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Kerala HC directs police to form SIT to trace missing Kuwait man
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Saturday directed the Commissioner of Police to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to trace Suraj Lama, who went missing after arriving in Kochi from Kuwait on October 5. The directive came from a...
Malee Group targets 15% annual growth by 2028 with focus on functional beverages, global expansion
THAILAND – Thai beverage producer Malee Group has outlined plans to achieve annual growth of 10-15% through 2028, driven by functional beverage innovation and aggressive international expansion, particularly in China and the Middle East. The...
Desert Ten, deployed soldiers take on the Army 10-Miler
Josh Little gives instruction to runners before the start of the Ten-Miler at Camp Buerhing, Kuwait. (Andrew Lightsey IV) Sweat, dust and smiles adorned the faces of runners early on Oct. 12, 2025. The group of 530 Soldiers and civilians arrived...
Kerala HC Forms SIT to Probe Into Disappearance of Kuwaiti Resident near Kochi Airport
Suraj Lama, who had suffered memory loss after being hospitalized in Kuwait, was deported. After initial police complaints and private searches failed, his son approached the court, which mandated the SIT's creation under the Police Commissioner....
Kerala High Court Directs Formation Of SIT To Trace Missing Kuwait Resident
The Kerala High Court on Saturday (October 25) directed the Commissioner of Police to constitute a Special Investigation Team to trace out Suraj Lama, who has been missing since October 5 after he arrived in Kochi from Kuwait. The Division Bench...
Türkiye, Gulf countries set $15 billion trade target after Erdoğan's tour
ANKARA Türkiye and Gulf countries have established a $15 billion trade target following President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's recent visit to Kuwait, Qatar and Oman, the Turkish Trade Ministry announced on Friday. Trade Minister Ömer Bolat joined...
15 nations condemn Israeli laws extending sovereignty over occupied West Bank
The State of Qatar , the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Republic of Djibouti, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, Republic of The Gambia, the...
Kuwait unites in well-wishes for Ahmed Al-Jarallah’s recovery
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 23: True healing for physical ailments extends beyond surgical procedures or pain medication, as it stems from an optimistic spirit, deeply rooted in faith and strengthened by the unwavering support of loved ones. This profound...
Kuwaitis, expats probed as co-op board dissolved
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 23: Minister of Social, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Hadi Al-Huwailah announced the dissolution of the Board of Directors of a cooperative society and the referral of the current board chairman, two former chairpersons...
Ambassador Al-Najem to China: Kuwait committed to accelerating transformation toward clean energy
BEIJING: Kuwait’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China Jassem Al-Najem stressed the country’s commitment to accelerating moving to clean energy and strengthening international collaboration in sustainable energy. This came in a speech...
Kuwait commends Qatar's efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire
New York: The State of Kuwait, on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, commended the efforts of the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the United States of America in their efforts to reach a comprehensive...
Kuwait Court Overturns Jail in Human Trafficking Case
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 23: The Court of Appeals revoked the imprisonment of the members of a network involved in trafficking residency permits for Sudanese to work as nurses in the country. It also fined a citizen KD10,000 and his son KD3,000, and...
Kuwait affirms support for regional and international water security initiatives
Initiatives align with Sustainable Development Goals under New Kuwait 2035 vision KUWAIT: Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Dr Sabeeh...
Kuwait Says OPEC Nations Are Ready to Hike Output If Called Upon
Countries affected by the latest crackdown on Russia’s biggest oil companies are directing their demand toward producers in the Gulf and the wider region, Oil Minister Tareq Al-Roumi said on the sidelines of an event in Kuwait. Sanctions on...
17 Countries, Including Saudi Arabia, Condemn Israeli Laws On Sovereignty Over West Bank
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A group of Arab and other Asian and African countries have come together to condemn two Israeli laws that allow "Israeli sovereignty" over the occupied West Bank. The countries and organisations that condemn the laws are:...
Kuwait crude oil up $1.46 to $64.53 pb - KPC
KUWAIT -- The Kuwaiti crude oil price rose USD 1.46 during Wednesday's trading to reach USD 64.53 per barrel (pb) compared with Tuesday's USD 63.07 pb, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said on Thursday. Globally, brent futures rose by USD 3.03...
Saudi, Kuwaiti investors in K-Electric serve $2bn dispute notice to Pakistan government: report
A consortium of Saudi and Kuwaiti investors in K-Electric has issued a formal notice of dispute to the Government of Pakistan, seeking $2 billion in compensation for alleged breaches of investment rights, The News reported. The timing of the...
Book on Meezan Bank’s journey launched in Lahore
LAHORE: The launching ceremony of the book “Unconventional – The Bank No One Saw Coming” by Meezan Bank was held at a local hotel on Thursday night, bringing together leading figures from the banking industry and corporate sector. Attendees...
Kuwait disburses social assistance to 2,130 former Article 8 beneficiaries
The Ministry of Social Affairs has disbursed social assistance payments to 2,130 former Article 8 beneficiaries for September and October 2025. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 23: The Ministry of Social Affairs has disbursed social assistance payments for...
Saudi, Kuwaiti investors serve $2bn legal notice in K-Electric dispute
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development with potential to escalate into an international arbitration case, a consortium of Saudi and Kuwaiti investors in K-Electric has served a formal notice of dispute to the Government of Pakistan, seeking $2...