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Kuwait Airways resumes flights to Egypt via Dammam

Passengers to travel by bus to Dammam Airport; transit visa required

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Cairo flights resume via Dammam as Kuwait Airways restarts service

Iran drones hit Gulf refineries, spark regional tension

Fires break out in Kuwait and Bahrain as Saudi Arabia and Qatar shoot down aerial threats

The Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar’s principal site for production of liquefied natural gas and gas-to-liquid, administrated by Qatar Petroleum, some 80km north of capital Doha. File photo.

Kuwait restricts Eid celebrations amid safety concerns

The ministry said the decision stays in effect until further notice

Kuwait suspends public celebrations during Eid as precautionary measure

Iran hits Kuwait airport, Bahrain desalination plant

Saudi Arabia signals possible retaliation if Iranian attacks on energy sector continue

Flames tore through a Kuwaiti government building in the early hours of Sunday, following an Iranian drone strike. The Public Institution for Social Security, which runs the government site, said earlier on social media that its main premises had been targeted "resulting in material damage to the building".

Kuwait firms win fastest order growth in 15 months

New orders hit 15-month high while backlogs climb to record level

Kuwait City skyline.

Kuwait suspends flights to Iran amid regional tensions

The move comes amid reports that Israel has launched a pre‑emptive strike on Tehran.

Smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

Kuwait strips 120 of citizenship over dual nationality

Decision under 1959 Nationality Law bans voluntary acquisition of foreign citizenship

120 Kuwaitis stripped off nationality

Seven teachers suspended pending misconduct probes

Three-month suspensions ordered pending investigations into ethics breaches

A general view of the Kuwait city skyline.

8 Lebanese hospitals blacklisted over terrorism links

Decision follows measures enforcing UN Security Council resolutions

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New residency fees, conditions set for expat families

Kuwait reshapes family residency rules amid wider immigration overhauls

Kuwait grants extended family permits but tightens oversight on dependents

External loudspeakers banned in Kuwait during Ramadan

The measure is part of a framework to regulate Ramadan-related activities

Grand Mosque in Kuwait City.

Kuwait e-visa scam: How to spot fake visa traps

Here are the common red flags and safety tips every job-seeker should know

Victims are often approached through social media advertisements, WhatsApp messages or local agents promising quick and “guaranteed” visas for work in Kuwait. Illustrative image

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