Kuwait
- Kerala
Family in Kerala awaits confirmation on breadwinner’s fate in Kuwait fire
Kollam: A family in Kerala’s Kollam district is praying that the news they received unofficially on Wednesday morning about the tragedy that struck Shameer, their sole breadwinner, in the Kuwait fire incident,…
- Chennai
Finding out if Tamils were among victims of Kuwait fire, says Tamil Nadu govt
Chennai: It is being ascertained if Tamils were among those killed in Kuwait fire, the Tamil Nadu government said on Wednesday. Citing information on the death of ‘approximately 49 persons,’ in Kuwait…
- Middle East
Fire mishap in Kuwait saddening: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the death of several people in the tragic building fire incident that took place in Kuwait City’s Mangaf area, on Wednesday. “The fire mishap…
- Middle East
At least 40 Indians among 49 killed in Kuwait fire; PM Modi, Rahul express grief
Kuwait: In a tragic incident, at least 40 Indians were among 49 people who lost their lives after a devastating fire broke out in a building housing 195 migrant workers in southern…
- Middle East
Video: Kuwait to deport expat for stealing shoes from mosque
The Kuwaiti authorities has issued a decision to deport an Egyptian expatriate after he was caught stealing shoes from inside a mosque in the Salmiya area. The Ministry of Interior, in coordination…
- Middle East
Kuwait: 3 women held for running international prostitution network
Kuwait: The Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced the arrest of three women of different nationalities who were running an international prostitution network that operates online. This comes in continuation of…
- Middle East
Kuwait lifts restrictions on hiring overseas workers
Kuwait: In a significant move, the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) in Kuwait has relaxed work permit issuance, allowing companies to hire overseas workers without any restrictions. Employers can now hire overseas…
- Middle East
Kuwait names Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah as Crown Prince
Kuwait: The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has named Sheikh Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah as Crown Prince. The move marks the first time a crown prince has been…
- Middle East
Kuwait: Political activist sentenced to 4 years for insulting royal family
The Kuwait Criminal Court recently sentenced political activist Mesaed Al-Quraifa to four years in prison with hard labor for insulting the authority of the emirate in a “state security” case. Former National…
- Middle East
Kuwait issues fatwa banning commercial activities in mosques
In a significant development, Kuwait has issued a new fatwa (a ruling from the point of Islamic law given by a recognized authority) that will prohibit companies and banks from marketing their…
- Middle East
Banks in Kuwait to lift ‘loan ban’ on expats after 4-yr hiatus
In a notable shift, major banks in Kuwait are reconsidering their strategies for lending loan to expats after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this regard, banks have instructed…
- Middle East
Kuwait eyes stricter penalties for traffic law violations
Kuwait: The Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) is planning to impose stricter penalties for traffic law violations in a bid to improve road safety and curb reckless driving. The stricter penalties aim…
- Offbeat
Kuwaiti engineer divorces wife over eye colour
Kuwait: In a strange turn of events, a Kuwaiti engineer in Al-Sabahiya divorced his wife within a few hours of their marriage because of the colour of her eyes. The incident occurred…
- Middle East
Kuwait to establish shelters for male expatriate workers
In a significant development, Kuwait’s authority has launched a new initiative to provide a safe environment and facilities for expatriate workers by establishing shelters in the country, Al-Anba Daily reported. Deputy director…
- Middle East
Kuwait discovers salary payments to employees who left country since 2018
Kuwait: The Ministry of Education in Kuwait has discovered a huge oversight in which former employees who had left the country since 2018 were still receiving their salaries. This comes after Dr.…