Kuwait’s prosecutors have ordered the remand of a Kuwaiti citizen and five expatriates for suspected involvement in a raffle draw fraud.

73 referred to Kuwait court in major raffle fraud case

Prosecutors uncover orchestrated scheme that rigged 110 prize draws worth over KD1.2m

Kuwait launches ‘war on drugs’ law

New law mandates drug tests for employees, drivers, marriage applicants and athletes

Drug trafficking has become a growing concern in Kuwait. Illustrative image.

Kuwait opens Messilah Beach redevelopment

Country looks to to boost tourism and leisure infrastructure.

Beach in Kuwait City on December 25, 2019.

Al-Futtaim to invest SAR10 billion in Saudi Arabia

Announcement was made on opening day of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh

UAE-based conglomerate Al-Futtaim Group's automall in Dubai.

UK’s Petrofac collapse clouds $5b UAE, GCC energy deals

Petrofac employs 7,300 people globally, filed to enter administration this week

British oil services group Petrofac

Record 11.7 million pilgrims perform Umrah in one month

Surge in numbers reflects Kingdom’s enhanced digital services, growing accessibility

The report shows that over 1.5 million of the pilgrims came from outside the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia tightens employment contract rules

New dual-platform rule makes wages legally enforceable and boosts worker protection

Saudi Arabia tightens employment contract rules with new digital verification system

Red Sea Global secures SAR6.5 billion green financing

Funding comes from a consortium of Saudi banks led by Riyad Bank

Shebara hotels from Red Sea Global

Oman delays tax stamps on soft, energy drinks to 2026

Implementation moved to Jan 1, 2026, giving firms more time to meet new tax label rules

The digital tax stamps will help enhance control and compliance over these excise products, improving market transparency in Oman.

Kuwaiti sentenced to death for sexually assaulting boy

Defendant was a repeat offender with criminal record dating back to 2003

A Kuwait court has sentenced a man to death for kidnapping a boy who was on his way to perform prayers.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia launch economic framework

Deal marks new phase in ties, shifting from aid to sustainable economic collaboration.

The announcement came following a high-level meeting between Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Riyadh on Monday.

Unified GCC Visa vs eVisa: What UAE travellers will pay

Guide to saving money on Gulf travel: Compare eVisa costs for all six GCC nations now

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