The Latest Breaking News from Kuwait

King Salman Receives Phone Call from King of Jordan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Wednesday a telephone call from Jordan's King Abdullah II on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, reported the Saudi Press Agency. King Salman had received telephone calls from several Arab leaders on the occasion of Eid. He received calls…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 5, 2022

CBI arrests Indian national for Kuwait murders

He is accused of killing his employer and his wife, who allegedly withheld his passport

The Hindu · May 4, 2022

Kuwait Releases 5 Iraqi Fishermen Who Had Mistakenly Entered its Territories

Kuwaiti authorities released five Iraqi fishermen who had mistakenly entered its regional waters, reported Iraqi media on Monday. They were released after being investigated and their identities verified, they added. The Kuwaiti Coast Guard had arrested the men in the Ras al-Qayd region, where they were fishing, in late April…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2022

Iran Ready to Resume Talks with Kuwait Over al-Durra Field

The Iranian ambassador to Kuwait announced that Tehran is ready to resume negotiations with Kuwait over al-Durra gas field, which Tehran names as the Arash field. Earlier, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait called on Iran's side to engage in negotiations to determine the eastern boundary of the Submerged Divided Zone. In…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2022

Kuwait Denies Iraqi Naval Vessel Deployed in its Territorial Waters

Kuwait denied on Saturday reports that claimed an Iraqi naval vessel had been deployed to its territorial waters in Khor Abdullah. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry dismissed the claims that circulated on social media. It stressed that the Kuwaiti coast guard did not detect any such vessel in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022

Saudi Arabia Declares Monday First Day of Eid Al-Fitr

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Gulf countries declared Monday as the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The Saudi Supreme Court congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, all citizens,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022

Linfield fan living in Kuwait travels 3,200 miles to watch title decider

Linfield lead Cliftonville by just one point going into the final day of the season

Belfast Live · Apr 29, 2022

Kuwait’s Americana Group Picks Banks for Dual Listing

Americana Group appointed Goldman Sachs, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and SNB Capital to manage its initial public offering (IPO) that could take place as soon as possible this year, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The group also picked Rothschild & Co. as the financial advisor for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2022

Kuwait Condemns Statements by Iraqi MP

Kuwait condemned on Wednesday statements by an Iraqi lawmaker, saying they do not reflect the strength of relations between their countries. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Majdi Al-Dhafiri received on Wednesday Iraqi Ambassador to Kuwait Al-Manhal Al-Safi to protest the remarks. They discussed bilateral relations between their countries and the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2022

Nearly 50,000 passengers expected to board new direct flights to Kuwait from Manchester Airport

"Not only do routes like these make travel easier, but they put the region on the international map for trade, economic and tourism opportunities, plus create a wealth of jobs in the process."

Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2022