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Kuwait new school canteen rules: Health, oversight, and nutrition come first | World News

Kuwait introduces new rules for school canteens/Representative Image Kuwait’s Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) has enforced updated regulations for school canteens, under Ministerial Resolution No. 5. These regulations elevate food safety, nutritional standards, and operational efficiency across educational institutions, advancing the country’s public health agenda and development goals under “New Kuwait 2035.”TL;DR: PAFN […]

Alert! Visitors barred from receiving medical care at Kuwait government hospitals | World News

Visitors are not entitled to medical care at government hospitals and clinics/Image: File Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has reiterated that visitors are not entitled to medical care at government hospitals and clinics, underscoring official policy amidst concerns about service misuse. In parallel, the ministry is ramping up efforts to improve hotel services within hospitals, targeting […]

Kuwait inflation alert: Consumer prices rise 2.39% in July 2025 amid climbing costs of essentials | World News

Consumer Price Index in Kuwait rose 2.39% year-on-year in July 2025/Image: File Kuwait’s consumer price index (CPI) recorded a significant increase of 2.39% in July 2025 compared to the same month the previous year, according to data from the Kuwait Central Statistical Bureau (CSB). The rise reflects inflationary pressure primarily driven by higher prices in […]

Roblox blocked in Kuwait amid rising concerns on children’s online safety | World News

Kuwait has temporarily blocked Roblox/Image Credit: X Kuwait’s Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has temporarily blocked the online game Roblox, following mounting public complaints and concerns for child safety. The action comes amid warnings from parents and public organizations about harmful content and unsafe practices impacting young users.TL;DR: Kuwait’s CITRA temporarily blocks Roblox […]

Poisoning tragedy update: Kuwait shuts down 10 illegal methanol factories after 23 deaths | World News

Police arrested 67 suspects and shut down 10 illegal methanol factories/Representative Image Kuwait‘s Ministry of Interior has dismantled a major criminal network linked to the production and distribution of toxic methanol, following a spate of poisoning incidents that left at least 23 people dead and more than 160 hospitalized, most of them Asian workers. The […]

Kuwait to replace all foreign judges with citizens by 2030 in sweeping workforce nationalization | World News

Justice Ministry commits to full Kuwaitization of judicial staff by 2030/Image: File Kuwait’s Minister of Justice, Counsellor Nasser Al-Sumait, has confirmed that the country’s judiciary will be fully “Kuwaitized” by 2030, meaning all judicial positions, currently sometimes held by foreign workers will be occupied by qualified Kuwaiti nationals. This initiative forms a core pillar of […]

Kuwait introduces new tinting rule for cars: What drivers need to know before hitting the road | World News

Kuwait has officially raised the legal limit for window tinting on vehicles to 50%/Representative Image Kuwait has officially raised the legal limit for window tinting on vehicles to 50%, following the publication of Resolution No. 1398/2025 in the official gazette “Kuwait Alyoum.” The measure, signed by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh […]

Kuwait rolls out strict new health rules: Bans tattoo devices, razor reuse, and tanning for minors | World News

Kuwait’s Ministry of Health and Commerce have issued new regulations/Representative Image Kuwait has implemented sweeping new health guidelines for salons, personal care facilities, fitness centres, and health institutes to bolster public safety and curb infectious risks. The regulations, issued jointly by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Commerce and Industry, introduce more than 130 […]

Tragedy strikes: 13 Asian expats dead in Kuwait after consuming suspected toxic alcohol | World News

13 Asian expats dead in Kuwait/Representative Image Kuwait is grappling with a tragic crisis as 13 expatriate workers, all of Asian nationality, have died and dozens more have been hospitalised due to toxic alcohol poisoning. The Ministry of Health confirmed that 63 cases of poisoning linked to methanol-contaminated alcoholic beverages have been treated since Saturday. […]

Kuwait: No more minimum salary requirement for family visit visas, what expats need to know | World News

Visitors to Kuwait can now enter by air, land, or sea using any airline or transport carrier, removing previous restrictions/ Representative image Kuwait has officially removed the salary requirement for expatriates applying for family visit visas, in a significant shift aimed at easing entry for extended family members. The move, confirmed by top interior ministry […]