Kuwait announces January 1 as a public holiday, giving government employees a three-day New Year weekend/Representative Image Kuwait’s Civil Service Commission has announced January 1, 2026, as a public holiday, giving government employees a three-day New Year weekend through Saturday, January 3. Official work will resume on Sunday, January 4, allowing residents and officials to […]
Kuwait mandates health insurance from December 23 for all foreign residents and visitors, with specified fees/Representative Image Starting December 23, all foreigners entering or living in Kuwait will need to pay health insurance fees, as new regulations from the Ministry of Health take effect. Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi issued executive rules under Law No. 1 […]
An Indian man in Salmi, Kuwait, was sentenced to death for brutally murdering his wife/Representative Image A marital dispute turned deadly in the Salmi, Kuwait, area after an Indian man killed his wife inside their home, a crime that later resulted in a death sentence.Arab Times Kuwait reported that the Criminal Court, under the supervision […]
The Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar is having a great run at the box office, not just in India but also abroad. In 4 days, it has managed to collect a huge Rs. 44.08 crores overseas. This figure could have been more if the action entertainer had found a release in the Gulf countries or the UAE […]
Kuwait cracks down on hawala-style money exchange / Image: File Kuwait’s Cabinet has approved a draft decree-law that criminalises unlicensed currency exchange activity and tightens penalties to curb informal trading and hawala-style operations. The move targets anyone who buys, sells, exchanges or transfers local or foreign currency for the public without a valid licence, whether […]
Kuwaitis will get a three day New Year holiday from January 1 to 3, 2026/Representative Image Kuwaitis are set to enjoy six official public holidays in January 2026, offering extended breaks to start the year. These holidays cover both the New Year celebrations and the important religious observance of Isra and Mi’raj, giving residents and […]
GeoPark opens in Kuwait, inviting learning through nature / Image: File Kuwait has launched its first geological park, a public, educational and eco-tourism project designed to showcase the country’s rock formations, desert landscapes and natural heritage while supporting research, schools and sustainable tourism.What is the GeoPark and why is Kuwait launching it?Kuwait is stepping into […]
Kuwaiti authorities are revoking a prominent preacher’s citizenship, citing national identity protection and legal compliance/Representative Image Kuwait’s well known Islamic preacher, recognized for his television programs and active engagement in cultural and intellectual forums, is reportedly facing the revocation of his Kuwaiti citizenship. The decision is part of broader efforts to protect the integrity of […]
Kuwait residency permits allow visitors, workers, and families to legally convert visas for long-term stay/Representative Image Kuwait has clarified when visitors may legally shift from a temporary visit visa to a standard residence permit, outlining five specific situations covered under Article 16 of the residency regulations. The rules aim to address practical needs, such as […]
The Ministry of Education launched a Sahel app survey, inviting teachers, parents, and supervisors’ feedback/Image: KUNA Education shapes the future, and in Kuwait, the journey to modernize learning is gaining momentum. The Ministry of Education has launched a detailed survey through the government’s “Sahel” app, inviting teachers, supervisors, school principals, and parents to share feedback […]
