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Kuwait, Guinea negotiating new labor deal: Official
KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Republic of Guinea in Kuwait held a reception Thursday marking its 67th National Day. On the sidelines of the event, Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs Nayef Mohammed Al-Mudhaf highlighted the depth of...

Kuwait confident ahead of Arab Squash Championship in Lebanon
Kuwait squash delegation. BEIRUT, Oct 4: Kuwait is participating in the 30th Arab Squash Championship (individual and team events), taking place in Lebanon from October 7 to 13. The delegation traveled to Beirut last Thursday to hold a preparatory...


Kuwait participates in the Rabab Arabian Horse Championship
A file photo of winners displaying their trophies . CAIRO, Oct 4: The Rabab Championship for purebred Arabian horses is set to kick off its annual edition at the Rabab Equestrian Center from October 9 to 11, with Kuwaiti riders among the...

Kuwait wraps up local training, heads to Uzbekistan for friendly
Players hold their final local training session. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 4: The Kuwait national team concluded its final local training session today before heading to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, for a friendly match against Uzbekistan on Thursday, during the...

Kuwait to begin scheduled maintenance on electrical systems Sunday: Ministry
Ministry of Electricity and Water warns of temporary power cuts during scheduled maintenance. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 4: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced Saturday it will begin scheduled periodic maintenance on components...
Muslim Reformer Discusses Middle East Peace, Islamist Terror in Europe
I interviewed Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser in January 2017, July 2017, September 2018, May 2019, and February 2020 on a range of topics including Islamism and what he believes is its antidote, the Muslim Reform Movement. This is a follow-up interview, in...


Administrative error costs Al-Arabi victory
A Kuwait Club player spikes the ball during the game. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 4. The Kuwait Volleyball Association’s Competitions Committee has ruled Al-Arabi’s first match against Yarmouk a 3-0 loss following Yarmouk’s protest over the participation of...

Kuwait to Host French Super Cup in January
Milan's new soccer stadium, due to replace the historic San Siro ground, will be ready in time for the start of the 2030-2031 Serie A season, AC Milan Chairman Paolo Scaroni said in an interview published on Saturday. AC Milan is leading the...
Manama Bow Out of Arab Clubs Championship
Hussain Almaskati Quarterfinal heartbreak for Manama in UAE clash Manama’s basketball team exited the Arab Clubs Championship in Dubai on Saturday, losing 81-75 to Kuwaiti side Kazma in the quarterfinals at Al Nasr Club Hall. The Bahraini side...

Kuwait reaffirms role of capacity-building in advancing human rights
Rahaf Khuraibet, Diplomatic Attaché at the Permanent Delegation of the State of Kuwait to the United Nations in Geneva. GENEVA, Oct 4: The State of Kuwait on Friday reaffirmed its strong commitment to promoting technical cooperation and capacity...

Kuwaiti detainees from Gaza flotilla in good health, Jordan confirms
Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs AMMAN, Oct 4: Kuwaiti citizens detained aboard the “Global Steadfastness Flotilla” remain in “good health,” the Jordanian Foreign Ministry confirmed Friday, amid growing diplomatic and humanitarian pressure...

Fishing for mullet ‘meide’ resumes in Kuwait Bay after 22 years ban
PAAAFR approves trial fishing for mullet fish in Kuwait Bay. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 4: Fishing for mullet fish, known locally as “meide”, has officially resumed in Kuwait Bay after a 22-year suspension, following approvals from relevant government...

Kuwaiti Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 4, 2025
Kuwait City/Karachi, October 04, 2025: The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) has weakened against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), reaching 919.70 PKR today in open market trading, as reported at 2:19 PM PST. This marks a continued decline from 920.75 PKR on...

Saudi finance minister leads delegation at GCC economic meeting
Kuwait City: Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan led the Kingdom’s delegation to the 124th meeting of the GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee in Kuwait. The meeting brought together finance ministers from Gulf Cooperation...

Carrefour exits 4 Arab states in win for Gaza boycott movement
ALBAWABA – In the past few months, French store Carrefour has closed stores in four Arab countries. Pro-Palestinian activists see this as a win for boycott campaigns in the region that started because of the Gaza war. Majid Al Futtaim, the company...

From desert to oasis: Seasonal rains bring new life to Kuwait’s arid lands
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 4: Torrents of seasonal rain have once again transformed sections of Kuwait’s arid terrain into flourishing green landscapes, marking a striking ecological shift that underscores the untapped potential of rainwater harvesting in...

Did You Know? Single Working Women in Kuwait Can Legally Rent Flats in Their Own Name
For many expatriate women in Kuwait, renting a home without their husband’s presence can seem complicated — but legally, it isn’t. The law supports working women with valid residency and attested marriage certificates to rent apartments in their...