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Kuwait probes alleged child abuse at nursery

Social Ministry questions guardian and nursery official, vows action over violations

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Kuwait has launched a probe into an alleged child abuse at nursery after viral video prompts swift action by the Ministry of Social Affairs.

Kuwait sets new rules for home loans and repayments

New decree-law sets 25-year cap on mortgage repayment terms in Kuwait

Kuwait enacts new mortgage law to boost housing for citizens

Kuwait crackdown: 65 arrested, hundreds of violations

Drug and theft suspects were among those arrested, one detained for intoxication

Authorities also shut 43 establishments, impounded 33 abandoned vehicles and recorded violations involving labour, fire safety, electricity and building regulations.

Kuwait raises passport fee to KD100

Ministerial decision amends 1971 rules governing fees for Kuwaiti passports

Kuwait raised passport fees to KD100 under a new Interior Ministry decision, amending provisions of Ministerial Decision No. 20 of 1971 governing fees for certain transactions carried out by the General Department of Nationality and Travel Documents.

Kuwait warns dog owners of jail and fines over breaches

Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated against rabies and fitted with identification tags

Under the rules, owners must obtain official licences for their dogs and ensure the animals wear collars carrying metal identification tags with their registration numbers.

Three jailed for 10 years over minors’ funds misuse

Defendants fined KD9 million and ordered to repay KD4.5 million over property transaction

The convicts established private companies that were used to channel funds abroad and acquire the London property, creating conflicts of interest that were not properly disclosed.

Kuwait suspends administration after suffocation

Education Minister orders three-month suspension as authorities continue investigation

Kuwait suspends school administration after students suffer suffocation

Kuwait probes schoolgirls’ breathing difficulties

Education Ministry says all students are stable as authorities investigate incident

Several schoolgirls in Kuwait faced breathing issues, prompting an urgent investigation. Authorities stress safety and vow firm action against any breaches.

415 people have been stripped of Kuwaiti citizenship

Measures also apply to people who obtained Kuwaiti nationality through dependency

415 people have been stripped of Kuwaiti citizenship in sweeping nationality review.

Indian expat education leader behind nine schools dies

Schools pay tributes to Kerala banker-turned-educationist, founder of Bhavans Middle East

NK Ramachandran Menon was reportedly the first Indian settled in Kuwait to receive a UAE Golden Visa, in early 2022.

Kuwait to open Al Shaheed Park Phase 3

Major expansion adds electric karting, 2.4km track and family attractions from October 1

Al Shaheed Park Phase 3 will open in Kuwait on October 1 with an Olympic ice rink, Snow World, karting, a 2,300-seat theatre and a two-day carnival.

Kuwait launches new wage protection system

New platform enables regulators to track salary payments and flag non compliance early

Central Bank of Kuwait unveils KWPS, a digital wage protection system to monitor private sector salaries, enhance workers’ rights and improve payment efficiency.

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