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Kuwait foils plot to attack places of worship, arrests Arab resident
Kuwait City: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced the arrest of an Arab resident accused of plotting a violent act targeting places of worship. The suspect, linked to a banned group,…
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Thirteen Indian nurses booked for loan default over complaint by Kuwait bank
Kochi: Thirteen Indian nurses have been booked by Kerala Police for allegedly defaulting on loans taken from the Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) while working in the Gulf country. The accused,…
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Carrefour ends operations in Kuwait after Bahrain and Oman exits
Kuwait City: French retail giant Carrefour has announced the closure of its operations in Kuwait, marking the end of a decades-long presence in the Gulf country. In a statement posted on Instagram,…
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Saudi Arabia, Kuwait welcome UN findings on Israeli genocide in Gaza
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the State of Kuwait have welcomed the findings of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry, which on Tuesday, September 16, concluded that Israel…
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Kuwait deports Indian fugitive Munawar Khan in bank fraud case
Kuwait City: Indian national Munawar Khan, wanted in a major bank fraud case, has been deported from Kuwait and handed over to Indian authorities through Interpol channels, the Central Bureau of Investigation…
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Kuwait replaces jail with community service for traffic offences
Kuwait City: In a landmark move, Kuwait has introduced a new traffic law replacing prison sentences and fines with community service for certain traffic offences. The reform aims to improve road safety,…
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Indian Embassy in Kuwait announces new passport photo rules
Kuwait City: The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has announced that starting September 1, 2025, only International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)-compliant passport photographs will be accepted for passport applications. The embassy issued the…
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Kuwait blocks popular online game Roblox
Kuwait City: Kuwait has officially blocked access to the popular online gaming platform Roblox, citing risks to children’s safety. The country’s Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) on Thursday, August 21,…
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Spinneys to open in Kuwait with 10 new outlets
Dubai: Premium United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based fresh food retailer Spinneys announced on Friday, August 22, its expansion into Kuwait through a strategic joint venture with Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading…
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Kuwait alcohol poisoning: 23 killed, 160 poisoned, 40 Indians among victims
Kuwait City: At least 23 people have died and 160 others have been hospitalised in Kuwait after consuming methanol-contaminated alcoholic beverages, the Ministry of Health confirmed. Most of the victims are of…
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Kuwait expands family visa validity, scraps salary requirement
Kuwait City: Kuwait has introduced major changes to its visa regulations, allowing expatriates to bring extended family members on visit visas valid for up to one year and removing the long-standing minimum…
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Kuwait offers visa-on-arrival for expats in GCC countries
Kuwait City: Kuwait has introduced new entry regulations enabling foreign nationals residing in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to obtain a tourist visa upon arrival. The measure, outlined in Ministerial Resolution No.…
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Coaching institute launches first international study centre in Kuwait
Jaipur: Competitive examination coaching institute, Motion Education, has launched its first international study centre in Kuwait, an official said on Monday. The centre aims to deliver personalised coaching to Indian students in…
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Kuwait-born Jamil becomes 1st Indian in 13 years to coach India’s men’s football team
Kuwait: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has named Kuwait-born Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Indian men’s national football team, making him the first Indian in 13 years…
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India and Kuwait expand flight capacity after 19 years
Kuwait City: In a major step towards enhancing bilateral air connectivity, India and Kuwait have signed a new air services agreement that boosts weekly seat capacity by 50 percent, increasing the limit…
