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Kuwait denies reports of transit flights from October 1

Government refutes reports of resuming transit operations next month

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Authorities clarify no restart date set for transit flights through Kuwait

Kuwait adds seven commercial activities under new rules

New activities include marine training, sea delivery services and floating recreation

A seventh activity allows for the manufacture of automated movable shading systems using aluminium and tensioned fabrics, under code 131087.

Kuwait influencer gets 7 years for inciting immorality

Court of Appeal upholds sentence in case involving incitement to immorality and drugs

The Criminal Court had ordered the seven-year sentence with labour and immediate enforcement.

Kuwait amends army law on discipline and recruitment

New law raises maximum liberty-restricting disciplinary penalty from 60 to 90 days

Under the amended Article 23, the maximum liberty-restricting disciplinary penalty has been increased to 90 days from 60.

Kuwait bans celebrities from Hajj campaign staff roles

Media participation will be limited to accredited teams accompanying Kuwait’s Hajj mission

Journalists taking part in the pilgrimage season in a professional capacity must do so as members of the accredited media team accompanying Kuwait’s official Hajj mission.

Kuwait court jails four over Hezbollah links

State Security Appeals Court also imposes combined KD6.283 million fine

Three Kuwaitis and a Lebanese have been sentenced to 10 years in prison after convicting them of joining and financing Lebanon's Hezbollah.

Kuwait banks tighten expat loan rules amid job fears

Kuwaitisation and restructuring risks prompt lenders to scrutinise employment stability

Kuwait banks tighten lending for expatriates, focusing on job security, Kuwaitisation risks and employer strength while favouring stable professions and high-value clients.

Kuwait sets drone rules with tough fines and jail terms

Flying without Interior Ministry approval can bring up to two years in prison

The 44-article legislation establishes a broad regulatory system covering the registration, import, manufacture, sale and operation of drones and light aircraft.

Kuwait gives Palestinians 3 months for residency move

Around 8,700 travel document holders are expected to benefit from the new procedures

Palestinian Ambassador said the embassy was coordinating with the relevant Kuwaiti authorities to complete the process.

Kuwait starts terminating 7,019 teachers in first phase

Teachers of Arab and other nationalities notified through the government’s Sahel app

Kuwait terminates 7,000 teachers of various nationalities to tackle staffing surplus

Kuwait orders co-ops to end jobs of staff aged over 67

Affected workers must receive their full financial and employment entitlements

The ministry said all employees affected by the directive must receive their full financial and employment entitlements.

Power cuts hit parts of Kuwait after technical fault

Five feeders go out of service as emergency teams work to restore electricity

Power cuts hit parts of Kuwait after a fault at Kaifan substation. Emergency teams work to restore electricity in Hawalli and Mubarak Al Kabeer areas.

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