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Upskilling Kuwaiti doctors a priority for Health Ministry
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health is placing the development and support of national medical talent at the forefront of its strategy, Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi said Thursday. Speaking at an event for newly graduated doctors and...

First batch of Kuwaiti aid set to enter Gaza: KRCS
KUWAIT: The Egyptian Red Crescent was set Thursday to deliver the first batch of humanitarian aid sent by Kuwait to Gaza for distribution to families affected by the Zionist entity’s two-year war. Fahd Al-Mandeel, Secretary-General of the Kuwait...

Meteorologist predicts cooler, rainy winter in Kuwait; heat to linger
KUWAIT: Residents may finally feel a slight relief from the summer heat as temperatures in Kuwait begin to drop, a meteorologist said Thursday, although coastal areas will continue to experience high humidity over the weekend. According to...

Viral video shows Kuwaiti tourists brutally attacking lifeguards on Thailand beach after being told not to swim
A shocking video from Thailand has gone viral on social media, showing a group of foreign tourists attacking local lifeguards after being warned not to swim in dangerous waters. The incident took place on Monday at Nai Harn Beach in Phuket, where...

Kuwait project empowers 1,200 young participants
KUWAIT: Over 1,200 young Kuwaitis have pursued their ambitions across 15 different fields this year through the Public Authority for Youth’s “Our Initiatives” project, which provides financial support and training to youth-led initiatives. Dr....

New school canteen regulations take effect in Kuwait
KUWAIT: Starting this month, school canteens across Kuwait must follow updated regulations designed to improve food quality, promote healthy eating and strengthen oversight. The rules were developed by the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition...

Kuwait enforces new regulations for school canteens
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 28: The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) on Wednesday announced the implementation of updated regulations for school canteens, under Ministerial Resolution No. 5 of 2025, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of...

Kuwaiti Tourists Attack Lifeguard in Phuket
PHUKET, Aug 28: A group of foreign tourists have agreed to pay 200,000 baht in compensation after a shocking assault on a lifeguard at Phuket’s Nai Harn Beach was caught on camera and widely shared on social media. The incident occurred on Monday...

Kuwait’s MoCI accelerates growth with over 23,000 licenses issued since January
Ministry of Commerce spokesman Abdullah Al-Harz outlining the ministry’s key initiatives and recent achievements. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 28: In a sweeping effort to modernize and invigorate its business landscape, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Commerce and...

Nuevo video revela un tercer ataque en el bombardeo letal de “doble toque” contra un hospital de Gaza
Exclusiva por Abeer Salman, Lauren Kent, Thomas Bordeaux, Gianluca Mezzofiore y Sarah El Sirgany, CNN Israel ha enfrentado la condena mundial por dos ataques consecutivos al mayor hospital en el sur de Gaza esta semana, que mataron al menos a 22...
New video reveals third strike in deadly ‘double-tap’ attack on Gaza hospital
Exclusive by Abeer Salman, Lauren Kent, Thomas Bordeaux, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Sarah El Sirgany (CNN) — Israel has faced global condemnation for back-to-back strikes on the biggest hospital in southern Gaza this week, which killed at least 22...

GCC Country-Level Market Entry Guides 2025 Competitive Landscape, Opportunities, And Entry Strategies Across Energy, Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, Technology, Finance, And Education
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Discover lucrative market entry strategies in the GCC region with our comprehensive report, covering Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. Unveil opportunities in sectors like energy, technology, and...

Kuwait, India hold seventh round of political consultations
Kuwait and India held the seventh round of political consultations in New Delhi on Tuesday Kuwait’s Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs, Ambassador Sameeh Johar Hayat, met senior Indian officials at the Ministry of External Affairs...

Deadly Strikes on Gaza Hospital Spark Global Condemnation
Global reaction to a series of strikes on the largest hospital in southern Gaza intensified after the release of new video footage: at least 22 people were killed, including medical staff, rescuers, and five journalists. The attack on the hospital...

New video reveals third strike in deadly ‘double-tap’ attack on Gaza hospital
Exclusive by Lauren Kent, Thomas Bordeaux, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Sarah El Sirgany, Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — Israel has faced global condemnation for back-to-back strikes on the biggest hospital in southern Gaza this week, which killed at least 22...
Kuwait fund inks loan agreement with Nicaragua to build bridge
KUWAIT CITY - The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) signed Tuesday a loan agreement with the Republic of Nicaragua worth KD 4 million (approximately USD 13 million) to contribute to financing the construction of the Prinzapolka...

Kuwait and India hold 7th round of political consultations, reaffirm ties
NEW DELHI: Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs and Committee Rapporteur Ambassador Sameeh Johar Hayat led Kuwait’s delegation on Tuesday in the seventh round of political consultations with senior Indian officials at the Ministry of...

MoH launches awareness campaign for Kuwait National Health Survey
The inaugural awareness campaign introducing the National Health Survey project. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 27: The Ministry of Health (MoH) launched the first awareness campaign for the Kuwait National Health Survey on Wednesday, marking a significant step...

Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Co. Welcomes Lebanese Minister of Defense During Official Visit to Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 27: The Chairman and CEO of Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Co., Mr. Faisal Ali Al Mutawa, and the Deputy CEO, Mr. Khaled Faisal Al Mutawa, had the honor of welcoming H.E. Michel Mounsef, Minister of National Defense of the...

Kuwait Sports Day set for February 7, 2026
KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Cabinet has approved the Kuwait Sports Day on Saturday, February 7, 2026, to encourage physical activity and promote healthy lifestyles for citizens and residents of all ages. The decision builds on previous editions, including...