Kuwait marks 34th anniversary of extinguishing the last oil well set ablaze by Iraqi forces

The 1991 oil well fires marked one of the world’s worst environmental and economic disasters, with 737 wells set ablaze. KUWAIT CITY, Nov 6: Kuwait on Thursday commemorated the 34th anniversary of extinguishing the last oil well set ablaze by the...

Chinese technology helps Kuwaiti farmer turn desert into thriving agricultural haven

Kuwaiti farmer Sari Al-Azmi works at his farm in Ahmadi Governorate KUWAIT CITY, Nov. 6, (Xinhua): More than an hour's drive south from Kuwait City, the urban skyline yields to vast stretches of desert in the Al Wafrah area in Ahmadi Governorate....

Kuwait promotes local drug manufacturing for medical self-sufficiency

Health Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi, during a field visit to Al-Shifa Pharmaceutical Factory, owned by the Kuwaiti-Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries Company. KUWAIT CITY, Nov 6: Developing an advanced local pharmaceutical industry is a cornerstone...

Ulta Beauty Expands International Footprint with First Middle East Store in Kuwait

BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 6, 2025-- Ulta Beauty, the largest specialty beauty retailer in the U.S., today announced the opening of its first store in the Middle East. Located at The Avenues in Kuwait, the store will officially open...

Kuwait Airways participates in 58th Arab Air Carriers Organisation

Kuwait Airways participated in the 58th Annual General Meetings of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO), held in Rabat, Morocco, from 3 to 5 November 2025. The event brought together a select group of representatives from Arab airlines, along...

Kuwait and Google Cloud ink strategic deal to advance digital infrastructure

KUWAIT: Minister of State for Communications Omar Al-Omar affirmed on Wednesday that the Kuwaiti government’s agreement with Google Cloud marks a strategic milestone in building the country’s national digital infrastructure and a qualitative leap...

Google Cloud Successfully Hosted the Second Annual Cloud Day Kuwait 2025

Google Cloud successfully hosted the second annual Cloud Day Kuwait 2025 on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, convening over 400 leaders from Kuwait’s public and commercial sectors to focus on AI, data cloud, and modern infrastructure. Key dignitaries,...

Kuwait highlights strides in energy conservation

KUWAIT: Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, Acting Minister of Finance, and Acting Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, Dr Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem, emphasized on Wednesday that Kuwait has made significant progress...

Kuwait launches 'Skills for Tourism' online training program

Kuwait’s Ministry of Information launched four free online courses under the “Skills for Tourism” program to enhance the skills of tourism professionals. KUWAIT CITY, Nov 5: Kuwait's Ministry of Information on Wednesday launched four online...

Kuwait advances in energy efficiency and demand management: Minister

Delegates attending the Gulf Forum for Electricity and Water Conservation. KUWAIT CITY, Nov 5: Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, Acting Minister of Finance, and Acting Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, Dr....

Kuwait Islamic Takaful Insurance Company: Driving Sustainable Growth with Integrity and Innovation

Between 2023 and 2025, Kuwait Islamic Takaful Insurance Company ranked among Kuwait’s top five takaful insurers, marking a period of steady and balanced transformation. Kuwait Islamic Takaful Insurance Company K.S.C.C., established in 2003 under...

Minister emphasizes Kuwait’s commitment to education

SAMARKAND: Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei on Tuesday emphasized Kuwait’s strong commitment to education as a cornerstone of its future vision, Kuwait 2035, stressing ongoing efforts to enhance educational quality and modernize curricula...

Kuwait to hold nationwide rain-seeking prayer on November 8

Daijiworld Media Network - Kuwait Kuwait, Nov 5: Kuwait is preparing for a rare spiritual gathering on November 8, as the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs invites citizens and residents to participate in Salat Al-Istisqa, the traditional...

Kuwaiti official: repeated media-violations in Palestine blatant assault on press freedom

NEW YORK: The State of Kuwait on Wednesday described the repeated violations against journalists and media institutions in the occupied Palestinian territories as a “blatant assault on press freedom”. This came in a statement delivered by Second...

Kuwait-Google Cloud partnership a 'strategic step' in digital transformation

A view of the attendees at the Kuwait Cloud Day event KUWAIT CITY, Nov 5: Kuwait’s government on Wednesday highlighted its agreement with Google Cloud as a strategic milestone in building the nation’s digital infrastructure and a major step...

Kuwait-Korea ties represent a model of friendship, growing partnership: envoy

Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the State of Kuwait, Counselor Kim Heejin KUWAIT CITY, Nov 5: Relations between Kuwait and the Republic of Korea represent a true model of friendship and a growing partnership grounded...

Kuwait real estate developer Mabanee secures $81.4mln green loan

Kuwait-based real estate developer Mabanee has secured a 25 million dinars ($81.4 million) green loan to finance the Souk Sabah retail centre located within the upcoming Sabah Al-Ahmad (S3) development. The Kuwait-listed company said the Islamic...

Feature: Chinese technology and equipment help Kuwaiti farmer turn desert into thriving agricultural haven

KUWAIT CITY, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- More than an hour's drive south from Kuwait City, the urban skyline yields to vast stretches of desert in the Al Wafrah area in Ahmadi Governorate. In this sun-scorched landscape, where vegetation is sparse and...

New Rule in Kuwait: No Smoking Inside Wedding Halls

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 5: The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Dr. Khaled Al-Ajmi, has issued Administrative Circular No. (17) of 2025, banning all forms of smoking inside wedding halls that are owned or supervised by the Ministry. Dr....

Kuwait Finance House, NCR Atleos team up to revolutionize In-branch banking

Tuesday, November 04, 2025 — 17:40:23 (UTC) November 4, 2025 ATLANTA -- NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) (“Atleos”), a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, has collaborated with...