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Kuwait launches national tourism portal ‘Visit Kuwait’: All-in-one hub for e-visas, culture and travel | World News

[ad_1] Kuwait launched the Visit Kuwait platform in August 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait launched the Visit Kuwait platform in August 2025 as a unified national digital portal to promote tourism, cultural heritage, and travel convenience as part of its Vision 2035 strategy. The initiative integrates services like an upgraded e-Visa system, event listings, site recommendations, […]

Kuwait labor report: Indians largest among four nationalities that make up 90% of domestic workforce | World News

[ad_1] Domestic workers in Kuwait accounted for 25.2% of all expatriate employees/Representative Image TL;DR: Domestic workers make up 25.2% of Kuwait’s expatriate labor force as of Q1 2025, totaling around 745,000, a 5.6% decrease from last year. Indians are the largest group among both domestic and overall expatriate workers, with 42.2% of domestic labor and […]

Kuwait Petroleum to begin retiring employees over 60 this year, shifting focus to hiring young nationals | World News

[ad_1] Kuwait’s KPC ends automatic renewals for employees above 60/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) will begin retiring employees aged 60 and above to make room for younger Kuwaiti professionals. This step is part of a wider national workforce strategy aimed at reducing dependence on expatriate labor. Recruitment efforts will now focus on fresh […]

Kuwait hits 60% milestone in ambitious education reform: Major curriculum and digital upgrades underway | World News

[ad_1] Kuwait’s education overhaul, the largest in two decades is 60% complete/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait’s Cabinet has approved a comprehensive six‑pillar education reform, led by Health and Education Minister Sayed Jalal Al‑Tabtabaei, with 60% of the plan completed. Core focus areas include curriculum overhaul for Grades 1–9, smart school infrastructure, teacher licensing, and Ministry automation. […]

Kuwait cracks down on largest-ever Lyrica trafficking ring: 800,000 capsules seized in major bust! | World News

[ad_1] Kuwaiti authorities halted a massive Lyrica trafficking operation managed from inside prison/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait’s Interior Ministry uncovered the country’s largest drug distribution network, seizing over 800,000 Lyrica capsules directed from an inmate within Central Prison. The ring utilized a rented livestock enclosure in Kabad, air freight shipments from Asia, and repackaging tools to […]

In Kuwait? Here’s how to spot fake Airline ticket offers: Top tips from authorities | World News

[ad_1] Kuwaiti authorities emphasize the importance of recognizing fake ticket promotions/Representative Image TL;DR: Fake airline promotions and ticket scams are rising especially on social media and unlicensed websites. Authorities including NBK, DGCA, and airport security warn travellers to verify agencies, avoid extreme discounts, and book only through official channels. Key red flags: unrealistically low fares, […]

“World-class care, at home”: Kuwait seals landmark collaboration with five elite French hospitals in Paris | World News

[ad_1] Kuwait’s signs MoUs in Paris with elite French hospitals to boost training, diagnostics, and patient access to top-tier medical care/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr Ahmad Al‑Awadhi, signed memoranda of understanding on July 18, 2025 with five elite French medical institutions. Participating organizations: Almaviva Santé, Institut Curie, Hôpital Foch, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, […]

Major driving licence rule changes in Kuwait: What expats and citizens should know | World News

[ad_1] Kuwait has updated its driving licence validity rules, granting 15-year licences to citizens and 5-year licences to expatriates/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait has updated traffic law, granting 15‑year driving licence validity to Kuwaiti and GCC citizens, while non-Kuwaiti expatriates now receive licenses valid for 5 years. Resolution No. 425/2025 updates Article 85 of Ministerial Resolution […]

Kuwait gives 4-month grace period for people who lost citizenship: Can they still travel and work? | World News

[ad_1] Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has granted a four-month grace period for people whose citizenship was revoked/Image: iStock TL;DR: Kuwait has introduced a 4-month grace period for individuals who lost citizenship under the “Outstanding Services” clause; during this time they can travel using their Kuwaiti passports. A one-year window is allotted for affected people to […]

Why father’s consent is mandatory for children to travel abroad from Kuwait | World News

[ad_1] In Kuwait, minors cannot travel abroad without a father’s written consent/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwaiti law mandates that fathers must give written consent before their minor children can travel abroad, regardless of who accompanies the child. Requirement applies to both Kuwaiti citizens and expatriate families, enforced at all departure points. Consent is obtained by signing […]