KUWAIT CITY, April 2: A large number of money exchange shops closed following the enforcement of regulations governing exchange companies and institutions, in line with the Central Bank of Kuwait’s requirements, especially after the deadline for license holders to comply expired, reports..

KUWAIT CITY, April 2: The Execution General Department at the Ministry of Justice completed 1,020,906 transactions in January; including travel bans, vehicle seizures and seizure of debtors’ assets held by third parties. Through these transactions, the department received fees totaling KD784,464...

KUWAIT CITY, April 2: The Ministry of Interior announced that Decree-Law No. 5/2025, which amends certain provisions of Decree- Law No. 67/1976 related to traffic regulations, will come into effect on Tuesday, April 22. Under this decree-law, police officers will be authorized to arrest individuals..

New 15-year driving license for citizens, GCC nationals, and 5-year license for expats KUWAIT CITY, March 23: The Kuwaiti Official Gazette has published Interior Minister Decision No. 425 of 2025, which amends certain provisions of Ministerial Resolution No. 1976/81 regarding the executive..

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KUWAIT CITY, Mar 4: The Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of a Kuwait Municipality employee pending investigation into allegations that he stole license plates from a vehicle impounded at the Naeem scrapyard and affixed them to his own judicially impounded car to evade detection. The..

KUWAIT CITY : The Ministry of Education is facing a growing challenge -- a significant shortage of male Mathematics teachers at various educational levels. This issue has prompted the ministry to explore comprehensive and radical steps to address the shortage and ensure the efficient continuation of..

KUWAIT CITY, March 4: The Civil Service Council, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, and Acting Chairman of the Civil Service Council, Sherida Al-Muasherji, has discussed a proposal submitted by the Civil Service Commission to create 44 new job titles. These..

KUWAIT CITY, Mar 3: Publicly breaking the fast during the holy month of Ramadan—defined as eating, drinking, or smoking in public during daylight hours without a legitimate excuse—is considered a serious offense in Kuwait and many other Islamic countries. This act not only violates Islamic..

KUWAIT CITY, Mar 2: In a significant move to streamline residency and work procedures for expatriates, the Ministry of Interior, through the General Administration of Residence Affairs, has announced the cancellation of previous conditions that restricted the transfer of residency for expats between..

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 20: Bank officials are considering a proposal to adjust customer service hours in local banks during the upcoming month of Ramadan, with some advocating for the introduction of an evening shift, making the banking hours span two shifts instead of one. Sources revealed that..

KUWAIT CITY : The General Traffic Department has announced that it has begun implementing procedures to summon drivers caught by traffic cameras for exceeding the specified speed limits, as part of preparations to take strict legal action against them. These procedures include impounding their..

KUWAIT CITY : The National Day holiday has prompted many Kuwaiti citizens and expats to seek ideal travel destinations. This period presents a valuable opportunity for short getaways, allowing travelers to experience a different atmosphere without needing long-distance flights or large budgets. Many..

Helping a friend with money transfers could draw scrutiny KUWAIT CITY, Feb 10: Kuwait's recent regulatory tightening on money transfers has raised concerns for individuals and companies engaged in periodic financial transactions. Those accustomed to assisting friends with money transfers,..

3 Years Jail, 600-1,000 Dinar Fines After Court Referral KUWAIT CITY : In a move to enhance road safety and curb traffic violations, the Ministry of Interior has announced stringent new penalties for drivers who run red lights. Starting April 22, 2025, individuals convicted of this offense will..