What are your favorite Ramadan memories?
Kuwait Times Fanous laterns are a popular Ramadan accessory used throughout the Middle East during the holy month when much of social life shifts to night time. – Photo by Athoob Al-Shuaibi The holy...
View ArticleFake charities and our responsibility
Kuwait Times . Ramadan is one of my favorite months of the year. In Kuwait, people go the extra mile to give to charity and do good deeds. But sadly there are always those who try to take advantage of...
View ArticleChild kidnapped, raped by 5 men
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: A Syrian recently reported that five unidentified people kidnapped and raped his 13-year-old son, said security sources. The man said that his son knew one of the rapists through...
View ArticleIllicit pregnancy; Woman harassed
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: A citizen recently reported that his housemaid was in labor at her bedroom and an ambulance was dispatched for help. On arrival, Paramedics found out that the maid had already...
View ArticleHeroin trafficking cases multiply
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Heroin smuggling and abuse seem to be on the rise in Kuwait. A growing number of arrests of heroin dealers and delivery men indicate possible increased used, especially among the...
View ArticleMessage for US citizens
Kuwait Times As noted in our Worldwide Caution, terrorist groups remain intent on targeting US citizens, our allies, and our interests. Terrorist groups have launched attacks during the Islamic holy...
View ArticleEnvoys rally behind Kuwait’s bid for a non-permanent UNSC seat
Kuwait Times First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al- Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah meets with envoys, Chiefs of Mission (COMs) and diplomats. — KUNA KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime...
View ArticleKPC quashes social media reports
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) yesterday rejected social media reports that a ship went “out of control at the Shuwaikh Port berth.” A video circulated on the social media...
View ArticleRenewal of residency visas of dependents (Article 22) relatives suspended
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Upon instructions from Ministry of Interior’s Acting Residency Affairs Director, the Residency Affairs Department has temporarily suspended the renewal of residency visas of...
View ArticleAmir congratulates citizens, expats on advent of Ramadan
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah delivers his annual address marking the last 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan yesterday.-KUNA KUWAIT: His Highness...
View ArticleMinistry says intensive security arrangements made for Ramadan
Kuwait Times Brigadier Adel Al-Hashash KUWAIT: The Interior Ministry (MoI) has made due arrangements to guarantee people’s security during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, an official statement...
View ArticleKuwait calls for protecting humanitarian expeditions
Kuwait Times Ambassador Mansour Ayyad Al-Otaibi NEW YORK: The State of Kuwait has affirmed necessity of respecting international human rights laws and protecting humanitarian and medical expeditions in...
View ArticleNew electricity fees intended to promote saving: official
Kuwait Times Undersecretary Mohammad Boushehri KUWAIT: Planned new fees on power and water are primarily aimed at promoting consumption rather than reaping money, a ranking official affirmed. No matter...
View ArticleAmir exchanges Ramadan greetings with GCC, Arab, Muslim leaders
Kuwait Times His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday exchanged greetings with GCC, Arab and Muslim...
View ArticleFood safety crackdowns continue
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality inspectors confiscated 735 kilograms of expired food products during a recent crackdown in Shuwaikh, launched as part of food safety campaigns carried out on...
View ArticleCop arrested for running brothel of Chinese women
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: A police officer was arrested for running a brothel using a number of Chinese women to attract customers through social media and websites, said security sources, noting that the...
View ArticleExpired food confiscated during municipality campaigns
Kuwait Times Expired food confiscated during municipality campaigns KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality’s public relations department said that Mubarak Al-Kabeer municipality continued its inspection campaign...
View ArticleMere acts of kindness can do magic – Making Kuwait a better place
Kuwait Times Sahar Beshayer KUWAIT: Making the world a better place is a tall task for individuals, but everyone can do something to improve the quality of life in the environment around them and for...
View ArticleAmir, Crown Prince exchange Ramadan greetings with Gulf, Arab leaders
Kuwait Times His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad...
View Article427 defaulters benefit from campaign: Minister
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Minister of State for Municipal Affairs Mohammad Al- Jabri stated Friday that 427 defaulters have benefited from a campaign to pay the...
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