• The Kuwaiti citizen involved in the nationality forgery case died after being implicated in adding Gulf nationals to his file, with investigations uncovering twelve related cases of forged nationality. The Criminal Court, presided over by Counselor Dr.…

• Dr. Ameera Al Hassan, Head of the UN-Habitat Mission, emphasized that inclusive urban planning plays a key role in supporting addiction recovery by creating environments that foster stability, well-being, and reintegration into society. Kuwait Social Association…

The Ministry of Health praised the Cabinet’s approval of a draft decree-law amending Article 45 of the Civil Service Law, allowing Kuwaiti employees to receive special leave with full pay for up to one year to accompany a patient who has the government nod…

Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait said the Cabinet has approved a draft decree-law amending Penal Code No. 16 of 1960 to strengthen penalties for manslaughter and accidental injury, aiming to deter violations and protect public rights. Al-Sumait said the…

Retired Major-General Fahd Al-Badr has been nominated to serve as the new Director-General of the General Administration of Customs and Retired Major-General Saleh Al-Omar has been nominated to serve as his assistant. Al-Badr previously held the position…

A new Pew Research Center report reveals growing concern among American teens over the impact of social media, with 48% saying it has a mostly negative effect on people their age — a significant increase from 32% in 2022. At the same time, 44% report having…

The Kuwait Municipality has responded to the Ministry of Social Affairs’ directive to enforce a 2009 ministerial resolution prohibiting public benefit associations and charity foundations from operating in private and model residential areas. Acting Undersecretary…

Dr. Ebtehal Fadel, Chairperson of the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Alliance for Noncommunicable Diseases, praised Kuwait’s pioneering role in training medical personnel, highlighting a regional report that recognized Kuwait’s efforts in fulfilling a key…

Gold prices surged more than 1% today (Thursday), driven by buying interest following a recent dip, just a day after the metal touched a one-week low amid optimism over a potential U.S.-China trade agreement. Spot gold climbed 1.5% to $3,335.39 per ounce…

Personnel from the Department for Combating Financial Crimes have arrested two Sudanese for illegally collecting donations under the name ‘Initiative,’ without obtaining a license from the competent authorities. The Ministry said the suspects were arrested…

The Kuwait Fire Force carried out an inspection campaign on Wednesday evening across the Capital Governorate to monitor compliance with safety and fire prevention regulations. During the inspection campaign, according to Al-Rai daily, several establishments…

The Criminal Court, presided over by Counselor Al-Dhuwaihi Al-Dhuwaihi, has handed down sentences to 19 individuals involved in a major money laundering case. The court imposed varying prison terms, with one defendant receiving a 10-year sentence and a hefty…

Kuwaiti doctors have gained international recognition for their medical achievements, with several notable accomplishments over the years. In a groundbreaking event this month, the Ministry of Health performed five consecutive remote robotic surgeries on…

As per the recent estimates, India’s bioeconomy sector has experienced phenomenal growth: over a decade, it has grown over 16 times, from $ 10 billion in 2014 to an impressive $165.7 billion in 2024. At the same time, biotech startups in India have grown…

Mr. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, paid an official visit to Kuwait on Thursday, 24 April 2025. He was received by the Crown Prince of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and by the Acting Prime Minister…

• The penalties are double the amount laundered in a case involving 29 individuals and nine companies across sectors such as imports, exports, general trade, money exchange, and food delivery. • The Criminal Court found the group guilty of organized money…

According to the World Bank’s latest Middle East and North Africa Economic Update, entitled Shifting Gears: The Private Sector as an Engine of Growth in the Middle East and North Africa, the region is estimated to have grown at a modest 1.9 percent in 2024…

• Minister of Justice and Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons and Migrant Smuggling, Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait,emphasized that global conflicts have created a fertile ground for human trafficking and migrant smuggling, urging…

• Kuwait is affected by a high-pressure system receding, making way for a surface depression with a hot air mass. Light to moderate southerly winds will be active intermittently, causing dust storms, particularly in open areas, along with scattered clouds.…

• Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour highlighted that Egypt’s technological universities prioritize practical training, making up 60% of the curriculum, while the education system serves 8.3 million students, including 200,000 expatriates from the Middle East and Africa.…