The Latest Breaking News from Kuwait

Egypt’s Sisi Visits Oman, Bahrain, Sends Message to Emir of Kuwait

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi kicked off on Monday a tour of the region, starting in Oman. He held talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Muscat. Discussions focused on bolstering bilateral relations between their countries. Oman’s state news agency ONA said they tackled the “strong fraternal ties” that bind…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 28, 2022

Saudi King Receives Message from Kuwaiti Crown Prince

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Sunday received a written message from Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah regarding the strong and solid fraternal relations that bind the two countries and peoples, and ways to support and enhance them in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 27, 2022

Job in Kuwait: Kollam based woman alleges fraud by agent

KOLLAM: A Kollam-based woman has alleged that she was cheated by an agent who offered her a job in Kuwait. She said that she was denied food and salary and was tortured physically for not accepting the demand to become a sex worker. She alleged that the Pathanapuram police even…

The Times of India · Jun 26, 2022

Kuwait Looks Forward to Invest in US Infrastructure

The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) is waiting for a further expected decline in global markets before deploying investments and believes that will be by the end of the year, Managing Director Ghanem al-Ghenaiman said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum organized by Bloomberg in Doha, Ghenaiman said he…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 22, 2022

Britain Launches Free Trade Talks with Gulf Countries

Britain will launch talks over a new free trade deal with six Gulf States in Riyadh on Wednesday. Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan will visit Riyadh to begin discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which is made up of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 22, 2022

AIE to operate 1 more weekly flight from Trichy to Kuwait

TRICHY: Air India Express (AIE) has announced the operation of an additional flight service between Trichy and Kuwait from June 25, to tap the unutilized passenger traffic. The new service will be operated on Saturdays, and bookings have already begun. As of now, AIE is providing weekly service on Tuesdays.

The Times of India · Jun 21, 2022

Saudi King Sends Letter to Kuwait’s Emir on Consolidating Ties

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a letter to Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on consolidating and strengthening the solid relations between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday. The letter was handed over by Prince Sultan…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 19, 2022

Kochi Human trafficking: NIA collects statement of woman

KOCHI: A Kochi native woman who was taken to Kuwait, promised the job of a babysitter, and was forced to work under inhumane conditions as a maid with a Kuwaiti family, said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) collected her statement on Friday.

The Times of India · Jun 18, 2022

Yemeni PLC Concludes Regional Tour for Gathering Support in Doha

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) concluded a regional tour that took it to each of Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt and Qatar to attract economic and political support. The President of the PLC on Wednesday arrived in the Qatari capital, Doha, the last stop on his trip. Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 18, 2022

Kuwait opposition lawmakers stage sit-in to press for new government

Several Kuwait lawmakers are staging an open ended sit-in inside the parliament complex to press the Gulf state's crown prince to appoint a new government after a caretaker administration resigned over two months ago in a standoff with parliament.

Reuters · Jun 15, 2022