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Kuwait U-17 volleyball team embarks on Cairo camp ahead of Arab Championship
Kuwait volleyball team. KUWAIT CITY, July 30: The Kuwait U-17 l volleyball team departed today for Cairo, Egypt, to launch a two-week training camp as part of its preparations for the 17th Arab Championship, which will be held in Amman, Jordan,...

Kuwait Olympic team sharpens form for AFC U-23 quest against Kazma
Alves gives instructions to the players with Hayel in attendance. KUWAIT CITY, July 30: Kuwait’s Olympic football team is set to face Kazma in a friendly match today at 6:00 pm at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, as both sides continue their...

Kuwait-Benin ties 5 decades strong
Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs Ambassador Nayef Al-Mudhaf, Ambassador of the Republic of Benin to Kuwait Prof. Baderou Dine Aguemon and officials at the cake-cutting ceremony. KUWAIT CITY, July 30: Deputy Assistant Foreign...

Kuwait Olympic team to compete in upcoming Futsal League
Dr. Saleh Al-Majroob KUWAIT CITY, July 30: The draw for the 2025-2026 indoor futsal season was conducted recently, with the presence of Dr. Saleh Al-Majroob, Secretary-General of the Kuwait Football Association, Faraj Al-Faraj, Director of Indoor...

Arab weddings hire 'no photos' crews for privacy
Worried about wedding photos or videos leaking online? In Algeria, a new service is gaining popularity among those celebrating, but hoping not to see themselves on social media afterward. Special teams are hired for private events with one job:...

How Unified GCC Visa Could Boost Business and Leisure Travel?
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...

GCC States’ Islamic Banking: A model and standard
By Seade CAESAR The rapid evolution of Islamic banking across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states comprising Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman has positioned the region as a global benchmark for...

The Power Behind Kuwait’s Growth? Its Diverse Expat Workforce
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
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...

Pakistan’s Science Diplomacy: All Suits, No Substance
When science enters government halls, history shifts. In wartime, it built bombs. In pandemics, it saved lives. From Einstein’s letter warning Roosevelt of the Nazi nuclear threat to Sputnik’s beeps echoing across Cold War skies, science has...

Barjas commends Bahrain’s exceptional hosting of Arab Basketball Championship
MANAMA, July 30: Kuwait Basketball Association President Dhari Barjas praised Bahrain for its outstanding organization of the 26th Arab Basketball Championship, which is set to conclude this Saturday. Barjas emphasized that Bahrain’s success in...

Stop Live Export South Africa and Compassion in World Farming Urges Public Response on Government’s draft Regulations to Continue Exporting Live Animals by Sea
Cape Town, South Africa — Stop Live Export South Africa (SLESA) and Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) are calling on the South African public to urgently respond to the newly proposed live animal export regulations announced by the Department of...

Kuwait Towers join Arab architectural heritage list
BEIRUT: The Kuwait Towers have been officially added to the Arab Heritage List under the modern architecture category, the Arab Observatory for Architectural and Urban Heritage announced Wednesday at the close of its 9th regional forum in Beirut....
Kuwait Extends Private Driving Licence Validity
Kuwait has extended the validity of private driving licence to 15 years for Kuwaitis and GCC citizens, and five years for expatriate residents, Al Anba Arabic daily reported. Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...
Kuwait Faces Heatwave As Temperatures Soar To 52°C In Peak Summer Stretch
Kuwait entered what meteorologists say is the hottest stretch of the year on Tuesday, a 13-day period when temperatures are expected to soar as high as 52°C in some parts of the country, the Arabic daily Al Seyassah reported. The country’s...

Arab states welcome UK decision to recognise Palestine, urge global action on 2-state solution
Arab countries welcomed on Wednesday plans by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to recognise the State of Palestine this September if Israel fails to take “substantive steps” toward ending the war in Gaza and advancing peace, Anadolu reports....

RTZ vs KGC Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Kuwait T10 Summer League 2025, Match 3
Keraniganj Challengers will be battling Royal Trivianz in the Kuwait T10 Summer League 2025’s third encounter. The Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait, is the venue for the July 30th match at 10:15 PM IST. Get the best RTZ vs KGC Dream11 prediction,...
Bayda governor launches paving project to improve city streets
[Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:36:14 +0300] Bayda - Saba: Bayda governor Abdullah Idris on Wednesday inaugurated a stone paving project in Bayda city, with a total cost of 47 million riyals, funded by the local authority. Governor Idris, accompanied by...

Kuwait enters peak summer heatwave with temperatures reaching 52°C
Kuwait has entered its most intense summer phase on Tuesday, with forecasters warning temperatures to reach 52°C in parts of the country over the next 13 days, Al Seyassah reported. The country’s Meteorological Centre and the Al Ojairi Scientific...

Kuwait Municipality urges action against illegal fishing and marine pollution
KUWAIT CITY, July 30: In a press statement issued Wednesday, Mohammad Al-Sindan, Director of Public Relations and Official Spokesperson for Kuwait Municipality, highlighted the growing danger of waste discarded on beaches and its seepage into...