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

Indian expat education leader behind nine schools dies

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

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.

Two injured in separate dog attacks in Kuwait

Government employee mauled by stray dogs while Kuwaiti woman attacked outside her home

A Kuwaiti government employee was mauled by several stray dogs while on duty and a woman attacked as she entered her home.

Kuwait moves residency status applications online

Eligible residents can now submit status amendment requests through Sahel app

Eligible former Kuwaiti citizens can now update residency status online via the Sahel app, under Article 7 bis’s long-term sponsorship scheme.

Kuwait upholds death sentence in wife murder case

Psychiatric assessment found defendant was mentally responsible for his actions

Court records showed the man was convicted of premeditated murder after luring his wife to a remote area in Mutlaa and running her over on March 30, 2025, the first day of Eid Al Fitr.

Kuwait denies reports of transit flights from October 1

Government refutes reports of resuming transit operations next month

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 women seek Syrian status after citizenship loss

Applications were filed by women whose Kuwaiti citizenship had been revoked

The embassy had completed 46,852 consular transactions since January, covering a range of services for the Syrian community in Kuwait.

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.

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