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Record levels of electrical loads and a significant increase in consumption
The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced on Friday afternoon that a power outage had hit parts of…
Featured
In silence and song, Solemn Mass in Kuwait honors the life and legacy of Pope Francis
In a deeply moving ceremony marked by reverence and solemnity, a memorial Mass was celebrated at 9:15 am today (Friday)…
Kuwait News
Justice minister announces major changes to Kuwait’s Penal Code
• Minister of Justice Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait said the Penal Code has not been amended since 1960 regarding manslaughter and…
Around Town
ICAIKC hosts CPE event on “Global Economic Challenges and Governance: A Finance Focus”
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Kuwait Chapter (ICAIKC) hosted the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) event on “Global Economic…
Education
4,000 Kuwaiti students pursuing higher education in Egypt
• Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour highlighted that Egypt’s technological universities prioritize practical training, making up 60% of the curriculum, while…
Kuwait News
Kuwait climbs GCC rankings with $1.92 billion in Q1 contract awards
• The largest contract in Kuwait was awarded to the PAHW, which signed three deals worth a combined $847 million.…
Kuwait News
Dusty winds, scorching heat set to sweep Kuwait this weekend
• Kuwait is affected by a high-pressure system receding, making way for a surface depression with a hot air mass.…
Kuwait News
Kuwait leads sixth forum to tackle human trafficking, migrant smuggling
• Minister of Justice and Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons and Migrant Smuggling, Counselor Nasser…
Regional
Growth in the MENA forecast to moderately accelerate in 2025 amidst uncertainty
According to the World Bank’s latest Middle East and North Africa Economic Update, entitled Shifting Gears: The Private Sector as…
Crime News
KD 255 million laundering ring busted, 19 defendants jailed
• The penalties are double the amount laundered in a case involving 29 individuals and nine companies across sectors such…
