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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...


Kuwait, Oman call for safety of all on board Gaza flotilla
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march during the protest on the Milan's highway against the interception by Israeli army of the Global Sumud Flotilla Friday. Kuwait has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation forces for intercepting the Global...

Bahraini, Kuwaiti citizens detained by Israel; authorities seek release
After 42 boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla were intercepted, and the civilian activists detained by Israel, several countries have expressed concern about the wellbeing of their citizens. Bahrain confirmed that authorities visited the detention...
Bahrain, Kuwait Coordinate Efforts to Secure Release of Citizens Detained in Israel
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that it is actively following up on the situation of Bahraini and Kuwaiti citizens detained by Israeli security authorities. In an official statement, the Ministry said it has been in direct contact...

Business News | Air India Express Announces Flights Between Indore and Goa
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Enhancing connectivity, Air India Express has announced daily flights between Indore and Goa (Dabolim International Airport), starting from October 26. Bookings are now open on the airline's website,...

Israel boycott proponents claim victory after Carrefour rebrands in some Arab states
The Carrefour name has disappeared from storefronts in some Arab countries, with pro-Palestinian shoppers and activists hailing the shift as a victory for their boycott of brands perceived as being linked to Israel. The French multinational has...

PM urges rapid progress on Kuwait-China projects
Ministerial committee reviews port, energy, housing and environmental initiatives KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Thursday called for a full national effort to accelerate the country’s...

Israel boycotters claim victory at Arab shops
The Carrefour name has disappeared from storefronts in some Arab countries, with pro-Palestinian shoppers and activists hailing the shift as a victory for their boycott of brands perceived as being linked to Israel. The French multinational has...

Arabic artist fights oppression with songs on polyamory, lesbians, and money
Etaf performing at The Orange Room in Stratford(Image: Saoussane Grairi) I’m surrounded by a vibrant, predominantly LGBTQIA+ crowd at The Orange Room in Stratford. Each time Etaf, the star of tonight’s show, turns the mic toward us, the room...

Sons of Yusuf - the Kuwaiti hip-hop duo aiming to revive the Islamic Golden Age
At The Grey Fish Studio in Kuwait City, Khaliji percussion crackles against the low rumble of an 808 drum machine. Ya'koob and Abdul Rahman Al Refaie, known collectively as Kuwaiti hip-hop duo Sons of Yusuf, are locked into a groove steeped in the...

Connecticut National Guard to be deployed to Middle East amid government shutdown concerns
More than 200 Connecticut National Guard troops are about to embark on a year-long deployment to the Middle East. EAST GRANBY, Conn. — More than 200 Connecticut National Guard troops gathered at Bradley Air National Guard Base on Friday morning...

Week Ahead: Central Banks in Focus with FOMC, ECB, and RBNZ, Plus Japan Politics
SAT: Japanese LDP Leadership Election SUN: OPEC+ Meeting MON: EZ Construction PMI (Sep), Sentix (Oct), US Employment Trends (Sep), New Zealand NZIER (Q3) TUE: EIA STEO; German Industrial Orders (Aug), US International Trade (Aug), Canadian Trade...

Kuwait taps hotel chains, travel agents to boost tourism
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s government is set to strengthen cooperation with hotels and travel agencies to enhance the country’s tourism sector, Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi said Thursday....

Kuwait-China projects advance under PM’s oversight
His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired a meeting of the ministerial committee at Bayan Palace today to follow up on the implementation status of agreements and memoranda of understanding signed between the...

Arab countries condemn Israel’s violation of international law after attack on Gaza aid flotilla
Arab nations have issued a resounding condemnation of Israel’s recent assault on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian aid convoy destined for the Gaza Strip, labeling the attack as a severe breach of international law and humanitarian...

Kuwait Shooting Federation honors Gulf, Arab, and Asian championships medalists
Honorees gather for a group photo with Asian Shooting Confederation President Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah and Kuwait Shooting Federation officials. Group photo of the female winners with the President and members of the...

Kuwait Club advances to quarterfinals of Arab Basketball Championship
KUNA photo Kuwait Club player shoots over an opponent. DUBAI, Oct 2: Kuwait Club secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the 37th Arab Basketball Championship in Dubai, running until October 6, after a hard-fought 88-83 win over the UAE’s Al-Nasr...

Kuwait: More IOCs, More Investment, More Output
Kuwait is finally making serious progress on its ambitious targets for expanding crude production capacity and output. Expansion plans were boosted by the relaxation in January of a national ban on debt, a move that paved the way for Kuwait's...