Kuwait

Gulf states confront climate catastrophe KUWAIT CITY, April 25, (Agencies): The weekend weather will be warm to hot during the day and moderate at night, marked with relative humidity and unsteady and hot southeasterly winds, the meteorological center said on Thursday. The center director, Abdulaziz Al- Qarawi, said in a statement to KUNA that the …

KUWAIT CITY, April 25: Iran has publicly rejected the terms outlined in the joint statement issued by Kuwait and Jordan concerning the Durra oilfield. According to Mehr News Agency, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani asserted Iran’s rights in the field and dismissed the unilateral nature of the statement, stating that it does not …

Several dead fish are strewn along the Shuwaikh beach. KUWAIT CITY, April 25: A concerning incident unfolded along the shores of the Shuwaikh region as a significant number of fish were found dead, strewn across the beach from opposite the Petroleum Corporation building to the National Assembly building. The distressing sight, brought about by waves …

KUWAIT CITY, April 25: In an exclusive revelation from informed sources within the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, it has been disclosed that the ministry is actively pursuing overdue debt collection from citizens who have failed to fulfill their payment obligations. The ministry is poised to complete all necessary connection […]

Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs praises UNRWA’s essential role in Palestinian relief efforts. KUWAIT CITY, April 25: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait has extended a warm welcome to the outcomes of the recently released report by an independent committee assessing the performance of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine […]

KUWAIT CITY, April 25: In a recent announcement, the Public Authority for Roads and Transportation (PART) has revealed the start of a traffic diversion on the Third Ring Road. This diversion, stretching from Istiklal Road to Cairo Street, aims to streamline traffic flow and accommodate the ongoing road works in the area. Scheduled for implementation …

Denounced as giving a ‘veneer of legality to slaveholding’ and despite claims of reform, kafala laws persist, allowing bosses to abuse women, who vanish from society. This is their testimony, gathered over two years in a Guardian investigationCondemned as dangerous and abusive, the kafala labour system not only disregards migrant workers’ rights but […]

KUWAIT CITY, April 24: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation concluded their state visit to Jordan, returning home on Wednesday. During the visit, the delegation, which included Minister of Finance Anwar Ali Al- Mudhaf, Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, and […]

KUWAIT CITY, April 24: The decision of the State Security General Department at the Interior Ministry to arrest and interrogate Fourth Constituency candidate Mused Al-Qeraifa for the opinions he expressed during the National Assembly election campaign period has drawn flak from several MPs-elect, who described the move as unjustified and abusive while […]

KUWAIT CITY, April 24: In light of the inability of the public sector to generate new job opportunities for citizens and the inability to employ 300,000 young men and women who will enter the labor market in the next 10 years, it is necessary to create a productive private sector that contributes to generating job …

Kuwait University hosts a symposium on student counselors’ role in drug abuse prevention. KUWAIT CITY, April 24: In line with the spirit of community collaboration, Kuwait University, in partnership with various state sectors, organized a symposium titled “The Role of Student Counselors in Dealing with Cases of Drug Abuse.” Hosted by the Cultural […]

Kuwaitization drive targets Civil Service Commission administration, sources reveal. KUWAIT CITY, April 24: In a recent statement to Al-Anbaa, sources emphasized the critical need to expedite efforts to Kuwaitize the administration of the Civil Service Commission. It was revealed that the Commission Affairs Department currently employs 14 individuals, with […]

Kuwait prioritizes skilled workers: New regulations for Egyptian work permits. KUWAIT CITY, April 24: In a recent development, Al-Jarida has learned from reliable sources within the Ministry of Interior and the Public Authority for Manpower that directives have been issued to halt the issuance of work permits for Egyptian workers as of yesterday. This […]

Unstable and dusty weather is expected in Kuwait. KUWAIT CITY, April 24: The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory alerting residents of Kuwait to anticipate heightened activity in northwesterly winds. According to officials, wind speeds may surpass 50 kilometers per hour, potentially causing dust storms and reducing horizontal visibility, […]

AMMAN, April 23 : His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Jordanian King Abdullah II held an official session of talks Tuesday, at Basman Palace. During the talks, both sides touched on the deep-rooted bilateral ties between the two countries and ways of boosting cooperation to serve the aspirations of the two …

KUWAIT CITY, April 23: A number of MPs-elect have commented on the Road Development Project Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Iraq, Turkiye, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a bid to transform Iraq into a transit hub connecting Asia and Europe through Al-Faw Port that is close to Abdullah Port. MP-elect Bader …

KUWAIT CITY, April 23: According to the Vice President of the Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) Nawaf Al-Mahmel, anticorruption efforts are not limited to a specific party, but they constitute an integrated work system in which roles are distributed among all parties. He explained that recent years have witnessed an increase in international and […]

KUWAIT CITY, April 23: The Ambassador of the European Union to Kuwait Anne Koestinen affirmed that exempting Kuwaitis from the Schengen visa requirement is one of her priorities during her tenure as the European Union Ambassador to the State of Kuwait. In a press statement issued yesterday, she said, “Kuwaitis have been enjoying a very …

Ministry of Health announces scholarships for medical specialties. KUWAIT CITY, April 23: The Ministry of Health has announced the opening of registration for scholarships and study leaves for the academic year 2024-2025, extending the deadline until Thursday, May 16. These opportunities are available for technical and allied medical specialties. Employees […]

Kuwait unveils ‘Adaa’ project, a groundbreaking accreditation system to target corruption in government agencies. KUWAIT CITY, April 23: In a collaborative effort between the Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), the British Embassy in Kuwait, and the Global Partners Governance Foundation (GPG), a pioneering accreditation system for government sector […]