Kuwait streamlines border entry with short-term visas for select nationalities and diplomatic travelers.

7-day transit visa approved for GCC, European expats

New visa allows travelers from Iraq and Iran up to seven days to complete onward journeys

Kuwait uncovers decades-old citizenship fraud

Iranian-born man falsely registered as Kuwaiti rose to become pilot

The man was sentenced to seven years in prison for forgery and fraud, according to court documents.

Kuwait moves Ashura rituals to secured public schools

Worshippers and organizers urged to strictly adhere to regulations

Kuwait to host Shiite rituals in schools instead of Hussainiyas over security concerns.

Kuwaiti actress arrested in drug case amid crackdown

Woman taken into custody after authorities found controlled substances in her possession

Kuwaiti actress arrested in drug case amid national anti-narcotics crackdown

Kuwait approves KD500,000 fines for money laundering

Law aims to strengthen fight against money laundering and terror financing

The proposed legislation enhances the government’s authority to implement measures based on international obligations. Picture for illustrative purposes.

Kuwait announces Islamic New Year holiday

Holiday will be observed by all ministries, government bodies and public institutions

The announcement comes as part of the country’s recognition of the Hijri New Year, which marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar.

Kuwait denies missile threat, says airspace is secure

Army and National Guard dismiss rumours as emergency services reaffirm full readiness

General Staff of the Kuwait Army confirmed that the missiles in question had been flying at “very high altitudes and outside Kuwaiti airspace,” posing no threat to national territory.

Doctor fined for stealing antidepressants

Court hands down ruling after reviewing evidence that included CCTV footage

The Court of Cassation handed down the ruling after reviewing evidence that included CCTV footage showing the masked doctor removing restricted medication from hospital stores. Illustrative image.

Kuwait exit permit: What expats need to know

New rule requires private sector workers to get employer-approved permits via Sahel

Passengers queue at the check-in counters at Kuwait International Airport.

Kuwait’s new visa and residency rules explained

Find out about exit permits, family sponsorship and what it means for expats

If you work for a private company, you cannot leave Kuwait, even temporarily, unless your employer (the ‘kafeel’) approves your travel through the official government portals.

Watch: Workers prevent blaze by moving burning car

Driver had been holding fuel nozzle in tank when fire began near the engine

The incident took place at a petrol station in the Qasr area of Jahra Governorate, where a car caught fire while parked at the pump. Illustrative image.

Kuwait makes exit permits mandatory for expats

New rule to strike fair balance between workers and employers; takes effect on July 1

Under the new policy, expatriate workers must submit a formal request for an exit permit to their employers, detailing personal information and the intended date of travel.

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