KUWAIT CITY, Oct 11: Kuwait has set a fee of KD 100 for issuing a replacement for a lost Kuwaiti passport, according to a decision published in the official gazette, Kuwait Alyoum, on Sunday. The decision amends Clause 3 of Article 2 of Ministerial Resolution No. 1971/20 concerning fees for..

Kuwaiti banks, in cooperation with KNET, are preparing to stop the electronic payment links service for individuals, known as “Links,” following regulatory directions from the Central Bank of Kuwait. The service, which has been used as a local payment method since 2015, is expected to be..

New kuwait Media Law 102/2026 6 months until Kuwait’s new ad license law starts. 1 new law for all media in Kuwait. Decree-Law 102 of 2026 replaces 3 old media laws. If you promote things to people in Kuwait as regular work, you need a license from the Ministry of Information. Who..

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 4: Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of 415 individuals under six decrees published in the official gazette Kuwait Alyoum, including people who acquired Kuwaiti citizenship through dependency. According to the decrees, Decree No. 155 of 2026 revoked the Kuwaiti citizenship..

UWAIT CITY, Oct 4: Kuwait has issued a comprehensive new Media Regulation Law aimed at restructuring and modernizing the country's media sector, replacing three existing laws governing publications, audiovisual media and electronic media. The new legislation was published in the Official Gazette..

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 2: Kuwait’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has denied reports that transit operations at Kuwait International Airport have resumed, stressing that the suspension remains in effect until further notice. Authority spokesman Abdullah Al-Rajhi said that the authority had not..

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 1: The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN), in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, conducted a joint inspection campaign in Farwaniya Governorate as part of ongoing efforts to protect consumer health and ensure food safety. The campaign resulted in the issuance..

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 1 : The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has launched a new digital service allowing the public to report violations related to labour laws, regulations and decisions monitored by the Authority. The new “Report Me” service is part of PAM’s efforts under the global..

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 1: The General Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has launched a new “Building Cancellation” electronic service through Kuwait’s unified government application Sahel, as part of efforts to expand and improve its digital services. The new service allows building owners..

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 29: Kuwait’s General Directorate of Nationality and Travel Documents has announced that Kuwaiti citizens aged 21 and above can renew their passports electronically through the Sahel app, subject to the applicable conditions. Passport renewal through Sahel Citizens can..

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 29: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) announced that its Jahra branch will not receive visitors on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, for one day only. PACI apologized to visitors for the temporary suspension and clarified that the Civil ID Card Distribution..

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 29: The General Directorate of Customs has urged travelers passing through Kuwait’s customs ports not to carry or transport bags or luggage belonging to other people, warning that they could face legal liability if such baggage contains prohibited items. In an advisory issued..

UWAIT CITY, Sept 28: If your vehicle has been impounded by Kuwait’s Traffic Department, getting it back requires completing the necessary legal procedures, settling outstanding violations and obtaining the required release authorization. The exact procedure can depend on the reason for the..

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 28: The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has launched the Kuwait Wage Protection and Payment System (KWPS), a centralized platform designed to facilitate the transfer of wages for private-sector employees through local banks in Kuwait. The CBK said the new system will enhance the..

Kuwait Rewrites the Rules of Influence The era when an influencer could argue that “it’s only Instagram” or “I’m just a blogger” is rapidly disappearing. Kuwait is updating its media framework to reflect a reality that has changed dramatically in recent years: a smartphone can now..