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Kuwait, Saudi bolster strategic ties
RIYADH, Oct 29, (Agencies): Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense said Thursday that the danger in Najran had passed after authorities briefly activated an emergency warning, while the Saudi-led coalition announced that air defenses intercepted and destroyed a...
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PM pushes optimal use of Jleeb land
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 28, (KUNA): His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired a meeting at Bayan Palace on Tuesday to discuss the development and reorganization of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh. The meeting reviewed efforts to...
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Iran can no longer be trusted
THE high-level meeting in Tehran, attended by representatives from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan alongside President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior Iranian officials, carries unmistakable significance. For those familiar with the diplomatic roles...
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Kuwait, China break ground on North Kabd plant
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 26: Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura AlMashaan laid the foundation stone for the North Kabd Wastewater Treatment Plant project in the presence of Yang Xin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of...
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US unveils Kuwait liberation memorial
WASHINGTON, Oct 25, (KUNA): Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah AlSalem Al-Sabah attended the inauguration of the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial in Washington, in the presence of Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States, Sheikha...
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‘Empowering Kuwaitis main pillar in hi-tech health care’
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 24: Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi affirmed that developing specialized services, modernizing healthcare infrastructure, and promoting collaboration across medical specialties are fundamental pillars for improving the quality...
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1st Deputy PM: Pay workers’ salaries
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 22: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad AlYousef stressed the importance of companies fulfilling their obligations by paying employees’ salaries and financial dues. He said monitoring the wage payment...
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1,247 students shine at PAMA awards ceremony
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 15: On Wednesday, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Minors’ Affairs (PAMA), Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait, honored 1,247 outstanding students under PAMA’s care across all academic...
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Saudi oil giant hit as Gulf conflict widens
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 14, (Agencies): His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired a meeting on Wednesday to discuss measures aimed at strengthening supply chains and exports. The meeting reviewed procedures and plans to...
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Riyadh turns up heat on Houthi hardliners
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 13, (Agencies): Kuwait Cabinet strongly condemned continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahad Airport in Dammam and Abha Airport in recent days, causing deaths and...
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Gulf alarm over Saudi attacks
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 12, (Agencies): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Monday a phone call from Iraqi President Nizar Amedi. During the phone call, both sides discussed the longstanding bilateral relations between...
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12 dead, 300 hurt in Riyadh airport horror
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 11: His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Sunday a cable of condolences to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud over the victims of the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh,...
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Deaths ground Riyadh’s calm
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 10, (Agencies): His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Friday sent a cable to his brother King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, of Saudi Arabia, expressing his sincere condolences and heartfelt...
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Region on edge as tensions boil
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 8, (Agencies): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed, early Thursday, Kuwait’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of Houthi militia’s flagrant attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport and King Khalid International...
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Kuwait steps up readiness for Saudi Super Cup
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 7, (KUNA): Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah chaired a coordination meeting on Wednesday to assess Kuwait’s readiness to host Saudi Super Cup matches. The meeting was...
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Activate the defensive maritime alliance
ACTIVATING the ‘Makkah Agreement’ is a constructive milestone in solving the bizarre crisis in Yemen. Since 2011, the Yemenis have been suffering a grave tragedy that has plunged ‘Happy Yemen’ back to the dark prehistoric era. The implementation of...
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113 held in Farwaniya, Jahra security sweeps
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 5: Under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, Head of the Traffic and Operations Sector Brigadier Ahmed Fahad Al-Azmi held a meeting with representatives of delivery...
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Kuwait reboots media rulebook
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 4, (KUNA): The Official Gazette (Kuwait Al-Youm) published in its Sunday issue (No. 1811) Decree-Law No. 102 of 2026 enacting the new Media Regulation Law, marking a comprehensive restructuring of the country’s legislative framework...
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Kuwait-flagged tanker struck in Hormuz, 5 Indians rescued
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 3, (Agencies): The Public Authority for Civil Aviation said Friday that reports regarding the opening of transit operations at Kuwait International Airport are “inaccurate,” confirming that the decision to suspend transit operations...
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PM urges all-out push to advance major projects
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 1, (KUNA): His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired Thursday a meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Following Up on Major Development Projects in Kuwait. The Prime Minister stressed the...
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PM inaugurates Al-Shaheed Park Phase III under Amir’s patronage
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 30, (KUNA): Representing His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah inaugurated Phase III of Al-Shaheed Park Wednesday evening at Al-Soor...
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Cabinet clears abolition of Silk City development body
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 29, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will patronize the opening ceremony of Al Shaheed Park Phase III, represented by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, at...
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Indeed, Kuwait is full of potential, let us strive to tap it
BUILDING on the conclusions of the editorial by our esteemed colleague Jassim Boodai yesterday, it is evident that Kuwait possesses a wealth of genuine statesmen. The time has come to actively seek them out and abandon the outdated selection methods...
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Kuwait Crown Prince begins Switzerland visit after UNGA
BERN, Sept 27, (KUNA): His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation arrived on Sunday in Bern, Switzerland, for an official visit. His Highness the Crown Prince was received at Zurich...
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Kuwait Amir Representative sounds alarm at UN over Iranian aggression
NEW YORK, Sept 26, (KUNA): Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah said the State of Kuwait and the other members of Gulf Cooperation Council...
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Kuwait Amir Representative meets with Syrian President
NEW YORK, Sept 24, (KUNA): The Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, met Wednesday Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and his accompanying...
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Amir Representative takes part in high-level Middle East talks
NEW YORK, Sept 23, (KUNA): The Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber AlSabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, participated Tuesday in a joint high-level summit hosted by US...
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UN chief calls for unity amid wars, climate, AI
NEW YORK, Sept 22, (Agencies): Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad AlJaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad AlSabah led Kuwait’s delegation on Tuesday to the opening of the 81st session of...
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Kuwait Amir Representative calls for UN action to ‘defuse’ tensions
NEW YORK, Sept 21, (KUNA): Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, held a series of meetings on Sunday in New York on the sidelines of the...
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A word to China, a word to Russia
LONG-STANDING Arab, Gulf and international alliances are based on the principle of deterring any aggressor – whether Arab or otherwise. The ‘International Coalition against Terrorism’ also exists, serving as the foundation for confronting terrorism...
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Alerts put Riyadh, Al-Kharj on guard
RIYADH, Sept 19, (Agencies): Saudi Arabia’s civil defense issued a second emergency warning within three hours on Saturday for residents of Riyadh and Al-Kharj Governorate, urging strict adherence to safety protocols as hazardous conditions persist...
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Kuwaiti photographer makes history with ‘Quiet Predator’
The Shark Nebula (LDN 1235) is 650 light years away in the constellation Cepheus. A dark nebula, it is made from interstellar dust dense enough to block starlight. The blue-coloured areas are reflection nebulae. Taken with an Askar 140 APO telescope,...
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‘Makkah sanctity must not be violated’
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 16, (KUNA): The State of Kuwait on Wednesday strongly condemned an attempted drone attack by the Houthi militia targeting Makkah, describing the act as a violation of the sanctity of Muslims’ Qibla and an affront to its religious...
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Acting PM witnesses oath of 14 female police graduates
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 15, (KUNA): Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah witnessed the oathtaking ceremony of 14 female police graduates after completing the 11th mandatory course for civil university graduates at...
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Kuwait mobilizes security muscle as schools reopen
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 14: Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei visited various schools in the Capital Educational District on Monday to assess their readiness for the new academic year, ensure the smooth operation of schools, and look into the...
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Judiciary to go fully Kuwaiti
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 13: Minister of Justice Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait said the Kuwaiti judiciary will be 100 percent Kuwaitis ahead of schedule. Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of his inspection tour of the electronic written exams for...
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Kuwait readies roads as 481,511 students return
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 12: The Ministry of Interior mobilized its security sectors to fully prepare for the start of the new academic year and ensure smooth traffic flow, coinciding with the launching of the ‘Prevention and Safety’ awareness...
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Kuwait, Iraq, US confer on regional challenges
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 10, (KUNA): Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah chaired a meeting on Thursday at Bayan Palace with delegations from the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America. According to a...
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Faster, fairer tenders ahead
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 9, (KUNA): Kuwait’s Cabinet approved on Wednesday a draft decree-law amending certain provisions of Law No. 49 of 2016 on public tenders. The amendment aims to simplify procedures, address difficulties and challenges arising from...
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Houthi barrage hits Saudi energy heartland, 73 hurt
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 8, (Agencies): Kuwait and fellow Gulf and international partners on Tuesday issued strong condemnations of Houthi militia attacks that struck civilian and economic sites across southern Saudi Arabia, injuring 73 people, including...
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30-day countdown for ‘above-67’ co-op staff
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 7: The Ministry of Social Affairs has called on cooperative societies and unions to compile lists of employees who are 67 years old and above and terminate their services in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations and...
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Kuwait’s summer grip loosens as autumn beckons
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 6: The Al-Ojeiri Scientific Center announced that the Al-Jabha season, the first phase of autumn and the second phase of the Suhail star, began in Kuwait on Sunday, September 6, and lasts for 13 days, until September 18, reports...
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Kuwait records 48 pct drop in juvenile crime
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 5, (KUNA): Minister of Justice Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait said that juvenile crimes in Kuwait fell by 48 percent during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period of 2025, dropping from 1,523 to 795 cases. In a statement to...
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Kuwait eyes Gulf shield against food shocks
MANAMA, Sept 3, (KUNA): Minister of State for Development and Sustainability Dr. Reem Al-Fulaij affirmed on Thursday that the State of Kuwait attaches great importance to food security and supports efforts aimed at strengthening Gulf integration in...
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Déjà vu ... Iran’s back at it
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 2, (Agencies): Kuwait on Wednesday denounced a fresh wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting several sites in the country, including a residential complex, warning that the strikes violate its sovereignty and threaten...
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First Deputy PM backs AI-powered crime fight
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 1, (KUNA): Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah visited the General Department of Criminal Evidence to review its workflow, performance and latest technical and technological...
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First Deputy Prime Minister, decision on those stripped of citizenship a positive step
THE appointment of those whose citizenship was revoked at Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) on a five-year contract is a step in the right direction. It is part of the efforts of the country to address the social and economic challenges being faced by those who...
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Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, Premier, ministers
Left: His Highness the Amir receives His Highness the Crown Prince. Right: His Highness the Amir receives His Highness the Prime Minister. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday His Highness the Crown Prince...
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Iran’s media figures: Trojan horses
IT IS said, “Not all that glitters is gold.” This proverb applies to the ‘soft power’ system that Iran has been instilling in the Arab mind since 1979 to deceive and beautify the ugly face of a regime built on internal repression and external...
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One tap to flag labor violations KUWAIT CITY, Aug 10: The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has launched the “Report” service through the Sahel application for enabling citizens and residents to report violations within PAM’s jurisdiction online.
The service is designed to facilitate the rapid detection and handling of violations. PAM Director of Public Relations and Media Mohammed Al-Muzaini said the new service allows citizens and residents to participate in monitoring and supporting...
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Kuwait keeps defenses razor-sharp
Diplomatic push gains momentum KUWAIT CITY, Aug 9, (Agencies): Kuwait on Sunday welcomed a statement by members of the United Nations Security Council condemning missile attacks by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia since July 13 and attacks...
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Kuwait anchors maritime shield
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 8: Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah conducted a field tour in several islands and maritime centers to review the operations, readiness levels and procedures followed in...
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Kuwait, Saudi, allies push new route to sidestep Hormuz risks
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 6: Oil Minister Tariq Al-Roumi announced that Kuwait is in talks with Saudi Arabia and other Arab states to establish a new crude oil export pipeline as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. Al-Roumi made the statement amid reports...
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Kuwait heat surge to peak at 50°C as humid haze lingers
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 5, (KUNA): Acting Director of the Meteorological Department Dharar Al-Ali said the country is experiencing hot winds and relative humidity, causing reduced horizontal visibility in coastal areas due to light fog. However, relative...
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Amir receives Saudi Crown Prince’s invitation to Riyadh forum
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 4, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, received a written message from Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman Al-Saud inviting him to attend the 10th Future Investment Initiative...
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Kuwait nets 12 fugitives
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 3: The General Traffic Department at the Ministry of Interior continued its security and traffic campaigns in various governorates, resulting in the arrest of 12 wanted individuals, including those who violated the Residency and Labor...
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