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 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...

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 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...

Military Officers Association of America holds October meeting

The Military Officers Association of America held its monthly meeting last week at Sutton's American Restaurant in Carrollton. The guest speaker was Pfc. Samuel Hazel, who served in the 63rd Electronic Surveillance Battalion, Company E in Kuwait....

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

MoSA turns on the heat to review cooperatives' operations & accounts

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 27: Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Financial, Administrative and Cooperative Affairs at the Ministry of Social Affairs Dr. Sayed Issa revealed that the past three months witnessed the issuance of administrative decisions to...

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...

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...

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...

Kuwait crude oil rises to $1.46

The Kuwaiti crude oil price rose $1.46 during Wednesday's trading to reach $64.53 per barrel (pb) compared with Tuesday's $63.07 pb, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said on Thursday. Globally, brent futures rose by $3.03 to reach $64.35 pb and...

As oil market surplus keeps rising, something’s got to give

The global oil market may be at a tipping point as signs of a significant supply glut emerge. The overall oil surplus averaged 1.9 million barrels per day (mb/d) from January through September 2025. Crude oil prices remained largely resilient, as...

Kuwait, UN launch ‘Football for Humanity’ initiative to support Palestinian children

Initiative aligns with principles of UN, promoting humanitarian values and global solidarity KUWAIT: Football for Humanity, a Kuwaiti UN-backed humanitarian diplomacy initiative, announced the launch of its inaugural edition at a press conference...

Pakistan, Muslim nations condemn Israel’s plan to annex West Bank

Pakistan, alongside a broad coalition of Arab and Muslim nations and international organizations, has strongly condemned Israel’s recent legislative attempts to impose its so-called “sovereignty” over the occupied West Bank. In a joint statement...

Kuwait Travel offices face PACA ire

Kuwait’s Public Authority for Civil Aviation penalizes travel offices over social media, ticketing breaches. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 22: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) has issued 66 violations, penalties, and fines against travel...