The Ministry of Interior has announced a series of exceptional measures in view of the extraordinary circumstances currently facing the country. In a statement issued, the Ministry confirmed the automatic extension of visit visas and additional three month…

The Council of Ministers has directed Kuwait Municipality to take immediate steps to reorganize the legal status of advertisements in public spaces, aiming to enhance the country’s visual landscape and align it with global standards. In an official communication…

The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has issued an aeronautical notice announcing the gradual resumption of operations by foreign airlines at Hamad International Airport. The authority stated that the decision follows a comprehensive assessment of operational…

Kuwait Municipality inspection teams have issued 12 warnings for violations of building regulations during a field campaign carried out in Hawalli Governorate. The campaign, conducted by supervisory teams from the Engineering Audit and Follow-up Department…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to normal maritime navigation, warning that disruptions to the vital waterway threaten both regional stability and global energy security. “The Strait of Hormuz should remain…

Saudi Arabia has announced that all visit visa holders will be barred from performing Hajj, as authorities tighten regulations ahead of the annual pilgrimage season. The Ministry of Interior said that only individuals holding an official Hajj permit will…

The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation has declared force majeure on shipments of oil and refined products due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg News reported that the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has notified its customers that it would activate…

Kuwait has intensified its diplomatic engagement in response to ongoing regional developments, reaffirming its commitment to supporting efforts aimed at strengthening both regional and international security and stability. In this context, Foreign Minister…

Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which…

In a strategic step to modernize maritime infrastructure, the Maritime Transport Department at the Directorate General of Coast Guard has launched an ambitious project to replace outdated navigational aid pillars with advanced, technology-driven structures…

In a decisive move reflecting the continued enforcement of nationality regulations, the Supreme Committee for Kuwaiti Citizenship Investigation has issued two decisions resulting in the withdrawal of Kuwaiti citizenship from a total of 172 individuals. The…

Working quietly yet courageously, teams from the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy stood on the frontlines of a critical national test, confronting the risks posed by recent Iranian attacks on key infrastructure sites while ensuring uninterrupted…

Pakistan is preparing for a new round of talks between the U.S. and Iran, even as U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to throw cold water on hopes for reaching an agreement to end the war. Trump told Bloomberg News on Monday that he’s “highly unlikely” to…

The Ministry of Information mourned the passing of the esteemed artist Hayat Al-Fahad, who died on Tuesday after a distinguished artistic and humanitarian career spanning more than six decades in service of art and culture in Kuwait and the Gulf region. In…

War disruptions rattle emerging economies as energy, food prices face upward pressure; S&P warns of prolonged energy shock, inflation risks and strain on emerging market growth The international credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has warned that global…

The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training has announced its first-ever entry into the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2026, marking a significant milestone in its academic and institutional development and reflecting its alignment…

Washington and New Delhi are nearing the completion of a formalized trade deal, news agency ANI reported citing senior US officials. The report comes as an Indian delegation began a fresh round of negotiations in Washington on Monday. “The Trump Administration…

The General Staff of the Army at Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense has announced that the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from the Ground Forces Engineering Corps is carrying out operations to safely dispose of shrapnel and explosive remnants of war today.…