Kuwait lays groundwork for new medical cities in Sabah Al-Ahmad, Mutlaa

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 8: In a decisive step toward bolstering Kuwait’s healthcare infrastructure, the Kuwaiti Council of Ministers has instructed the Ministry of Health, in cooperation with relevant government entities, to begin preparing the initial...

Kuwait to process minor crimes online under new draft law

Kuwait approves draft law introducing electronic penal order system to modernize justice. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 8: Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice announced Tuesday that a draft decree-law amending provisions of the Criminal Procedures Law to introduce an...

Kuwait is a 'humanitarian superpower': UN official

United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 8: The State of Kuwait has earned recognition as a “superpower” in humanitarian aid and diplomacy, with UN...

Kuwait sees 10% annual drop in US student visas

KUWAIT: The number of student visas issued by the United States to those coming from Kuwait fell by 10 percent in August 2025 compared with the same month last year, according to data from the US International Trade Administration. The drop is...

Agility KSCP and CODED Train 500 Young Females in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 8: Agility KSCP, a supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation company, announces the successful conclusion of the 2025 edition of the Academy X program, with more than 500 female students in Kuwait graduated, as part of...

Women essential partners in peacebuilding and security: Kuwait UN representative

Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Tariq Al-Bannai, addresses a UN Security Council. NEW YORK, Oct 8: Kuwait emphasized on Tuesday that women are not merely victims of conflict, but crucial partners in...

Understanding First- And Second-Degree Relatives Under Kuwait Law

In Kuwait, understanding how the law defines family relationships is essential—especially for expatriates navigating visa sponsorship, labor entitlements, or official documentation. Kuwaiti labor, immigration, and civil service laws clearly...

UAE President arrives in Kuwait on fraternal visit, received by Kuwaiti Emir

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in the State of Kuwait on a fraternal visit. His Highness was received at the Amiri Airport by His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of...

Human dignity a cornerstone of national and international policies: Kuwait

Second Secretary of the Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Wafiqa Al-Mulla NEW YORK, Oct 8: Reaffirming its longstanding commitment to human dignity, the State of Kuwait declared before the United Nations that this principle remains the...

Wego reveals fall 2025 travel trends for Kuwait: Europe and Asia lead demand

Wego’s latest fall travel data shows Kuwaitis turning to Europe’s shoulder season and Asia’s visa-friendly spots, with strong growth for Paris, Guangzhou, and Phuket. Wego has released its Fall Travel Trends 2025 insights, revealing a strong...

IOC buys Kuwaiti Khafji crude for December delivery

(representative image) | Photo Credit: REUTERS/YORUK ISIK Indian Oil Corp, the country's largest refiner, has bought 2 million barrels of Kuwaiti Khafji crude oil for December delivery via a tender, two trade sources said. It bought the crude...

Kuwait to launch unified electronic lease system

The Public Authority for Civil Information building. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 7: The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has approved five strategic development projects under the current 2025–2026 development plan, including four new projects...

Kuwait Interior Min. tackles with US officials terrorism, organized crime with US

WASHINGTON: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah held talks on Monday with US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, focusing on enhancing security cooperation between Kuwait and the United...

Kuwait celebrates vibrant cultural journey as Arab Capital of Culture and Media 2025

Recognition reflects Kuwait’s enduring role as a hub of knowledge, culture, innovation KUWAIT: Over the past nine months, Kuwait has hosted a series of cultural and media events marking its selection as the Arab Capital of Culture and Media 2025,...

Kuwait-Palestine Relations: Improving but 1990 PLO Stance Lingers

Three decades after the Gulf War, Kuwait’s Palestinian community remains a living reminder of how geopolitical betrayals can haunt generations, even as diplomatic relations slowly thaw. The Weight of 1990 The relationship between Kuwait and its...

Officials Stripped of Kuwaiti Nationality Barred from Continuing in Government Jobs

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 7: The Civil Service Bureau has circulated to all government institutions official lists containing the names of individuals whose Kuwaiti citizenship has been revoked. The action follows Article 21 (bis) of the Kuwaiti...

Kuwait’s Growth: Palestinian Influence Amid Current Tensions

In Kuwait, Palestinian professionals are simultaneously celebrated as nation-builders and viewed with distrust—a contradiction that reveals the complex intersection of gratitude and geopolitics in the Gulf. The Architects of Modern Kuwait For...

Greek Deputy FM lauds Kuwait’s mediation role

Diplomats and officials gather in Kuwait to celebrate strong political, trade, and cultural ties with Greece. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 7: “Kuwait plays a vital role in building bridges and promoting international dialogue,” says Greek Deputy Minister for...

All three Kuwaiti Sumud activists free, set to return

KUWAIT/AMMAN: The third Kuwaiti member of the Global Sumud Flotilla, Khalid Al-Abduljader, arrived in Jordan on Tuesday after he was released by the Zionist entity, joining two other Kuwaiti members in the Jordanian capital. The two other members...

Czech State Secretary lauds Kuwait hospitality, highlights bilateral ties

KUWAIT: State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Radek Rubeš, expressed his pleasure at visiting the State of Kuwait, noting that this marked his second visit to the country, following his earlier trip two years...