Kuwait Crown Prince receives Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Iraq

KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Sunday Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Iraq and Head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq, Ambassador Dr. Mohammad...

Big Money, Big Dispute: Who Controls Kuwait’s Bank Prize Draws?

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 31: After more than five months of suspension, the fate of bank prize draws in Kuwait remains uncertain, caught in a regulatory tug-of-war between the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI)....

Kuwait’s Gulf Bank wins 4 prestigious global finance awards

Gulf Bank has been recognized with four distinguished awards at the Global Finance Best Digital Bank Awards 2025, reaffirming its leadership in digital innovation, corporate banking solutions, and customer engagement across Kuwait and the Middle...

Kuwait Zoo once loved by generations now an administrative tug-of-war

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 31: Once a key tourist attraction for over five decades, the Kuwait Zoo remains closed and mired in administrative limbo, with its future uncertain despite government moves to repurpose the land for public finance needs. As the...

Kuwait endorses GCC payment system linkage to boost economic ties

Kuwait ratifies historic agreement to link payment systems across GCC member states. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 31: The Official Gazette (Kuwait Today) today published several decrees approving international agreements and a memorandum of understanding...

Kuwait Meteorological Center warns of haze impact on visibility and public health

The haze resembles fog from a distance but differs in composition and humidity. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 31: Kuwait regularly experiences a weather phenomenon known as "haze," characterized by suspended fine dust and particles in dry air, resulting in a...

Kuwait’s taste revolution: Bloggers drive the surge in food tourism

Food bloggers propel Kuwait to the top of the regional culinary tourism map. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 31: Kuwait is emerging as a major regional destination for food tourism, fueled by the influence of digital restaurant bloggers who have played a pivotal...

Kuwait boosts food hospitality with bloggers’ support News report

KUWAIT: Amid fierce competition, Kuwait is solidifying its role as a leading regional food and hospitality destination, boosted by quality restaurants and enhanced service.Digital restaurant bloggers have significantly promoted Kuwait’s vibrant...

China Cultural Center hosts ‘Qixi Feast,’ a cultural experience in Kuwait

Kuwait to host world pentathlon tourneys in 2028 – IMPU

KUWAIT: The IMPU made the declaration during a meeting held in in the Lithuanian capital on sidelines of the current world championship of these games. The selection of Kuwait to host the competitions in 2028 came against the backdrop of...

Kuwait Meteorological Center: Haze phenomenon reduces horizontal visibility, disrupts activities

KUWAIT: Kuwait frequently experiences a weather phenomenon known as “haze,” characterized by suspended fine dust and particles in dry air, leading to reduced horizontal visibility, the Meteorological Center said Sunday. Acting Director Dhirar...

Astronomical events to light up Kuwait’s skies in September

KUWAIT: The Space Museum at Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center announced on Sunday that several remarkable astronomical events and phenomena will be visible in Kuwait’s skies throughout September. In a statement to KUNA, the museum explained...

Over 290 days of haze recorded yearly in Kuwait

KUWAIT: Kuwait frequently experiences hazy weather, a condition characterized by suspended fine dust and particles in dry air that significantly reduce horizontal visibility. According to the World Meteorological Organization, haze is classified...

Sept brings rare astronomical wonders to Kuwait night sky

Astronomy enthusiasts in Kuwait are set for rare September events, including a lunar eclipse. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 31: The Space Museum at the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center announced on Sunday that several unique astronomical events will be...

Arab Handball Clubs Championship draw kicks off in Kuwait

A file photo of players in action. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 31: The draw for the 40th Arab Handball Clubs Championship for League and Cup Winners will take place this evening at 7:00 p.m. at Al-Raya Hotel. The tournament, hosted by Kuwait from September...

New service to streamline drug and food control licensing in Kuwait

Kuwait's Commerce Ministry launches electronic linkage with Health Ministry. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 31: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said Sunday it has launched an electronic linkage service with the Ministry of Health’s Drug and Food Control...

Traffic Violators in Kuwait to Clean Streets, Help Hospitals

Ashen Tharaka Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday that people convicted of traffic violations will now perform community service instead of paying fines or serving jail time. Under the new reform, issued by Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al...

Kuwait’s Dairy Sector Rebounds After Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 30: The daily production of milk and dairy products reached 190 tons after months of heavy losses incurred by the livestock sector due to the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Sulaibiya farms, reports Al-Seyassah daily....

Kuwait can save KD2.5 bln if power and water consumption are privatized

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 30: In its latest report, the Supreme Council for Planning urged government agencies to expedite the completion of draft laws, including the draft law on establishing a public electricity and water corporation under the Ministry...

Kuwait shooting team win 8 medals

KUWAIT: Kuwait shooting sports team concluded its participation in the 16th Asian Championship Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun, which was held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, earning eight medals — two gold, two silver, and four bronze. Speaking to KUNA, head...