The Ministry of Social Affairs has introduced new controls to regulate donation collection by charitable societies during the holy month of Ramadan, aiming to protect charitable work and ensure transparency. Under the new measures, the use of K-Net point-of-sale devices inside mosques has been..

Many expatriates are looking for clear information about visa regulations and residency options in Kuwait. One of the most frequently discussed issues is the sponsorship and eligibility rules for dependent visas, especially concerning husbands of expatriate female employees. As a result,..

Deportation for begging KUWAIT CITY Feb 15: The Ministry of Interior has launched a comprehensive security and service plan for the holy month of Ramadan, including special operations targeting beggars exploiting the spiritual atmosphere in commercial markets and near mosques. A security..

Ramadan Timings for Public and Private Schools in Kuwait ???? Student Timings Kindergarten Arrival: Between 9:40 AM – 10:00 AM Dismissal: Between 12:55 PM – 1:10 PM Primary Schools School Hours: 9:25 AM – 1:45 PM Intermediate Schools Start Time: 9:20 AM End Time: 2:00..

Under Kuwait’s updated residency regulations, sponsoring parents remain one of the most sensitive and closely reviewed aspects of family reunification. For expatriates working under Article 18 (private sector), the process of converting a parent’s visit visa into a dependent residency (Article..

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 12 : The Ministry of Health has issued a new administrative circular outlining updated regulations and controls for renewing overtime (evening shift) assignments, aimed at ensuring uninterrupted services across hospitals, specialized centers, primary healthcare facilities and..

Crackdown on Bogus Certificates Gains Momentum - Update your qualification via Sahel App KUWAIT CITY, Feb 12: The Academic Credentials Verification Committee has called on government and private sector entities to update their employees’ data within the deadlines specified in notifications sent..

The Ministry of Health has announced the official working hours for its departments during the holy month of Ramadan through a newly issued administrative circular. According to the directive, employees at the Ministry’s General Office and all administrative departments not directly involved in..

Expatriate engineers in Kuwait often have questions about the process of professional recognition and licensing. While the Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE) previously conducted examinations to verify engineering qualifications, recent regulatory changes have shifted the focus to degree attestation,..

Visitors to Kuwait are being urged to familiarize themselves with visit visa validity rules and the penalties for overstaying, as immigration authorities continue to enforce residency regulations strictly, with no grace period after visa expiry. Question: I would like to know the validity period..

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 9: As part of ongoing efforts to review and verify the academic qualifications and equivalency certificates of employees, the Committee for Examining Academic Certificates of Employees in Government Agencies and the Private Sector will hold a guidance forum on Wednesday. The..

K KUWAIT CITY, Feb 9: The Ministry of Interior has reaffirmed that giving priority to emergency and government vehicles on the road is both a legal obligation and a humanitarian responsibility, warning motorists of strict penalties for violations. In an awareness message, the Ministry explained..

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 9: The Central Bank has issued an official warning urging the public to avoid joining channels and groups on the Telegram application that claim to offer rapid financial returns, stressing that such platforms are frequently used for fraud and money laundering. In a statement, the..

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 8: Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajil has issued Ministerial Resolution No. (10) of 2026, formally establishing the Regulations for Restaurant and Food Delivery. The resolution sets out comprehensive guidelines for companies operating electronic platforms for..

Expat Parents Hit with 300 KWD Residency Fee KUWAIT CITY, Feb 7: The Ministry of Interior's General Directorate of Residency Affairs has rolled out new procedures governing residency permits for expatriate parents, widows, and divorcees of Kuwaiti citizens, along with extended..