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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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Less glitz ... more grit
KUWAIT CITY, April 30: Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at the Ministry of Education Eng. Hamad Al-Hamad issued a circular to the directors of public, private, religious and special education schools and the educational districts,...
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UK backs Kuwait’s defence readiness in high-level visit
KUWAIT CITY, April 29: The British Embassy in Kuwait has welcomed UK Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, on an official visit to the State of Kuwait, reaffirming the strength of the longstanding UK-Kuwait defence partnership...
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Jeddah summit powers unity push
JEDDAH, April 28, (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, arrived in Jeddah on Tuesday to lead Kuwait’s delegation to the...
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Middle Eastern people do not want Iran to possess nuclear weapons
WHY is the Iranian nuclear issue at the top of international concerns? Why does the international community reject the current Iranian regime’s possession of weapons of mass destruction? The answer to this question is quite simple - the Iranian...
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Kuwait decries Trump event security breach
KUWAIT CITY, April 26, (Agencies): Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday condemned an attempted armed attack targeting a venue hosting the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, attended by US President Donald Trump on Saturday...
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Kuwait back airborne as flights regain momentum
KUWAIT CITY, April 25: Kuwait Airways announced Saturday it will re-operate 35 flights from Kuwait International Airport (Terminal T4) to various destinations beginning Sunday. Acting CEO Abdulwahab Al-Shatti told KUNA that the initial destinations...
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State overhaul syncs with mega development rollout
KUWAIT CITY, April 23: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad AlSabah chaired a meeting to discuss and follow up on the restructuring of government agencies and public institutions in Kuwait. According to a press release issued...
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PAM urges employers to pay wages on time
KUWAIT CITY, April 22: The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has urged employers to pay salaries on time to stabilize the labor market and ensure business continuity. In a press statement Wednesday, PAM stressed that failure to comply will lead to...
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Amir receives credentials of five new ambassadors
KUWAIT CITY, April 21, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received credentials of several ambassadors to Kuwait. The envoys included Bob Dorji of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Sullini Said of Brunei Darussalam, Paramita...
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KFF locks in emergency mode nationwide
KUWAIT CITY, April 20: Director of the Public Relations and Media Department at the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Gharib disclosed that KFF raised its alert level to the maximum. In a statement to the newspaper, Al-Gharib...
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PM reviews Kuwait airport readiness ahead of restart
KUWAIT CITY, April 19, (Agencies): His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited the Kuwait International Airport, accompanied by Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah and President of the...
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Hormuz on edge, Kuwait on guard
KUWAIT CITY, April 18, (Agencies): The Kuwaiti Army and Ministry of Interior underlined Friday the significance of concerted efforts to cement integration between military and security organs in a bid to fortify national security, stability and...
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Bahrain King, Kuwait FM tackle regional flashpoints
KUWAIT CITY, April 16, (KUNA): Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa discussed on Wednesday with Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah the regional developments and efforts regarding them. This was announced...
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No war from Kuwait soil
KUWAIT CITY, April 15, (KUNA): The Kuwaiti Cabinet reaffirmed Tuesday that Kuwait, as party to no conflict whether inside or outside the region, would never to allow its territory to be used for launching attacks on any country in keeping with its...
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HH Amir oversees oath of new ambassadors, consuls
KUWAIT CITY, April 14, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, received on Tuesday the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, along with a number of newly appointed heads of Kuwaiti...
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When Jamal al-Din al-Afghani was asked where his nation is, he replied, ‘Wherever there is a mosque’
WHO are the people of Kuwait? The people of Kuwait are her children. They are Kuwaitis, residents, illegal residents (Bedoun), and those whose Kuwaiti identity has been revoked and who remain without identity. A Kuwaiti is everyone loyal to the...
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No threats detected, Kuwait stays vigilant
KUWAIT CITY, April 12: The Ministry of Interior reassured the public on Sunday that no threats or risks affecting the airspace of the country were reported over the past 24 hours, while the Kuwait Armed Forces continue to be fully prepared and vigilant...
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Kuwait foils terror financing plot, 24-member cell busted
KUWAIT CITY, April 11, (KUNA): The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday that a pre-emptive security operation has successfully thwarted a sophisticated plot aimed at undermining national security and financing terrorist organizations. In...
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Calm reigns across Kuwait as EOD teams sweep 17 threats
KUWAIT CITY, April 9: The Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) on Thursday denied rumors on the resumption of flights at Kuwait International Airport, stressing that no official approvals have been issued and the airport remains closed. Official...
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Kuwait contains damage after drone assaults on energy sites
KUWAIT CITY, April 5: The Ministry of Defense revealed on Sunday that the Kuwait Armed Forces detected nine ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and 31 hostile drones within the airspace of the country over the past 24 hours, all of which were...
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Fatal drone strike in Kuwait claims life of Indian worker
KUWAIT CITY, March 30: The Kuwait Ministry of Defense stated on Monday that it tracked and intercepted 13 hostile drones over the past 24 hours, which targeted a power and water desalination plant. During a media briefing, spokesman of the ministry...
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10 soldiers hurt in bold attack on Kuwait base
KUWAIT CITY, March 29: The Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday that it detected and intercepted 14 ballistic missiles and 12 hostile drones over the past 24 hours. In a media briefing, spokesman of the ministry Colonel Saud Al-Atwan confirmed that...
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Drones wreak havoc on Kuwait airport radar, target vital ports
KUWAIT CITY, March 28: The Ministry of Defense announced Saturday that it detected and dealt with 15 hostile drones over the past 24 hours, some of which targeted the Kuwait International Airport, causing severe damage to the radar system and no human...
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String of arrests continues as Kuwait foils assassination bid
KUWAIT CITY, March 26: The Ministry of Interior has had remarkable security accomplishments amid the heinous Iranian aggression that has been targeting the country for 29 days since Feb 28 and the rapidly escalating security challenges. Through its...
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Demons at the helm: The reality of the Iranian regime
A TRUE state is defined by a single decision, not a collection of conflicting ones. This is the principle we have long maintained and find necessary to emphasize once again, in light of the intensifying Iranian hostilities toward the Gulf and various...
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Defenses hold under Iran barrage
KUWAIT CITY, March 24: The Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday that Kuwaiti air defense systems detected 17 hostile ballistic missiles within Kuwaiti airspace over the past 24 hours, 13 of which were intercepted and destroyed, while four fell outside...
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US halts strikes; Iran denies talks
KUWAIT CITY, March 23, (Agencies): Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense said that one hostile ballistic missile was intercepted and destroyed within Kuwaiti airspace over the past 24 hours, with no human casualties or material damage reported. The...
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Drone attacks spark fires at 2 Kuwait refineries, no injuries
KUWAIT CITY, March 19: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah conducted an inspection visit on Thursday to the Crisis Management Room at the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) to check on staff and monitor...
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National Guard keeps Kuwait’s skies secure
KUWAIT CITY, March 18: The Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Task Force intercepted and destroyed seven hostile drones in its area of responsibility early morning on Wednesday. In a press statement, KNG spokesman Brigadier Jadaan Fadhel Jadaan asserted that...
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Regional strikes rage on as Kuwait repels Iran assaults
KUWAIT CITY, March 17: The Kuwait National Guard (KNG) said it intercepted two drones within its area of responsibility on Tuesday. In a press statement, official spokesperson of KNG Brigadier General Dr. Jadaan Fadhel Jadaan affirmed that this...
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Iran unwittingly threatens global interests
AMID the ongoing war and increasing talk of closing the Strait of Hormuz, I recalled a speech by Sultan Qaboos bin Said (May God have mercy on him) delivered shortly after the fall of the Shah in 1979. The late Sultan spoke about the geopolitical...
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Drones strike Kuwait airport radar
KUWAIT CITY, March 15: Kuwait’s General Authority for Civil Aviation said Kuwait International Airport was targeted Saturday evening by several drones, hitting the radar system, without any human injuries. The Authority’s spokesperson Abdullah...
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Kuwait remains vigilant, neutralizes hostile drone
KUWAIT CITY, March 14: Spokesperson of Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Brigadier Jadaan Fadhel revealed that the KNG forces shot down a hostile drone in their area of responsibility. In a press statement on Saturday morning, Fadhel stressed that this step...
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Kuwait airport targeted anew; Mangaf building hit, 2 injured
KUWAIT CITY, March 12: Firefighters responded early Thursday morning to a minor fire that broke out in a residential building in Mangaf, which is located in the southern part of the country, following a drone attack by Iran, resulting in two...
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Kuwait targeted as Tehran backtracks
KUWAIT CITY, March 8: Things quickly deteriorated and the optimism that briefly prevailed in the region following the statement of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian evaporated. The statement of Pezeshkian, which included an apology to neighboring...
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Attacks repelled as Kuwait seals skies
KUWAIT CITY, March 10: Official spokesperson of the Defense Ministry Colonel Saud Al-Atwan announced that the Kuwait Armed Forces intercepted a wave of hostile aerial targets on the airspace of the country from dawn until midnight on Monday. In a...
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Amir urges unity, vigilance as Ramadan enters final ten days
Blessings extended to Kuwaitis, expats and visiting guests Citizens called to protect nation HH Amir condemns attacks Losses of personnel, civilians mourned Kuwait territory will not host attacks Sovereignty defense affirmed Solidarity with...
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Kuwait targeted as Tehran backtracks
KUWAIT CITY, March 8: Things quickly deteriorated and the optimism that briefly prevailed in the region following the statement of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian evaporated. The statement of Pezeshkian, which included an apology to neighboring...
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Kuwait foils 212 missiles, 394 drones amid ongoing attacks
KUWAIT CITY, March 7: Official spokesperson of the Defense Ministry Colonel Saud Al-Atwan disclosed that the number of ballistic missiles detected and dealt with as a result of the attacks on Kuwaiti airspace has reached 212, in addition to 394...
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Grief as Kuwait buries young Elna
Public rallies to strengthen blood reserves KNG Chief chairs meeting on readiness, emergency plans Kuwait rejects false port incident reports Crackdown on rumors during security crisis Grid restored after drone interceptions Shuwaikh port ensures...
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Automatic extension for visit visas and expatriates abroad
KUWAIT CITY, March 4: In a blatant Iranian attack on Kuwait, shrapnel fell on a residential area in the Capital Governorate at dawn Wednesday, killing an 11-year-old girl and injuring four members of her family. Security, military and medical...
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Kuwait ready for crisis as authorities fully prepared
KUWAIT CITY, March 3: Kuwait honored the two Navy servicemen, Sergeant Waleed Majeed Suleiman and Sergeant Abdulaziz Abdulmohsen Dakhel Nasser, who were martyred while performing their national duty to protect the homeland and defend its sovereignty in...
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Security forces fully ready as regional risks escalate
KUWAIT CITY, March 2: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Sabah on Monday affirmed the full readiness of Kuwait’s military and security forces to confront and prevent any hostile act threatening the nation’s...
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Kuwait’s Amir, Crown Prince receive greetings on National, Liberation Days
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 24, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Tuesday a congratulatory cable from the His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on occasion of the 65th National Day and...
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Online sellers must now secure license in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 23: Decree Law No. 10/2026 was issued on Sunday for regulating the digital commerce sector, reports Al-Seyassah daily. The decree aligns with global developments and ensures a balance between encouraging innovation and protecting...
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First Deputy PM shares Iftar meal with inmates
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 22: Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, visited correctional facilities recently, where he met with a number of inmates and shared an Iftar meal with them, reports...
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Kuwait Towers: National landmark, icon of Arab heritage
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 21, (KUNA): Kuwait Towers, inaugurated in 1979 overlooking the Arabian Gulf, were initially constructed as a water storage project. Over time, they have become a prominent national landmark and an icon of contemporary Arab...
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Kuwait Amir, Crown Prince, Al-Sabah family receive Ramadan greetings from well-wishers
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 19, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, as well as members of the ruling family received greetings from citizens and...
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Crackdown unfolds across Kuwait against crime wave
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 18: In a series of security operations recently, anti-narcotics officers arrested three citizens in possession of narcotics. According to a security source, officers from the narcotics investigation unit apprehended the suspects after...
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Labor market shake-up underway
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 17: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah revealed that he faced significant challenges due to the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM), and his first decision was to rescind existing...
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Why is the Minister of Information not from the ministry?
THE appointment of an acting minister to head the Ministry of Information, Culture and Youth after the resignation of the former minister confirms the existence of chronic problems in our political landscape – the revolving door of ministerial...
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