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Kuwait Fund expands Gulf Power Interconnection project
GCC Business News
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August 18, 2025
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) has stated that the expansion of the Gulf Power Interconnection Project marks a key milestone in enhancing energy integration across the GCC. This Gulf Power Interconnection Project aims to...
Kuwait’s CITRA signs contract for automated spectrum monitoring system
Arab Times
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August 18, 2025
Kuwait's CITRA signs deal with Future Integrated Technology for spectrum monitoring. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 18: Kuwait’s Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) said Monday it signed a contract with Future Integrated...
Construction progressing steadily at ‘Sixth Circle Towers’ - Jordan Gate Company
Zawya
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AMMAN — Jordan Gate Company on Sunday announced a “significant” progress in the construction works of its flagship real estate project, located near the Sixth Circle in Amman. The company confirmed that works were proceeding according to the...
Kuwait to replace all foreign judges with citizens by 2030 in sweeping workforce nationalization
The Times of India
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Justice Ministry commits to full Kuwaitization of judicial staff by 2030/Image: File Kuwait’s Minister of Justice, Counsellor Nasser Al-Sumait, has confirmed that the country’s judiciary will be fully “Kuwaitized” by 2030, meaning all judicial...
Kuwait Fund provides $224mln financing for Gulf power interconnection expansion
Zawya
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The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (Kuwait Fund) said the expansion of the Gulf Power Interconnection Project, launched in December 2022, is advancing on schedule, with new infrastructure set to enhance Kuwait’s grid and strengthen...
Poisoning tragedy update: Kuwait shuts down 10 illegal methanol factories after 23 deaths
The Times of India
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Police arrested 67 suspects and shut down 10 illegal methanol factories/Representative Image Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has dismantled a major criminal network linked to the production and distribution of toxic methanol, following a spate of...
‘Visionary Lighthouse’: Kuwait highlights past and future at Osaka Expo
Arab Times
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August 18, 2025
Visionary Lighthouse: A blend of Kuwaiti heritage and modernity at the Osaka International Expo OSAKA, Aug 18: Under the slogan “Visionary Lighthouse”, Kuwait’s pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka is capturing global attention by blending the...
Boursa Kuwait Continues to Earn Recognition for Leadership in Governance, Sustainability and Women’s Empowerment
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- TRACCS) Kuwait City, August 18, 2025: Highlighting the company’s dedication to sustainability, diversity and inclusion in the capital markets sector, Boursa Kuwait was recognized with two prestigious awards from The European magazine,...
SolitAir expands scheduled cargo flights between Dubai and Kuwait
Times Aerospace
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The new route marks a strategic expansion into the Kuwaiti market, further strengthening SolitAir’s position as a key logistics enabler for freight forwarders, integrator airlines, and e-commerce platforms across the Middle East and beyond. The...
Vatican elevates Kuwait’s Church of Our Lady of Arabia to Minor Basilica
Kuwait Times
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August 18, 2025
The Vatican has elevated the Church of Our Lady of Arabia in Ahmadi, Kuwait, to the rank of Minor Basilica, the first of its kind in the Gulf region. The decree, issued on June 28 by the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the...
Kuwait Shuts Down 10 Methanol Factories After 23 Deaths, 67 Suspects Held
Gulf Insider
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August 17, 2025
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has dismantled a criminal network accused of producing and distributing toxic methanol that has left a least 23 people dead and more than 160 others hospitalised, most of them Asian workers, the state-run Kuwait News...
Kuwait issues new rules for mandatory insurance policies
Arab Times
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August 17, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 17: The Insurance Regulatory Unit announced on Sunday the issuance of Resolution No. (19) of 2025 concerning the rules for issuing mandatory insurance policies in Kuwait, excluding civil liability insurance resulting from traffic...
Kuwait: 4 Visas Under New Online System Explained Duration, Fees, How To Apply
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Everybody is welcome. This was the message Kuwaiti officials conveyed as they announced a comprehensive plan for boosting tourism and attracting visitors by facilitating the process of issuing visas . During a recent press...
Kuwait’s CAPT Bans Nine Firms Over Tender Violations
Arab Times
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August 17, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 17: In line with the principle of accountability and as part of efforts to address shortcomings and negligence in development projects, the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) has banned nine companies from participating in...
Global IME Bank and Shangrila Development Bank Sign Memorandum of Understanding
New Spotlight Nepal
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Global IME Bank Limited and Shangrila Development Bank Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide non-fund-based banking services to customers of Shangrila Development Bank. The MoU was signed by Surendra Raj Regmi, Chief...
Tough economic times sort out the successful global traders
Independent Australia
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As the world deals with the turmoil of Trump’s erratic tariffs, the latest data shows Australia is among the winners on exports, as Alan Austin reports. CALENDAR 2024 was another challenging year for major exporting nations. Low global economic...
Kuwait rolls out strict new health rules: Bans tattoo devices, razor reuse, and tanning for minors
The Times of India
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August 17, 2025
Kuwait’s Ministry of Health and Commerce have issued new regulations/Representative Image Kuwait has implemented sweeping new health guidelines for salons, personal care facilities, fitness centres, and health institutes to bolster public safety...
Indonesia-Kuwait Trade on the Rise, Hits Record $547M
Arab Times
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August 16, 2025
Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Kuwait Lena Mariana KUWAIT CITY, Aug 16: Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Kuwait Lena Mariana confirmed that relations between her country and the State of Kuwait are witnessing rapid...
From the desert to sea... can we market Kuwait?
Arab Times
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August 17, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 17: At a time the Gulf countries are racing to diversify their economies and build a sustainable future, ecotourism emerges as one of the few paths capable of combining environmental protection with increased economic returns....
KPC prioritizes Kuwaitis, upholds oil sector workforce rights
Arab Times
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August 17, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 17: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) is keen on increasing the number of nationals employed in its subsidiaries, while affirming its dedication to protecting the benefits and rights of Kuwaitis working in the private oil sector,...