Kuwait News

1 year ago

Suspicious Bag at a Hotel Leads to Drug Haul in Kuwait

A guest at a hotel in Kuwait was arrested on suspicion of possessing a cocktail of drugs after his bag had raised suspicions in the place. It all started when the hotel in the Jahra governorate in north-western Kuwait had stumbled on a suspicious bag belonging to the guest, a Gulf national, and reported about it to police. Upon opening it, the bag was found to contain a narcotic cache of 187 Lyrica pills, 14 pieces of hashish, and five needles containing an unknown substance, likely heroin, ready for use, Al Anba newspaper reported, citing a security source. The suspect was referred to the General Department for Combating Narcotics for questioning. There was no comment from authorities on the report. In recent months, Kuwait has stepped up efforts to combat drug smuggling and trafficking. Last month, the Kuwaiti customs authorities said they had foiled an attempt to smuggle nearly 1.8 million Captagon pills that were stashed inside a furniture shipment. The haul was seized at the Shuwaikh Port, Kuwait Customs said, calling the abortion of the attempt a “new blow” dealt to peddlers of narcotics and illicit substances. It added that while inspecting a furniture container, the customs officials had […]

1 year ago

Kuwait Issues Frost Warning: Temperature To Drop Below 3°C

The Kuwait Meteorological Center has issued a frost warning, with minimum temperatures expected to drop below 3°C in certain areas. This sharp decline could lead to frost formation in agricultural and desert regions. In a statement, the center noted that the warning will be in effect from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Saturday, January 4. On Friday, the daytime weather was cold, with light to moderate northwesterly winds ranging from 8 to 32 km/h and maximum temperatures between 18°C and 20°C. At night, temperatures dropped further, ranging from 6°C to 9°C, with a high chance of frost in agricultural and desert areas. Saturday weather update The Meteorological Department reports that daytime temperatures will remain cold, with variable northwesterly winds between 10 and 32 km/h. Highs are expected to range from 17°C to 19°C. At night, very cold conditions are forecast, with temperatures dropping to between 4°C and 7°C. Frost is likely to develop in certain areas. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions, especially in regions prone to frost.

1 year ago

3 Expat Women Die Of Suffocation In Kuwait

Three Asian domestic workers have died of suffocation resulting from burning coal used for keeping warm at a resthouse in Kuwait. The women’s deaths were discovered by their employer in the Kabd area in Al Jahra governorate. The ambulatory services and the Interior Ministry were notified. Upon arriving at the scene, the paramedics reported that the workers had died, Al Rai newspaper said. Authorities ordered the bodies be referred to the forensic medicine department. Health specialists warn against inhaling smoke resulting from burning coal in a closed place without good ventilation, saying it may lead to death in a short time. Health reports contend that when charcoal is lit, it produces carbon monoxide that has no colour or smell. When inhaled, it affects the brain cells and may cause death within 2-3 minutes. Kuwait, a country of around 4.9 million people mostly foreigners, is set to experience cold weather starting from Friday, according to weather forecasters. The Kuwaiti Meteorological Department forecast a drop in temperatures starting Friday and the weather will generally be cold during the weekend with a chance of frost in agricultural and desert areas. The department director, Dharar Al Ali, said Kuwait is affected by a cold […]

1 year ago

Luxury Watch Thief Gets 2 Years In Jail In Kuwait

A Kuwaiti court has handed down a two-year-jail term to a man charged with fraud after seizing wristwatches allegedly to auction them off online. The defendant, dubbed the “thief of luxury watches”, had been sent to the misdeamenour court charged with stealing more than 40 watches on the pretext of putting them up on auction. More than 40 cases had been filed against him. A lawyer for one victim requested at the court the defendant be given an imprisonment after accusing him of stealing a watch worth KD60,000 ($194,416) from her client. Lawyer Hawra Al Habib presented to the court a note exchanged between the accused and her client confirming that the former had sold the watch, which meant he had actually received the timepiece and sold it, but did not give her client the money. The lawyer warned that fraud has become so rife that people need to be careful. “There is real estate fraud and investment fraud, and even it has extended to tickets for matches taking place in the current Gulf Cup tournament (in Kuwait),” she was quoted by Al Anba newspaper. The lawyer explained that some individuals claim to have tickets and exploit fans’ eagerness to […]

1 year ago

Gulf Air To Operate Nine Flights To Kuwait To Support Bahrain’s National Football Team In Gulf Cup Final

Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, announced it will operate nine round-trip flights to Kuwait International Airport to transport fans for the Gulf Cup (Khaleeji Zain 26) final against Oman on January 4, 2025, at Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium. Return flights are scheduled for January 5. The initiative, coordinated with the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), is supported by Gulf Air and private sponsors. Free registration was facilitated through the committee, and additional flights were arranged to meet increased demand. Gulf Air has enhanced its capacity for these flights, improving services including cabin crew, ground staff, and airport handling to ensure smooth travel for fans. The airline expressed appreciation to all contributors and wished Bahrain’s national football team success in securing the Gulf Cup title and returning home victorious.

1 year ago

Emirates Announces Airbus A350 Flights From Dubai To Kuwait And Bahrain

Emirates brings forward Airbus A350 flights to Kuwait and Bahrain Services will start January 8, making them the second and third destinations to be served by the airline’s newest aircraft. Emirates will operate its Airbus A350 on the following services to Kuwait and Bahrain: The three-class aircraft features 312 seats, with 32 Business Class lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 layout, 21 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 configuration, and 259 Economy Class seats in a 3-3-3 arrangement. Emirates A350 The Emirates A350 operating to both countries boast a suite of features, including high ceilings and wider aisles, new technology touches, faster Wi-Fi, and the latest version of the ice inflight entertainment system. The airline has been serving Kuwait since 1989, and today operates 29 weekly flights and the A350 to Kuwait is the second aircraft type to feature the highly acclaimed Premium Economy cabin and newly configured Business Class seats, following the deployment of the retrofitted Boeing 777 in October 2024. Emirates operates 22 weekly flights to Bahrain, which will now be served with a mix of Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft.

1 year ago

3 Get Jail Terms For Faking Drug Case Against Expat In Kuwait

A Kuwaiti court has sentenced three people to 10 years in prison each in a high-profile case linked to fabricating a drug case against an expatriate doctor and illegally detaining him. The Criminal Court convicted the three on charges of kidnapping, illegal detention, forgery of an arrest report and possession of a narcotic substance, Kuwaiti media reported. The convicts are two policemen and an expatriate. The court acquitted three others. Last November, prosecutors ordered the detention of six individuals, including two Kuwaitis and four foreigners, for allegedly fabricating a drug possession case against the medical professional. The prosecutors stated that two of the accused, who are members of the Interior Ministry personnel, stopped the victim, placed narcotic and psychotropic substances in his vehicle, and falsified an arrest report against him in collusion with the others with the aim of deporting him from the country. During investigations, the doctor denied that the seized substances belonged to him and insisted that he did not use drugs. The two policemen were summoned and admitted during interrogation that they had placed a narcotic substance into his vehicle to implicate him in a drug case at the incitement of another person. When the alleged inciter […]

1 year ago

Kuwaiti Turns Himself In After Killing Filipina Maid And Burying Her Body In Backyard

A Kuwaiti man had turned himself in to police and admitted to having killed an Asian domestic worker two months ago, Kuwaiti media re-ported. The man said that he had given a good beating to the female worker during an argument between them and she fainted. Later, he discovered her death and buried her body in his backyard in the Jahra governorate in north-western Kuwait. The self-confessed killer told investigators that he had fatally hit the girl by mistake, after a quarrel between them, and left her in the house for a while. On returning, he found out about her death Two months later, his conscience pricked and prodded him to surrender to police, Kuwaiti newspaper Al Qabas reported, citing a security source. The woman’s decomposed body was extracted from the backyard. Investigations are underway to clarify the circumstances of the murder and the motive. The victim was a Filipina, according to the report. Initial investigations revealed that the man had killed his domestic worker, and he had buried her body in the garden of his house, Al Rai newspaper quoted security sources as saying. The crime was the third of its kind reported in Kuwait in three days. The […]

1 year ago

Bahrain Advances To Gulf Cup Final After Winning Against Kuwait

Bahrain’s national football team secured a spot in the Gulf Cup (Khaleeji Zain 26) final after a 1-0 victory over Kuwait at Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium in the tournament’s semi final match. The match’s lone goal was scored by Mohamed Jassim Marhoon in the 74th minute. Bahrain played with ten men from the 51st minute following the red card shown to Mahdi Abduljabbar. Bahrain will face Oman in the Gulf Cup final.

1 year ago

Disappointing Year Ends With Dismal Defeat For Saudi Arabia

New Year’s Eve 2024 saw Saudi Arabia lose 2-1 to Oman to crash out of the Arabian Gulf Cup at the semifinal stage and end a below-par 2024 on a low note. With just one win in six 2026 World Cup qualifiers that resume in March, coach Herve Renard hoped to kick-start the national team’s fortunes with success in the Gulf Cup, currently being held in Kuwait. The Frenchman’s desire was dashed despite Oman playing the majority of the game with ten men as Rabia Al-Alawi was shown a straight red in the 34th minute for a wild lunge on Salem Al-Dawsari. As the Al-Nahda star left the pitch in the Kuwait City stadium, Saudi Arabian fans were expecting a comfortable win but despite the possession and chances, the Green Falcons were unable to take advantage of their one-man advantage. Oman redoubled their efforts to deny their opponents time and space but Saudi Arabia, seeking a first Gulf Cup win since 2004, had the ball in the net midway through the second half. Abdullah Al-Hamdan had scored twice against Iraq three days earlier, but his close-range effort was ruled out for offside. It was Oman who took the lead in […]

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