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Kuwait arrests woman for running illegal home clinic

Suspect allegedly issued sick leave certificates and sold herbal mixtures for money

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A woman was arrested by Kuwaiti forces for illegally treating patients from her home, issuing sick leave certificates and selling herbal mixtures in return for money.

Kuwaiti student wins court case over failing grade

Court orders ministry to promote student to grade 8 after online technical glitch

The dispute began during the second semester when Kuwait’s Education Ministry was operating a remote-learning system through Microsoft Teams under exceptional circumstances.

2 minors arrested in Kuwait over alleged attack plot

Interior Ministry urges parents to monitor children's online activity after arrests

The two suspects have been referred to the competent judicial authorities to complete legal proceedings in accordance with Kuwaiti law.

Kuwait declares public holiday for Prophet's birthday

Government offices to close on Thursday, with official work resuming on Sunday

The decision applies to all ministries, government departments, public authorities and state institutions and marks the Prophet’s birthday for the Islamic year 1448 AH.

Kuwait tightens penalties for commercial concealment

New law also mandates business closures, licence revocations and asset confiscation

Individuals and legal entities are prohibited from conducting economic activities on their own or in partnership with others without obtaining the necessary licences.

UAE flights to Bahrain, Kuwait: Who is flying now?

flydubai continues limited UAE services as Qatar Airways, regional carriers resume flights

Security officers at the Kuwait International Airport on June 1, 2026, when the airport resumed operations following a phased reopening plan. Several flights to Kuwait have been cancelled or suspended due to operational reasons amid heightened regional tensions.

Man arrested over killing of 2 expats

Suspect caught near border fence while allegedly attempting to flee country

The arrest followed an intensive investigation that identified the suspect and tracked him down as he allegedly attempted to flee the country.

Kuwait rejects visit visa residency conversion requests

Family reunification and work permit conversions remain subject to specific approvals

Converting visit visas into residency permits under Articles 17, 18, 20 and 22 is not available to all expatriates or nationalities.

Kuwait orders coops to retire workers aged 70+

Move aims to accelerate Kuwaitisation of supervisory and support roles

Kuwait orders cooperatives to retire workers aged 70 and above

Kuwait security campaign leads to 1,253 detentions

Campaign targets residency and labour law violators as inspections continue

Kuwait arrests 1,253 in security sweep, finds 36 children born out of wedlock

Kuwait: Smart home vehicle impoundment system launched

Motorists can keep impounded vehicles at home for KD2 a day

A view of Kuwait City skyline.

Kuwait adds KD150 fee for visit visa conversion measure

New regulation takes effect immediately after publication in Official Gazette

Domestic workers are exempted from this KD150 fee applies to visit-to-residency shifts.

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