Kuwait: The report emphasized the crucial importance of trust, generosity, and community support in enhancing human well-being. It pointed out that interpersonal trust, especially among unfamiliar individuals, has a more significant effect on happiness than financial contributions or volunteering efforts. Kuwait's position in the 2025 report showcases its successful balance of economic stability, quality of [...]

Kuwait: Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah of the Family and Childhood Affairs Ministry emphasized the ministry's commitment to protecting children's rights and strengthening family awareness through comprehensive programs based on holistic care and global child rights standards. She highlighted the Alternative Mother Program, where trained supervisors in childcare centers provide emotional and psychological support. She also mentioned [...]

Kuwait: The airspace around the country has been reopened. The General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced that Kuwait's airspace is now open and normal air traffic operations at Kuwait International Airport have resumed. This decision was made after close coordination with relevant Kuwaiti authorities and ongoing collaboration with regional and international partners, following [...]

Kuwait: This new policy represents a concerning reinforcement of Kuwait's contentious kafala system instead of its abolition. Human rights advocates caution that it intensifies the control employers have over migrant workers, making them more susceptible to exploitation and mistreatment. Despite official assertions that the exit permit serves to balance the interests of both employers and [...]

Kuwait: The ministry offers extensive care services to approximately 4,000 elderly individuals at home through mobile service centers as part of the government's initiative to enhance the quality of life for seniors and assist their families who care for them. In a press release, Al-Enezi mentioned that the ministry's mobile teams are currently making regular [...]

Kuwait: Recent statistics indicate an 83 percent drop in violations captured by traffic cameras, especially those for speeding and running red lights. In the past month, there were 28,464 violations recorded, a significant decrease from the 168,208 violations noted in the same month last year. Moreover, there was a 75 percent decline in offenses related [...]

Kuwait: The meteorological department has announced that temperatures are anticipated to rise once more above 50 degrees. On Friday, they recorded a temperature of 51 degrees Celsius in Mitribah, located near Abdaly in northern Kuwait, with temperatures over the past two days ranging between 48 and 50 degrees in most regions. The department predicts hot [...]

Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has announced that it has detected and successfully thwarted multiple attempts to hack into surveillance camera systems nationwide as part of increased efforts to protect national security and individual privacy. In a joint statement from the General Department of Security Media and the Cybercrime Combating Department, officials noted a significant rise in [...]

Kuwait: A strong dust storm moved into Kuwait from the west on Monday, significantly reducing visibility throughout the country and leading authorities to issue health and safety alerts. The meteorological department confirmed that the storm affected all regions and is expected to persist through the night. In response to the dust storm, the ministry of [...]

Kuwait: Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi stated that Kuwait's healthcare system has made significant progress in recent years, especially in decreasing the number of cases that need to be treated abroad. He attributed this advancement to the implementation of advanced medical treatments and the training of local healthcare professionals in internationally recognized treatment protocols. [...]