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.

Power cuts hit parts of Kuwait after technical fault

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

Kuwait offers 10-year stay to some who lost citizenship

Holders of the new residency category will be exempt from annual residency fees

The decision adds the new category to the residency fee schedule under Article 39, listing the annual charge for Article 7 bis holders as exempt.

Kuwait tightens AML rules for gold, property sectors

New rules require stricter customer checks, transaction monitoring and reporting

New Kuwait rules target money laundering in gold and real estate sectors, mandating due diligence, record-keeping and reporting to the Financial Intelligence Unit.

Kuwait air defences intercept hostile missiles, drones

Authorities say drone shrapnel caused damage as Kuwait confronts Iranian attacks

A view of Kuwait City.

Kuwait launches smart home vehicle impoundment

Motorists can serve impoundment periods at home under new traffic system

Under the new initiative, a smart impoundment device will be fitted to the vehicle at the location where the violation is recorded. The impoundment period will officially start at midnight on the same day, allowing the owner time to move the vehicle to the designated home impoundment location.

Kuwait ends ban on work in open areas during hot period

Kuwait says employers must continue to provide safe working conditions

PAM said it would continue monitoring compliance with occupational health and safety requirements

71 referred to court over farm, livestock corruption

Case involves alleged manipulation of state farm allocations and livestock holdings

The alleged offences involved 71 defendants, including public-sector employees

Kuwait seizes 1,603 drug-soaked sheets at airport

Customs officers seized 13.154kg of narcotic substance concealed in A4 paper

French visitor arriving from London was arrested at Kuwait airport with 1,603 drug-soaked sheets in record narcotics bust.

India, Kuwait agree to strengthen defence cooperation

Kuwaiti delegation explores training, exercises and defence industry partnerships

India and Kuwait agree to strengthen defence cooperation

Kuwait, Pakistan sign pact to strengthen defence ties

Agreement aims to boost operational coordination, expertise sharing and military readiness

The agreement was announced in a press statement issued by the Ministry of Defense during the Kuwaiti Defense Minister's official visit to Pakistan.

Kuwait arrests two over fake government stamps

Suspects accused of using fake and recycled stamps to pocket fees owed to government

The arrests were made by the Criminal Police Department following an investigation into the illegal use of government stamps at the hospital where both suspects worked.

Kuwait foils record KD150 million drug operation

Authorities seize five tonnes of Lyrica powder and nearly four million capsules

Kuwait seizes record KD150 million Lyrica haul in its largest drug operation, uncovering a manufacturing facility and boosting prevention and rehabilitation measures.

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