3 girls attacked and molested by 2 men in Firdous
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: A security source said three Kuwaiti girls told Jleeb police station investigators that two men living in Firdous beat them. One of the girls said one of the men deliberately...
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Drug suspects nabbed ; 10 companies busted by residency detectives
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: The Drugs Control General Department arrested an expat with 5 kg of “chemical” and a sensitive scale. Information was received about the suspect’s activities and he was arrested in...
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‘Makarem, Muthmer’– programs aim to instill good values in kids
Kuwait Times Education Undersecretary for General Education and member of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Youth Fatima Al-Kanderi KUWAIT: Kuwaiti studies related to childhood...
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Oil spots along Messila ‘come from overseas’
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: A man walks along the coast of Arabian Gulf Sea. An oil spill was discovered recently off Kuwait coast. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat KUWAIT: Minister of Oil and Minister of...
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Amir receives China’s Vice Premier State Council
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah holds talks with Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Zhang Gaoli yesterday. —KUNA...
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Kuwait’s Airport in full gear to facilitate flow of pilgrims
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Kuwaiti pilgrims head to Makkah to perform Hajj (pilgrimage). —KUNA photo KUWAIT: Kuwait International Airport is in full gear to best serve the Kuwaiti pilgrims heading to Makkah...
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KPC: Oil spill ‘contained’
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: KPC workers clean a beach after an oil spill hit Kuwait’s southern coast. — KUNA KUWAIT: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced yesterday that an oil spill off Kuwait’s...
View Article5-day Eid Holiday – Eid Al-Adha holiday from Aug 31-Sept 4
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: The Eid Al-Adha holiday will begin on Aug 31 (coinciding with Waqfat Arafat) and end on Sept 4, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced yesterday. The CSC said the holiday...
View ArticleAggressive behavior
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: “He provoked and angered me when he insulted my mother who is sick with cancer,” was the response of an adolescent to detectives to justify his aggressive behavior after he slapped...
View ArticleInmate commits suicide
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Interior Ministry Relations and Security Information said a Gulf national inmate hanged himself in his cell using prisoner’s uniform. Investigations are underway to find out the...
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Kuwait economy to ‘rebound in 2 years’
Kuwait Times World Bank expects Kuwait’s GDP to grow by 3% World Bank’s (WB) Country Manager in Kuwait Firas Raad KUWAIT: The World Bank’s (WB) Country Manager in Kuwait Firas Raad said the late 2016...
View ArticleInflation up 1.26%
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 1.26 percent in July 2017 compared to the same month in 2016, the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) said yesterday. The index figure for July...
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Zain publishes annual sustainability report
Kuwait Times Zain involves in social, charitable activities – ‘Innovate for a Sustainable Future’ Zain Vice-Chairman & Group CEO Bader Al-Kharafi KUWAIT: Zain Group, the leading mobile telecom...
View ArticleMoH reviews exemptions on certain categories of expats
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: The health ministry is reviewing its decision to exempt certain categories from the increased health fees for expats that will go into effect from Oct 1. MPs have been objecting to...
View ArticleNew electricity tariffs
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity and Water for Planning and Training Dr Mashaan Al-Otaibi said the new electricity and water rates will encourage consumers...
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No ‘plastic rice’ in Kuwait – MoH official to be prosecuted
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Photo shows a bag of plastic rice. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced yesterday that the Kuwaiti market is safe and free from any “plastic rice” products after...
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Incorrect data on residency permits leave traveling expatriates confused
Kuwait Times ‘3 nationalities may not travel, others must sign undertaking to correct data’ KUWAIT: Some expats are pictured at the Immigration Department. Confusion over incorrect data on work visas...
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Cat cafes are here to stay
Kuwait Times Ahmad Al-Azmi will open a cat-themed coffeeshop in Qurain to encourage the cat loving community in Kuwait, proving meeting nights, tips and more. When you enter the Gahwa w Gatwa Cat Cafe...
View ArticleInjecting collagen; Fighting over a girl
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: An Egyptian was recently arrested for injecting a number of young men with collagen to build up their muscles. Security sources said that the suspect had no medical license. He...
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World bank extols Amir’s initiatives
Kuwait Times World Bank’s (WB) Country Manager in Kuwait Firas Raad KUWAIT: The World Bank (WB) is eager to partnership with Kuwait to help in the reconstruction of recently liberated areas in Iraq,...
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