Arab Times
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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Yes, Minister of Justice ... Allah restrains through authority what He does not restrain through the Quran
MINISTER of Justice Counselor Nasser Yousef Al-Sumait is working quietly, but with utmost dedication to achieve the vision of developing laws in accordance with the directive of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The...
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Near-50°C weekend heat to sear Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, July 2, (KUNA): The Meteorological Department has forecast that the country’s weather during the weekend will generally be hot to extremely hot during the day and warm at night. The acting Director of the department, Abdulaziz Al-Qarawi,...
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Kuwait minister orders probe into absenteeism at social unit
KUWAIT CITY, July 1: Minister of Social, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah referred several employees at the social unit in Al-Raqqa for investigation due to non-compliance with the official working hours, as well as some officials...
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Kuwait adjusts petrol prices for 3rd quarter
KUWAIT CITY, June 30: Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) has announced new fuel prices for the three months from July 1 to September 30, following the Cabinet decision to review fuel prices periodically. According to the approved pricing...
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Amir, Crown Prince receive Lebanon’s Interior Minister
KUWAIT CITY, June 29, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, received Lebanon’s Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Ahmad Al-Hajjar, and his accompanying delegation on Monday on the occasion of their official...
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Fresh missile horror over Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, June 28, (Agencies): Kuwait’s Armed Forces intercepted two hostile ballistic missiles in the country’s airspace on Sunday, the Ministry of Defense announced, as a wave of regional condemnations followed renewed Iranian attacks targeting...
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Kuwait’s First Deputy PM receives Lebanese Minister of Interior
KUWAIT CITY, June 27: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, received Lebanese Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Al-Hajjar upon his arrival at Kuwait International Airport for an official...
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Kuwait condoles with Venezuela as twin quake toll climbs to 164
KUWAIT CITY, June 25, (Agencies): Kuwait on Thursday extended its condolences and solidarity with Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes that struck the South American nation, causing casualties and widespread damage. His Highness the Amir...
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Kuwait Amir, US Secretary of State tackle Mideast stability
KUWAIT CITY, June 24, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Wednesday visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, holding talks over current developments around the Middle East region and bilateral...
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Churchill: ‘There are no permanent enemies or permanent friends’
THERE is something surprising about the Chinese and Russian positions on the recent war, particularly Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting difficulties for the global economy. While the negative impact on China and Russia was...
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PAM aligns jobs with credentials
KUWAIT CITY, June 22: The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) announced the issuance of Ministerial Circular No. 1/2026, introducing new regulations on the qualifications and professions of expatriate workers, which took effect on June 2. The circular...
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Train united the United States, the train will unite the Gulf
IN his book, “The Men Who United the States,” American historian Simon Winchester stated that the railway unified the United States. Former President Abraham Lincoln shared this perspective, viewing the rail network as a vital tool for preserving...
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More carriers tapping into T4
KUWAIT CITY, June 20, (Agencies): Regional air traffic is steadily returning to normal at Terminal 4 (T4) of Kuwait International Airport, with several airlines announcing the resumption of services following recent disruptions. Qatar Airways...
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Weekend heat to peak at 45°C across Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, June 18, (KUNA): The Meteorological Department forecasts that the country will be affected by hot and relatively humid weather during the day, especially over coastal areas, and warm and relatively humid conditions at night over the...
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More airlines take off from T4
KUWAIT CITY, June 17: EgyptAir and Flydubai have resumed flight operations from Kuwait International Airport’s Passenger Terminal 4 (T4), marking the beginning of a phased plan to restore air traffic operations after a temporary reduction in services....
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Kuwait marks milestone with women in armed service
KUWAIT CITY, June 16, (KUNA): Kuwait’s Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah said on Monday that the integration of women into the Armed Forces represents a qualitative addition to the military institution. The remarks...
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Kuwait restores more air routes through T4
KUWAIT CITY, June 15, (Agencies): Kuwait’s Public Authority for Civil Aviation announced on Sunday the limited resumption of operations for Gulf, Arab and foreign airlines through Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport. In a statement to KUNA, the...
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Kuwait sets KD 5mn threshold for 15-year investor residency permits
KUWAIT CITY, June 14: Kuwait has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework governing long-term residency for foreign investors, under Cabinet Resolution No. 651 of 2026, published in the Official Gazette “Kuwait Al-Youm.” The move aims to...
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Social security and those whose citizenship has been revoked
SUSTAINING social stability is the foundation of any organized system in any country. Therefore, decisions must be made with a calm approach, carefully weighing the negative consequences before the positive outcomes. The decision-maker takes the...
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Kuwait grid holds firm in blistering 49°C heat
KUWAIT CITY, June 11: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy confirmed passing its second major test this summer – maintaining stability of the electrical grid despite the high temperatures on Thursday, which ranged from 48 to 49...
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Global outcry as Kuwait targeted again
KUWAIT CITY, June 10, (Agencies): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a call on Wednesday from His Majesty Charles III, King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. During the call, both sides...
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Build with the smoke of cannons and sell with the music of peace
IN major crises, especially wars, governments act to enhance national economic sustainability through plans that differ from those adopted during periods of pre-war prosperity. Taxes and fees are reduced, and investors are allowed to operate more...
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Billion-dollar reckoning for Iran
WASHINGTON, June 7, (Agencies): The US Treasury Department will use Iranian assets to help US Gulf allies recover from damage caused by Tehran’s regime during the Iran war, a Department insider told CBS News on Saturday. The source said the Treasury...
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Kuwait FM honors liberation legacy in Washington
WASHINGTON, June 6, (KUNA): Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, visited the National Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Thursday as part of his official trip to the United...
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Shocking video captures attack on Kuwait airport
KUWAIT CITY, June 4, (Agencies): His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited on Thursday victims receiving treatment at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital following the Iranian attack targeting Kuwait International Airport, to...
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Kuwait airport bleeds again
KUWAIT CITY, June 3: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah conducted an inspection visit to the Terminal One (T1) at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, following the Iranian drone attack on the terminal. He...
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Your Highness the Crown Prince, your integrity reflects the greatness of your character
THERE is a saying - “Your integrity reflects the greatness of your character.” This applies to His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah AlKhaled, who has proven, since entering political life, his commitment to fulfilling his responsibilities with...
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Kuwait repels renewed aerial threats
KUWAIT CITY, June 1, (KUNA): Kuwait’s air defenses intercepted hostile drones and missiles early Monday, triggering loud explosions heard across parts of the country, the Army General Staff confirmed, as a wave of regional and international...
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Envoys hail Crown Prince leadership on anniversary
KUWAIT CITY, May 31: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah received numerous congratulatory messages from heads of diplomatic missions and ambassadors on the occasion of the second anniversary of his appointment as Crown...
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To the Lebanese President ... Anwar Sadat’s path is yours
LEBANON is heading towards a new phase with the rounds of direct negotiations between it and Israel, at a time when Iranian interference is escalating through Hezbollah, whose military and security wing the Lebanese government has declared...
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Kuwaiti pilgrims reach Arafat as Hajj peaks
ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia, May 26, (KUNA): Head of Kuwait’s Hajj mission Dr. Suleiman Al-Suwailim announced Tuesday the arrival of all Kuwaiti Hajj campaigns to Arafat to perform the main pillar of Hajj rituals. Al-Suwailim said movement of pilgrims...
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IWG honors Al-Jarallah for media support
KUWAIT CITY, May 25: Dean of Kuwaiti Journalism and Editor-in-Chief of the Al-Seyassah and Arab Times newspapers Ahmed Al-Jarallah met with the International Women’s Group (IWG) leaders at his office on Monday, reports Al-Seyassah daily. President of...
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Rhythmic ripples of water and light return to JACC
KUWAIT CITY, May 24, (KUNA): The Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center (JACC) on Saturday officially resumed operations of its iconic garden fountain, marked by an inaugural ceremony attended by Asimah (the Capital) Governor Sheikh Abdullah Salem...
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Iran shamelessly demands compensation
THE Iranian regime has included a bizarre condition in its negotiations with the United States of America (USA) – compensation from the latter and regional countries – despite the fact that Iran provoked the attack through its crimes over five decades,...
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Kuwait T1 airport reopens June 1
KUWAIT CITY, May 21, (KUNA): The Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) announced Thursday the phased resumption of Arab and international airline operations at Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1 beginning June 1, marking a key step toward...
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5 dead as blaze rips through Jleeb home
KUWAIT CITY, May 20, (KUNA): Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) announced Wednesday that firefighting teams brought a house fire under control in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, resulting in the death of five people. In a press statement, the fire force said teams responded...
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Iran does not understand the meaning of doing good
THE region was on the brink of a major conflict yesterday as stated by American President Donald Trump, who posted on Truth Social that “the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the...
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Gulf states, cleanse your countries of sectarian traffickers
THE recent war was a severe test for the Arabian Gulf states, including Kuwait. It exposed hidden issues that were not obvious enough to the authorities, or rather issues that the authorities used to turn a blind eye to avoid stirring up sensitive...
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Worker wins case over six-month salary delay
KUWAIT CITY, May 17: The Labor Court obliged a private company to cancel the residency permit of an employee and transfer him to another employer without the need for the consent of the current sponsor, as the defendant company failed to pay his...
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New pedia surgery unit opens at Jahra Hospital
KUWAIT CITY, May 16: The Ministry of Health announced on Thursday the opening and commissioning of a fully equipped specialized pediatric surgery ward at Jahra Hospital, reports Al-Seyassah daily. Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Shammari, Head of the Medical...
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PM: Intensify efforts to cut area tensions
KUWAIT CITY, May 14, (KUNA): Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and his accompanying delegation arrived in Greece on Thursday to...
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Operate hospitals as strategic project for gov’t support: PM
KUWAIT CITY, May 13, (KUNA): His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired a meeting on Wednesday to review the latest developments of the Health Assurance Hospitals (Dhaman) project. His Highness the Prime Minister...
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Kuwait irate as intruders confess ties to Iran IRGC
KUWAIT CITY, May 12: Kuwait on Tuesday strongly condemned an act of an armed group belonging to the Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), who sneaked to Bubiyan Island to carry out hostile actions against the State of Kuwait, the Foreign...
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Iran is the master of delaying tactics
THE US President Donald Trump’s quick rejection of the new Iranian proposal did not come as a surprise, as the U.S. administration’s position does not align with Tehran’s demands. The widening gap reflects the priorities of the Iranian leadership and...
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Horde of deals with ‘Limak’ to expedite T2 completion
KUWAIT CITY, May 10, (KUNA): His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, attended the signing of contracts between three government entities and Turkish company Limak to complete the final phases of the new Kuwait...
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Harshness towards the Tehran regime is a mercy for its people, the region, and the world
SOME argue for the necessity of coexistence with Iran due to geographical factors, and for finding a formula to deal with it on this basis. This perspective is valid, but it depends on the existence of a stable political and economic system, which is...
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Kuwait weekend in haze as winds stir up heat Clouds, dust and a crackle of thunder
Kuwait City drifts behind a curtain of haze on Thursday, edges smudged by wind and heat. KUWAIT CITY, May 7, (KUNA): The Meteorological Department has forecast relatively hot weather throughout the country, with active winds raising dust and a chance...
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Kuwait reaffirms full solidarity with UAE amid rising tensions
KUWAIT CITY, May 6, (Agencies): Kuwait’s Cabinet reaffirmed full support and solidarity with the UAE following recent Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites. This came during the Cabinet’s meeting, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh...
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Kuwait busts house of highs; 4 arrested
KUWAIT CITY, May 5: Under the supervision of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, the Drug Control General Department (DCGD) in the Criminal Security Sector at the ministry carried out a preemptive...
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121 residency violators caught in traffic sweep
KUWAIT CITY, May 4: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah honored Saad Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, an employee at Salmi Border Department in the Borders Security Sector at the Interior Ministry, in...
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Kuwait resets to normal rhythm
KUWAIT CITY, May 3: Government offices in the Ministries Complex resumed normal operations with 100 percent employee attendance on Sunday – an affirmation of the stabilization of the situation after the exceptional circumstances that the country...
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Kuwait gears up traffic control for peak return
KUWAIT CITY, May 2: The Ministry of Interior continues its operations in various field sectors to ensure smooth traffic flow on all roads, coinciding with the return of civilian employees to their workplaces at 100 percent capacity on Sunday and the...
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