Kuwait arrests 15 over Ya Hala raffle scandal involving bribery, forgery, and prize manipulation/Representative Image Kuwait is facing a high-stakes scandal that threatens public trust in commercial promotions. Fifteen men and women have been arrested over allegations of rigging the “Ya Hala Draws,” part of the widely popular Kuwait Shopping Festival. Authorities say the scheme […]
Winter Wonderland Kuwait returns bigger with new rides / Image credit: File Kuwait’s most awaited winter attraction is back and bigger than ever. The fourth season of Winter Wonderland Kuwait has officially opened its doors, promising more rides, more entertainment, and more festive fun for families, teens, and thrill-seekers. Whether you’re planning your first visit […]
Kuwait’s new circular outlines rights, restrictions, and obligations for citizens losing nationality under Article 5/Third/Representative Image The Kuwaiti Cabinet has issued a new circular outlining the rights, privileges, and obligations of individuals whose citizenship has been revoked, particularly those granted nationality under Article 5/Third of the 1965 Census or by dependency. The circular defines what […]
Kuwait introduces strict new anti-drug law with tough penalties / AI-Generated Illustration Kuwait has officially approved a new, tougher anti-drug law, the Cabinet announced on Monday, October 28, 2025, introducing random drug testing, harsher jail terms, and the death penalty for serious trafficking cases. The draft decree-law was endorsed during the weekly Cabinet meeting and […]
Kuwait’s Awqaf Ministry issues strict new guidelines for mosque surveillance – monitoring, oversight and accountability now firmly in state hands / AI generated image for Illustration purposes only On October 19, 2025, Kuwait’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs issued a nationwide directive mandating that all surveillance cameras within mosques must receive prior approval from […]
Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice is weeks away from a full digital transformation of its services/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice is weeks away from a full digital transformation of its services, aiming to cut bureaucracy, enhance access, and accelerate judicial processes for all residents and citizens. The rollout, backed by partnerships with Google and […]
Kuwait’s College of Applied Sciences (CAS) will now accept non-Kuwaiti students/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait’s College of Applied Sciences (CAS) will now accept non-Kuwaiti students starting from Semester 2 of the 2025/2026 academic year under a defined fee structure. Eligibility requires applicants to have completed all schooling in Kuwait and obtained a local high school certificate, […]
Shrimp fishing season started in Kuwait/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait officially started its shrimp fishing season in its economic zone from 1 August, allowing licensed boats to harvest shrimp until early 2026. Shrimp are marine decapod crustaceans, valuable both commercially and ecologically, with Kuwait focusing on penaeid species like Penaeus semisulcatus and Metapenaeus affinis. Authorities strictly […]
New Kuwait rules require employer-approved exit and KD800 income to sponsor dependents (Representational Image) Kuwait has long been a destination for expatriates, attracting workers worldwide with promises of stable jobs and tax-free salaries. However, the Gulf nation is now tightening controls on who enters, stays, and leaves, introducing new rules that impact everything from labor […]
