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Zain Launches 5G Advanced to Accelerate Kuwait's Digital Transformation and Smart Connectivity
The Fast Mode
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July 7, 2025
Zain has officially launched its next-generation 5G Advanced network, delivering nationwide coverage across most of Kuwait. The rollout marks a major step forward in unlocking the full potential of the digital era and establishing a highly...
Kuwait takes bold step towards fairer global taxation
Kuwait Times
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July 1, 2025
Monday June 30, 2025 marked a significant milestone for Kuwait’s financial landscape with the Ministry of Finance publishing the executive regulations for Law 157/2024. This legislation is a pivotal move, ushering in the implementation of the...
Global Warming Could be Driving up Women’s Cancer Risk
Real Health
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June 20, 2025
Scientists investigating the impact of climate change on women’s health have found that increased heat is linked to an increase in rates of breast, ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers. They looked at 17 countries in the Middle East and North...
National Guard service pushes Putek to LSUS, corrections career
Bossier Press-Tribune - Louisiana
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July 17, 2025
1 James Putek agreed to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), the test to determine suitability for military service, just to get out of class at Red River High School in Coushatta. But six years later, that test guided him...
Kuwait launches new tax on multinational companies
Gulf News
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Dubai: Kuwait has rolled out new tax regulations targeting multinational corporations and introduced sweeping reforms to the management of state-owned properties, the Ministry of Finance announced Monday. The measures, which is part of the...
Kuwait rolls out MNE top-up tax
Zawya
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KUWAIT CITY - In line with the New Kuwait 2035 vision to diversify the sources of income and achieve financial sustainability, the Ministry of Finance announced the issuance of Ministerial Resolution No. 55/2025 on the executive regulations of...
Kuwait on track to hit 95% in fresh water reserves
Zawya
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KUWAIT CITY - The freshwater reserves of the country have risen to 93 percent -- an indication that they are on track to reach 95 percent in the coming days. Sources said this increase reflects stability and full preparedness to meet higher demand...
Kuwait: Finance ministry issues regulations on MNE tax law
Zawya
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KUWAIT -- Kuwait's Ministry of Finance announced on Sunday the issuance of a decree introducing the executive regulations for the law on taxing multinational enterprise (MNE) groups marking a key step in the country's economic reform and...
Kuwait Inaugurates New Unmanned Surface Vessels To Enhance Capabilities
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, June 30 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah on Monday inaugurated the unmanned surface vessels (USV's) that have joined the fleet...
Kuwait moves to diversify revenue with new MNE tax framework
Arab Times
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June 30, 2025
Kuwait issues executive regulations for the Multinational Enterprise Tax Law. KUWAIT CITY, June 30: The Ministry of Finance announced on Sunday the issuance of the executive regulations for the Multinational Entities Group Tax Decree-Law,...
Tk 2,500 Kuwait visa sold for Tk 800,000
BDNews24
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Delowar Hossain Patwari, a former migrant worker from Chandpur who spent five years in Saudi Arabia, returned to Bangladesh to open a grocery shop. When the business failed to take off, he left again -- this time for Kuwait. But his trip to the...
Kuwait stresses green economy and carbon goals at SCO Energy Ministers’ meeting
Arab Times
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June 29, 2025
The Kuwaiti embassy's representative, Counselor Abdulaziz Al-Dakhil, at the SCO conference. BEIJING, June 29: The State of Kuwait showcased its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 and diversifying its national economy during the...
Arab states adopt HE roadmap for sustainable development
University World News
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MIDDLE EAST-NORTH AFRICA The 22 member states of the Arab League have adopted a higher education and scientific research framework aimed at leveraging technology, ensuring academic quality, and fostering partnerships to position higher education...
Nature unleashed: Lightning, tornadoes and wild storm photos
AZ Central - Arizona
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USA TODAY The shoreline reflects a lightning bolt as an afternoon thunderstorm moves over Daytona Beach. The National Lightning Safety Council encourages people to head indoors after hearing the first clap of thunder.Nigel Cook, USA TODAY...
Business InsightsBrics leaders meet under pressure from tariffs, oil shocks and climate rifts
The National News
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When the leaders of the Brics group of developing countries gather on Sunday for their 17th annual summit, the backdrop is one of the most geopolitically volatile the bloc has faced in years, with trade tension, regional conflicts and energy...
Kuwait's KOC eyes green economy with net-zero goal by 2050
Zawya
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KUWAIT CITY - Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) is conducting a comprehensive study on the green economy as part of its efforts to transition to clean energy and support the national goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Sources told the...
UK’s Needlefish: Kuwait Deploys World’s Most Advanced Unmanned Maritime Surveillance Vessel
gCaptain
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July 3, 2025
Kuwait has launched the world’s most advanced unmanned surface vehicle (USV) as part of a $213 million maritime surveillance contract with British firms SRT Marine Systems and Ocean Infinity. The vessel, called ‘Needlefish,’ represents a...
Missouri S&T symposium in Morocco focuses on sustainable energy for Africa
Missouri S&T News
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July 3, 2025
Energy experts and researchers from around the world gathered in Marrakech, Morocco, this spring for Missouri S&T’s 4th International Laufer Energy Symposium to discuss the future of sustainable energy and the challenges facing Africa and the...
"I don't think it's a bad thing" - Exclusive: Pundit reacts to Derby County transfer action
Football League World
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July 17, 2025
Sam Morsy had reportedly been linked with a move to Derby County, before news of a move to Kuwait stepped up. Derby’s interest was originally reported by Alan Nixon, via his Patreon page, before the East Anglian Daily Times revealed the...
Ocean Infinity Deploys Needlefish Uncrewed Vessel For Kuwait Coast Guard
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Robotics & Automation News) Ocean Infinity launches 'NeedleFish' uncrewed surface vessel in Kuwait July 2, 2025 by Sam Francis Advanced technology and marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has successfully launched its innovative...