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Kuwait Bans Public Healthcare Access For Visit Visa Holders
Gulf Insider
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August 23, 2025
Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has announced that individuals entering the country on temporary or visit visas will no longer be eligible for healthcare services at public hospitals, speciality centres, or primary care clinics. The move is aimed at...
Kuwait Municipality urges compliance with safety standards in construction
Arab Times
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August 23, 2025
Kuwait Municipality urges strict safety compliance in construction sites. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23: The Kuwait Municipality emphasized the importance of ensuring a healthy and safe work environment for laborers and implementing safety standards in...
Kuwait bets big on Vision 2035: $32 bln investment and 50,000 jobs to reshape the nation
The Arabian Stories
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August 23, 2025
KUWAIT CITY : Kuwait has unveiled one of the most ambitious economic transformation drives in its history, announcing a sweeping package of 124 megaprojects valued at KD 10 billion (USD 32.6 billion) under the New Kuwait 2035 Vision. The programme...
AEO study examines EU’s shift to LNG and its implications
Kuwait Times
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September 2, 2025
KUWAIT: The General Secretariat of the Arab Energy Organization (AEO), formerly known as OAPEC, released a study Tuesday titled “The European Union’s Strategic Options in Moving Towards Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and its Implications for...
Six-Month Jail, Up To KD200,000 Fine For Marine Polluters In Kuwait
Gulf Insider
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August 26, 2025
Kuwait’s Environment Public Authority (EPA) has issued a stern warning to anyone who pollutes the country’s marine environment, announcing that violators face up to six months in jail and fines reaching KD 200,000 ($655,000). The EPA reiterated...
Wego recommends last minute summer trips for Kuwaiti travelers
Mid East Information
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August 26, 2025
Dubai, UAE – August , 2025 – Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), presents a curated list of last-minute trips for Kuwaiti travelers to celebrate the end of summer....
Kuwait's Economy Bounces Back in Q1 – Will Foreign Investment Be Key to Sustained Growth?
Arab Times
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August 22, 2025
Kuwait’s economy experienced some substantial growth in the first quarter of 2025, with a 1% year-on-year increase in real GDP. According to the National Bank of Kuwait, this marks a return to positive territory after seven consecutive quarters of...
Ooredoo data centers obtain ISO certifications for Safety and Sustainability
GCC Business News
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August 26, 2025
Bousher and Sohar Data Centers, the state-of-the-art data center projects of Ooredoo Oman, have been awarded the prestigious ISO/IEC 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO/IEC 14001 (Environmental Management) certifications. These...
Scientific Center aims to fuse Kuwaiti heritage and modern science with new partnership
Arab Times
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August 26, 2025
The Scientific Center signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kuwait Heritage Society. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 26: Director General of the Scientific Center, Musaed Al-Yaseen, affirmed Monday the center’s commitment to blending the authenticity of...
Date announced: flynas resumes direct flights between Jeddah and Kuwait
Gulf Business
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August 26, 2025
Image credit: Supplied flynas has announced the resumption of direct flights between Jeddah and Kuwait starting November 1, 2025. The move is part of the airline’s broader expansion strategy and aligns with national aviation and tourism objectives...
Kuwait pushes ahead with economic reforms, major projects under New Kuwait 2035 Vision
Kuwait Times
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August 21, 2025
KUWAIT: Integrated government action linking economic diplomacy with strategic partners, alongside a comprehensive system of internal reforms, is driving a major transformation in project development across Kuwait. The shift reflects a clear...
Kuwait bans public healthcare access for visitors
Gulf News
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The decision was issued by Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al Awadhi. In a statement, the ministry said the measure is designed to ensure the sustainability of Kuwait’s healthcare system, maintain service quality, and direct medical resources to those...
Kuwait ties up with China for oil lake cleanup effort
China Daily Global
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KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait has kicked off a major environmental cleanup effort as the first unit of an oil lake crude recovery project, led by China's Jereh Group, completed its trial run on Wednesday. The project falls under the Kuwait Environmental...
Kuwait to meet with UN for oil project approvals
MEED
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August 22, 2025
Approvals are needed to extend two remediation projects for an additional 18 months Register for MEED’s 14-day trial access State-owned upstream operator Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) has scheduled a meeting with the UN in the second week of September...
Iraqis rally against maritime treaty with Kuwait
Shafaq News
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2025-08-25T10:39:44+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Dozens of protesters led by lawmaker Amer Abdul-Jabbar rallied in Baghdad’s al-Nusour Square on Monday, demanding the cancellation of the Khor Abdullah agreement with...
Meet the students behind Kuwait’s new young media collective
Kuwait Times
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August 25, 2025
By Alina Simra Pasha KUWAIT: A summer dream that began with one camera has grown into a student-led media organization showcasing young talent in Kuwait. Direct Tales Media, established in August 2024, is a non-profit organization dedicated to...
Kuwait aims to convert tire waste into a profitable industry
Arab Times
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August 21, 2025
Kuwait expands tire recycling to boost economy and sustainability. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 21: Kuwait is moving to transform its stockpile of used and damaged tires into a new economic industry, officials said Wednesday, aiming to turn a long-standing...
Kuwait rewrites development method with mega projects, new vision
Zawya
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KUWAIT -- Integrated government action linking economic diplomacy with strategic partners and coupled with a comprehensive system of internal reforms are driving the significant transformation in major project development in Kuwait. This...
Kuwait starts environmental oil lake cleanup led by Chinese partner
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Kuwait has launched a major environmental remediation initiative as the first phase of an oil lake crude recovery project, led by China’s Jereh Group, successfully completed its trial operations on Wednesday. The effort is part of the...
Kuwait drives development transformation under the New Kuwait 2035 Vision
Arab Times
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August 21, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 21: Integrated government action, linking economic diplomacy with strategic partners and supported by a comprehensive system of internal reforms, is driving a significant transformation in major project development in Kuwait. This...