Govt accepts plan to impose health insurance on visitors
Kuwait Times Khalil Al-Saleh KUWAIT: MP Khalil Al-Saleh said his proposal to impose fees for health services presented to expats who come to the country on a visit visa, that he submitted at the start...
View ArticleMPs demand Iran apology for offending HH the Amir – Dashti jailed for 14...
Kuwait Times Abdulhameed Dashti KUWAIT: A number of MPs yesterday strongly criticized Iran over remarks aired by Fars news agency deemed insulting to HH the Amir, who a day earlier criticized Iran in a...
View ArticleAnnouncement Regarding Arabian Motors Group WLL
Kuwait Times Ford Ford Motor Company has terminated its dealership agreement with Arabian Motors Group WLL for the Ford and Lincoln brands in Kuwait effective as of 27 July 2016. After this date,...
View ArticleAnnouncement Regarding Alghanim Auto
Kuwait Times Ford Ford Motor Company reminds customers that Ford cars and services are available at Alghanim Auto in Kuwait. Ford has been in a contractual relationship with Alghanim Auto since March...
View ArticleKISR campaign aims to instill social responsibility in youth
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Photos show participants during a campaign launched by Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research at Kuwait International Airport. — KUNA KUWAIT: Kuwait Institute for Scientific...
View ArticlePearl diving event kicks off
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Friends and family members bid farewell to pearl divers as the annual traditional pearl diving event kicks off yesterday morning. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat KUWAIT: The annual...
View ArticleMan dead, five hurt in Hawally crash – Employee charged KD 2,000 to lift...
Kuwait Times A motorist died and five others were injured in a collision reported yesterday KUWAIT: A motorist died and five others were injured in a collision reported yesterday at the crossroad...
View ArticleMore than 200 arrested in Mahboula crackdown
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: A total of 229 people were arrested during a wide scale crackdown carried out at Mahboula on Thursday KUWAIT: A total of 229 people were arrested during a wide scale crackdown...
View ArticleSocial media in Kuwait: a double-edged sword – 72% Kuwaitis use Social media...
Kuwait Times A collection of well-known social media brands KUWAIT: Social media plays an integral role in today’s world, shaping public and social opinions as well as increasing interaction amongst...
View ArticleMoH launches electronic health guide for travelers – Ministry staff roll up...
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Head of the MoH’s media department Ghalia Al-Mutairi (second from right) launches the electronic health guide project for travelers. — KUNA KUWAIT: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has...
View Article34% Sheikh Jaber Causeway complete – No malfunctions at power, control rooms
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Ongoing construction works at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Causeway project. —KUNA KUWAIT: Ministry of Public Works’ (MPW) Assistant Undersecretary for Road Engineering Sector Ahmad...
View ArticleKuwait extends Yemen talks for a week upon UN request
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmad meets the Yemeni government delegation yesterday. – KUNA KUWAIT: Kuwait, acting upon a UN request, extended...
View Article97 Filipino nationals repatriated to Manila – Through Assisted Voluntary...
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Filipino nationals wait at Kuwait International Airport to board their planes back to their home country, in trips facilitated through the Assisted Voluntary Repatriation Program....
View ArticleElectronic visas through hotels, companies soon – Project to renew...
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Interior Ministry officials hold a press conference on the newly launched e-visa service yesterday. – Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat KUWAIT: Director General of the Residency Affairs...
View ArticleMinister signs retirees’ health insurance contract – Deal worth KD 82 million...
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ali Saad Al-Obaidi (left) is pictured during the signing ceremony. — KUNA KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ali Saad Al-Obaidi yesterday signed a social insurance...
View ArticleKuwait to invest KD 4.75bn in new development plan – Financing shared by both...
Kuwait Times Khaled Al-Mahdi KUWAIT: Kuwait plans to invest KD 4.75 billion ($15.75 billion) in its 2017-2018 development plan, in which KD 1.59 billion will be borne by the state budget, the secretary...
View Article200 arrested in Shuwaikh raid
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Interior Ministry Undersecretary Lt Gen Suleiman Al-Fahd supervises operations in a dilapidated building inhabited by workers in Industrial Shuwaikh yesterday. KUWAIT: Interior...
View ArticleFiremen injured in Hawally shop blaze
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: A fireman is stretchered out of the scene after suffering an injury while tackling a blaze in Hawally. KUWAIT: Four firemen were injured fighting a fire in a boat repair workshop...
View ArticleKuwait marks 26th Iraqi Invasion anniversary – Kuwait returned to providing...
Kuwait Times Kuwait Airways’ head office burned down by Iraqi soldiers during the invasion. KUWAIT: Today marks the 26th anniversary of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, which took place on August 2, 1990....
View Article18th children, youngsters cultural festival kicks off
Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah attends the 18th edition of the children and youngsters cultural festival. — KUNA...
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