Kuwait stands resilient amid regional tensions

The US-Iran conflict exposed Kuwait’s vulnerability to regional disruption, but strong financial buffers and decisive policymaking helped the economy weather the shock The US-Iran conflict and the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have …

UAE Flights Largely Stable Despite Gulf Tensions, Some Kuwait Routes Still Affected

DUBAI, Aug. 7: Air travel from the UAE remained largely stable this week, with most flights operating as scheduled despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf. However, several services to Kuwait, Bahrain and Doha continue to face cancellations and …

Kuwait allocates $2.5 million to support humanitarian aid in Syria

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development announced on Friday a $2.5 million grant to the Syria Humanitarian Fund to support humanitarian response efforts. The grant was provided under an agreement signed between the …

Customs at Kuwait's Jazeera Airways Terminal 5 Seize 4,255 Captagon Pills from Syria-Bound Passenger

KUWAIT CITY, Aug. 7: Customs inspectors at Terminal 5 of Kuwait International Airport have foiled an attempt to smuggle 4,255 Captagon pills concealed in the luggage of a passenger arriving from Syria on a private airline flight. According to the General …

UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to review Kuwait, India, Honduras and Finland

OHCHR GENEVA – The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) will hold its upcoming session from 10 – 25 August, during which it will review Kuwait, India, Honduras, and Finland. The four countries are among the 182 States parties to …

Kuwait shows tentative signs of economic development

Despite Iranian drone and missile strikes, Kuwait has secured notable deals, including debt issuance and an oil pipeline agreement, while non-oil activity has returned to growth for the first time since the US-Iran war began Become a MEED subscriber for …

US says it intercepted two Iranian missiles targeting forces in Kuwait

Iran war latest: UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Kuwait gives cooperative societies 30 days to phase out employees aged over 70

Kuwait's Ministry of Social Affairs has directed cooperative societies across the country to end the employment of workers aged 70 and above within 30 days, as part of broader efforts to expand job opportunities for Kuwaiti nationals. The directive, …

Qatar Airways restores Bahrain, Kuwait, Erbil services

Qatar Airways will resume flights to Bahrain, Erbil and Kuwait from Saturday, August 8, restoring key regional links that had been suspended amid the wider regional conflict and disruptions to air travel. The resumption of services to Bahrain International …