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Kuwaiti researchers patent new sleep apnea test
The Dasman Diabetes Institute team secures a USPTO patent for a sleep apnea test. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 4: A team of researchers from the Dasman Diabetes Institute, established by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) in...


‘Blood Moon’ eclipse wows Kuwait
By Shakir Reshamwala & Passant Hisham KUWAIT: Stargazers in Kuwait witnessed a rare total lunar eclipse on Sunday, during which the full Moon glowed a striking copper-red, popularly known as a “Blood Moon”, as khusuf (eclipse) prayers were held in...

Kuwait's Visa Surge May Drive Up Rents In Hawally And Salmiya
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 3: Kuwait Real Estate Union Chairman Ibrahim Al-Awadhi confirmed the positive impact of the new government facilities on the Kuwaiti economy in general, reports Al-Seyassah daily. Al-Awadhi pointed out that opening business,...

Filmmaker and gamer turn Kuwait into a cyberpunk video game
Walking across the capital city one late night, Kuwaiti filmmaker Mohamed Elroz was struck by how the deserted streets and fluorescent signage transformed familiar parts of Kuwait City into something straight from a sci-fi film. “I saw the empty...

Kuwait launches first tourism training programs in cooperation with Google
Ministry of Information, Google partner on tourism strategies training. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 3: The Ministry of Information, in coordination with the Ministry of State for Communications Affairs, on Wednesday launched its first training program...

Kuwait’s EPA committed to cooperation with private sector
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Environment Public Authority (EPA) affirmed Tuesday on its commitment to enhance cooperation, to support national efforts aimed at protecting environment and strengthen sustainable development. The Authority signed a Memorandum of...

Kuwait-headquartered EQUATE Group reaffirms commitment to strengthening partnership with India
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): EQUATE Group, a global petrochemical leader headquartered in Kuwait, has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its long-standing partnership with India's textile and manufacturing sectors, as part of a...

Kuwait Cabinet discusses 'Sahel' app growth, industrial land violations, and environmental initiatives
The Kuwaiti Council of Ministers holds its weekly meeting. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 3: The Kuwaiti Council of Ministers held its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Bayan Palace, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad...

Bash House Resolves One of the Rarest Technical Issues on Meta Platforms for Kuwait’s Blackened
Kuwait – In a new achievement that adds to his track record in the field of digital marketing, Mohammad Alzoubi, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Bash House, successfully resolved a rare and complex technical issue that struck Kuwait-based...

Kuwait's Jaber Hospital sets new benchmark with 30 kidney transplants in August
Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital achieves 30 successful kidney transplants in one month. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 3: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health said on Tuesday it had achieved a medical milestone after doctors at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital performed 30 successful...

Climate risk stress-testing: Why mid-sized banks must keep it proportionate
With central banks across the Middle East increasingly integrating climate-related risks into prudential frameworks, managing these risks is becoming a top priority for banking executives. Monaem Ben Lellahom, CEO of Sustainable Square, explains...

Refad International expands with new aviation company in Kuwait
Refad International Group of Companies has launched its new aviation company in Kuwait, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s journey of growth and diversification while further expanding its portfolio of specialized services across the...

Sharjah records 361% growth in capital investment
In this time period the emirate recorded 74 FDI projects, a 57% surge from the 47 projects in the same period last year; with capital investment soaring by 361% to $1.5 billion, up from $325 million; and job creation rising by 45%, resulting in...

Cooperatives in Kuwait urged to step up beautification
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 6: Chairperson of the Union of Consumer Cooperative Societies Maryam Al-Awadh sent follow up letters to cooperative societies, as per the instruction of Minister of Social, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah,...

Kuwait Airways resumes operations to Madrid in October
Post Views: 211 Kuwait Airways will operate three flights a week to Madrid, Spain, commencing 26 October 2025 on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Kuwait Airways Chairman, Captain Abdulmohsen Al-Fagaan stated, “Kuwait Airways is pleased to...

NBK leads Kuwaiti institutions featured in The Banker’s 2025 list of top 100 Arab banks
KUWAIT: In a new milestone underscoring the strength of its brand and financial standing, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) ranked first among Kuwaiti banks in The Banker’s 2025 list of Top 100 Arab Banks, while retaining its ninth place at the...

Kuwait shuts 58 'illegal' warehouses in Al-Sulaibiya crackdown
Kuwait Fire Force authorities seal 58 facilities in Al-Sulaibiya over illegal use of state land. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 2: Kuwait’s General Fire Force on Tuesday launched an inspection campaign in the Al-Sulaibiya area, shutting down dozens of...

Kuwait launches mangrove project to protect coasts and biodiversity
Over 5,000 mangrove seedlings are set for the Jahra Nature Reserve in Kuwait. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 3: Acting Director General of the Environment Public Authority (EPA), Nouf Behbehani, on Tuesday affirmed the authority’s ongoing efforts to...

Burgan Bank recognized by PAM for excellence in Kuwaitization
Bank cements its leadership role in the development of Kuwait’s national calibers KUWAIT: Underscoring its leadership in developing national talent and fostering sustainable career growth for Kuwaitis, Burgan Bank was recognized by the Public...