President Of Kazakhstan Appoints New Ambassador To Kuwait

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 5. The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has appointed a new ambassador to the State of Kuwait, Trend reports via the press service of the President of Kazakhstan. “Yerzhan Yelekeyev has …

Kuwait introduces lottery system for Hajj registration

Pilgrims will be allowed a one-time campaign change prior to January 15, 2026, depending on availability. The replacement candidate, selected based on lottery rank, will have three days to complete payment. Cancellations made before January 18, 2026, will …

Jahez Application and Kuwait Innovation Center Launch the First Food Hackathon in Kuwait

(MENAFN- Australia Nigeria Alliance) Pioneering the Future of Food Tech in Kuwait • Abdulrahman Reda: This hackathon is a celebration of youth, innovation, and the spirit of entrepreneurship in Kuwait Kuwait City, 3 July 2025 – Jahez Application, a …

Kuwait Launches E-Visa System For Tourist, Family, Business, And Official Visits

Kuwait has unveiled a new electronic visa system designed to streamline entry procedures for travellers and residents, in a major step toward modernising the country’s digital infrastructure and enhancing its appeal as a regional hub for tourism, …

International Skating Union grants Kuwait full membership

KUWAIT: The International Skating Union (ISU) granted the country full membership in its figure skating division, officially recognizing the Kuwait Figure Skating Federation. The decision, which was announced during the ISU’s 2025 Congress currently being …

Kuwait, UAE team up in drug bust

PACI employee arrested for forging addresses for bribes • More citizenships revoked KUWAIT: Kuwaiti security men busted an attempt to smuggle a large drugs haul with a street value estimated at KD 1.5 million, with the cooperation of the United Arab …

Kuwait toughens weapons law

KUWAIT: The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft decree-law amending key provisions of the 1991 weapons and ammunition law, introducing penalties for carrying bladed or air weapons in public without valid justification, in a move aimed at reinforcing public …

Kuwait wealth fund said to be seller of $3.4b AIA stake

The 394.4 million shares were sold at HK$68 apiece, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That’s a discount of 6% from AIA’s Thursday close in Hong Kong, and the insurer’s shares dropped 4.4% on Friday. Bloomberg News reported earlier that a single …

Kuwait announces new e-visa system for tourists and families

Kuwait oil price up $1.05 to $70.10 pb - KPC

KUWAIT  -- The price of Kuwait oil went up by USD 1.05 to USD 70.10 per barrel (pb) on Thursday as opposed to USD 70.10 on Wednesday, said the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Friday. Brent futures went down by 31 cents to USD 68.80 pb and West Texas …