Kuwait
- Middle East
Sandstorm blankets several Middle Eastern countries
From northern Syria to Iraq through Saudi Arabia, a sandstorm reached the UAE lands, whose government on Wednesday warned the residents of its danger, especially as it caused about nine casualties in…
- Middle East
Kuwait: Thousands of Indian nurses to be recruited in pvt hospitals
As a gesture of strengthening relations with India, Kuwait is expected to host thousands of newly recruited nurses from the country. These nurses are expected to join various private hospitals across Kuwait,…
- Middle East
A month after submission, Kuwaiti Emir accepts govt’s resignation
Kuwait: Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Tuesday accepted the resignation of the country’s government, which was submitted by Prime Minister Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, on April 5, the Kuwait…
- Middle East
After 2 year hiatus, Kuwait resumes issuance of visit visas to expat families
Kuwait: After being suspended for more than two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kuwait government resumed issuing visas for the families of expatriates to enter the country, local media reported.…
- Middle East
Gulf countries restore use of ID cards for travelling to GCC
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar on Friday announced that its citizens can enter any country in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by using their national ID…
- Middle East
Kuwait to drop COVID-19 restrictions, PCR testing for travellers
Kuwait: After nearly three years of COVID-19 restrictions, Kuwaiti Cabinet on Wednesday announced to revoke all COVID-19 restrictions, starting from Sunday, May 1, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. The announcement came in…
- Middle East
Kuwait: Haj rates to increase by 40% due to downsizing of quota
Kuwait: The prices of flights from Kuwait to perform Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia are expected to increase significantly by 40 percent due to the decrease in the Haj quota, local media…
- Middle East
Kuwait likely to reopen family visit visas next month
Kuwait: Kuwait government is likely to resume issuing visas for the families of expatriates to enter the country next month after being suspended for more than two years due to the COVID-19…
- Middle East
Kuwait: Relief campaign to support people of Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa Mosque launched
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti charity Namaa has launched a campaign entitled ‘Relief for Palestine’ to support the people of Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Quds Press Agency reported. This campaign was introduced amidst…
- Middle East
Kuwait’s initiative succeeded in restoring Lebanon-Gulf ties: Ambassador
Beirut: The return of Saudi and Kuwaiti Ambassadors to Lebanon proves that Kuwait’s initiative to restore ties between Lebanon and Gulf countries have succeeded, Kuwait’s Ambassador to Lebanon Abdel Aal Al-Qenai has…
- Middle East
Kuwait, Qatar ban Tamil star Vijay’s film ‘Beast’, here’s why
The much-awaited Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay’s new film ‘Beast’, which hit the screens worldwide on Wednesday, April 13, has been banned in Kuwait and Qatar for depicting Muslim characters as terrorists. ‘Beast’…
- Entertainment
Tamil superstar Vijay’s ‘Beast’ banned in Kuwait
New Delhi: Tamil superstar Vijay’s highly anticipated movie ‘Beast’, slated for a worldwide release on April 23, suffered a huge blow as it got banned in Kuwait. As reported by trade analyst…
- Middle East
Kuwait’s government resigns as political crisis intensifies
Kuwait: Kuwait’s government resigned on Tuesday, three months after its formation, opening up new uncertainty as the tiny country grapples with a worsening political crisis that has blocked critical economic and social reforms.…
- Middle East
Kuwaiti fencing player refuses to face Israel opponent in UAE
Kuwait: A 19-year-old Kuwaiti fencing player, Mohammad Al-Fadhli has withdrawn from the World Fencing Championships held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), refusing to face an Israeli opponent. This position is not the…
- India
Kerala man wins over Rs 30 cr in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: A 42-year-old Kuwait-based Kerala man who was desperately searching for a new job has won the grand prize of 15 million Dirham (Rs 30,77,36,643) in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi…