KUWAIT CITY, Feb 2: The Central Bank of Kuwait has lowered the maximum daily cash amount that exchange companies may accept from customers to KD 1,000, down from KD 3,000, as part of strengthened regulatory measures. The new ceiling applies to all customer dealings, including foreign remittances as..

Working woman can sponsor kids if spouse expires KUWAIT CITY, Feb 2: The Residency Affairs General Department at the Interior Ministry stated regulations for transferring and canceling residency permits in several cases, including the death of a sponsor holding a residency permit under Article 17..

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 1: A source at the General Administration of Residency Affairs has outlined regulations governing the transfer and cancellation of residency permits in several cases, including the death or deportation of a sponsor, court rulings against expatriates, and situations where a..

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 25: Kuwait’s unified government electronic services application “Sahel” on Sunday launched a new digital service for issuing home ownership documents, marking a major step toward fully integrated government services without paperwork or manual applications. The service,..

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 15: The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has announced the launch of a new “Multiple-Trip Exit Permit” service, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, streamlining procedures, and saving time and effort for both employers and workers. The initiative comes as part of the..

KUWAIT CITY : Following recent government announcements allowing expatriates in Kuwait to bring their spouses and children on visit visas with the possibility of converting them into dependent residency, confusion has emerged among applicants. Despite widespread expectations, many typing centres..

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 6: The Ministry of Interior has denied claims circulating on social media regarding an alleged exemption from residency fees under the new residency law, stressing that such information is inaccurate and not based on any official decision or statement. In a clarification..

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Canceled Around Kuwait CANCELED Earlier today, all planned fireworks displays in Kuwait were canceled due to lack of proper security approvals. MOI Statement: “Cancellations were due to violations by the organizers. This decision was made in the interest of..

KD 2,000 Fine for Failure to Register Newborns in Kuwait KUWAIT CITY, Dec 30: The Ministry of Interior has begun implementing the executive regulations of the Foreigners’ Residence Law No. 2249 of 2025, effective from December 23, introducing a comprehensive framework of fines for..

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 25: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has introduced a new digital service that allows property owners to monitor and verify tenants' data registered within their buildings independently. The service enables property owners to access official residency..

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 23: As part of wide-ranging reforms to modernize Kuwait’s pharmaceutical and health regulatory system, Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi has issued four major ministerial decisions aimed at improving oversight, protecting public health, and ensuring the safety and quality of..

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 23: Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi has issued a ministerial decision approving comprehensive general conditions and regulatory controls governing the licensing of medical practice and supporting health professions in both the government and private healthcare sectors. The..

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 22: The Health Insurance Department processed approximately 70,000 transactions over the past two days, as large numbers of residents rushed to complete their procedures ahead of the scheduled increase in service fees. According to the source, the health insurance renewal fee,..

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 22: The Ministry of Interior has announced the implementation of new executive regulations governing the residence of foreigners, in accordance with Ministerial Resolution No. 2249 of 2025, which will come into force on December 23, 2025. The new regulations, issued as part of..

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 22: The Ministry of Interior has announced a temporary suspension of all electronic residency services as part of scheduled technical upgrades aimed at enhancing system performance and reliability. In a statement, the Ministry said that all online residency services will be..