KUWAIT CITY, Sep 1: Kuwait banks have started updating their systems to incorporate biometric fingerprint technology. This move is in preparation for imposing restrictions on the accounts of Kuwaiti citizens who fail to complete the fingerprinting process by the end of the granted deadline. The..

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 18: As of Sunday morning, several ministries and government agencies in Kuwait have begun implementing the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) directive regarding the flexible fingerprint procedure, also known as the “third fingerprint,” to verify employee presence during..

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: The Ministry of Interior has emphasized the importance of completing biometric fingerprint registration for all citizens and residents before the set deadlines. Citizens must complete their registration by September 30, while expatriates have until December 31. Major Shaheen..

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry is intensifying efforts to curb money laundering and terrorist financing by expanding restrictions on cash transactions, particularly in the car sales sector. The ministry aims to bolster Kuwait’s international standing in combating..

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 12: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a decision to reorganize the trolley and luggage handling service for arriving and departing passengers. As per the new decision, passengers can use a trolley for free without involving a porter. If porter service is..

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 12: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is preparing significant procedural changes to the regulations governing the issuance of commercial licenses and the establishment of branches for Gulf and foreign companies. This regulatory update aims to enhance Kuwait’s business..

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 12: The General Department of Security Relations and Media at the Ministry of Interior has announced a significant update aimed at improving convenience for citizens and advancing digital transformation efforts. In collaboration with the Public Authority for Civil Information, the..

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 12: As part of ongoing regulatory discussions to adjust procedures for the inclusion of residents as company partners, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is planning to meet with the Kuwait Banking Association. The purpose of this meeting is to gather banks’ opinions and..

Kuwait lacks significant tourism from African nations KUWAIT CITY, Aug 10: In parallel with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring a state of emergency to address the outbreak of a new strain of monkeypox due to a recent surge in infections, Dr. Ghanem Al-Hujailan, a consultant in internal..

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 10: The Kuwait Ports Authority has issued an administrative circular concerning the verification of academic certificates for both citizen and resident employees. The Authority emphasized its commitment to maintaining integrity and fairness among employees. This directive follows..

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 10: The draft decree law No. 76/2024, which approves the final account of the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI), reveals that the total expenditures amounted to KD 40.515 million, and revenues KD 17.330 million, resulting in expenditures exceeding revenues by KD 23.185..

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 10: Kuwait, known for its prolonged exposure to intense sunlight and summer temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius, has increasingly adopted measures to combat the extreme heat. Thermal shading has become a prevalent solution for both vehicles and buildings in the..

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 9: The Kuwait government enforces travel bans to prevent individuals involved in disputes or immigration violations from leaving the country until the issue is resolved. Bans remain in effect until the matter (civil, criminal, or immigration violation) is settled. Recent figures..

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 9: After the Ministry of Commerce and Industry banned expatriates holding a residence permit under Article 18 from owning a business, or being registered in the commercial register without meeting the requirements of Article 19, and suspended existing licenses affected by this rule,..

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 9 : The Ministry of Commerce and Industry clarified in Administrative Circular No. 11 of 2024 that the ban on individuals holding Article 18 from establishing, renewing, or amending companies and institutions is temporary and applies only to amendment and renewal procedures. The..