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Unified Visa for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman Launching ‘Soon,’ Says GCC Chief
Gulf Insider
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July 3, 2025
A unified tourism visa for visitors to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman will be launched soon, according to GCC Secretary General Jassem Al Budaiwi. In a statement by the GCC Secretariat, Al Budaiwi expressed gratitude to...
Ocean Infinity Deploys Needlefish Uncrewed Vessel For Kuwait Coast Guard
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Robotics & Automation News) Ocean Infinity launches 'NeedleFish' uncrewed surface vessel in Kuwait July 2, 2025 by Sam Francis Advanced technology and marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has successfully launched its innovative...
Ocean Infinity delivers surveillance vessel to Kuwait Coast Guard
Gulf Industry Magazine
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US-based advanced technology and marine robotics company Ocean Infinity said it has successfully launched its innovative NeedleFish Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) at an official event with the Kuwaiti Coast Guard (KCG). Initiated to be a component...
Zain launches 5G-Advanced across Kuwait
RCR Wireless News
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July 2, 2025
In sum, what to know: Nationwide 5G-Advanced – Zain launched Kuwait’s first 5G-Advanced network, offering high-speed coverage across most of the country to power smart cities, IoT and next-gen digital services. Aligned with Vision 2035 – Backed by...
Ocean Infinity Launches Innovative Needlefish USV in Kuwait
Offshore Source - Florida
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Advanced technology and marine robotics company, Ocean Infinity, has successfully launched its innovative NeedleFish Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) at an official event with the Kuwaiti Coast Guard (KCG). Initiated to be a component of its new...
Kuwait expected to award sustainable consultancy contract for power and water project in Q4
Zawya
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Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy (MEWRE) is expected to award the sustainable engineering consultancy contract for Subiya Power and Water Distillation Plant Phase 2 in the fourth quarter of 2025. The tender was...
Roony Bardghji – from the streets of Kuwait to the hallowed turf of Barcelona
The National News
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As a child barely old enough for school, Roony Bardghji played his football in a full replica Barcelona kit. His parents have pictures of him in the distinctive 2011/12 Barca shirt, with its narrower blue and cherry-red stripes, a cherished jersey...
Oil Min.: Kuwait gives significant importance to nuclear radiation safety plans
Zawya
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KUWAIT -- The Ministry of Oil affirmed on Monday that nuclear radiation is one of the most dangerous health and environmental challenges in the modern era, and that Kuwait gives significant importance to this issue through an integrated regulatory...
Kuwait Inaugurates New Unmanned Surface Vessels To Enhance Capabilities
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, June 30 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah on Monday inaugurated the unmanned surface vessels (USV's) that have joined the fleet...
Bedfont® Scientific Limited expands Middle East reach with Kuwaiti distributor
Medical News
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July 1, 2025
Bedfont® Scientific Limited, world leaders in breath analysis, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Medvision for Medical Services Company in Kuwait. Medvision, a leading distributor of high-quality medical equipment, disposables and...
Kuwait’s Heisco signs $186mln credit facility with local banks
Zawya
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Kuwait’s Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Co. (Heisco) has signed a credit facilities agreement with a local bank for up to 57 million dinars ($186 million) to finance its business. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Writing by...
Extreme Heat Expected To Sweep Kuwait As Scorching Summer Begins July 3
Gulf Insider
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June 30, 2025
A wave of extreme heat is set to sweep across Kuwait beginning July 3, as the country enters what is traditionally known as the hottest period of the year, according to the Al Ajari Scientific Centre. The date marks the start of a 13-day stretch...
Catching up with science in Slovakia: New SAV chair and grant for scientists
The Slovak Spectator
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June 30, 2025
A lot has happened in the past two months in science in Slovakia. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement The new chair of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV) was appointed in early June. The Slovak...
Analysts Reveal What They Expect at Next OPEC+ 8 Meeting
Rigzone
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In a report sent to Rigzone by the Standard Chartered Bank team late Tuesday, analysts at the bank, including the company’s commodities research head Paul Horsnell, revealed their projection for the next meeting of the eight OPEC+ countries that...
Ninja closes $250mln funding, plans IPO on Tadawul by 2027
Zawya
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Riyadh - Saudi q-commerce startup Ninja has raised $250 million in a funding round led by Riyad Capital, reaching a $ 1.50 billion valuation. The fundraising transaction anchors the platform’s status as the Kingdom’s latest tech unicorn, according...
Can AI avatars ensure that a CEO has eyes and ears everywhere?
The National News
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Having an avatar has seemingly always been for those immersed in video games and social media. It was confined to fun and games, until now. Sebastian Siemiatkowski, chief executive of Klarna, and Zoom chief executive Eric Yuan recently made news...
What is BRICS and why does it matter?
Deutsche Welle
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July 3, 2025
Leaders of the world's fast-growing BRICS economies gather in Rio de Janeiro this weekend, promising to strengthen trade and technology exchange within the bloc in the shadow of US President Donald Trump's tariff threat. Brazilian President Luiz...
Science Vortex sending reps to Jaslo, Poland
Sedona Red Rock News - Arizona
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June 28, 2025
The Science Vortex of Verde Valley is partnering with the Sedona Sister Cities Association to send Science Vortex president Laurie Altringer and her son Kellan, an eighth-grader, and daughter Mica, a junior at Mingus Union High School, who are...
Kia Middle East releases five-part docu-series to launch Kia Tasman
Campaign Middle East
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July 3, 2025
Kia Middle East and Africa has released a cinematic, road trip docu-series titled Tribes of Arabia, to mark the regional launch of the Kia Tasman. The five-part docu-series merges cultural discovery with automotive adventure in an effort to...
From the trading hall to the pinnacle of digital innovation: Boursa Kuwait and Markaz empower Kuwaiti youth with UNICODE
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN- TRACCS) Kuwait City – June 29, 2025: Boursa Kuwait and the Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” continued their strategic partnership with CODED Academy, sponsoring the fifth edition of the Academy’s UNICODE Program, which targets over 300...