Nepali death toll from toxic alcohol in Kuwait rises to 16

KATHMANDU, Aug 15: At least 16 Nepali nationals have lost their lives in Kuwait after consuming toxic alcohol. The deceased Nepali nationals are among 23 migrant workers who lost their life as a result of consuming alcohol mixed with highly...

Kuwait population reaches 5.099 million; Budget revenues could hit KD 18.276bn

KUWAIT: The total population in Kuwait reached approximately 5.099 million people by the end of June 2025, marking a growth of about 2.2 percent—or an absolute increase of around 111,000 people—compared to the end of 2024 when the population was...

Kuwait Times, Kuwait News teams attend specialized workshop

KUWAIT: Kuwait Times and Kuwait News teams attended a workshop on “Effective Media Presence for Impact and Documentation,” led by Internationally Certified Vocal Intelligence Trainer Amna Al-Mohna, on Thursday. The workshop covered advanced...

Kuwait, China review progress on 22 joint development projects

KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Mohammad Al-Mashaan chaired a meeting on Thursday of the Ministerial Committee for Following Up on the Executive Status of Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed between Kuwait and...

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

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...

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

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 Reports Methanol Poisoning Outbreak: 13 Dead, 21 Suffer Vision Loss

Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has reported a surge in methanol poisoning cases linked to contaminated alcoholic drinks, leaving 13 people dead and 21 others with blindness or impaired vision within five days. In a statement posted on X late...

Kuwait's Delayed Path to Progress

Kuwait Welcomes the World, Keeps Ban on Israelis

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: Director of the Electronic Services Department at the General Department of Residency Colonel Abdulaziz Al-Kandari says there is no ban on the entry of any nationality to Kuwait except for Israeli nationals, as there is a...

Kuwait’s Civil & Commercial Law Just Changed — Here’s What You Need To Know

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: The decree amending the Civil and Commercial Procedures Law, approved by the Council of Ministers recently, introduces several amendments, including stricter regulations on the dismissal of judges, an increase in bail amounts,...

Kuwait begins quest for Arab U-18 Volleyball Championship glory

Kuwait volleyball team. AMMAN, Aug 14: Kuwait’s U-18 volleyball team will kick off its journey tomorrow in the 17th Arab U-18 Volleyball Championship, hosted in Amman, Jordan, from August 15 to 26. The “Blues” begin their group-stage matches...

Kuwait arrests 'Bedoun' for running illegal narcotics lab in Kabd

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: Under the directive and supervision of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, as well as the leadership of Director of the Drug Control General Department (DCGD) Brigadier General Mohammad...

‘Kuwait beacon of stability, compassion’

Pakistani Ambassador Dr Zafar Iqbal addressing the community in the embassy hall. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: Pakistani Ambassador to Kuwait Dr. Zafar Iqbal praised the humanitarian and leadership role of the State of Kuwait, describing it as “the...

Kuwait Committee moves to withdraw nationality in certain cases

Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Sabah KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: The Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality convened on Thursday under the chairmanship of Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. During the meeting, the...

Kuwait U-23 set for Oman and Malaysia friendlies in Thailand

Players gather for a meeting. BANGKOK, Aug 14: Kuwait’s Olympic soccer team will face Malaysia on August 14 and Oman on August 21 in friendly matches during its training camp in Thailand, which kicked off earlier this week. The squad is also...

Kuwait U-18 faces tough test against Algeria

Players battling for the ball. CAIRO, Aug 14: Kuwait’s U-18 national basketball team takes on Algeria today at 7:00 p.m. in the fifth and final preliminary round match of the 22nd Arab U-18 Basketball Championship at the Cairo International...

Kuwait U-19 tops Uruguay for second President’s Cup victory

Players celebrate their victory. CAIRO, Aug 14: Kuwait’s U-19 recorded its second win in the “President’s Cup” With a 35-25 victory over Uruguay at the 11th IHF Men’s Youth World Championship in Cairo. Earlier, Kuwait competed in the preliminary...

Kuwait cracks down on building and construction violations

File photo: Kuwait Municipality conducts construction site inspection campaign. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: Kuwait Municipality confirmed on Thursday the continuation of its field inspection campaigns to monitor construction, building, and renovation...

Tainted alcohol kills 13, blinds 21 in Kuwait

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...

Kuwait announces death of thirteen people due alcohol poising

(MENAFN) According to reports, Kuwait’s Ministry of Health confirmed on Wednesday that 13 people have died due to poisoning from locally produced alcohol. The ministry stated on social media platform X that since Saturday it had treated 63 cases...