Kuwait first-graders begin school year in an atmosphere of joy and wonder

First-grade students take their first steps into school life. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 15: First-grade students in Kuwait began their school year on Monday, stepping into classrooms filled with joy, wonder, and vibrant decorations that marked the...

EU ready to do plastic pollution deal 'but not at any cost'

EU ready to do plastic pollution deal 'but not at any cost' by AFP Staff Writers Geneva (AFP) Aug 12, 2025 The European Union is ready to do a deal to land a groundbreaking treaty on plastic pollution, but not at any cost, the EU's environment...

Kuwait population declines to 4.88m

KUWAIT: The Central Statistical Bureau announced that the number of Kuwaiti citizens rose by 1.32 percent at the beginning of 2025, reaching 1,566,168 compared to 1,545,781 at the start of 2024. Meanwhile, Kuwait’s total population decreased by...

Kuwait remains key oil player as OPEC turns 65

KUWAIT: Kuwait will continue supporting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) as a strategic player in the global energy system, Oil Minister Tareq Al-Roumi said on Sunday, marking the group’s 65th anniversary. Al-Roumi said...

Kuwait Dive Team cleans Khor Iskandar south of country

Kuwait Dive Team's Environmental Voluntary Foundation (EVF) has completed the third phase of its national coastal cleanup project, "Cleaning the Southern Coasts of the Country," by removing plastic and iron debris from Khor Iskandar, located in...

Public transport key to easing Kuwait’s traffic

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 14: Head of the Civil Engineering Technology Department at the College of Technological Studies and a member of the Kuwait Society for Traffic Safety Dr. Jamal Al- Mutawa affirmed that public transportation plays a vital role in...

Kuwait continues efforts to showcase Failaka Island

MANAMA: Kuwait is continuing its efforts to place Failaka Island on the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list, a cultural official said Sunday. Mohammad bin Redha, with Kuwait’s National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL), described...

Kuwait Manpower, banks collaborate to digitize wage transfer system

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower discussed on Sunday, with the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA), the development of a digital wage transfer system through “As’hal” platform, aiming to strengthen employer compliance and ensure the...

Kuwait celebrates OPEC’s 65 years of ensuring global energy cooperation and stability

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 14: The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) marked its 65th anniversary Sunday, emphasizing the importance of stable markets and multilateral dialogue for the future. OPEC was established between September 10-14,...

Kuwait Ministry of Commerce issues new freelance business licensing regulations 2025

Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce sets rules for freelance and micro-business licenses. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 14: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued Resolution No. (168) of 2025, regulating freelance business activities and governing...

Private firms invited to build houses in 3 cities in Kuwait

KUWAIT: Kuwait has invited local and international companies to bid on contracts for three major housing cities, marking the first projects under recently amended housing legislation. The developments, covering more than three million square...

Morocco Seeks to Double Economic Exchanges With Kuwait

Morocco is aiming to double its economic exchanges with Kuwait in line with the aspirations of the two countries, Morocco’s ambassador to Kuwait, Ali Benaissa, said on Sunday. Speaking at the opening of the two-day Kuwait-Morocco Economic Forum,...

Now No More delayed Salaries, Just Pay On-time

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 14: Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) Rabab Al-Osaimi says strict measures will soon be enforced, including halting the processing of employers’ files that fail to transfer workers’ salaries to...

Autumn arrives in Kuwait, marking the end of intense heatwaves

Kuwait welcomes cooler weather as intense summer heat fades. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 14: Kuwait has officially bid farewell to the intense summer heat and entered the autumnal equinox season, meteorologist Issa Ramadan said, describing September as a...

New Licensing Rules Simplify Freelance and Micro-Business Activities in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, Sep 14: The Official Gazette (Kuwait Alyom) has published Ministry of Commerce and Industry Resolution No. 168 of 2025, regulating freelance, including micro-businesses and activities of a special nature. The resolution outlines nine...

Minister: Higher academic institutions “pivotal” part of Kuwait’s development vision

KUWAIT: Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Nader Al-Jalal, said on Sunday that higher educational institutions played a pivotal role in supporting Kuwait’s development plan (Vision 2035) by encouraging scientific research...

Academic institutions are cornerstone of Kuwait’s Vision 2035: Minister

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Nader Al-Jalal KUWAIT CITY, Sept 14: Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Nader Al-Jalal, affirmed on Sunday that universities and higher education institutions in...

We aim to double trade with Kuwait and reach new heights: Moroccan ambassador

Moroccan Ambassador to Kuwait Ali Ben Issa is delivering the opening speech at the forum. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 14: Moroccan Ambassador to Kuwait Ali Ben Issa on Sunday expressed his country’s ambition to double trade exchange with Kuwait and elevate...

Kuwait Petroleum Explores Pipeline Lease to Secure Billions

Kuwait Petroleum Corp is evaluating a plan to lease sections of its pipeline network as part of its drive to raise between $5 billion and $7 billion, to support a broader investment programme totalling $65 billion that spans upstream oil...

Jahez Application engages Kuwait’s community

KUWAIT: Jahez Application, a pioneering platform that connects customers with their favorite shops through online orders, announced a series of initiatives that reinforce its role as an active member of Kuwait’s business and social community. The...