Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Kuwaitis 55% as the number of elderly people rises by 11%
Arab Times
·
August 13, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: The number of elderly people in Kuwait increased by 11.3 percent in the first half of this year -- an increase of 16,620 compared to 2024. Kuwaitis now account for 55.2 percent of the total number of people over the age of 64...
Full List Revealed: Are You Eligible For A Kuwait Tourist Visa?
Arab Times
·
August 13, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: Director of the Electronic Services Department at the General Directorate of Residency Affairs Colonel Abdulaziz Al-Kandari announced the removal of the national carrier requirement for entry visas to Kuwait, declaring that...
Kuwait launches 2025-2030 youth strategic plan
Kuwait Times
·
August 12, 2025
KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi on Tuesday unveiled the Public Authority for Youth’s new strategic plan for 2025-2030, outlining five key priorities aimed at empowering...
Kuwait’s Public Authority for Youth rolls out new 5-year plan for development
Arab Times
·
August 12, 2025
Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs launches new Public Authority for Youth strategy for 2025-2030. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 12: Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Kuwait's Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of...
Kuwait Grants Visa-On-Arrival For UAE, Other GCC Foreign Residents
MENAFN
·
August 12, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Foreign residents in GCC countries can now get a visa on arrival while entering Kuwait, according to a recent announcement by their Ministry of Interior. According to the decision, foreign nationals with a residency permit...
Kuwait’s mass citizenship revocations explained – and why they matter
The National News
·
Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of almost 50,000 people over the past year in a sweeping review of nationality files that officials say leaves “no one exempt”. With a citizen population of a little more than 1.5 million out of about 4.5 million...
Kuwait allows GCC expatriates, including Indians, to get tourist visa on arrival
Daijiworld News
·
Daijiworld Media Network - Kuwait Kuwait, Aug 12: In a major change to its entry rules, Kuwait has begun issuing tourist visas on arrival to expatriates living in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Indians, provided they hold a...
Kuwait's stricter traffic measures drive down violations and accidents
Arab Times
·
August 12, 2025
Kuwait reports a significant drop in traffic violations, accidents, and fatalities in the first half of 2025 due to the implementation of advanced monitoring and surveillance systems. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 12: The General Traffic Department of the...
Degree Verification — Kuwaitis and Expats Warned to Meet Deadline
Arab Times
·
August 12, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 12: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has started the second phase of the inventory of employees’ academic certificates above the high school level. This confirms the completion of the first phase of the inventory of academic...
Kuwait Airways to receive new planes in line with overhaul policy
Zawya
·
KUWAIT -- Kuwait Airways is scheduled to receive a new plane, an Airbus-321, in the end of August and AN A-330-900 aircraft by the yearend, announced the KAC Chairperson Abdulmohsen Al-Fagaan in a statement on Monday. Speaking after the KAC...
‘Cambodia-Kuwait ties progress despite hurdles’
Arab Times
·
August 12, 2025
Sman Manan, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Kuwait KUWAIT CITY, Aug 12: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Kuwait Sman Manan disclosed that bilateral relations between the two countries started with the visit of former Kuwaiti Prime...
Gulf Bank Concludes Successful Participation in University Admission Fairs at Kuwait University and Abdullah Al-Salem University
Arab Times
·
August 12, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 12: As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting education and empowering Kuwaiti youth, Gulf Bank has successfully concluded its distinguished participation in the university admission fairs at Kuwait University and Abdullah...
Kuwait’s New Fraud Tactic - She Never Bought a Phone, But Now Owes Thousands
Arab Times
·
August 11, 2025
Kuwait Airport Immigration Area KUWAIT CITY, Aug 11: At the departure lounge of Kuwait International Airport, a traveler believed his journey would begin uneventfully. Her bags were packed, tickets in hand, and his domestic worker stood quietly...
Kuwait grants tourist visas on arrival to foreign GCC residents
Saudi Gazette
·
August 11, 2025
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait has begun granting tourist visas on arrival to foreign residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, under a new policy announced by First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef. The...
GCC residents can now get Kuwait tourist visas on arrival – here’s what to know
What's On
·
August 12, 2025
Kuwait just made travel across the Gulf a whole lot easier. Starting now, expatriates living in any GCC country can obtain a tourist visa on arrival at ports of entry, no advance application needed. The policy, announced by First Deputy Prime...
Kuwait allows visa on arrival for GCC residents including Indian expats
Financial Express
·
Big news for millions of expats living in the Gulf region! Kuwait has just announced a major policy change that allows foreign residents of GCC countries to get tourist visas on arrival. No more prior visa applications or embassy procedures, just...
Kuwait Airways targets competitive edge among Gulf region airlines
Arab Times
·
August 11, 2025
Board meeting focuses on elevating Kuwait Airways among regional leaders. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 11: In a board meeting marked by full attendance, Chairman Abdulmohsen Al‑Faqan reaffirmed Kuwait Airways’ strategic ambitions to position the national...
Kuwait: GCC expats, including Indians, now eligible for instant tourist visa on arrival in Kuwait
The Times of India
·
GCC expats can now get a Kuwait tourist visa on arrival at all airports and border ports with valid passport and 6-month residency/ File In a major policy shift benefiting millions of Gulf expatriates, Kuwait now allows foreign GCC residents to...
Kuwait National Cinema Company posts $28.48mln net profit
Zawya
·
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 10: Kuwait National Cinema Company (KNCC) announced a net profit of KD 8.7 million (approximately USD 26.5 million) for the first half of 2025, marking a 16 percent increase compared to KD 7.5 million (USD 22.8 million) recorded...
Kuwait’s new visa rules for GCC residents draw praise, concern
Kuwait Times
·
August 10, 2025
Supporters welcome move for economic growth; critics warn of social, logistical challenges KUWAIT: Kuwait has scrapped its long-standing restrictions on tourist visas for foreigners living in other Gulf states, drawing both praise and concern from...