Oman pushes judicial integration at GCC meeting in Kuwait

KUWAIT : Oman’s delegation was led by His Excellency Dr. Yahya bin Nasser Al-Khusaibi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs. The high-level meeting brought together justice officials from across the GCC to discuss policies...

Etaf: The Kuwaiti singer carving a path to freedom and belonging

Etaf, a Kuwaiti singer-songwriter with Palestinian and Lebanese roots, is known for seamlessly mixing Kuwaiti Arabic and British English sounds, layered over catchy alternative pop riffs. Vulnerability engulfs their voice, while minimalistic...

World News | Kuwait to Host Inaugural Emirates Falcons International Cup

Dubai [UAE], September 18 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Falcons Federation has selected Kuwait to host the first edition of the Emirates Falcons International Cup from December 4-7. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the visit of the UAE Falcons...

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister at Bahrain’s National Day, Expo 2025 Osaka

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Day celebrations, held under his patronage, at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. His Royal Highness noted...

HM King Hamad, HRH Prince Salman thanked by Kuwait

SK TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday received cables of thanks from His Highness Sheikh...

Kuwait Domestic Worker Pay Raise? It’s Fake News

KUWAIT CITY, Sep 18: The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has dismissed reports circulating in some media outlets and on social media platforms claiming that the salaries of domestic workers have been raised. In a statement posted on its...

Kuwait Customs Chief inspects Terminal 4, reviews operations

GAC Director General Al-Nuwaif inspects Kuwait Airport T4 to review work, staff needs. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 18: Director General of the General Administration of Customs (GAC) Yousef Al-Nuwaif, accompanied by Deputy Director for Customs Investigation...

Kuwait steps up efforts to secure food and medicine supplies

Minister of Health and Chairman of the Cabinet’s Food, Drug and Water Security Committee, Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi, chaired a committee meeting on September 17 at Seif Palace. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 18: In a continued effort to safeguard national supplies,...

Kuwait oil minister expects demand boost after US rate cut

KUWAIT - Kuwait's Oil Minister Tariq Al-Roumi said on Thursday he anticipated higher oil demand following the recent U.S. interest rate cut, particularly from Asian markets. The U.S. Federal Reserve, goaded by the risk of rising unemployment,...

Four Kuwaitis among Forbes Middle East’s 2025 Sustainability Leaders

Isam Al-Sager, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) KUWAIT CITY, Sept 18: Four prominent Kuwaiti executives have been named to Forbes Middle East’s prestigious 2025 list of Sustainability Leaders, which highlights 126...

Kyrgyzstan Ratifies Game-Changing Rural Water Grant With Kuwait Fund

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, September 17 . Parliament of Kyrgyzstan approved in three readings a draft law ratifying a grant agreement with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development for a rural water project, Trend...

Carrefour, the Gulf’s biggest supermarket chain, exits Kuwait to become HyperMax in four countries

Carrefour has now fully exited four Gulf countries, with its stores gradually transitioning to HyperMax, a locally focused brand by the same group/ Image: X On September 16, 2025, Carrefour officially ended its operations in Kuwait, concluding a...

ECO-KUWAIT-INTEREST-RATE

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) ECO-KUWAIT-INTEREST-RATE CBK slashes discount rate by 25 Basis points to 3.75 pct KUWAIT, Sept 17 (KUNA) -- The Central Bank of Kuwait decided on Wednesday to cut the discount rate by 25 Basis points to from 4...

Kuwait hails UN findings confirming Israeli genocide against Palestinians

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 17: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed Kuwait’s welcome of the UN independent international investigation committee report, which stressed a full genocide crime committed by the Israeli occupation forces against the...

Kuwait prioritizes human rights in trafficking response

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 17: Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights, Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Al-Duaij Al-Sabah, affirmed on Wednesday that combating human trafficking and protecting victims are a priority that reflects Kuwait’s commitment to its...

Kuwait prioritizes combating trafficking, protecting victims

KUWAIT: Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs, Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah, affirmed that combating human trafficking and safeguarding victims remains a strategic priority, reflecting Kuwait’s commitment to...

Minister highlights safety, marks World Patient Safety Day

KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi emphasized that patient safety forms the cornerstone of all healthcare services, with quality of care remaining an unwavering standard. Speaking at a Ministry event marking World Patient Safety Day,...

Kuwait’s Overall Population Falls In Early 2025, As Number Of Citizens Rises

Kuwait’s Central Statistical Bureau announced on Sunday that the country’s population reached 4,881,254 at the start of 2025, marking a slight decline of 0.65 percent from 4,913,271 in 2024, according to a report by Al Qabas Arabic-language...

Kuwait Restricts 120 Freelance Activities To Citizens, Bans Expats, Gulf Nationals

Kuwait has restricted 120 freelancer activities exclusively for Kuwaiti citizens, with licences extended to four years for practicing these activities, Al Qabas Arabic daily reported. Khalifa Al Ajeel, Minister of Commerce and Industry, issued a...

Kuwait cracks down on industrial plot violations

Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel KUWAIT CITY, Sept 17: Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel issued three ministerial decisions Tuesday to establish specialized inspection committees aimed at monitoring and...