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Kuwait emphasizes judicial independence and fundamental rights UN welcomes Kuwait’s election to human rights council for 2027–2029 Judicial training key to protecting rights and ensuring justice, says Al-Sane The Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies has held a workshop in cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for…
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19: Kuwait has issued Decree-Law No. 122 of 2026 amending certain provisions of the Notarization Law, with the aim of simplifying procedures, developing electronic...
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19: French President Emmanuel Macron and his accompanying official delegation left Kuwait on Monday afternoon following an official visit during which he held offi...
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19: Kuwait has introduced new legal safeguards for people living in jointly owned residential properties, allowing courts to postpone partition for a specified per...
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19: The list of successful applicants for employment at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and its subsidiaries has been approved, say reliable sources. Sources co...
Business & InvestmentAn Amiri decree-law was issued amending Law No. 10 of 2020 to introduce electronic and remote documentation procedures for personal status matters, require premarital preparation programs, and establish new rules for documenting divorce and khula cases. Under the decree-law, concerned parties or their representatives may appear before a notary in person,…
French President Emmanuel Macron and his accompanying official delegation left Kuwait on Monday afternoon following an official visit during which he held official talks with His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah was at the forefront of those seeing Macron off at…
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19: Brigadier General Raed Mubarak Al-Sakran, Deputy Chief of the General Staff for Operations and Plans, headed Kuwait’s delegation to the extraordinary meeting o...
The Times Kuwait Report The Indian community in Kuwait mourns the passing of Dharam Vir Malhotra, a respected businessman whose life and career were defined by determination, uncompromising integrity and a deep sense of responsibility towards the people who placed their trust in him. Malhotra passed away on 19 October 2026, at the age of … The post D. V.…
The Court of Appeal, headed by Counselor Abdullah Al Othman, sentenced the head of a sports federation to three years and four months in prison and a travel manager to two years and four months, along with a fine and the confiscation of KD 551,000, in a case involving the alleged embezzlement of funds through … The post Appeal court jails sports federation…
A delegation from the German Embassy in Kuwait visited the General Directorate of Civil Defense to strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchange expertise in areas of mutual interest. The meeting brought together Head of the Traffic and Operations Affairs Sector Brigadier General Ahmed Al-Azmi and several Civil Defense officials. During the visit, the…
The Kuwait Banking Association hosted a reception for Kuwaiti banks in Bangkok on Friday evening, alongside the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The event brought together senior officials, policymakers and leaders from Kuwait’s banking and financial sector, as well as regional and international…
CAPT has instructed government entities subject to the Public Tenders Law to obtain updated financial approval from the Ministry of Finance for certain tenders and contracts. The Ministry of Finance has begun reviewing and updating government procurement procedures following legislative amendments to the Public Tenders Law, including raising the financial…
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has announced scheduled maintenance work on the water network at Bayan Towers D2 on Wednesday, Oct 21,...
Freedom of navigation in Hormuz and Red Sea is a red line GCC condemns Iran attacks, demands accountability and compensation Gulf states stand with Saudi Arabia, calls for action against Houthis The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has called for stronger international action against Iran and its regional proxies, urging Russia to play an active role … The…
The Times Kuwait Report Kuwait and France are moving to deepen their strategic partnership through eight cooperation initiatives covering defence, civil aviation, data and artificial intelligence, academic and scientific collaboration, investment promotion and healthcare. The initiatives were announced during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to…
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah awarded visiting French President Emmanuel Macron Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer at Bayan Palace on Monday, in recognition of the Kuwaiti people’s appreciation and to strengthen friendly ties between the two countries. In return, President Macron awarded His Highness the Amir the Grand Cross of the…
Prominent Indian national Dharam Vir Malhotra, widely known as D.V. Malhotra, passed away on 19 October 2026, at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories and a profound sense of loss among his family, friends and well-wishers. Born on 2 July 1939, Malhotra’s life spanned nearly nine decades, during which he … The post Prominent Indian…
A Sri Lankan woman gave birth to a baby boy aboard Jazeera Airways flight J9 551, which departed Kuwait on 18 October and arrived in Colombo early on 19 October 2026. Both mother and baby were taken to Negombo Base Hospital and are reported to be in good health. The safe delivery highlights the great … The post Baby Boy Born Aboard Jazeera Airways Flight…
Personnel from the Criminal Investigations Department have referred an African woman to the Directorate-General for Drug Control over suspected drug trafficking after she was allegedly caught preparing to deliver a hashish cigarette to a suspected customer in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh. According to a security source, officers from the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh Police…
The Ministry of Interior has referred a civil servant working at a border crossing to the Public Prosecution over allegations that he facilitated the departure of a Gulf national who was subject to a travel ban. According to a security source, the ministry received information that the woman had left Kuwait despite being listed on … The post Kuwait refers…
The Ministry of Interior has announced the temporary closure of six police stations, effective Sunday, as part of a development plan to upgrade their facilities and transform them into model police stations. The ministry said alternative stations have been designated to receive reports and process citizens’ transactions throughout the closure period,…
First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah received on Monday Vice Admiral Kurt A. Renshaw, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, the U.S. Fifth Fleet, and Combined Maritime Forces, during his visit to Kuwait. The meeting discussed areas of cooperation and coordination between Kuwait and the US and means…
This is a pretty funny new campaign by Lean. Inspired by all those TikTok videos of guys who like matcha but don’t want other guys to know they’re drinking it, Lean introduced special cups for men who want to keep their matcha habit a secret. It’s a pretty simple but fun idea. Men can choose […]
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19 : The Public Authority for Manpower has introduced a new electronic service, “Report Me,” allowing the public to report violations of labor-related laws, regula...
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19: A joint inspection campaign in the Sabah Al-Salem area has resulted in the issuance of 48 violation reports as authorities stepped up efforts to protect consum...
Aspire Indian School hosted a higher education counselling session on September 29, connecting around 400 to 500 students from Grades 10 and 12 with representatives of Indian universities to explore study options, admission requirements and career opportunities in India. The session was attended by AIIS Counsellor Mrs. Lia Varghese, who welcomed the…
Fully owned Airbus A320neo from landmark 26-aircraft order arrives with upgraded passenger experience Jazeera Airways has welcomed its newest Airbus A320neo aircraft, from a landmark orderbook of 26 Airbus aircraft. The new aircraft ushers in an exciting new phase of fleet expansion and long-term growth for the airline. Barathan Pasupathi, Chief Executive…
French President Emmanuel Macron’s official visit to Kuwait today marks a significant milestone in 65 years of bilateral relations based on mutual respect and cooperation on issues of common interest. During the visit, Macron will hold talks with His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on strengthening bilateral ties across various…
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Kuwait on Monday morning for an official visit, accompanied by an official delegation, and was received at the Amir...
Parking is permitted only alongside sidewalks marked in black and white, parking next to grey or unpainted sidewalks is prohibited Internal Roads Subject to Traffic Law, Illegal Parking Punishable The General Traffic Department has reiterated that if a vehicle owner allows another person to drive their car through the government’s Sahel application (using…
During a visit to Samarkand, the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that strengthening cooperation with Uzbekistan is one of the important priorities of Washington’s foreign policy. Rubio said his visit to Samarkand is not related to any particular international crisis but is aimed at further developing bilateral relations with Uzbekistan,…
The Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources has opened Al-Omariya Nursery to the public for the annual planting season, offering more than half a million locally produced seedlings at affordable prices despite a halt in imports amid regional conditions. The initiative highlights the authority’s efforts to maintain the availability of…
Kuwait’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Adel Al-Zamel met on Sunday with representatives of the GCC Interconnection Authority to discuss preparations for the summer of 2027. In a press statement, the ministry said that the meeting focused on enhancing cooperation and coordination between the ministry and the…
Yesterday it was announced that car insurance will now only be digital so I wanted to share the link to the insurance site since I keep forgetting it and figured I can search for it the next time I need it here on the blog. The website is beema.iru.gov.kw But I have a question, how […]
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior (MoI), in coordination with the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) and Kuwait Municipality, has conducted a wide-ranging campaign in the Jleeb area, resulting in the arrest of several wanted individuals and the recording of multiple violations. A total of 40 traffic violations were recorded, 47 wanted individuals and 10 residency…
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