Traffic accidents in Kuwait dropped by 45% in the first six months of 2025/Representative Image Kuwait has witnessed a significant decline in traffic accidents, fatalities, and traffic offenses during the first half of 2025, marking a sharp improvement in road safety compared to the same period last year. This positive trend follows the implementation of […]
GCC expats can now get a Kuwait tourist visa on arrival at all airports and border ports with valid passport and 6-month residency/ File In a major policy shift benefiting millions of Gulf expatriates, Kuwait now allows foreign GCC residents to obtain tourist visas on arrival, without prior application or embassy procedures, lifting long-standing restrictions […]
No vehicle repaints without traffic department approval in Kuwait/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait has introduced a formal, multi-step procedure for vehicle colour changes, involving mandatory approvals, workshop regulations, and registration updates. Unauthorized colour modifications can lead to fines of up to KD 500 and legal consequences. The rules aim to ensure compliance with international standards and […]
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, and […]
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 35.3% […]
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 graduates, […]
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 […]
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 manage […]
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, unclear […]
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, and […]
