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IPTs out for Kuwait's three-part bond sale
Kuwait has announced initial price thoughts (IPTs) for its three-tranche dollar-denominated bond issuance, marking its return to international debt markets after an eight-year hiatus. The Reg S three-year notes are being marketed at +70 basis...

Kuwait Crown Prince meets Prince of Wales, conveys Amir’s message
His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah meets with His Royal Highness Prince William, Crown Prince of the United Kingdom, at Windsor Castle LONDON, Sept 29: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad...

Kuwait thwarts terror plot, seizes major drug haul
KUWAIT: The interior ministry announced on Monday state security officers arrested an Arab resident affiliated with a banned organization seeking to undermine Kuwait’s security, after investigations revealed he was planning a terrorist bombing...

Kuwait seeks to expand aviation ties, strengthen international cooperation
MONTREAL: Director-General of Civil Aviation (CAA) Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Sabah affirmed Kuwait’s commitment to expanding its network of aviation relations and enhancing international cooperation in civil aviation to serve the common...

Kuwait, Britain reaffirm ties
LONDON: HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah met on Monday Prince of Wales William at Windsor Palace. HH the Crown Prince conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to King Charles III of...

Kuwait see off Manama
BASKETBALL – BAHRAIN’S Manama were handed a third successive defeat yesterday in the 37th Arab Basketball Championship for Men’s Clubs, currently being played in Dubai, the UAE. The kingdom’s representatives went down fighting against Kuwait SC...

Fierce winds, dust in Kuwait till Wednesday
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 29: Director of the Meteorological Department Dhirar Al-Ali says Kuwait will experience active winds from Monday through Wednesday. In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Al-Ali explained that weather maps and numerical...

Reconnaissance Research, ISSI sign MoU to deepen Kuwait–Pakistan strategic dialogue
(Left) Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Ambassador of Pakistan to Kuwait with Abdulaziz M. Al-Anjeri, Founder and CEO of Reconnaissance Research. (Right Top)Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General of ISSI (Right below) Reconnaissance Research logo KUWAIT...

Bangladesh Embassy gifts calligraphy works to Kuwait Grand Mosque
H.E. the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Kuwait, Major General Syed Tareq Hussain, presents two calligraphy works to Dr. Badr Ma’jun Al Dhafiri, Head of Kuwait Grand Mosque Authority, marking Bangladesh’s first artistic contribution to the mosque....

Kuwait launches 'Volunteer Tourist Guidance' service via Sahel app
Ministry of Information launches tourism volunteer scheme to boost national image. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 29: In a creative step to energize Kuwait’s tourism sector and engage its youth, the Ministry of Information on Monday officially launched the...

Kuwait foils terror plot, seizes explosives
2025-09-29T20:13:33+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Kuwait Kuwait’s Interior Ministry arrested, on Monday, an Arab resident accused of planning a bomb attack on places of worship. In a statement, the Ministry explained that...

World Malayalee Council, Kuwait celebrates ‘Onappolima 2025’
The Kuwait Province members of the World Malayalee Council (WMC), which spans across about sixty countries, organized a grand Onam celebration under the banner ‘Onappolima 2025’. The event, held at Al-Sumedra auditorium in Rumaithiya, Kuwait,...

Filipino groups unite for ‘Bowling for a Cause’ in Kuwait
Kuwait Golden Lady Eagles Club. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 29: The Kuwait Golden Eagles Club (KGEC) and Kuwait Golden Lady Eagles Club (KGLEC), under Central Luzon Region 36, hosted a benefit bowling tournament titled "Bowling for a Cause" …A Friendly...

‘Partners in Success’: Kuwait Handball Federation secures major sponsors
Al-Hajri and Al-Adwani speak during the Kuwait Handball Federation conference. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 29: In a step highlighting the Kuwait Handball Federation’s commitment to developing the sport, the federation announced the sponsors for the season...
Kuwait-Malabar Fliers Stranded After AI Express Cancels Service
Air India Express has intensified frustration among Indian expatriates in Kuwait by announcing the suspension of its flights to Kozhikode and Kannur in its upcoming winter schedule, Arab Times reported. The move follows the recent halt of its...
Kuwait Denies Reports Allowing Family Visa Violators To Amend Residency Status
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has dismissed reports claiming that family visa violators are permitted to amend their residency status under Article 22 of the country’s residency law, calling such information “completely false.” In a statement...

Football Mayhem in Kuwait: Police Nab 12 After Stadium Riot
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 29: Security forces arrested 12 individuals involved in the riots that broke out during the match between Kuwait Sports Club and Qadisiya Sports Club at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Friday, as part of the Zain Premier...

Massive Drug Haul In Kuwait: 600,000 Pills And Firearms Seized
KUWAIT CITY, Sep 29: In a significant security achievement, the General Department for Drug Control (GDDC) has successfully seized a massive quantity of narcotics and weapons from two illegal residents following a carefully planned investigation...

Moscow Seasons Festival debuts in Kuwait, drawing 375,000 visitors and celebrating cultural ties
From September 25 to 28, Kuwait became a venue for a large-scale cultural dialogue: it hosted the "Moscow Seasons" festival for the first time in Middle East. Visitors tried tea from a samovar, discovered Russian traditions, and made wishes for a...

Solar lights modern Kuwait cities
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 29: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW), as part of collective efforts across various sectors and institutions toward sustainable development and enhancing energy efficiency, seeks to leverage renewable energy...