Kuwait News
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Kuwait court blocks extradition of resident wanted by France over 1982 attack
The Criminal Court, presided over by Judge Dr. Khaled Al-Amira, has denied a request to extradite and pursue international legal…
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Arab-India Forum, a bridge to strategic partnership: Kuwait envoy to India
Kuwait’s Ambassador to India, H.E. Meshal Al-Shamali, has described the Arab-Indian Cooperation Forum as a vital bridge toward a strategic…
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Kuwait to host inaugural Swiss–Kuwaiti Business Days in February
By Rabih Kallas Special to The Times Kuwait Kuwait will host the first-ever Swiss–Kuwaiti Business Days on February 3 and…
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Iran withdraws from Asian handball championship amid political concerns
The Iranian national handball team has officially withdrawn from the 22nd Asian Men’s Handball Championship, currently underway in Kuwait, ahead…
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Private housing drives Kuwait’s real estate surge in January 2026
Kuwait’s private housing sector has started 2026 on a strong note, outperforming the investment, commercial, and industrial sectors in terms…
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Kuwait suspends charity transfers via Foreign Ministry account from Feb 1
The Ministry of Social Affairs has announced the suspension of transferring donations from humanitarian and charitable organizations through the Ministry…
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Consumer spending and bank lending in Kuwait see mixed trends in 2025
Official data for 2025 show that the total value of transactions through ATM cards, points of sale (POS), and online…
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Over 30,000 traffic fines issued, 101 arrested and 363 vehicles impounded
In a continued drive to enforce traffic regulations and enhance road safety, the Ministry of Interior carried out intensive field…
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Kuwait population rises to 5.23 million as expat numbers surge
Kuwait’s total population rose by 5% in 2025 to reach 5.23 million, according to official data, marking an annual increase…
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CBK data shows Kuwait consumer spending slips to 45.96bn dinars in 2025
Consumer spending by citizens and residents in Kuwait reached 45.96 billion dinars in 2025, according to official data released by…
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