Where is competence in Kuwait’s government?

For years, one phrase has echoed across meetings and debates as if it were the solution to all of Kuwait’s challenges. We must appoint competent people. Yet the phrase has become a cliché, repeated without clarity. What exactly is competence, and...

Oman boosts GCC health ties at ministers’ meeting

KUWAIT: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 11th meeting of the GCC Health Ministers’ Committee, held in Kuwait, with the participation of the Ministers of Health of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, on Saturday. The...

Pura Vida Diplomacy: Costa Rica’s Vision for Sustainable Partnerships in the Gulf

GJIA: With the recent appointment of Your Excellency Ambassador Esquivel, what are Costa Rica’s key diplomatic priorities in Qatar and the broader Gulf region? Ambassador Esquivel: Costa Rica has been actively strengthening diplomatic relations...

Sheikha Bibi spotlights Kuwait’s eco-friendly Soof factory at FAO

LONDON: Kuwait showcased its pioneering sustainable wool factory ‘Soof’ at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) global conference, highlighting how traditional weaving can be reimagined for a greener future. At the second Global...

Kuwaiti PM representative reaffirms commitment to dialogue, regional security

Representing His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah stressed Wednesday that Kuwait's participation in Munich Security Conference...

UAE participates in 124th GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee meeting in Kuwait

Reviewing the GCC economic unity programme Ministers discuss progress on completing the requirements of the GCC Customs Union Discussions address the periodic report on completing the requirements for the GCC Common Market Mohamed bin Hadi Al...

Warba Bank unveils SiDi Easy Finance, Kuwait’s 1st digital financing solution

Warba Bank has introduced ‘SiDi Easy Finance’, Kuwait’s first digital financing solution exclusively designed for residents under Article 20 (domestic workers), reinforcing its commitment to innovative services that cater to all segments of...

Namaa Charity distributes food, shelters in Gaza

RAMALLAH: Kuwait’s Namaa Charity announced last week the implementation of a series of urgent humanitarian projects in Gaza to support families affected by the severe humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave. In a statement, the society said...

Franklin Templeton expands in Middle East with new Kuwait office

Jenny Johnson and Sandeep Singh Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest asset managers, has announced that it is expanding its presence in the Middle East with a new office in Kuwait- Franklin Templeton Global Investors Limited, Kuwait....

Calls for stricter penalties after trash piles up at Shuwaikh Beach

Rising litter in public areas creates a burden ‘beyond the capacity of cleaning workers’: Official KUWAIT: The Kuwait Municipality is pushing for stricter fines for public cleanliness violations, following complaints about piles of trash left at...

Kuwait Fire Force shuts down 33 violating facilities in Al-Ardiya Industrial Area sweep

Kuwait Fire Force’s inspection campaign in the Al-Ardiya Industrial Area to enforce fire safety regulations. KUWAIT CITY, Sept. 30: In a decisive move to bolster public safety and enforce fire prevention standards, the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) on...

Activists allege Greta Thunberg mistreated as flotilla detainees arrive in Turkey

ANKARA: More than 130 pro-Palestinian activists detained by Israel for joining a Gaza aid flotilla arrived in Turkey on Saturday (Oct 4), with two claiming that Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg was mistreated during her detention. Israel,...

Greta Thunberg mistreated by Israeli forces in detention, activists say

Several international activists deported from Israel after joining a Gaza aid flotilla have accused Israeli forces of mistreating climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The 137 deportees landed in Istanbul on Saturday, including 36 Turkish nationals...

Kuwait completes first phase of judiciary Kuwaitization plan

Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait KUWAIT CITY, Sept 30: Minister of Justice Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait announced the successful completion of the first phase of Kuwait’s strategic plan to replace and empower national cadres within the...

Kuwait reaffirms support for women’s empowerment in aviation at ICAO Assembly

Shoug Al-Kout, member of the Kuwaiti Directorate General of Civil Aviation delegation to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) meetings WASHINGTON, Sept 30: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Civil Aviation has underscored its commitment...

Climate action must be viewed through lens of Maqasid Al-Shariah, says Sultan Nazrin

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, said on Tuesday (Sept 30) new thought leadership and direction-setting are needed to tackle climate change effectively, stressing that action must be viewed through the lens of Maqasid...

Cabinet hails Crown Prince’s powerful UN speech on Kuwait’s historical struggles and humanitarian concerns

KUWAIT CITY, Oct. 1, 2025: Kuwait’s Cabinet, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, convened on Tuesday, September 30, at Bayan Palace, highlighting key national and international developments during...

TIGGO9 CSH conquers harsh Middle East environments

In Qatar, tests will assess the battery enclosure’s sealing, corrosion resistance of connectors, and BMS stability under hot, humid, and salty conditions. In Kuwait, the focus will be on battery cooling efficiency, resilience to thermal runaway,...

Kuwaiti photographer wins 2 awards at International competition in Italy

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti photographer Dr. Mahdi Ghloum won two awards at the Siena International Photo Awards, held in the city of Siena, central Italy, with participation from elite global photographers. Dr. Ghloum stated on Monday that he competed in two...

GCC aims to harmonize health systems to better serve and protect citizens: Health Minister

Kuwait’s Health Minister, Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi KUWAIT CITY, Oct 4: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) health cooperation is steadily progressing with a shared vision focused on improving health services and protecting Gulf societies from diverse...