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Kuwait launches smart home vehicle impoundment

Motorists can serve impoundment periods at home under new traffic system

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Under the new initiative, a smart impoundment device will be fitted to the vehicle at the location where the violation is recorded. The impoundment period will officially start at midnight on the same day, allowing the owner time to move the vehicle to the designated home impoundment location.

Kuwait ends ban on work in open areas during hot period

Kuwait says employers must continue to provide safe working conditions

PAM said it would continue monitoring compliance with occupational health and safety requirements

71 referred to court over farm, livestock corruption

Case involves alleged manipulation of state farm allocations and livestock holdings

The alleged offences involved 71 defendants, including public-sector employees

Kuwait seizes 1,603 drug-soaked sheets at airport

Customs officers seized 13.154kg of narcotic substance concealed in A4 paper

French visitor arriving from London was arrested at Kuwait airport with 1,603 drug-soaked sheets in record narcotics bust.

India, Kuwait agree to strengthen defence cooperation

Kuwaiti delegation explores training, exercises and defence industry partnerships

India and Kuwait agree to strengthen defence cooperation

Kuwait, Pakistan sign pact to strengthen defence ties

Agreement aims to boost operational coordination, expertise sharing and military readiness

The agreement was announced in a press statement issued by the Ministry of Defense during the Kuwaiti Defense Minister's official visit to Pakistan.

Kuwait arrests two over fake government stamps

Suspects accused of using fake and recycled stamps to pocket fees owed to government

The arrests were made by the Criminal Police Department following an investigation into the illegal use of government stamps at the hospital where both suspects worked.

Kuwait foils record KD150 million drug operation

Authorities seize five tonnes of Lyrica powder and nearly four million capsules

Kuwait seizes record KD150 million Lyrica haul in its largest drug operation, uncovering a manufacturing facility and boosting prevention and rehabilitation measures.

Kuwait Airways to launch direct Phuket flights

National carrier to operate twice-weekly services to popular Thai holiday destination

Kuwait Airways has added Phuket to its networks from October 27. The national carrier will operate two flights a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with bookings for the new route opening on Tuesday.

Kuwaiti woman held for allegedly insulting inspector

Woman held at Al Salhiya Police Station after witnesses corroborate inspector’s account

The incident was reported to the Interior Ministry’s operations room after the inspector said the woman had directed offensive remarks at him while he was working.

Kuwait arrests 150 violators in security campaigns

Crackdown campaigns also record more than 400 traffic offences

A total150 wanted people and residency violators have been arrested during separate campaigns in Farwaniya, Khaitan and Riggae, as authorities stepped up enforcement and security patrols.

Kuwait sets out when workers can quit without notice

Employers also have the right to terminate employment under circumstances specified by Law

The guidance also outlined circumstances in which an employment contract may end by operation of law.

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