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Planning a trip to Kuwait? Here’s how to apply for your visa online in minutes
The Times of India
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The Kuwait Ministry of Interior now offers full online visa application services for visitors/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait has launched an official Kuwait Visa portal, allowing eligible travellers to apply online for tourist, family,...
Arab world looks towards India as food crisis looms large
Awaz The Voice
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July 30, 2025
Shankar Kumar As conflicts simmer across a large swath of the Arab world, and climate change-related challenges intensify each year, the region, which is home to 473 million people, is staring at a looming food crisis. According to the reports of...
Saudi Arabia out to complete redemption arc as Asia Cup returns home
FIBA Basketball
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JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) - Saudi Arabia never had it easy. Sure, they're the hosts and no longer had to worry about qualifying for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025, but thinking everything was handed to them on a silver platter whatsoever would be a big...
Qatar’s reserve team secures win over UAE at Arab Basketball Championship
The Peninsula
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July 31, 2025
Qatar’s reserve team players celebrate during the match. Manama: Qatar’s reserve basketball team clinched their first win in the 26th Arab Nations Championship, defeating the United Arab Emirates 78-71 in a thrilling match yesterday evening at...
Want to update your Civil ID photo in Kuwait? Here’s how to do it online via Sahel
The Times of India
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Through the Sahel app, Kuwait residents can now securely upload and update their Civil ID photo without visiting PACI offices/Representative Image Kuwait residents can now update their Civil ID photo online via the Sahel app. The process includes...
Kuwait showcases rich culture at Jerash Festival in Jordan
Kuwait Times
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July 29, 2025
AMMAN: Kuwait’s pavilion at the 39th Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts in Jordan is offering visitors an immersive experience into the country’s diverse cultural heritage, from handmade crafts to iconic literary works. Set within the festival’s...
Kuwait seeks a win against Algeria after a tough start
Arab Times
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July 29, 2025
Kuwaiti goes for a basket. MANAMA, July 29: Kuwait is determined to improve its performance and erase the setbacks from the first three rounds of the 26th Arab Basketball Championship currently underway in Bahrain. The team will face Algeria today...
Kuwait shines in anti-trafficking push
Arab Times
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July 29, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, July 29: The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Migration Agency in Kuwait, joins the global community in marking the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed annually on 30 July. This year’s...
Kuwait FM: Just peace ‘impossible’ without end to Zionist occupation
Kuwait Times
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July 29, 2025
Al-Yahya calls for full recognition of Palestine and accountability for war crimes at UN conference NEW YORK: Kuwait’s foreign minister has said a just and lasting peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved without ending the Zionist occupation...
Kuwait is France’s trusted ally in the region: Ambassador Gauvin
Arab Times
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July 29, 2025
French Ambassador to Kuwait HE. Olivier Gauvin KUWAIT CITY, July 29: The Kuwaiti- French relations are witnessing rapid and remarkable development, driven by political and diplomatic momentum that has brought the partnership between the two...
Kuwait Fire Service Shuts Down Unsafe Facilities in Joint Inspection
Arab Times
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July 29, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, July 29: The Kuwait Fire Service, in coordination with the Ministry of Electricity, the Public Authority for Manpower, the Environment Public Authority, and the Food and Agriculture Authority, carried out an inspection campaign in...
Kuwait includes Hezbollah, entities in the list of sanctions
Arab Times
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July 29, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, July 29: The Committee for the Implementation of Security Council Resolutions Issued Under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter Concerning Counter-Terrorism and the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, affiliated...
Kuwaiti Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 29, 2025
ARY News
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July 29, 2025
Kuwait City, July 29, 2025 – The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) has slipped to 926.57 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today, down from 936.08 PKR on July 28 and 933.80 PKR on July 23. KWD to PKR- Latest Updates This drop follows a month of notable gains, with the KWD...
Visionary MBA Professionals: Driving Innovation And Impact Across Global Industries
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN- ACCESSWIRE) NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 2, 2025 / A distinguished group of five MBA professionals, comprising both recent graduates and accomplished candidates from elite institutions and organisations including the University...
Azentio Digitally Transforms Boubyan Bank's Customer Experience With Imal Islamic Core Banking
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Boubyan Bank's upgrade of iMAL core banking accelerates its digital transformation journey and enhances customer satisfaction. SINGAPORE, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Azentio, a leading technology enabler for the BFSI...
Kuwait U-20 builds momentum with 3-1 victory in Serbian club
Arab Times
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July 29, 2025
Players celebrate their victory over the Serbian club. BELGRADE, July 29: The Kuwait U-20 national team claimed a 3-1 victory against Serbian club Sevojno in a friendly match during its training camp in Serbia. The goals were netted by Misfer...
Qatari referee Alaa Sulaiman impresses at Arab Basketball C’ship
Qatar Tribune
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July 31, 2025
Tribune News Network Manama (Bahrain) Qatari international referee Alaa Sulaiman continues to impress at the 26th Arab Nations Basketball Championship, currently underway at the Khalifa Sports City Arena in Bahrain, with participation from various...
The Power Behind Kuwait’s Growth? Its Diverse Expat Workforce
Arab Times
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July 30, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, July 30: “The State of Kuwait hosts expatriate workers of more than 150 nationalities from around the world – all of whom contribute to the progress of the country and its development in all fields,” says Assistant Minister of Foreign...
Complaints Soar At Kuwait’s Vehicle Impound Sites
Arab Times
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July 30, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, July 30: In response to the rising number of public complaints and a directive from senior management, Kuwait Municipality is developing a series of solutions aimed at regulating workflow and improving operations at vehicle...
How Unified GCC Visa Could Boost Business and Leisure Travel?
Business Matters
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July 29, 2025
Yet, despite their close ties and geographical proximity, each has maintained separate visa systems for travellers up till now. That is set to change, though, with the imminent launch of the Unified GCC visa in December 2024. This legislation will...