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Kuwait deports 700 Filipinos in three months
Kuwait: The Kuwait authorities have deported nearly 700 Filipinos in the past three months, averaging about seven deportations per day, local media reported on Saturday. The men and women were put on flights, with…
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Kuwait takes legal action against Twitter user for ‘insulting’ Saudi minister
Kuwait: The authorities in Kuwait have initiated legal proceedings against a Twitter user, who was accused of misusing social media to insult the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior. The announcement…
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Kuwait oil price rises to USD 83.03 per barrel
Kuwait: Kuwait oil price climbed by USD 1.17 to USD 83.03 per barrel on Thursday vis a vis USD 81.86 per barrel on Wednesday, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said on Friday. Also…
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Long weekend for UAE, Kuwait residents ahead of Islamic new year
United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait have announced an official holiday for all public and private sector employees ahead of Muharram, which marks the start of the Islamic new year 1445 AH.…
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Kuwait to print 100,000 copies of Quran with Swedish translation
Kuwait: The Kuwait government has announced printing of 100,000 copies of the Quran translated into Swedish language, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. The decision was taken in response to the desecration of…
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Bahrain, Kuwait discuss joint security efforts
Manama: Bahrain and Kuwait have discussed the security coordination between the two Gulf Arab countries, highlighting their commitment to reinforcing joint security operations, media reported. The discussion was held on Tuesday between…
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940 minors held in Kuwait since Jan for driving sans licence
Kuwait: Kuwait’s general directorate of traffic revealed that a total of 940 juveniles were arrested in the country for driving without a licence during the first half of 2023, local media reported.…
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India head coach Stimac banned for 2 games, fined USD 500 for red card offence
Bengaluru: India head coach Igor Stimac was on Friday handed a two-match ban for his red-card offence after he argued with the match officials during the home side’s 1-1 draw against Kuwait…
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Iran has ‘no limit’ for expanding relations with Kuwait, says FM
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that his country has “no limit” for expanding relations with Kuwait in the areas of common interests. The Foreign Minister made the remarks in…
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Kuwait forms new govt led by Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Sabah
Kuwait: Kuwait has formed a new government led by Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Since Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was appointed Prime Minister on July 24, 2022, this new government is…
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Kuwait re-appoints Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Sabah as PM
Kuwait: A royal decree has been issued to reappoint Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Kuwait’s Prime Minister, the state media reported. The Emiri decree, signed by Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal…
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Kuwait cracks down on 964 illegal expats in five months
Kuwait: Kuwait has arrested around 964 illegal expatriates in the past five months for violating residency and labour laws, according to recent data issued by the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM). Domestic…
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Kuwaiti journalist Fajer Al-Saeed banned from entering Lebanon
Kuwaiti writer and producer Fajer Al-Saeed was prevented from entering Lebanon upon her arrival at Beirut airport on Wednesday evening and she remained detained until Thursday morning when she returned to Kuwait.…
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Kuwait announces Eid Al Adha holidays for public sector
Kuwait on Wednesday announced the Eid Al Adha holidays for public sector employees from June 27 to July 2. These six days will be paid holidays. Also ReadUAE astronomer reveals likely date…
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Kuwait to deport expats renting out homes to bachelors
Kuwait: The property owners in Kuwait will face deportation if they are found renting out their property to bachelors. This step comes within the framework of Kuwait Municipality’s efforts to curb the…