KUWAIT: Kuwait prohibits the import and local production of alcoholic drinks, but some are secretly made in hidden places without proper checks or safety measures. This puts consumers at risk of poisoning. The health ministry reported that there have been 160 cases of methanol poisoning connected to these dangerous drinks, resulting in 23 deaths. Lord, [...]

KUWAIT: Zain’s Summer Program keeps offering hands-on training in various work settings. The program aims to give students useful skills and real-life experience to get them ready for the job market, all within a professional environment that reflects the fast-paced private sector. It started under the Future University Network—FUN platform. Each year, it continues to [...]

Kuwait: His Highness The Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his delegation attended the Bastille Day military parade in Paris, celebrating France's National Day and the 80th anniversary of World War II, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders engaged in official discussions about the strong, enduring relationship between their countries and explored [...]

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 [...]