Kuwait

Country Kuwait
Capital Kuwait City
Continent Asia
Currency Kuwaiti dinar(KWD)
Languages Arabic

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Britain oversaw foreign relations and defense for the ruling Kuwaiti AL-SABAH dynasty from 1899 until independence in 1961. Kuwait was attacked and overrun by Iraq on 2 August 1990. Following several weeks of aerial bombardment, a US-led, UN coalition began a ground assault on 23 February 1991 that liberated Kuwait in four days. Kuwait spent more than $5 billion to repair oil infrastructure damaged during 1990-91. The AL-SABAH family has ruled since returning to power in 1991 and reestablished an elected legislature that in recent years has become increasingly assertive. The country witnessed the historic election in May 2009 of four women to its National Assembly.

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Mass crackdown: 168 illegal workers arrested as Kuwait sharpens labour law enforcement - The Times of IndiaMass crackdown: 168 illegal workers arrested as Kuwait sharpens labour law enforcement  The Times of India

Kuwait v Qatar | Match Highlights | ICC CWC Challenge League A - ICCKuwait v Qatar | Match Highlights | ICC CWC Challenge League A  ICC

Kuwait ties up with China for oil lake cleanup effort - China Daily - Global EditionKuwait ties up with China for oil lake cleanup effort  China Daily - Global Edition

Kuwait blocks popular online game Roblox - Siasat.comKuwait blocks popular online game Roblox  Siasat.com

Inflation increases in July - FocusEconomicsInflation increases in July  FocusEconomics

Kuwait inflation edges up to 2.39% in July on higher food, beverage prices - Arab NewsKuwait inflation edges up to 2.39% in July on higher food, beverage prices  Arab News

Kuwait to create 50,000 jobs under its Vision 2035 plan - IndiatimesKuwait to create 50,000 jobs under its Vision 2035 plan  Indiatimes

Spinneys to open in Kuwait with 10 new outlets - Siasat.comSpinneys to open in Kuwait with 10 new outlets  Siasat.com

Kuwait arrests 67 over illegal alcohol production after 23 deaths - Al JazeeraKuwait arrests 67 over illegal alcohol production after 23 deaths  Al Jazeera

Kuwait Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerKuwait Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Kuwait toxic alcohol tragedy: Repatriation of deceased Nepalis begin - myRepublicaKuwait toxic alcohol tragedy: Repatriation of deceased Nepalis begin  myRepublica

Illicit liquor tragedy: 67, including Indian, arrested in Kuwait - OnmanoramaIllicit liquor tragedy: 67, including Indian, arrested in Kuwait  Onmanorama

New GCC Visa Like Schengen is the Opportunity for Indian Tourists who Are Tight on Budget Yet Can Travel to UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait and More: All Details You Would Not Want to Miss - Travel And Tour WorldNew GCC Visa Like Schengen is the Opportunity for Indian Tourists who Are Tight on Budget Yet Can Travel to UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait and More: All Details You Would Not Want to Miss  Travel And Tour World

Kuwait oil price up 92 cents to$70.99 pb - KPC - ZAWYAKuwait oil price up 92 cents to$70.99 pb - KPC  ZAWYA

Poisoning tragedy update: Kuwait shuts down 10 illegal methanol factories after 23 deaths - The Times of IndiaPoisoning tragedy update: Kuwait shuts down 10 illegal methanol factories after 23 deaths  The Times of India

Kuwait cracks down on largest-ever Lyrica trafficking ring: 800,000 capsules seized in major bust! - The Times of IndiaKuwait cracks down on largest-ever Lyrica trafficking ring: 800,000 capsules seized in major bust!  The Times of India

Kuwait rolls out strict new health rules: Bans tattoo devices, razor reuse, and tanning for minors - The Times of IndiaKuwait rolls out strict new health rules: Bans tattoo devices, razor reuse, and tanning for minors  The Times of India

Kuwait introduces new e-Visa for four visa categories; no embassy visit needed - The Times of IndiaKuwait introduces new e-Visa for four visa categories; no embassy visit needed  The Times of India

Kuwait cracks down on contractors: Nine companies face bans for failing public tender standards - The Times of IndiaKuwait cracks down on contractors: Nine companies face bans for failing public tender standards  The Times of India

Kuwait introduces new tinting rule for cars: What drivers need to know before hitting the road - The Times of IndiaKuwait introduces new tinting rule for cars: What drivers need to know before hitting the road  The Times of India

Kuwait: No more minimum salary requirement for family visit visas, what expats need to know - The Times of IndiaKuwait: No more minimum salary requirement for family visit visas, what expats need to know  The Times of India

Tragedy strikes: 13 Asian expats dead in Kuwait after consuming suspected toxic alcohol - The Times of IndiaTragedy strikes: 13 Asian expats dead in Kuwait after consuming suspected toxic alcohol  The Times of India

Kuwait labor report: Indians largest among four nationalities that make up 90% of domestic workforce - The Times of IndiaKuwait labor report: Indians largest among four nationalities that make up 90% of domestic workforce  The Times of India

Neutral Zone Output Steady As Partners Seek Capacity Gains - mees.comNeutral Zone Output Steady As Partners Seek Capacity Gains  mees.com

Kuwait: Our Lady of Arabia elevated to minor basilica - Vatican NewsKuwait: Our Lady of Arabia elevated to minor basilica  Vatican News

Kuwait: Now, Pay KWD500 If You Throw Leftover Food On The Streets To Feed Stray Animals - Curly TalesKuwait: Now, Pay KWD500 If You Throw Leftover Food On The Streets To Feed Stray Animals  Curly Tales

Kuwait’s new e-Visa system goes live, cuts embassy visits for four key visa types - Business TodayKuwait’s new e-Visa system goes live, cuts embassy visits for four key visa types  Business Today

UAE Weather Alert To Roblox Ban In Kuwait; 6 GCC Updates For You - Curly TalesUAE Weather Alert To Roblox Ban In Kuwait; 6 GCC Updates For You  Curly Tales

Kuwait introduces new airport rule: Declare cash, gold, jewellery over KWD 3,000 or face penalties - The Times of IndiaKuwait introduces new airport rule: Declare cash, gold, jewellery over KWD 3,000 or face penalties  The Times of India

Documents reveal Gorbachev’s frank advice to Saddam Hussain during Kuwait occupation - Middle East MonitorDocuments reveal Gorbachev’s frank advice to Saddam Hussain during Kuwait occupation  Middle East Monitor

Kuwait bootleg liquor crackdown after 23 die from methanol poisoning - The Drinks BusinessKuwait bootleg liquor crackdown after 23 die from methanol poisoning  The Drinks Business

Kannur man among 13 dead in Kuwait illicit liquor tragedy - OnmanoramaKannur man among 13 dead in Kuwait illicit liquor tragedy  Onmanorama

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Kuwait - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Kuwait  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Spinneys to enter Kuwait through joint venture with Alshaya Group - thenationalnews.comSpinneys to enter Kuwait through joint venture with Alshaya Group  thenationalnews.com

Strategic reforms and global deals set Kuwait on path to sustainable growth - Fast Company Middle EastStrategic reforms and global deals set Kuwait on path to sustainable growth  Fast Company Middle East

Kuwait’s new airport rule: Declare gold and cash over KWD 3,000 or face penalties - The Times of IndiaKuwait’s new airport rule: Declare gold and cash over KWD 3,000 or face penalties  The Times of India

Kuwait Busts Toxic Alcohol Ring after 23 Deaths - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPKuwait Busts Toxic Alcohol Ring after 23 Deaths  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

Kuwait: KD500 fine for throwing food in public spaces - Gulf NewsKuwait: KD500 fine for throwing food in public spaces  Gulf News

From Kuwait to Turkey, why are countries cracking down on Roblox? - AL-MonitorFrom Kuwait to Turkey, why are countries cracking down on Roblox?  AL-Monitor

Planning a trip to Kuwait? Here’s how to apply for your visa online in minutes - The Times of IndiaPlanning a trip to Kuwait? Here’s how to apply for your visa online in minutes  The Times of India

Kuwait gives 4-month grace period for people who lost citizenship: Can they still travel and work? - The Times of IndiaKuwait gives 4-month grace period for people who lost citizenship: Can they still travel and work?  The Times of India

Jharkhand migrant worker's body brought home 45 days after death in Kuwait | Latest News India - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesJharkhand migrant worker's body brought home 45 days after death in Kuwait | Latest News India - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Kuwait unveils revised Vision 2035 economic plan - SemaforKuwait unveils revised Vision 2035 economic plan  Semafor

Gill returns to India’s T20 squad for Asia Cup - Kuwait TimesGill returns to India’s T20 squad for Asia Cup  Kuwait Times

Kuwait Launches 5G Advanced Technology, A Leap Towards Digital Future - TechAfrica NewsKuwait Launches 5G Advanced Technology, A Leap Towards Digital Future  TechAfrica News

Spinneys to enter Kuwait through joint venture with Alshaya Group - MSNSpinneys to enter Kuwait through joint venture with Alshaya Group  MSN

Extreme heat: Kuwait faces furnace-like heatwave as weekend temperatures near 50 °C - The Times of IndiaExtreme heat: Kuwait faces furnace-like heatwave as weekend temperatures near 50 °C  The Times of India

Spinneys supermarket franchisee to enter Kuwait market in JV with AlShaya - ZAWYASpinneys supermarket franchisee to enter Kuwait market in JV with AlShaya  ZAWYA

Development Co-operation Profiles: Kuwait - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Kuwait  OECD

Kuwait pushes ahead with oil sector restructuring - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBIKuwait pushes ahead with oil sector restructuring  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

Kuwait reboots eVisa system with new rules for GCC residents: Key info for travellers - The Times of IndiaKuwait reboots eVisa system with new rules for GCC residents: Key info for travellers  The Times of India

Kuwait Oil Company issues tenders for substations - MEEDKuwait Oil Company issues tenders for substations  MEED

Spinneys enters Kuwait with Alshaya joint venture, first store to open in 2026 - Arabian BusinessSpinneys enters Kuwait with Alshaya joint venture, first store to open in 2026  Arabian Business

Wallets Under Pressure as Kuwait Sees Inflation Spike in Essentials - Arab Times Kuwait NewsWallets Under Pressure as Kuwait Sees Inflation Spike in Essentials  Arab Times Kuwait News

Spinneys to enter Kuwait through a joint venture with Alshaya Group - ZAWYASpinneys to enter Kuwait through a joint venture with Alshaya Group  ZAWYA

Thirteen dead and dozens ill from alcohol poisoning in Kuwait - Euronews.comThirteen dead and dozens ill from alcohol poisoning in Kuwait  Euronews.com

India celebrates clean energy milestone but coal still king - Kuwait TimesIndia celebrates clean energy milestone but coal still king  Kuwait Times

Kuwait decision to ban entry of Israelis receives wide public praise - Middle East MonitorKuwait decision to ban entry of Israelis receives wide public praise  Middle East Monitor

Kuwait has no natural lakes or rivers: Here's how the nation stays afloat - The Times of IndiaKuwait has no natural lakes or rivers: Here's how the nation stays afloat  The Times of India

Kuwait bans public healthcare access for visit visa holders - Gulf NewsKuwait bans public healthcare access for visit visa holders  Gulf News

Kuwait launches major oil lake remediation project with Chinese firm Jereh - XinhuaKuwait launches major oil lake remediation project with Chinese firm Jereh  Xinhua

Hastening energy transition for Kuwait by developing comprehensive energy statistics - ScienceDirect.comHastening energy transition for Kuwait by developing comprehensive energy statistics  ScienceDirect.com

India, Russia agree to boost trade ties despite Trump tariffs - Kuwait TimesIndia, Russia agree to boost trade ties despite Trump tariffs  Kuwait Times

Today in Kuwait’s history - Kuwait TimesToday in Kuwait’s history  Kuwait Times

Kuwait to require exit permits for foreign workers before leaving the country - The Economic TimesKuwait to require exit permits for foreign workers before leaving the country  The Economic Times

Kannur man dies in Kuwait hooch tragedy - The Times of IndiaKannur man dies in Kuwait hooch tragedy  The Times of India

Kuwait private sector transition to a low-carbon economy - International Labour OrganizationKuwait private sector transition to a low-carbon economy  International Labour Organization

Kuwait arrests 67, including Indians, in illegal liquor trade bust - NewsBytesKuwait arrests 67, including Indians, in illegal liquor trade bust  NewsBytes

India, Kuwait elevate ties to strategic partnership following PM Modi’s talks with top leadership - The HinduIndia, Kuwait elevate ties to strategic partnership following PM Modi’s talks with top leadership  The Hindu

Kuwait oil price up 70 cents to $70.07 pb - KPC - ZAWYAKuwait oil price up 70 cents to $70.07 pb - KPC  ZAWYA

Kuwait to ban Roblox amid rising concerns over child safety - Gulf NewsKuwait to ban Roblox amid rising concerns over child safety  Gulf News

New mandatory insurance rules announced in Kuwait - Gulf NewsNew mandatory insurance rules announced in Kuwait  Gulf News

India hikes flying rights for Kuwait - The Times of IndiaIndia hikes flying rights for Kuwait  The Times of India

Kuwait arrests 67 over illegal alcohol production after 23 deaths - ThePrintKuwait arrests 67 over illegal alcohol production after 23 deaths  ThePrint

Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait Praise France’s Palestine Move; GCC Backs Macron’s Recognition Plan - The Times of IndiaSaudi, Qatar, Kuwait Praise France’s Palestine Move; GCC Backs Macron’s Recognition Plan  The Times of India

Unveiling Kuwait’s long-term development assistance to Yemen: a case study of sustained commitment - Taylor & Francis OnlineUnveiling Kuwait’s long-term development assistance to Yemen: a case study of sustained commitment  Taylor & Francis Online

Kuwait Credit Bank boosts threat detection and response with Microsoft Defender XDR - MicrosoftKuwait Credit Bank boosts threat detection and response with Microsoft Defender XDR  Microsoft

JJ vs KS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 35 Kuwait T10 Summer League 2025 - Cricket AddictorJJ vs KS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 35 Kuwait T10 Summer League 2025  Cricket Addictor

ICC ODI CWC Challenge League A | St Martin - BDCricTimeICC ODI CWC Challenge League A | St Martin  BDCricTime

Kuwait-grown bananas now available 1st time in the market - Arab Times Kuwait NewsKuwait-grown bananas now available 1st time in the market  Arab Times Kuwait News

'Stateless Overnight': Kuwait Strips Tens Of Thousands Of Citizenship - NDTV'Stateless Overnight': Kuwait Strips Tens Of Thousands Of Citizenship  NDTV

Kuwait rewrites development method with mega projects, new vision - ZAWYAKuwait rewrites development method with mega projects, new vision  ZAWYA

Info, Papua New Guinea vs Kuwait, Match 21, ICC ODI CWC Challenge League A, 2025 - BDCricTimeInfo, Papua New Guinea vs Kuwait, Match 21, ICC ODI CWC Challenge League A, 2025  BDCricTime

Kuwait pushes ahead with economic reforms, major projects under New Kuwait 2035 Vision - Kuwait TimesKuwait pushes ahead with economic reforms, major projects under New Kuwait 2035 Vision  Kuwait Times

Kuwaiti research partnership targets healthcare impact - University of ReadingKuwaiti research partnership targets healthcare impact  University of Reading

Kuwait’s new exit rule: What work visa holders must do before flying out - The Economic TimesKuwait’s new exit rule: What work visa holders must do before flying out  The Economic Times

Australia’s Travel Advisory Now Covers Kuwait, Along with UAE, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, France, Philippines, Bahrain, and Jordan Over Escalating Regional Risks and Instability - Travel And Tour WorldAustralia’s Travel Advisory Now Covers Kuwait, Along with UAE, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, France, Philippines, Bahrain, and Jordan Over Escalating Regional Risks and Instability  Travel And Tour World

Kuwait Closes Airspace 'Temporarily' After Iran Attacks US Base In Qatar - NDTVKuwait Closes Airspace 'Temporarily' After Iran Attacks US Base In Qatar  NDTV

KPC: Kuwait oil price drops 54 cents to $68.95 pb - ZAWYAKPC: Kuwait oil price drops 54 cents to $68.95 pb  ZAWYA

ILO report highlights the role of Kuwait’s private sector in a just transition to a low-carbon economy - International Labour OrganizationILO report highlights the role of Kuwait’s private sector in a just transition to a low-carbon economy  International Labour Organization

Leaving Kuwait? What expats need to know about the new exit permit rule - The Times of IndiaLeaving Kuwait? What expats need to know about the new exit permit rule  The Times of India

Bahrain And Kuwait Prepare For Spillover As US-Iran Conflict Escalates - NDTVBahrain And Kuwait Prepare For Spillover As US-Iran Conflict Escalates  NDTV

Kuwait, Iraq, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar Shut Airspace As Iran Attacks US Air Base - NDTVKuwait, Iraq, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar Shut Airspace As Iran Attacks US Air Base  NDTV

Today in Kuwait’s history - Kuwait TimesToday in Kuwait’s history  Kuwait Times

Philippines raises minimum monthly wage for its domestic workers abroad to $500 - Kuwait TimesPhilippines raises minimum monthly wage for its domestic workers abroad to $500  Kuwait Times

Exit permits, KD800 rule: What expats need to know about Kuwait’s new visa and residency policy - The Times of IndiaExit permits, KD800 rule: What expats need to know about Kuwait’s new visa and residency policy  The Times of India

Food Delivery Worker Interrupts Live TV In Kuwait, Sparks Viral Moment - NDTVFood Delivery Worker Interrupts Live TV In Kuwait, Sparks Viral Moment  NDTV

Thousands stranded in Kuwait: Why over 69,000 residents can’t leave the country due to travel bans - The Times of IndiaThousands stranded in Kuwait: Why over 69,000 residents can’t leave the country due to travel bans  The Times of India

Kuwait’s new expat travel rule: Over 35,000 exit permits issued within days - The Times of IndiaKuwait’s new expat travel rule: Over 35,000 exit permits issued within days  The Times of India

5 Killed, Several Injured As Fire Breaks Out In Kuwait Apartment Block - NDTV5 Killed, Several Injured As Fire Breaks Out In Kuwait Apartment Block  NDTV