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Kuwait Foils Major Drug Smuggling Attempt Involving Government Officials
Gulf Insider
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August 19, 2025
Kuwait’s Interior Ministry has thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large haul of narcotics into the country, one of the most significant seizures in recent months, according to the state News Agency Kuna. The ministry said drone surveillance detected...
MRC & Nespresso Renew Partnership for Aluminum Capsules Recycling in Kuwait
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: Metal Recycling Company (MRC) a leading provider of waste management and industrial sustainability solutions has renewed its partnership with Nasco Trading Company, the exclusive distributor of Nespresso in Kuwait, to...
Bahrain HIMARS Order Boosts Gulf Arab’s Formidable Rocket Arsenals
Forbes
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US soldiers inspect a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) at the Bahrain International Airshow in Sakhir on November 13, 2024. (Photo by MAZEN MAHDI/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images The small island kingdom of Bahrain has...
Kuwait marks World Humanitarian Day, highlighting the global relief role
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
The Kuwait Fund, Kuwait Red Crescent Society, and various charities provide crisis relief around the world. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: The United Nations marked World Humanitarian Day on Monday, reaffirming its record as a leading provider of...
Bahrain duo win top awards at U16 Arab Championship
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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Hussain Almaskati Bahrain’s Somto Patrick Onoduenyi and Hussien Fouad claimed individual honours as the kingdom’s youth team celebrated a first-ever title at the U16 Arab Basketball Championship in Cairo. Onoduenyi was named Most Valuable Player,...
Mass Arrests in Kuwait as Authorities Clamp Down on Illegal Workers
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has confirmed that it will closely monitor the files of registered employers to ensure full compliance with the Labor Law and its implementing regulations. Violators will be referred to...
Kuwait cracks down on contractors: Nine companies face bans for failing public tender standards
The Times of India
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CAPT has banned nine companies from participating in future government tenders/Representative Image Kuwait’s Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) has banned nine companies from participating in future government tenders due to violations...
“CBK” issued its Initial Approval on the conversion of “Gulf Bank” to a Bank compliant with Islamic Sharia’a
Arab Times
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August 19, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: Gulf Bank stated that CBK’s Board of Directors has decided on 18/8/2025 to issue its Initial Approval on the conversion of Gulf Bank to a Bank compliant with Islamic Sharia’a, as per law no. (32) of the year 1968 concerning...
Kuwait’s Gulf Bank secures initial approval to convert to Islamic lender
Zawya
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The Kuwait-listed Gulf Bank has received initial approval from the country’s Central Bank to convert its operations to an Islamic banking institution. The news comes even as Gulf Bank is exploring a potential merger with the Kuwait-based Warba...
Businesses fear closure if £40m scheme with 3,500 homes near failed 'Dartford Disneyland' approved
MyLondon
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August 19, 2025
Business owners fear they may have to shut as plans for a new £40 million scheme including a 8,000 seat stadium and 3,500 homes has been proposed in the area. The owners have also criticised apparent links between the new proposal and the nearby...
Business News | OGA Set To Return With High-Energy 21st Edition And Sold-Out Business Exhibition
Latestly
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August 19, 2025
PRNewswire Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], August 19: After a record-breaking edition last year that witnessed a 29% growth in attendees, Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) returns for its 21st show and will power up a sold-out business floor, hosting a large...
Trump-Putin summit: Veteran diplomat explains
Ohio Capital Journal
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August 19, 2025
If you’re confused about the aims, conduct and outcome of the summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025, you’re probably not alone. As summits go, the meeting...
New insurance rules in Kuwait: Everything you need to know about safeguarding your insurance policy
The Times of India
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Kuwait's Insurance Regulatory Unit has introduced new rules/Image: File Kuwait's Insurance Regulatory Unit has introduced new rules to strengthen the issuance and security of mandatory insurance policies. The new regulations include a declaration...
Kuwait pentathlon team wins silver
Kuwait Times
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August 18, 2025
ALEXANDRIA: Kuwaiti modern pentathlon team came in second place, winning the silver medal at the Arab Modern Pentathlon Championship (under 15 years old), which concluded in Alexandria on Sunday with the participation of 56 players from six Arab...
Drug & Alcohol Checks Made Compulsory for Kuwait Airport Staff
Arab Times
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August 18, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 18: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has instructed some companies operating at Kuwait International Airport to conduct comprehensive medical tests for all individuals holding licenses issued by the directorate....
Kuwait Arrests Hundreds For Residency Violations, Illegal Breweries In Nationwide Sweep
Gulf Insider
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August 18, 2025
Kuwait’s Interior Ministry announced on Sunday that a nationwide security sweep has led to the arrest of hundreds of individuals accused of violating residency laws and operating illicit alcohol breweries tied to recent deaths. The ministry said...
Kuwait Hotels, cafes brace for visitor influx
Arab Times
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August 18, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 18: After years of stagnation that led to many hotel closures, the Ministry of Interior’s decision to allow expatriates residing in GCC countries to enter Kuwait, along with new tourist visa facilitations, has reignited the...
Kuwait junior volleyball team gears up for clash with Iraq
Arab Times
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August 18, 2025
Kuwaiti players defend during a Kuwait-Bahrain match. AMMAN, Aug 18: Kuwait’s national junior volleyball team is stepping up preparations ahead of its crucial match against Iraq tomorrow at 3:00 PM. The encounter marks the third and final round of...
Kuwait begins training for Asian U-17 Championship
Arab Times
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August 18, 2025
Yousef Mohammed Madoh is congratulated after scoring a goal. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 18: Kuwait kicked off preparations for the Asian Under-17 Championship with training sessions at the Martyr Fahad Al-Ahmad Hall in Al-Da’iya, led by Croatian coach Ivan...
Kuwait revokes citizenship of 365 people, including two actors who died years ago
Gulf Daily News Online
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Questions are being raised after two prominent actors who died years ago had their citizenship revoked by the Kuwaiti government. Kuwait has launched extensive reforms with regards to citizenship and the latest decree has stripped 365 people of...