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Kuwait tests new NeedleFish naval drones
Defence Blog
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July 8, 2025
Ocean Infinity, a maker of marine robotics, has successfully launched its NeedleFish Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) in collaboration with the Kuwaiti Coast Guard (KCG), the company announced this week. Initiated to be a component of its new...
Kuwait signs MoUs with India, Iraq to bolster anti-money laundering, terrorist financing
California Telegraph
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KUWAIT, 9th July, 2025 (WAM) - - Kuwait's Financial Intelligence Unit and India's Anti-Money Laundering Bureau signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aiming to beef up cooperation on information exchange and financial intelligence...
Kuwait extends bid deadlines for $1.57b in strategic projects
Smart Water Magazine
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July 8, 2025
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), the state-owned upstream operator, has extended bid submission deadlines for major oil sector projects with a combined estimated value of $1.57 billion, reports MEED. The extensions come as part of the country’s broader...
Namibia Honours PM Modi: Here's A Full List Of His 27 International Awards
News18
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July 9, 2025
Last Updated:July 09, 2025, 19:53 IST PM Modi received Namibia's highest civilian award during his visit, marking his 27th international honor since 2014 Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred with Namibia's highest civilian award, 'Order of...
KFAS announces winners of 43rd Kuwait Prize
Kuwait Times
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July 9, 2025
KUWAIT: The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) on Wednesday announced the winners of the 43rd edition of the prestigious Kuwait Prize for the year 2024. The annual award honors Kuwaiti and Arab scientists for their...
KNPC Firefighting Training Center earns international accreditation
Kuwait Times
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July 9, 2025
KUWAIT: Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) announced Wednesday that its Firefighting Training Center has received international accreditation from the International Fire Services Accreditation Commission (IFSAC), headquartered at Oklahoma...
Jordan, Kuwait affirm support for Syria in reconstruction process
SANA
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July 9, 2025
Kuwait, SANA- The Foreign Ministries of Jordan and Kuwait affirmed on Wednesday, their support for Syrian government in its reconstruction efforts to ensure Syria’s stability, unity, and sovereignty. This came during a meeting between Jordanian...
Kuwait, UK seek to deepen trade and investment relations
Zawya
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KUWAIT CITY - Kuwait’s Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic and Investment Affairs, Noura Al-Fassam, met on Sunday with the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, David Lammy, to discuss ways of...
Kuwait launches new e-visa system
Travel Daily Media
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July 8, 2025
Officials emphasized that the launch of the e-visa system supports the Ministry of Interior’s broader digital transformation strategy. It is intended to enhance Kuwait’s accessibility to tourists, professionals, and visiting delegations while...
National Bank Of Kuwait S.A.K.P. Announces Results Of Tender Offer In Respect Of The Outstanding U.S.$750,000,000 Perpetual Tier 1 Capital Securities Issued By NBK Tier 1 Financing (2) Limited
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) KUWAIT CITY, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO, OR TO ANY PERSON LOCATED OR RESIDENT IN OR AT ANY ADDRESS IN, ANY JURISDICTION WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISTRIBUTE THIS...
Jordan, Kuwait sign six cooperation agreements in several sectors
Ammon News
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July 9, 2025
Ammon News - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Yahya on Wednesday signed six cooperation agreements, marking the conclusion of the fifth session of the...
FM meets Kuwaiti PM ahead of Joint Committee Talks
Ammon News
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July 9, 2025
Ammon News - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi met on Wednesday with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah ahead of the upcoming fifth session of the Jordanian-Kuwaiti Joint...
Ocean Infinity launches NeedleFish USV in Kuwait
Naval news
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July 9, 2025
Ocean Infinity press release Initiated to be a component of its new national integrated maritime surveillance system being delivered by SRT Marine Systems, the NeedleFish by Ocean Infinity is custom equipped with an array of specialist maritime...
Meetings of the Jordanian-Kuwaiti Joint Higher Committee Begin Today in Kuwait
Jordan News
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July 9, 2025
Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi and his Kuwaiti counterpart Abdullah Al-Yahya are co-chairing the fifth session of the Jordanian-Kuwaiti Joint Higher Committee, held on Wednesday in Kuwait.اضافة اعلان Preparatory...
Kuwait determined to bolster human rights system
Gulf Daily News Online
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Kuwait is determined to further strengthen its national human rights system, a diplomat said on Monday, citing such efforts as part of a policy based on commitment to the principles of transparency and accountability. National efforts to bolster...
Kuwaiti official retains vice presidency at Arab Sports-for-All body
Kuwait Times
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July 7, 2025
CAIRO: Haya Al-Dahham, Acting Deputy Director General of the Public Authority for Sport for the Sports-for-All Sector, has been elected Vice President of the Arab Federation for Sports for All representing Asia, during the federation’s General...
Kuwait supports global oil market stability
Zawya
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KUWAIT -- Minister of Oil Tareq Al-Roumi reaffirmed on Saturday Kuwait's full support for OPEC+ efforts aimed at enhancing the stability of international oil markets. Al-Roumi headed the Kuwaiti delegation participating in the meeting of the eight...
President Sheikh Mohamed meets Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara in Abu Dhabi
The National News
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed on Monday held talks with Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara in Abu Dhabi. Discussions during the meeting, which took place at Al Shati Palace, focused on the need for security and stability in the Middle East and ways...
Kuwaiti, Saudi societies ink agreement to enhance AI, IoT cooperation
Zawya
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RIYADH -- Chairman of Kuwait Artificial Intelligence for Things (AIoT) Society, Sheikh Mohammad Al-Malek Al-Sabah, declared on Monday signing an agreement for strategic cooperation with the Saudi AI Governance Society to jointly develop...
Kuwait launches new e-visa system for tourists, families, and business travelers
Zawya
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Kuwait - In a significant step toward modernizing its digital infrastructure and enhancing global connectivity, Kuwait has launched a new electronic visa (e-visa) system aimed at simplifying and expediting entry procedures for both travelers and...