RIYADH, July 2: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is preparing to unveil a unified tourist visa that will allow seamless travel across its six member states, in a landmark move poised to reshape regional tourism. The announcement was made on Wednesday by GCC Secretary General Jassem Al Budaiwi,..

KUWAIT CITY, July 1: While long-term redevelopment plans for Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh are expected to take between two and five years, Kuwait Municipality has launched a series of urgent measures aimed at tackling the area’s pressing challenges and preventing further deterioration. The Municipality..

KUWAIT CITYThe first day of enforcing the new exit permit system for private sector expatriate workers under Article 18 was executed with remarkable efficiency, as travelers passed through Kuwait International Airport without major disruptions. Interior Ministry personnel, particularly those at..

Over 36,000 seek green light to fly KUWAIT CITY, July 1: The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) started enforcing the mandatory electronic travel permit system for private sector expatriate workers on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. According to informed sources, over 36,000 applications were submitted,..

KUWAIT CITY, July 1: The Public Authority for Manpower has begun enforcing a new ministerial directive issued by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef from today (July 1st) . The directive requires expatriate workers in the private sector to obtain an exit..

Electricity Ministry calls for energy conservation as demand nears peak KUWAIT CITY, July 1: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has launched a new initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works to activate the electronic collection of treated water bills,..

UWAIT CITY, Jul 1: In Kuwait, a mother cannot take her minor child out of the country without the explicit consent of the child’s father, who is legally recognized as the guardian and, in most cases, the visa sponsor under Kuwaiti law. This requirement applies to both Kuwaiti and expatriate..

KUWAIT CITY, June 30: The acting Director of the Meteorological Department Dhirar Al-Ali says the country will be affected by hot, dry, and occasionally strong winds that will stir up dust and reduce visibility, especially in open areas, from Tuesday, July 1 until the afternoon of Friday, July 4...

KD 250 million boost for economy expected KUWAIT CITY, June 30: In line with the New Kuwait 2035 vision to diversify the sources of income and achieve financial sustainability, the Ministry of Finance announced the issuance of Ministerial Resolution No. 55/2025 on the executive regulations of..

KUWAIT CITY, June 23: The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army has firmly denied rumors circulating on social media claiming that a military air base in Kuwait was targeted by a missile attack. In an official statement, the Army emphasized that Kuwait’s territorial sovereignty remains intact and that..

KUWAIT CITY, June 23: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced the reopening of Kuwait’s airspace and the resumption of normal air traffic operations at Kuwait International Airport. This decision follows close coordination with relevant Kuwaiti authorities and ongoing..

KUWAIT CITY, June 23: The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has called on 591 individuals to update their residential addresses within one month by either visiting PACI headquarters or using the Sahel application. PACI published the names of these individuals in the official gazette..

KUWAIT CITY, June 17: Municipal Council member Alia Al-Farsi has submitted a proposal to create a comprehensive and sustainable parking code in the State of Kuwait, in line with the latest global developments in sustainable parking design. The proposed code aims to establish sustainable urban..

KUWAIT CITY, June 17: The Kuwait government has once again reminded expats about a major regulatory move requiring all expatriate workers in the private sector to obtain an official “exit permit” from their employers before departing the country. The policy, which comes into effect on July 1,..

KUWAIT CITY, June 11: In a significant regulatory development, expatriate workers in the private sector will soon be required to obtain an official exit permit from their registered employers before traveling abroad. This new measure, set to take effect early next month, is part of efforts to..