Deportation rate on the decline
A total of 17,000 expatriates were deported from the country in 2018 compared to 29,000 in 2017, a decline of about 45%, reports a...
Bangladesh embassy vandals could face deportation
The Ambassador of Bangladesh to Kuwait, S.M. Abul Kalam said the action taken by the Kuwaiti authorities to deport the so-called ‘vandals’ – a...
Germany and France sign the Treaty of Aachen
Two Embassies, one Team: The French and German Ambassador with their colleagues
Today a new treaty on Franco-German Cooperation and Integration, will be signed by...
Kuwait to implement anti-corruption strategy
Minister of Justice Fahad Al-Afasi briefed the cabinet Monday about a five-year anti-corruption strategy based on rule of law and complete transparency.
Al-Afasi, also Minister...
Kuwait’s 2019-20 budget deficit to hit KD 7.7 billion, says minister
Kuwait's estimated budget deficit for the 2019/2020 fiscal year could soar to KD7.7 billion (US$25.3 billion), Finance Minister Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf said on Monday....
WhatsApp limits forwards to five chats to curb rumors
The spread of fake news on WhatsApp, Facebook, and other social media platforms became a focal point of discussion last year. To combat this...
Around 1,500 tigers kept as pets in private homes across Gulf countries
The French newspaper Le Monde reported that between 1,200 to 1,500 tigers live in private homes in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates,...
Justice ministry to recruit Kuwaiti typists to replace 581 expatriates
The Ministry of Justice does not plan to renew the contracts of 581 expatriate typists and instead will recruit Kuwaitis to fill these positions...
Plan to increase fees of work permits and transfer of residence
The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) plans to endorse a resolution of increasing the fees on transfer or renewal of residence and issuance of...
Arab League commends Kuwait, Lebanon economic initiatives
Arab League Secretary General Ahmad Abul Gheit Sunday praised initiatives by Kuwait and Lebanon to establish a fund for technology and digital economy, as...
