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‘Help me receive salary from Kuwait’: Man cons Rajasthan hotel owner, vanishes with Rs 11.88 lakh
News9 Live
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June 22, 2025
Crime News Dungarpur: A case of cyber fraud has come to light in Dungarpur district of Rajasthan, where a hotel operator was tricked into opening a bank account which was later used for illegal money transactions. The victim, Ashok Kumar Dangi,...
Boursa Kuwait champions solidarity on World Refugee Day
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN- TRACCS) Kuwait City – June 21, 2025: Reaffirming its commitment to social and humanitarian responsibility, Boursa Kuwait lit its building in blue in a symbolic gesture of solidarity with refugees worldwide on World Refugee Day, observed...
Indian Embassy in Kuwait hosts mega yoga day event
Madhyamam
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June 21, 2025
The Embassy of India in Kuwait marked the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with a grand celebration at the Boulevard Cricket Ground in Salmiya, Kuwait City. The event, held on June 21, 2025, brought together over 1,500 participants from...
FIU, CINet boost efforts in combating money laundering, terrorism financing
Kuwait Times
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July 3, 2025
Head of the Financial Investigation Unit, Dr Hamad Al-Mekrad and CEO of (Sci Net), Mai Al-Awish, during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding.- KUNA photos KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) signed a Memorandum of...
Attractive investment environment stimulates growth in Oman
Oman Observer
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June 21, 2025
The Sultanate of Oman’s ongoing efforts to enhance its financial and economic position by managing its financial commitments and by reducing its public debt, have led to a steady improvement in its credit ratings and have improved investor...
Students Shine in Regional World Wildlife Event, Showcasing English Proficiency and Compassion for Nature
bizbahrain
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June 21, 2025
Students from 10 countries across the MENA region have demonstrated outstanding English language skills, teamwork, and a strong commitment to wildlife conservation through the recent World Wildlife Event. With a remarkable 439 entries from young...
Jordan Kuwait Bank – Ratings Affirmed
MENAFN
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June 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Capital Intelligence Ltd) Capital Intelligence Ratings (CI Ratings or CI) today announced that it has affirmed the Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR) and Short-Term Foreign Currency Rating (ST FCR) of Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB or...
Kuwait's Ministry of Oil to host strategic conferences
Oil Review Middle East
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Kuwait's Ministry of Oil is set to host two strategic conferences this September focusing on digital transformation and asset integrity/process safety The 2nd Digital Transformation Kuwait Oil & Gas Conference will be held from 8–9 September 2025,...
Jazeera Airways Resumes Direct Flights Between Larnaca and Kuwait
Knews Kathimerini
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Jazeera Airways, one of the leading low-cost carriers in the Middle East, announced the resumption of direct flights from Larnaca to Kuwait, which took place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Flights will operate three times a week, every Tuesday,...
Kuwaiti gov't facilitates cooperation projects with China
Xinhua News Agency
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KUWAIT CITY, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Thursday instructed a ministerial committee to expedite coordination and consultation with the Chinese side to accelerate key cooperation projects...
Kuwaiti oil tanker rescues 40 refugees in the Mediterranean
Kuwait Times
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June 12, 2025
KUWAIT: In a remarkable humanitarian achievement, Kuwait added a new milestone to its long-standing record of compassion as the Kuwaiti oil products tanker Al-Dasma, operated by Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC), responded to a distress call and...
Kuwait Makes Exit Permits Mandatory For Private Sector Expat Workers
Gulf Insider
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June 12, 2025
Kuwait has introduced a new rule requiring expatriate workers in the private sector to obtain an exit permit from their registered employers before leaving the country. The move is envisioned to enhance regulatory oversight, ensure legal...
Kuwait PM chairs key meeting to accelerate Kuwait-China projects
Kuwait Times
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June 12, 2025
Committee briefed on recent consultations with Beijing to speed up implementation KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired a ministerial committee meeting on Thursday to review the...
Kuwait to make exit permits mandatory for private sector expat workers
The Siasat Daily
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June 12, 2025
Kuwait: Expatriate workers in Kuwait’s private sector will be required to obtain an exit permit from their sponsor before leaving the country. The new decision will take effect from July 1. The announcement was made by the Public Authority for...
Kuwait’s Exit Permit Rule for Expat Workers: A New Era of Control or Compliance?
ImpACT International
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Starting July 1, 2025, Kuwait will implement a sweeping new regulation requiring all expatriate workers in the private sector to obtain an exit permit from their employer before leaving the country. Introduced through a ministerial circular by...
Kuwait Finance House – Ratings Affirmed with a Stable Outlook
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN- Capital Intelligence Ltd) Capital Intelligence Ratings (CI Ratings or CI) today announced that it has affirmed the Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR) and Short-Term Foreign Currency Rating (ST FCR) of Kuwait Finance House K.S.C.P....
Iran presses UN to identify US, Israel as ‘aggressors’ – What does the law say?
Press TV
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July 5, 2025
By Humaira Ahad In a detailed letter addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Security Council President Carolyn Rodríguez Burkett, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned US-backed Israeli aggression against Iran as “a...
Kuwait to host flagship conferences on energy innovation
Trade Arabia
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Kuwait will host two strategic landmark conferences this September, advancing the country's vision of becoming a global benchmark for energy innovation and industrial excellence. The 2nd Digital Transformation Kuwait Oil & Gas Conference will be...
Report to explore regulatory shifts and foreign investment prospects in Kuwait
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Oxford Business Group) German Business Council Kuwait joins Oxford Business Group in upcoming analysis of Kuwait’s evolving economy Kuwait City, June 2025: Oxford Business Group (OBG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...
Kuwait targets 17 social media accounts for exam leaks as grade 12 finals begin
The Arabian Stories
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June 11, 2025
KUWAIT CITY : The Ministry of Education in Kuwait has reported 17 digital accounts and online groups across platforms like X, Telegram, and WhatsApp to the Cybercrime Combating Department for circulating fake exam content and spreading...