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2 weeks ago

Kuwait Jails Soldier for Seven Years Over Fake Citizenship Case

Kuwait’s Criminal Court has sentenced a soldier to seven years in prison and fined him KD316,000 for illegally obtaining Kuwaiti citizenship, in a case spanning more than three decades. According to Al Qabas Arabic daily, investigations found the defendant had paid KD35,000 dinars to be affiliated with an individual later proven to be a forger, before his citizenship was revoked by decree after biometric fingerprint checks confirmed discrepancies, according to inquiries by nationality authorities. Authorities said the defendant used the forged citizenship to secure government jobs, including serving as a corporal in the Ministry of Defence and working at the Ministry of Interior. He also obtained salaries, financial benefits, loans and pension entitlements totalling more than KD105,000. The court also sentenced his father, identified as the main facilitator in the forgery scheme, to seven years in absentia for his role in enabling the illegal acquisition of citizenship. The case is part of broader efforts by Kuwaiti authorities to combat citizenship fraud, strengthen verification systems using modern technology and safeguard national identity. Also Read : UAE Air Defences Intercept 12 Missiles And 4 Drones

2 weeks ago

OPEC+ Seven Agree 188,000 bpd Output Adjustment For June To Support Market Stability

Seven OPEC+ countries agreed to implement a production adjustment of 188,000 barrels per day in June 2026, as part of efforts to support global oil market stability. The countries — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman — held a virtual meeting on Sunday to review market conditions and outlook. The adjustment is part of the additional voluntary production measures first announced in April 2023. The group said these adjustments could be partially or fully reversed depending on evolving market conditions. The countries reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining flexibility, noting they may increase, pause, or reverse the phase-out of voluntary cuts, including those introduced in November 2023. They also stressed the importance of full compliance with the Declaration of Cooperation, with implementation to be monitored by the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC). The group confirmed plans to compensate for any overproduction since January 2024 and said the current measure would help accelerate those efforts. The seven countries will continue to meet monthly to assess market developments, compliance, and compensation progress, with the next meeting scheduled for June 7, 2026.

2 weeks ago

Kuwait Sentences Four To Three Year In Prison For Sectarian Incitement, Acquits Eight

Kuwait’s State Security and Terrorism Crimes Circuit at the Criminal Court has sentenced four people to three years in prison for fuelling sectarian strife on social media platforms. The court acquitted eight defendants and refrained from punishing 50 others in cases linked to sectarian incitement on social media, placing them under good conduct pledges and financial guarantees ranging from KD1,000 to KD3,000, with mobile phones confiscated. Last week, the court jailed 17 people for three years with hard labour on charges including incitement, sympathising with a hostile state and spreading false information online, and ordered the deportation of two expatriates after serving their terms. In a separate ruling, a tweeter was sentenced to 10 years with hard labour for similar offences. The court stressed such actions breach national duty, calling for unity and support for state institutions.

2 weeks ago

Kuwait Airways Expands Network With 13 New Routes

Kuwait Airways has announced the resumption of flights from Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport to 13 additional destinations starting next Sunday, as part of the second phase of its gradual return to full operations. The move brings the total number of restored routes to 29. Abdulwahab Al Shatti, the airline’s acting chief executive, said the expanded network will include major cities across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, among them London, Paris, Dubai, Madrid, Milan, Bangkok and Istanbul, as well as Jeddah, Riyadh, Doha, Bahrain and Cairo. The list also extends to Beirut, Amman, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Islamabad, Dhaka, Manila, Colombo, Bangalore, Guangzhou, Ahmedabad, Sohag and Casablanca. Al Shatti said the national carrier is fully prepared to manage its operations with flexibility and efficiency under varying conditions, noting that the selection of destinations was based on market demand and passenger needs. He added that Kuwait Airways is proceeding in line with a structured operational plan designed to ensure continuity while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. The expansion, he said, reflects the airline’s efforts to enhance operational efficiency and improve the level of service offered to travellers. The carrier is expected to continue increasing the number […]

2 weeks ago

Kuwait Appeal Court Upholds Death Sentences For Three Iranians In Drug Case

Kuwait’s Court of Appeal has upheld death sentences handed to three Iranian nationals convicted of attempting to smuggle large quantities of drugs into the country, local media reported. The ruling confirmed an earlier verdict by the Criminal Court, which found the three men guilty of trying to traffic more than 120 kilograms of hashish and 10,000 psychotropic pills. Authorities said the suspects were intercepted by Coast Guard forces near Kubbar Island following coordination with the General Directorate for Drug Control, after intelligence indicated they were transporting the drugs by boat. Investigations revealed the men had planned to drop the shipment at a designated location near the island. During questioning, the defendants reportedly admitted they were to receive 10,000 Kuwaiti dinars each for the operation after coordinating with another individual. The smuggling attempt was foiled in a coordinated operation, leading to their arrest and the seizure of the narcotics. The appeal court’s decision reinforces Kuwait’s strict stance against drug trafficking offences. READ MORE: Kuwait Restores 100% Government Staffing, Normal Hours Resume

2 weeks ago

Kuwait Restores 100% Government Staffing, Normal Hours Resume

Kuwait will restore full staffing across government entities from Sunday, 3 May, ending reduced attendance measures and returning public sector work to normal hours, including evening shifts, following a Cabinet directive issued on Tuesday. The decision, taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, instructs the Civil Service Commission to begin implementing the move, marking a return to full operational capacity across ministries and government bodies. In parallel, the Cabinet approved the resumption of in-person learning for secondary school students across all education systems from the same date. Education Minister Sayed Jalal Al Tabtabaei presented a comprehensive overview of the current state of the education sector during the session. The meeting also addressed the latest security and diplomatic developments. The Cabinet was briefed on a phone call between Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled and US Vice-President JD Vance, during which Kuwait condemned the attack targeting US President Donald Trump and his deputy.. Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Al Ali also provided an update on regional developments and recent military incidents, including damage caused by two explosive drones that struck northern border sites last week without causing casualties. The Cabinet expressed appreciation to countries […]

3 weeks ago

Emirates Resumes Kuwait And Oman Flights From May

Emirates will resume flights to Kuwait from May 1, restoring services after the reopening of Kuwaiti airspace and the return of normal air traffic, according to schedules published on the airline’s website and cited by Al Khaleej newspaper. The carrier will initially operate two daily direct flights between Dubai International Airport and Kuwait International Airport, with the first service (EK855) departing at 7:50am and the second (EK857) at 2:55pm. From May 16, Emirates will increase the number of daily flights to four using A350 and B777 aircraft, boosting seat capacity on the route, before adding a fifth daily service from May 21. The step-up in frequency reflects a gradual scaling up of operations in line with improving regional air traffic conditions. In parallel, Emirates will resume services to Muscat from May 1 to May 15, operating five weekly flights on EK866, in addition to two weekly flights on EK862. The airline will then return to daily operations on the route from May 16 via flight EK866. The expansion is part of the airline’s recovery, with demand for short-haul travel strengthening as connectivity across Gulf destinations continues to normalise. READ MORE: Emirates Resumes Limited Flight Operations from Dubai After Temporary Suspension

3 weeks ago

Trump Admin Pitching US Companies to Rebuild Gulf Infrastructure Hit by Iran, Arab Officials Say ‘Tone-Deaf’

The Trump administration has told several Gulf states that they should use American companies to rebuild their infrastructure damaged by Iran’s retaliatory strikes amid the US-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic, US and Arab officials familiar with the discussions told Middle East Eye. Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE are among the countries the US has tapped as potential customers for US engineering, manufacturing and construction firms, given the extent of damage in their countries, the officials told MEE. Saudi Arabia and Oman have been less impacted by Iranian air strikes. In their talking points, US officials have been emphasizing the economic partnership the Gulf countries share with the US and its importance to reconstruction. A US official told MEE that promoting US companies for Gulf reconstruction was part of the Trump administration’s “America First” foreign policy, which prioritizes economic statecraft. But an Arab official told MEE that the push appeared “a little tone-deaf”, as the Gulf is still wary of a return to fighting and on edge over the US’s commitments to regional security. The Trump administration’s push is not merely symbolic. Rystad Energy estimates the repair costs for energy-linked infrastructure in the Gulf alone could reach as high as $39bn, excluding the damage in Iran. A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran is holding, […]

3 weeks ago

Kuwait Airways To Operate 35 Flights From Kuwait International Airport

Kuwait Airways announced it will resume 35 flights from Kuwait International Airport to multiple destinations next week. Acting CEO Abdulwahab Al-Shatti said the initial destinations include Beirut, Riyadh, London, Istanbul, Dhaka, Mumbai, Kochi, Colombo, Delhi, Manila, Cairo, Jeddah, and Trivandrum. Cairo flights will operate daily from Sunday, Beirut twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays from April 27, and Riyadh on Tuesdays and Fridays from April 28. Jeddah flights will operate four times weekly and London three times weekly from April 28. Colombo will have one weekly flight from April 27, Istanbul on Wednesdays from April 29, and Delhi on Mondays from April 28. Kochi will operate three weekly flights from April 27, Manila three weekly flights starting tomorrow, Dhaka four weekly flights from April 27, Mumbai two weekly flights from April 28, and Trivandrum twice weekly from April 27. Al-Shatti said other destination schedules will be announced after official approvals, adding that Kuwait Airways is prepared to operate efficiently and flexibly while maintaining continuity, safety, and quality standards. He expressed appreciation to Kuwait Civil Aviation President Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Al-Sabah for his support, and lauded Kuwait Airways staff and pilots for their professionalism and commitment, noting their role in ensuring […]

3 weeks ago

Kuwait Defence Ministry Reports Drone Attack On Two Northern Border Posts

The Ministry of Defence of the State of Kuwait reported that two northern land border posts were targeted in an attack using two explosive-laden drones guided by fibre-optic wires and launched from the Republic of Iraq, causing material damage without any casualties. Colonel Saud Al Atwan, Ministry of Defence spokesperson, said in a press statement that the relevant authorities immediately initiated the necessary measures to address the incident, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.

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