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Kuwait has announced strict rules for raising its flag as the country is marking its National Day and Liberation Day anniversaries. Violators are warned of stringent penalties. The Kuwait Municipality said it is not permissible to raise the flag if it is tattered or in an “inappropriate” form. Nor should the flag be used for commercial marketing or hoisted on private buildings except on special occasions and during the national celebrations. The municipality warned that violating the rules is punishable by imprisonment and an unspecified fine. Kuwait annually celebrates the National Day marking independence from Britain on February 25. The following day is designated as the Liberation Day commemorating the dislodging of Saddam Hussein’s forces from Kuwait in 1991 after a US-led military multinational campaign that ended the August 1990 invasion. To mark the occasion, the Kuwaiti government has declared that work is suspended in all state and public institutions in the country on February 25 and 26 as official holidays while February 27 will be a day of rest. Friday and Saturday are the usual weekend in Kuwait. Official work will thus resume on Sunday, March 2. The current shape of the Kuwaiti flag was adopted more than 63 […]
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Bahrain’s skyline glows in blue as major landmarks and buildings across the Kingdom illuminate in celebration of Kuwait’s National Day and Liberation Day, reflecting the deep-rooted historical ties and fraternal bonds between the two nations.
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Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice announced that the Moon Sighting Board will meet on Friday evening at the Supreme Judicial Council in Mubarak Al Abdullah suburb to observe the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan. The board has urged anyone who confirms sighting the crescent to contact them to help in determining the official start of the fasting month. UAE Ramadan Prayer Time Table 2025 Imsak Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib / Iftar Isha 1 MarchRamadan 01 5:15 AM 5:25 AM 6:38 AM 12:34 PM 3:53 PM 6:24 PM 7:38 PM 2 MarchRamadan 02 5:14 AM 5:24 AM 6:37 AM 12:34 PM 3:53 PM 6:25 PM 7:38 PM 3 MarchRamadan 03 5:13 AM 5:23 AM 6:36 AM 12:34 PM 3:53 PM 6:25 PM 7:39 PM 4 MarchRamadan 04 5:12 AM 5:22 AM 6:35 AM 12:33 PM 3:53 PM 6:26 PM 7:39 PM 5 MarchRamadan 05 5:11 AM 5:21 AM 6:34 AM 12:33 PM 3:53 PM 6:26 PM 7:40 PM 6 MarchRamadan 06 5:10 AM 5:20 AM 6:34 AM 12:33 PM 3:53 PM 6:27 PM 7:40 PM 7 MarchRamadan 07 5:09 AM 5:19 AM 6:33 AM 12:33 PM 3:53 PM 6:27 PM 7:41 PM 8 MarchRamadan 08 5:08 AM 5:18 AM 6:32 AM 12:32 PM 3:53 PM […]
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Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry is set to launch a fully electronic price monitoring system for this year, aiming to curb artificial price hikes and enhance transparency in commodity pricing across markets. The system, which will track the prices of basic and secondary commodities, will allow consumers and ministry inspectors to monitor price fluctuations in real time. It will also provide a comprehensive database of commodity prices across different points of sale, enabling consumers to compare prices and identify discrepancies. To ensure price accuracy, cooperative societies will be responsible for entering and updating price data, which will then be audited and monitored by the Ministry. The system will consider global market fluctuations and supply-and-demand dynamics in verifying price changes. The Ministry has set March 6 as the final date for submitting bids for the system’s development, with an initial bid guarantee of approximately 2 per cent of the bid value, which must remain valid throughout the bidding process.
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Kuwait’s Ministry of Social Affairs has set new guidelines for Ramadan festivals in cooperative societies, emphasising the need for responsible spending and stronger oversight. Minister Dr. Amthal Al Huwailah announced that while funds will be allocated for Ramadan events, cooperatives must adhere to budget limits and prioritise financial sustainability. Dr. Al Huwailah reaffirmed the government is committed to assisting cooperative societies, stressing that Kuwait’s leadership has prioritized the promotion of national products. “There is a clear directive from the political leadership to support local goods because they are among the best available,” she said. With Ramadan approaching, Dr. Al Huwailah announced that the government would allocate funds to support cooperative societies in organizing Ramadan festivals. However, she cautioned against excessive expenditures, emphasizing the need for financial discipline. “Spending must remain within the allocated budget,” she stated, urging cooperatives to ensure efficient resource management while meeting customer needs. She also addressed concerns about some cooperative societies resisting Ministry decisions, warning that such actions would not be tolerated. “We are not here to obstruct your activities, but to help ensure that the interests of Kuwait and shareholders’ money are protected,” she said, calling for collective efforts to overcome sectoral challenges. She urged […]
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Women whose Kuwaiti nationality was previously revoked under Article 8 of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959 will now be recognised as Kuwaiti female citizens, according to an administrative circular issued by Tariq Al Asfour, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice. Administrative Circular No. 9 of 2025 mandates all sectors of the Ministry of Justice to comply with its provisions, which take effect immediately. Additionally, the Kuwaiti Council of Ministers has approved the formation of a grievance committee to oversee cases of nationality withdrawal and revocation. The committee will be led by Counselor Ali Musaed Al Dhubaibi, with Abdul Wahab Abdul Rahman Al Muzaini serving as Vice President. Other members include Counselor Khalid Abdulrahman Al Bakr from the Fatwa and Legislation Department, Jamal Khalifa Al Rish, the former Deputy Director General of the General Department of Investigations, and Fawaz Suleiman Al Mishaan, former Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Nationality and Travel Documents Affairs. The new committee has been tasked with reviewing cases related to nationality revocation and ensuring compliance with Decree-Law No. 15 of 1959 and its amendments. This decision follows the approval of minutes from the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Nationality, which has […]
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The best workplaces in Kuwait have been revealed by global consultancy, Great Place to Work. The list highlights the critical role that workplace culture plays across diverse industries in Kuwait. Recognised in two, five large and 15 small and medium-sized organisations, the nominated firms exemplify exceptional employee engagement, inclusivity and innovation. Jules Youssef, Managing Director for Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain, Great Place to Work Middle East, said: “Congratulations to the extraordinary organizations recognized as the Best Workplaces in Kuwait 2025. “By prioritising workplace culture within various industries, you exemplify how a happy workforce leads to innovation and growth.” Best large workplaces in Kuwait Best small and medium-sized workplaces
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Kuwait has discovered hundreds of forgery cases linked to expatriates whose fingerprints were matched to people who had previously been deported from the country for various reasons, a Kuwaiti newspaper has reported. A mandatory biometric fingerprinting system has exposed those expats, mainly domestic workers and drivers, after their fingerprints were matched with people who were deported years ago from Kuwait, Al Rai newspaper quoted security sources as saying. Some were deported more than 20 years ago. They illegally returned to Kuwait with forged passports and different names. The majority are Asian nationals, the sources added. “Many citizens were renewing their workers’ residency permits normally, and these workers used to come to Kuwait and travel on vacation normally, with no travel restrictions,” the sources said. Their return came after tampering with their data and physical features to the point that some of them underwent surgical operations on their fingers, the sources explained. Others resorted to burning and disfiguring their hand so that their previous fingerprints could not be recognised, while some others changed their passports and obtained a passport in another name, relying on the fact that taking their fingerprints according to the old system makes the forgery too difficult to […]
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Kuwait’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has issued new regulations restricting leave for imams, muezzins, and preachers during Ramadan, with a complete ban on leave during the last 10 days due to the increased demand for them in mosques. In an administrative circular distributed by the Mosques Sector, the ministry outlined the new leave policy, stating that between the 1st and 19th of Ramadan, imams and muezzins are allowed a maximum of four days off, provided their replacements come from within the same mosque. The circular further emphasised that substitutes will not be permitted to take leave during this period to ensure continuity in religious services. The directive strictly prohibits leave during the last 10 days of Ramadan, citing the essential role of religious leaders in facilitating intensive prayers and worship activities during this sacred period. Additionally, the ministry suspended weekly rest days for imams and muezzins throughout Ramadan in order to maintain the sanctity and continuous worship during the month.
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A Kuwaiti man has been sentenced to six months in prison on charges of hacking and illegally accessing his wife’s mobile phone, according to a media report. The court has also ordered the man to pay a fine of KD3,000 ($9,720), news website Almajilis reported. In a separate case, a Kuwaiti criminal court handed down four years in prison to a citizen for beating his ex-wife with a screwdriver. It was not immediately clear when the incident happened or the nature of the injuries the woman had sustained. Earlier this month, Kuwait unveiled new rules for medical tests that will apply to all people including expatriates planning to get married in the country starting April. The Kuwait Ministry of Health has approved updated executive regulations for the premarital tests as part of efforts to protect public health, reduce rates of genetic and infectious diseases, ascertain a healthy marital life, and ensure that procedures are in line with international medical standards. The update features several amendments, expanding the scope of the medical examination to include all marriage contracts documented in Kuwait, whether both parties are Kuwaitis, one of them is Kuwaiti, or both are non-Kuwaitis. In 2023, Kuwait saw its lowest […]
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