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Global plastics treaty remains an elusive dream
Dawn
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August 16, 2025
ACTIVISTS protest during the final day of negotiations on a global treaty on plastic pollution, at the United Nations offices in Geneva.—AFP KARACHI: The 10-day negotiations towards a legally binding agreement to tackle global plastic pollution...
Kuwait's stricter traffic measures drive down violations and accidents
Arab Times
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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...
Kuwait allows GCC expatriates, including Indians, to get tourist visa on arrival
Daijiworld News
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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 Airways to receive new planes in line with overhaul policy
Zawya
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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...
Kuwait’s New Fraud Tactic - She Never Bought a Phone, But Now Owes Thousands
Arab Times
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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
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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...
Kuwait allows visa on arrival for GCC residents including Indian expats
Financial Express
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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
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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
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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...
Degree Verification — Kuwaitis and Expats Warned to Meet Deadline
Arab Times
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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 National Cinema Company posts $28.48mln net profit
Zawya
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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...
Gulf Bank Concludes Successful Participation in University Admission Fairs at Kuwait University and Abdullah Al-Salem University
Arab Times
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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...
‘Cambodia-Kuwait ties progress despite hurdles’
Arab Times
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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...
Kuwait’s new visa rules for GCC residents draw praise, concern
Kuwait Times
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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...
GCC residents can now get Kuwait tourist visas on arrival – here’s what to know
What's On
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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...
Kuwaiti households reap rewards for saving energy, water
Kuwait Times
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August 9, 2025
KUWAIT: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy says a program incentivizing citizens to rationalize their power and water use is making a significant impact in reducing consumption across the country — and rewarding consumers with...
Cambodia seeks to boost trade, tourism ties with Kuwait
Kuwait Times
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August 11, 2025
KUWAIT: Ambassador of the Royal Kingdom of Cambodia Sman Manan reaffirmed the strong and growing relationship between Cambodia and Kuwait on Sunday, tracing its roots back to 1995 when bilateral ties were first established. During a briefing on...
Kuwait Towers added to Arab Heritage List
Kuwait Times
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August 9, 2025
TUNIS: The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization’s (ALECSO) Director of Culture Department Humaid Al-Nofali announced that the inclusion of Kuwait Towers on the Arab Heritage List affirms their status as a distinguished...
Kuwait labels Gaza grab a mockery of law
Arab Times
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August 9, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 9, (Agencies): Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs delivered a strong condemnation and outright rejection of the Israeli government’s recent decision to take control over the entire Gaza Strip. The ministry called this move a...
‘Tashkent eyes strategic ties with Kuwait’
Arab Times
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August 11, 2025
Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Kuwait Ayub Khan Yunusov talking to the Al-Seyassah / Arab Times reporter KUWAIT CITY, Aug 11: Kuwaiti-Uzbek relations have witnessed a qualitative leap over the past two years, culminating in the historic official...