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Kuwait updates visa system to enhance tourism appeal
GCC Business News
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August 14, 2025
The Kuwait Ministry of Interior has reaffirmed its keenness to enhance the visa issuance procedures, improving Kuwait’s status as an attractive tourist destination. The announcement came during a visual presentation at the Center for Government...
Kuwait warns: Expats and Kuwaitis must verify degrees by September 30 or face penalties
The Times of India
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Ministry of Higher Education has issued a deadline for Kuwaiti's and expatriates to verify their academic degrees/Representative Image The Ministry of Higher Education in Kuwait has issued a strict deadline for Kuwaiti nationals and expatriates to...
TRN vs KGC Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Kuwait T10 Summer League 2025, Match 28
CricketAddictor
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August 15, 2025
The twenty-eighth fixture of the Kuwait T10 Summer League 2025 will pit Tally Rangers against Keraniganj Challengers at Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait on 15th August at 9:15 PM IST. Get the best TRN vs KGC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket...
Kuwait oil price dropped $1.10 to $68.68 pb
Zawya
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KUWAIT -- Kuwaiti oil price dropped USD 1.10 to USD 68.68 per barrel on Wednesday compared to Tuesday's USD 69.78 pb, according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). Globally, Brent futures dropped 49 cents to USD 65.63 pb, as West Texas...
BNC vs NCMI Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Kuwait T10 Summer League 2025, Match 29
CricketAddictor
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August 15, 2025
NCM Investments will challenge Bader & Nie Cricket Club in the twenty-ninth fixture of the Kuwait T10 Summer League 2025 at Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait on 15th August at 11:15 PM IST. Get the best BNC vs NCMI Dream11 prediction, fantasy...
Kuwait to Launch Biggest Judicial Reform Plan in Its History
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Kuwait will soon launch its largest legislative reform plan in history to modernize the judicial system and ease court backlogs, Justice Minister Nasser al-Sumait said on Wednesday. Speaking during an inspection tour of the Reggae court complex,...
Kuwait: Toxic alcohol consumption kills 13 expat workers, dozens hospitalised
Madhyamam
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August 14, 2025
Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that at least 13 expatriate workers from Asian countries have died and dozens more have been hospitalised after consuming alcohol contaminated with methanol. The health alert, issued on Wednesday, follows...
Kuwait introduces E-Visa system for tourism, family, business, government entry
Madhyamam
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August 14, 2025
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has launched an upgraded electronic visa system designed to streamline entry procedures and strengthen the country’s appeal as a tourist destination. During a presentation at the Center for Government Communication,...
Tainted alcohol kills 13, blinds 21 in Kuwait
The New Arab
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August 15, 2025
Importing alcohol was banned by Kuwait's government in 1964, and its consumption was criminalised in the 1980s [Dominique BERBAIN/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images] Consumption of tainted alcohol has killed 13 people in Kuwait in recent days, with...
Saudi Citizen Caught Trying To Smuggle Cigarettes At Kuwait Border
Arab Times
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August 15, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 15: The General Administration of Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle 35 cartons of cigarettes concealed inside a vehicle’s interior at the Al-Salmi border crossing. During departure procedures for a vehicle driven by a Saudi...
Kannur man among 13 dead in Kuwait illicit liquor tragedy
Onmanorama
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August 15, 2025
Kannur: A total of 13 expatriates from Asian countries have died after consuming toxic alcohol in Kuwait. Sachin (31), a native of Irinavu in Kannur, is among the Indians killed in the tragedy. Though there are reports of the deaths of 10 Indians,...
Kuwait Airways Faces Challenges as It Waits for Airbus Delivery
Gulf Insider
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August 13, 2025
Kuwait Airways’ plans of growing passenger numbers to 5.5 million in 2025 from more than 4 million last year faces difficulties due to delayed aircraft deliveries and geopolitical pressure in the region. Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC)...
Kuwait reports 13 deaths from alcohol poisoning
Xinhua News Agency
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KUWAIT CITY, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Kuwait's Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that 13 people have died from poisoning caused by locally produced alcohol. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the ministry said that since Saturday...
9 Nepalis die in Kuwait after consuming toxic alcohol
OnlineKhabar
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August 15, 2025
Kathmandu, August 15 Nine Nepalis have died in Kuwait over the past three days after consuming toxic alcohol, according to the Nepali Embassy in Kuwait. Several others remain under treatment, while some have already been discharged, hospital...
Kuwait Abolishes Minimum Salary Requirement For Family Visit Visas
Gulf Insider
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August 13, 2025
Kuwait has abolished its minimum salary requirement for foreign residents seeking to bring family members on visit visas, as part of an overhaul of entry rules aimed at fostering openness and strengthening social ties, authorities announced this...
Kuwait introduces new rules to protect public funds, speed up courts
Madhyamam
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August 13, 2025
Kuwait’s Cabinet has approved major legal reforms to protect public funds and tighten rules on misuse of public office. The changes also aim to modernize the court system with digital tools. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet...
Kuwait mulls controlled foreign property rights
Arab Times
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August 13, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are accelerating their efforts to further open up the real estate sector to foreign ownership as part of development strategies aimed at stimulating economic growth and attracting...
Kuwait cracks down on Red Cross, Red Crescent misuse
Arab Times
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August 13, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: The Cabinet approved a draft decree-law regulating the use and protection of the Red Crescent and Red Cross emblems during its recent meeting. The Arab Times obtained a copy of the draft law, which states that the Cabinet will...
Kuwait Acting PM, FM receive Antigua and Barbuda’s FM
Kuwait Times
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August 13, 2025
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah receives on Wednesday at Bayan Palace, in the presence of Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya, Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Barbuda Affairs Everly...
Kuwait to launch largest legislative reform plan
Kuwait Times
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August 13, 2025
KUWAIT: Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait on Wednesday announced that Kuwait will soon launch the largest legislative development plan in its history, in cooperation with state agencies and civil society institutions. The initiative will...