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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 The time has come to actively seek them out and abandon the outdated selection methods...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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Visit-to-residency switch KD 150
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 2: The official gazette, “Kuwait AlYoum,” published in its Sunday issue, the Ministry of Interior’s Decision No. 1091/2026, which amends certain provisions of Ministerial Decision No. 2249/2025 concerning the executive regulations of...
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Saudi Arabia did not attack Iraq, it attacked Iran
WITHOUT doubt, the multinational maritime defense coalition formed by Saudi Arabia, with the participation of Kuwait and other Gulf states, is a significant step toward strengthening the regional maritime security and a fitting response to the Iranian...
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Iran strike on Chinese facility in Kuwait leaves worker dead
KUWAIT CITY, July 30: Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense announced Thursday that an Iranian attack targeted a facility belonging to a Chinese company in northern Kuwait, killing a Nepalese worker and causing extensive damage to the site. Ministry...
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Kuwait, GCC back Saudi self-defense
RIYADH/KUWAIT CITY, July 29, (Agencies): Saudi Arabia, in coordination with the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), launched precision airstrikes early Wednesday against militia targets in Iraq following a series of drone attacks on the...
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Offenders get no green light
KUWAIT CITY, July 28: The security and traffic campaigns conducted by the Emergency Police General Department in the Traffic and Operations Sector at the Interior Ministry on July 19-25 resulted in the impoundment of 13 wanted vehicles, and arrest of...
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Kuwait blasts attack on Saudi sovereignty
KUWAIT CITY, July 27, (Agencies): Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned attempted drone attacks targeting petroleum facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province and the capital, Riyadh, describing them as a flagrant violation of...
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Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef ... blessed be your actions ... Iraq is our neighbor, and we share a history
“THE relationship between Kuwait and Iraq is strong and unshakeable. Whoever harbors ill intentions towards either of us must be dealt with fiercely,” First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef said in Basra, which he...
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Abdaly border comeback underway
KUWAIT CITY, July 25: Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah announced the reopening of Abdaly border crossing to passenger and commercial traffic within 48 hours. In a joint press conference...
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‘Strike two’ at Abdaly border leaves only material damage
KUWAIT CITY, July 23, (Agencies): Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the Al-Abdaly border crossing in northern Kuwait was targeted twice by hostile drones on Thursday, causing material damage but no casualties. The Ministry said the...
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Trump ups ante in Hormuz duel
KUWAIT CITY, July 22, (Agencies): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a phone call on Tuesday from Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. The Saudi Crown Prince inquired...
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Another blow to Kuwait lifelines
KUWAIT CITY, July 21, (Agencies): Kuwait’s air defense systems are currently intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks amid the ongoing Iranian aggression against the country, the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army announced Tuesday. The General...
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The Iranian Supreme Leader in hiding is nothing but a scarecrow
FARMERS put scarecrows in their fields to frighten birds and prevent them from damaging the crops. After the assassination of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the appointment of his son as his successor, it seems that whoever rules Iran...
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Grid strain grows after plant takes another hit
KUWAIT CITY, July 19, (Agencies): Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced Sunday that a power generation and water desalination plant was attacked for the second time in two days as part of what it described as Iranian...
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Lifelines caught in crossfire
KUWAIT CITY, July 18: Kuwait’s air defenses intercepted a new wave of Iranian ballistic missiles and hostile drones early Saturday as attacks targeted military, security and vital civilian facilities, including oil, electricity and water installations,...
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Near 50°C inferno set to grip Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, July 16, (KUNA): The Meteorological Department forecast that Kuwait will experience extremely hot weather during the day and hot to warm conditions at night during the weekend, with relatively high humidity, particularly in coastal areas....
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Jleeb sweep sets stage for ‘wider’ crackdown
KUWAIT CITY, July 15: An intensive security campaign was conducted in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh on Wednesday, under the field supervision of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, with the participation of an...
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Gulf States close ranks amid escalating attacks
KUWAIT CITY, July 14: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah visited the injured security officer at the hospital on Tuesday to personally check his condition after he was stabbed while on duty in Ali...
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Amir Representative conveys Kuwait’s condolences in Qatar
DOHA, July 13, (KUNA): Representative of His Highness the Amir, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, arrived in Doha on Monday at the head of an official delegation to offer condolences on the passing of Qatar’s late...
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Gulf’s fragile calm breaks
KUWAIT CITY, June 12, (Agencies): Three land border posts in northern Kuwait came under a hostile attack, resulting in material damage, the Ministry of Defense said on Sunday. In a statement, the ministry’s official spokesperson, Colonel Saud...
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Major co-op reform to reward shoppers
KUWAIT CITY, July 11: The new cooperative action regulations, which the Ministry of Social Affairs is preparing to launch soon, will include a bonus system based on granting purchase credits in the form of “points” added annually to consumers’...
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Kuwait Amir, UAE President reinforce strategic partnership
KUWAIT CITY, July 9, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Thursday President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and his accompanying delegation on their official visit to the...
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Here we go again!
KUWAIT CITY, July 8, (Agencies): The Kuwaiti Armed Forces announced Wednesday that they successfully intercepted two hostile ballistic missiles and 13 hostile drones that entered the country’s airspace early in the day, with no casualties or material...
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Kuwait steps up CCTV oversight
KUWAIT CITY, July 7: The Ministry of Interior has urged the owners of establishments and buildings subject to the relevant law to adhere to the regulations and installation of security cameras and monitoring devices, reports Al-Seyassah daily. In a...
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Amir receives Justice Minister, Education Minister, officials
KUWAIT CITY, July 6, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait on Monday, who introduced the newly-appointed Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice Awatif Abdullatif...
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Will al-Zaidi restore glory to the afflicted Iraq?
DURING the Abbasid era, Baghdad was known as the “City of Knowledge and Books”, home to the “House of Wisdom Library”, a haven for scholars, thinkers, and innovators. This library remained so until 1258 CE, when it was invaded by the Mongols under...
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