Kuwait thwarts attempt to smuggle $18 million worth of Captagon pills

Kuwaiti authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle nearly 364kg of Captagon into the country through Shuwaikh Port in Kuwait City, the Interior Ministry has said. Five suspects were arrested after security forces, acting on confidential...

Kuwaiti student takes nuclear fusion research to Japan stage

TOKYO: A Kuwaiti doctoral student has put his country on the international science stage, presenting research on nuclear fusion materials at a major global conference in Japan. Abdulmohssen Abaalkhail, a Kuwaiti PhD student at the University of...

Kuwait sets new vision for tourism in dialogue with sector leaders

Minister of Information and Culture, Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, and Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information, Dr. Nasser Muhaisen. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 2: In a strategic move to revitalize and expand Kuwait’s...

Kuwait to introduce unified system for foreign high school diplomas

Kuwait’s government is preparing a new system to recognize foreign high school diplomas. The plan is meant to address concerns about fairness in the state’s overseas scholarship program. Each year, thousands of Kuwaiti students apply for fully...

Deliveroo Kuwait becomes part of DoorDash after completed acquisition

Co-founder and CEO Xu says “the Deliveroo app and products you know and love aren’t going anywhere” KUWAIT: Deliveroo Kuwait on Thursday announced that it has officially become part of DoorDash, following the successful completion of the...

Sheikha Bibi spotlights Kuwait’s eco-friendly Soof factory at FAO

LONDON: Kuwait showcased its pioneering sustainable wool factory ‘Soof’ at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) global conference, highlighting how traditional weaving can be reimagined for a greener future. At the second Global...

Warba Bank unveils SiDi Easy Finance, Kuwait’s 1st digital financing solution

Warba Bank has introduced ‘SiDi Easy Finance’, Kuwait’s first digital financing solution exclusively designed for residents under Article 20 (domestic workers), reinforcing its commitment to innovative services that cater to all segments of...

Robotic surgery 12,000km away - Kuwait hospital wins Guinness record

Kuwait has earned a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance between a patient and a surgeon. The record was set after a surgical team at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital successfully performed a remote robotic surgery on a patient in Brazil,...

Franklin Templeton expands in Middle East with new Kuwait office

Jenny Johnson and Sandeep Singh Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest asset managers, has announced that it is expanding its presence in the Middle East with a new office in Kuwait- Franklin Templeton Global Investors Limited, Kuwait....

Kuwait to partner with China on nation's largest wastewater treatment plant

Kuwait will sign a contract with China in mid-October to build its largest wastewater treatment facility, the North Kabd plant, Zawya reports. The plant will have the capacity to treat up to 1 million cubic meters of wastewater per day, using...

Kuwait joins the International Association of Medical Regulators

Chairman of the Medical Liability Authority, Dr. Salman Khalifa Al-Sabah, during his participation in the 16th conference of the International Association of Medical Regulators in Dublin. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 1: Kuwait's Medical Liability Authority...

Kuwaiti investments in Türkiye surpass $2 billion

Ambassador of Türkiye to Kuwait, Tuba Nur Sonmez, at a reception organized by the embassy with the attendees KUWAIT CITY, Sept 30: Ambassador of Türkiye to Kuwait, Tuba Nur Sonmez, has said that there are 427 Kuwaiti companies currently operating...

Kuwait selected to host the 20th International Scientific Forum in 2027

Kuwait to spotlight youth and innovation at the 20th International Scientific Forum in 2027. ABU DHABI, Sept. 30: In a significant win for Kuwait’s scientific and academic community, Kuwait has been officially selected to host the 20th...

KU delegation takes part in 19th MILSET Int’l Scientific Forum

ABU DHABI: Deputy Director for Academic Support Services at Kuwait University, Dr Abdullah Al-Mutawa, affirmed on Monday that Kuwait’s participation in the 19th International Scientific Forum (MILSET) reflects the country’s commitment to nurturing...

Kuwait’s Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Fares elected to the Global Critical Care Federation Board

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 29: The Ministry of Health announced Monday the election of Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Fares, Consultant of Internal Medicine and Intensive Care and Head of the Intensive Care Unit at Amiri Hospital, to the Board of Directors of the...

Leonardo receives major contract boost from Kuwait Air Force

Global security company Leonardo, which has a site at Capability Green in Luton, has welcomed confirmation of a major contract extension for Radar and Defensive Aid Sub Systems support for the Kuwait Air Force until 2029. Leonardo UK teams in...

Kuwait: Renewable energy... key for energy efficiency, sustainability in future housing projects

KUWAIT -- Kuwait's Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW), as part of collective efforts across various sectors and institutions toward sustainable development and enhancing energy efficiency, seeks to leverage renewable energy and its...

Asian AI tech demand drive emerging-market stocks to longest winning streak in 21 years

Emerging-market stocks are on pace for their longest rally since 2003, fueled by heavy global investment into Asian tech companies. According to data from Bloomberg, the MSCI equity benchmark tracking developing nations rose another 0.4% on...

Kuwait’s Health Ministry clarifies HPV vaccine guidelines amid online debate

HPV vaccine offers up to 90% cancer protection, says the Health Ministry in Kuwait. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 29: The Ministry of Health in Kuwait has issued an official clarification addressing public concerns raised by a circulating video regarding the...

Kuwait to add 14.05 GW power generation capacity by 2031

Kuwait is targeting 14.05 GW of power generation and 228 million imperial gallons of fresh water per day by 2031, said Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem, Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, in order to build strong future capacity to meet...