a wide...
Kuwaiti leaders extend Independence Day greetings to U.S. President
Madhyamam
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July 4, 2025
Kuwait’s senior leadership has sent formal messages to U.S. President Donald Trump on the occasion of the United States' 249th Independence Day, emphasizing the close ties between the two countries. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad...
International Skating Union grants Kuwait full membership
Kuwait Times
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July 3, 2025
KUWAIT: The International Skating Union (ISU) granted the country full membership in its figure skating division, officially recognizing the Kuwait Figure Skating Federation. The decision, which was announced during the ISU’s 2025 Congress...
Kuwait focuses on creating secure and stable food supply system
Zawya
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KUWAIT CITY - Kuwait is making significant strides in establishing an integrated and secure food system designed to maintain stability and meet the needs of citizens and residents under various conditions, Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa...
Kuwait tightens weapons law, enacts new penalties
Madhyamam
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July 3, 2025
The Kuwaiti Cabinet approved major amendments to the 1991 weapons and ammunition law, introducing stricter penalties for carrying bladed or air weapons in public spaces without valid justification. The decision comes amid rising concerns over...
Kuwaiti Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 3, 2025
ARY News
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July 3, 2025
Kuwait City, July 3, 2025 — The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), one of the world’s highest-valued currencies, backed by Kuwait’s robust oil-driven economy, has climbed to 930.68 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today at 4:22 PM PST, according to major currency exchange...
Radio Hosts Visit Iraq, Kuwait for Firsthand Look
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 04.30.2005 Courtesy Story U.S. servicemembers' dedication was the universal impression carried home this week by a group of radio personalities following a weeklong visit with soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines serving...
Kuwait issues 35,000 exit permits within days of new expats rule, emphasizes digital access
Daijiworld News
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Daijiworld Media Network - Kuwait City Kuwait City, Jul 3: Just days after implementing a sweeping new regulation for private-sector expatriates, Kuwait has already issued more than 35,000 exit permits under its freshly launched approval system....
Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways Relaunches Direct Flights to Syria
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways has relaunched direct flights to Syria following a 13-year pause, Syrian media reported on Thursday. As detailed by media, Syria's state news agency, the first flight from the Kuwaiti carrier touched down at...
Kuwait's cabinet approves civil aviation body rebrand
Zawya
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KUWAIT CITY - The Kuwaiti Cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft decree-law renaming Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) as “Public Authority for Civil Aviation”. The move was decided during the Cabinet’s customary weekly meeting, held at...
Kuwait: Draft law proposes unit to track undeclared earnings
Zawya
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KUWAIT CITY - Attorney Aseel Al-Saif said she submitted a draft law on the establishment of a new police department called the ‘Community Investigations Department for the Undeclared Economy’ to the office of Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs...
Bosnian Presidency Member Proud Of Deep-Rooted Ties With Kuwait
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, July 3 (KUNA) -- The member of Bosnia and Herzegovina's presidency Denis Becirovic extolled on Thursday the deep-rooted with Kuwait. Becirovic made the statement during his meeting with Kuwait's...
Watch: Kuwait, UAE forces seize 110kg of drugs hidden in container door, roof panels
Khaleej Times
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Approximately 100kg of methamphetamine and 10kg of heroin has been seized by Kuwaiti authorities in collaboration with their UAE counterparts. The massive amount of narcotics was being smuggled into the country by sea. The seizure took place after...