• Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef stated, “Whenever I visit the UAE on an official mission, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah always reminds me to convey to the children of Sheikh Zayed that we will never forget what their father did for…

• Dubai ranked first in the Middle East, followed by Abu Dhabi in second. Doha ranked third in the Arab world, and Muscat ranked fourth in the Arab world in expatriate quality of life rankings. • Zurich ranked first in the world, supported by its outstanding…

Al Ansari Exchange, the fastest growing remittance and foreign exchange company boasting 37 branches across Kuwait, has partnered with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to facilitate swift, secure and hassle-free global money transfers through the…

• The Public Authority for Manpower said the normal fees for issuing work permits will be sufficient without additional burdens and explained that the duration of labor transfer within the SME sector has been reduced from three years to one year. The Public…

By Shouq Al-Mulla Special to The Times Kuwait  Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the State of Kuwait, in partnership with the United Nations Office for the Coordination…

The Council of Ministers has decided to suspend work in all ministries, government agencies, public bodies, and institutions on; Wednesday and Thursday, 1 and 2 January, 2025. Whereas, the official work will resume on Sunday, 5 January 2025. Importantly,…

It will provide electronic payment options compatible with local banking systems. It will prevent misleading advertising or unjustly using logos or trademarks. The consumer has the right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days, except for some products…

The group will leverage innovative financing tools, mobilize resources, and strengthen partnerships to support sustainable land management, biodiversity conservation, and food security. It will also advance land restoration efforts and strengthen resilience…

Calling India a “very important partner”, Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya on Wednesday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the West Asian nation believes that the Indian leader is one of the wisest persons in the world.…

The Chairman of the Civil Service Bureau, Dr. Essam Al-Rubaian, confirmed today, Wednesday, that the Bureau is committed in implementing the Cabinet’s decision regarding the official work system in the evening, that’s set to take effect on January 5th, 2025.…

The Chairman of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, H.E. Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, called on Wednesday, to emphasize the urgent need in addressing complaints submitted by travelers to ensure their rights are protected. This statement…

Kuwaiti Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, Eng. Noura Al-Fassam, and Saudi Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority, Mohammed Al-Jadaan, signed an agreement…

French lawmakers passed a no-confidence vote against the government on Wednesday, throwing the European Union’s second-biggest economic power deeper into a crisis that threatens its capacity to legislate and tame a massive budget deficit. Far-right and left…

• Project owners are now permitted to transfer their workers to another small or medium-sized project owned by them immediately, without the one-year waiting period, upon payment of a fee of 300 Kuwaiti dinars. The Public Authority for Manpower announced…

Germany’s Earth Science Research Center reported that a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck western Iran on Thursday, with tremors felt in Kuwait. The quake occurred at a depth of ten kilometers, according to the center, as reported by Al Rai newspaper.

• H.E. Belinda Lewis, the British Ambassador to Kuwait, said, “The UK is a global leader in the creative industries, and British books, art, music, films, theatre, fashion, and design are very popular in Kuwait and around the world. I am keen to explore more…

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier will resign on Thursday after far-right and leftist lawmakers voted to topple his government, plunging the euro zone’s second-largest economy deeper into political crisis. Barnier, a veteran politician who was formerly…

• Dr. Abdul Kalam Pearl of the School Award will be presented to students excelling in both academic and extracurricular subjects from 26 Indian schools in Kuwait. The 18th National Tug of War Championship, organized by Thanima Kuwait for the Sanselia Ever…

Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi said on Thursday that primary healthcare is considered the cornerstone of the country’s medical system amid health challenges. The minister made the statement while addressing the sixth Annual Medical Conference…

By Shouq Al-Mulla Special to The Times Kuwait On the occasion of the “International Day of French Teachers” and the closing of the “Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games”, the French Embassy in Kuwait hosted a reception at the French Residence. The event…