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Kuwait U-19 tops Uruguay for second President’s Cup victory
Arab Times
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August 14, 2025
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
Arab Times
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August 14, 2025
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...
Nepali death toll from toxic alcohol in Kuwait rises to 16
República
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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...
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...
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 announces death of thirteen people due alcohol poising
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(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...
Kuwait expands family visa validity, scraps salary requirement
The Siasat Daily
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August 14, 2025
Kuwait City: Kuwait has introduced major changes to its visa regulations, allowing expatriates to bring extended family members on visit visas valid for up to one year and removing the long-standing minimum salary requirement for sponsors. Colonel...
Kuwait to experience extreme hot weather during the day and hot to warm weather with relatively high humidity at night
Kuwait Times
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August 14, 2025
KUWAIT: The Meteorological Department said that the country will experience extremely hot weather during the day and hot to warm weather with relatively high humidity at night over the weekend. The director of the department, Dharar Al-Ali, said...
Kuwait to allow foreign-born women stripped of citizenship to retain benefits
The Indian Express
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August 14, 2025
The Ministry of Social Affairs in Kuwait has said that foreign-born women who became naturalised Kuwaiti citizens through marriage can continue to access benefits, even after their citizenship is revoked. This comes after Kuwait recently revoked...
Kuwait to see extreme heat of 47-49°C and humid nights this weekend
Arab Times
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August 14, 2025
Kuwait Meteorological Department forecasts scorching temperatures and humid conditions throughout the weekend. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: The Meteorological Department (MD) has warned that Kuwait will experience very hot weather during the day and hot...
Kuwait Automates Indemnity Payments for Expats
Arab Times
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August 14, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is finalizing procedures to automatically process and settle indemnity for expatriates working in government agencies connected to its integrated systems. Clarifying its June 18 website...
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...
Kuwait evaluates the status of projects with China
Arab Times
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August 14, 2025
Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan chairs a ministerial committee meeting to follow up on agreements and MoUs signed with China. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan on Thursday chaired the 22nd meeting of...
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...
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...
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,...