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Woman lived as dead Kuwaiti for decades

Forged identity allegedly secured salaries, housing and benefits for nearly 30 years

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For nearly 30 years, the woman is said to have lived under the false identity without attracting suspicion, receiving monthly salaries.

Five killed in house fire in Kuwait’s Jleeb area

Firefighters managed to bring the fire under control

Firefighters from the Al Somoud and Ardiya fire stations responded to the blaze and brought the fire under control.

Kuwait declares six-day Eid break

Public sector employees will be off from May 26 through May 31 before work resumes June 1

The decision was approved during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmed Al Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait.

Kuwait doctor arrested in drug case

The arrest follows extensive surveillance

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Kuwait launches online work permit renewal

Work permits can now be renewed through the Ashal Services portal

The authority said the new feature was introduced as part of broader efforts to expand e-government services, streamline labour procedures and improve accessibility for users.

Kuwait cuts government workday to six hours

The measure is part of government plan to ease pressure on electricity during summer

The decision came after the Civil Service Council approved a proposal to cut official working hours in government agencies from seven hours to six hours daily during the summer period.

Kuwait launches domestic driver visa on Sahel app

Authorities said the initiative would help enhance efficiency, reduce paperwork

Kuwaiti citizens can now apply for domestic driver visas through Sahel app.

Kuwait warns against booking with unauthorised airlines

Only Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways are currently authorised to operate flights

Only Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways are currently authorised to operate flights

Kuwait arrests fugitive with Saudi help

The fugitive will complete remaining prison sentence

Fugitive convict arrested in Saudi Arabia, extradited to Kuwait in joint security operation

Inside IRGC plot targeting Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island

Four alleged IRGC members held after attempted infiltration of strategic Bubiyan Island

According to Kuwaiti authorities, the men attempted to infiltrate Bubiyan Island aboard a fishing boat on May 1 and were allegedly preparing to carry out “hostile acts” inside the Gulf state.

Four IRGC-linked infiltrators arrested in Kuwait

Two other group members escaped during confrontation

Four IRGC-linked infiltrators arrested in Kuwait for plotting hostile acts after armed sea incursion.

Seven fined, jailed for life in public fund fraud case

5 Kuwaitis, 2 Americans fined KD 98 million

Five Kuwaitis and two Americans sentenced to life imprisonment and fined KD98 million in public fund fraud case.

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