KUWAIT CITY, May 23: The Ministry of Social Affairs will implement a quarterly evaluation system for directors, requiring them to submit periodic reports on their performance and achievements to the minister. According to informed sources, directors’ continued tenure will depend on their level of..

KUWAIT CITY, May 23: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced on Saturday the successful implementation of the Hajj operational plan, confirming that all flights carrying pilgrims from Kuwait to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj season departed smoothly and without disruption. In a..

KUWAIT CITY, May 23: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced scheduled maintenance work on water networks along Al-Abdali Road on Sunday, May 24, 2026, beginning at 8:00 pm and continuing for 12 hours. The ministry said the maintenance work is expected to reduce water..

In conjunction with the approaching Eid al-Adha celebrations, the management of The Avenues announced the launch of 10 special ATMs dedicated to dispensing “Eidiya” cash gifts in various Kuwaiti dinar denominations. The initiative is being organized in cooperation with Central Bank of Kuwait..

Health situation stable in Kuwait; travel warning issued KUWAIT CITY, May 21: Official spokesperson of the Health Ministry Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad on Thursday confirmed that efforts to implement preventive and precautionary measures at the borders have been intensified due to the Ebola outbreak in..

KUWAIT CITY, May 21: The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Thursday the gradual resumption of flights operated by Arab and international airlines at Kuwait International Airport, Terminal 1, starting June 1, marking a significant step toward restoring full air traffic..

KUWAIT CITY, May 21: Kuwait’s Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued External Circular No. (11) of 2026 regarding official working hours during the summer season, following a decision taken by the Civil Service Council in its meeting No. (8) of 2026 held on May 14, 2026. According to the..

KUWAIT CITY, May 21: Kuwait’s Public Authority of Civil Information has announced a new update to the My Kuwait Identity app, introducing a Quick Response (QR) code service that allows users to receive their Civil ID card digitally in specific cases. According to the update, the QR code feature..

Splitting cash among family members to avoid disclosure is a violation KUWAIT CITY, May 21: Kuwait’s Customs Department has urged travelers to declare cash and negotiable financial instruments worth KD3,000 or more, warning that attempts to avoid disclosure by splitting money among family..

Technical failures in WAMD system KUWAIT CITY, May 20: The Central Bank of Kuwait has instructed the automated banking services company “KNet” to implement a penalty system for banks that experience technical failures in processing customer payments through the WAMD payment system, launched..

KUWAIT CITY, May 20: The Civil Service Commission announced Wednesday the suspension of work across all ministries, government entities, public authorities and institutions from Tuesday, May 26, until Sunday, May 31, on Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha. In a press statement, the commission said the..

KUWAIT CITY, May 20: Firefighting teams managed to bring a house fire under control in the Al-Jleeb area on Wednesday afternoon, the Kuwait Fire Force said in a statement. Crews from the Sumood Central and Al-Aridiya fire stations responded to the incident and began efforts to extinguish the..

KUWAIT CITY, May 20: The General Authority of Civil Aviation on Wednesday announced the start of its operational plan for the current Hajj season, with 63 scheduled flights set to transport around 8,400 pilgrims and administrators from Kuwait to Saudi Arabia. The flights will depart from Terminal..

KUWAIT CITY, May 20: The Public Authority for Manpower has issued a new ministerial resolution banning the employment of workers in open areas during peak daytime hours from June 1 to August 31 each year, as part of enhanced measures to protect workers from extreme weather conditions. Under..

KUWAIT CITY, May 19: The Cabinet of Kuwait has announced a public holiday for all ministries, government agencies, public bodies and institutions on the occasion of Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha for the year 1447 AH. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed..