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Kuwait announces shorter working hours for government employees during Ramadan 2026 | World News

Kuwait announces flexible working hours for government employees during Ramadan/Representative Image Kuwait has announced revised working hours for government employees during the holy month of Ramadan, introducing shorter daily schedules and flexible start times under a new framework approved by the Civil Service Commission. The move is intended to ensure continuity in public services while […]

Kuwait issues new Ramadan donation rules: Cash banned, Mosque collection prohibited | World News

Kuwait issues new Ramadan donation rules: Cash banned, Mosque collection prohibited/Representative Image Kuwait has announced a comprehensive set of rules for collecting charitable donations during Ramadan 2026, placing firm limits on where and how fundraising activities may take place.The Ministry of Social Affairs has issued a circular to the boards of directors of charitable societies […]

No more queues: Kuwait launches online passport update service for expatriates | World News

Kuwait’s Interior Ministry introduced a Sahel app service enabling expatriates to update passport information digitally/Representative Image Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has launched a new electronic service allowing expatriates to update their passport details digitally through the government’s unified Sahel application, without requiring visits to service centres.The service has been introduced by the General Department of […]

GCC Unified Visa 2026 explained: Launch date, eligibility, fee, validity of Schengen-style visa for Gulf

GCC Unified Tourist Visa 2026 Explained: Your Guide to Seamless Gulf Travel The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) comprising of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman is moving forward with a long-planned Unified Tourist Visa that could transform travel across the Gulf region. This initiative, often described as a “Schengen-style visa” […]

No more glaring billboards as Kuwait Municipality enforces strict rules

Kuwait Municipality enforces strict billboard lighting rules as inspectors monitor brightness along busy highways nationwide/Representative Image Kuwait Municipality has confirmed it is moving to strictly enforce Interior Ministry regulations governing billboard lighting, with a renewed focus on safety along highways and in public areas. The move targets electronic advertisements that exceed permitted brightness levels or […]

No Permit, No Repair: Kuwait mandates pre-approval for all exhaust repairs | World News

Kuwait vehicle owner need to obtain permit for exhaust repair/Representative Image A routine drive can now take an unexpected turn for vehicle and motorcycle owners flagged for loud exhausts. Instead of heading straight to a workshop, repairs will first need official clearance. In Kuwait, vehicle and motorcycle owners are now required to obtain official approval […]

Dubai gold prices hit record high, surge Dh50 per gram in 2026: Should you buy now or wait?

Dubai Gold Prices Surge Dh50 Per Gram in 2026: Here’s What’s Driving the Rally Gold continues its striking run in early 2026 and on January 20 in the UAE, prices hit fresh highs, reflecting an intensifying global rally in precious metals influenced by geopolitical uncertainty, safe-haven demand and market sentiment. Local retail rates in Dubai […]

How powerful is Mohammed bin Salman compared to other Gulf royals?

How Powerful is Mohammed bin Salman? Comparing Saudi Crown Prince’s Influence to Other Gulf Royals In the modern Gulf, a region once viewed as a sleepy backwater of oil princes and ceremonial monarchs has become a powerhouse of economic transformation, shifting alliances, ambitious visions and intense personality-driven leadership. At the center of this transformation stands […]

Kuwait gold prices today explained: What it means for buyers, jewellery shoppers, investors amidst global fluctuations

Kuwait Gold Prices Stable Near Record Highs Amidst Market Volatility Gold prices in Kuwait remained stable at $4,595 per ounce after a week of volatility in precious metals markets, closing firmly despite recent profit-taking and fluctuations in investor sentiment. According to a report by Kuwait’s Dar Al-Sabaik, gold futures for February delivery dipped slightly but […]

Two Indian men arrested in Kuwait for leaving deceased friend at Hospital amid visa concerns | World News

Two Indian nationals fled after leaving their deceased friend at Mubarak Hospital, fearing legal consequences/Representative Image Hospital staff at Mubarak Hospital were left alarmed when a man brought in for treatment was discovered to be dead, and the people who brought him had already disappeared.Arab Times Kuwait reported that the incident began when two Indian […]