The Public Prosecution issued the digital bulletin on drug and psychotropic substance cases for the year 2023, highlighting the information data, the nature of the seized materials, and the judicial updates on cases. The Public Prosecution aims to raise awareness…

By Soumya Swaminathan and Christa Hasenkopf Special to The Times Kuwait Every year, the World Health Organization summarizes global progress on malaria control. It details the number of cases in affected countries, shows year-on-year changes, outlines goals…

India’s bio economy is becoming a powerful engine of growth, making significant strides over the past decade. The bio economy is estimated at USD 130 billion in 2024, a significant increase from USD 10 billion in 2014. Technological developments, government…

• Kuwait’s business community struggles with lengthy litigation, delayed judgment enforcement, and complex contract disputes, often taking years to resolve financial and commercial cases. • Efforts to boost direct investment, with the World Bank and judicial…

• The Ministry of Health emphasized that it “will not tolerate any leniency or trade-offs concerning the health of citizens under any circumstances.” • The ministry is working under a clear strategy to prioritize patients, particularly in emergency departments…

Assistant Secretary-General for the Arts Sector at the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) Musaad Al-Zamil said that Kuwait Cultural Week would be held in the Russian capital, Moscow, on September 17-24. Al-Zamil, Head of the council’s…

• Antigua and Barbuda has exempted Kuwaiti passport holders of various diplomatic, special, and ordinary types from needing visas to enter its territory. • Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the CARICOM, a political and economic union of 15 countries that…

• Nisreen Rubaian, the UNHCR representative in Kuwait, stated that the role of the organization extends beyond fundraising and mobilizing resources for humanitarian response in collaboration with donor countries and the private sector. • Kuwait is a state…

FAIPS IGCSE students showcased their exceptional abilities with stellar results in the May/June 2024 Cambridge Examination. True to form, FAIPS students approached the rigorous examination process with relentless determination and resilience, achieving remarkable…

As part of its strategy of spreading human rights awareness, the National Bureau for Human Rights held a training workshop for Deliveroo drivers, in association with the Occupational Medicine Center at the Ministry of Health. The workshop aimed to educate…

Minister of Justice and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohammed Al-Wasmi stated that the issuance and amendments of few Decree-Laws stem from Kuwait’s keenness to harmonize national legislation with international obligations. Under international…

Reconnaissance Research has announced the launch of a new Economic Affairs Unit, aiming to deepen the understanding of economic shifts in the region. The unit will be led by two experts: Bader Abuqamaz, a PhD researcher in economics with a focus on microeconomic…

Instagram will make teenagers’ accounts private by default in an effort to make the platform a safer place for young people. Starting on Tuesday, new users under 18 who sign up in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia will be given special…

Israel’s Mossad spy agency planted a small amount of explosives inside 5000 Taiwan-made pagers ordered by Lebanese group Hezbollah months before Tuesday’s detonations, a senior Lebanese security source and another source told Reuters. The details shed light…

Taiwan’s Gold Apollo did not make the pagers that were used in the detonations in Lebanon on Tuesday, the company’s founder Hsu Ching-Kuang told reporters on Wednesday. At least nine people were killed and nearly 3,000 wounded when pagers used by Hezbollah…

• The detailed plan for the Jahra Waterfront Project, divided into three areas (A, B, and C), has been approved and must adhere to the specified components and uses. The technical committee of the municipal council, chaired by Munira Al-Amir, has approved…

• The Ministry of Interior emphasizes that security services will continue to monitor and protect the community from drug-related dangers. The General Department for Combating Narcotics and the International Anti-Narcotics Department of the Criminal Security…

International indices have shown the State of Kuwait’s progress in various sectors thus bringing into the limelight the government’s successful steps regarding economic and financial reforms. The government’s rapid steps to achieve actual development at diverse…

• Teachers without a first quota might receive a grace period or flexibility regarding attendance, last class timing, and early departure. This flexibility should not conflict with the school schedule set by the director according to the study plan and work…