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Kuwait eyes large-scale battery storage to ease power crisis

Kuwait eyes large-scale battery storage to ease power crisis

The battery storage initiative is part of a broader push to stabilise Kuwait’s grid and reduce reliance on fossil fuels during peak demand periods

Kuwait signs $500m wastewater treatment plant deal with Turkey’s Kuzu

Kuwait signs $500m wastewater treatment plant deal with Turkey’s Kuzu

The plant will serve residents of the Al Mutlaa city development and produce around 400,000 cubic metres of tertiary-treated water per day

Kuwait returns to global debt markets with $11bn bond issue

Kuwait has estimated sovereign wealth assets of more than $1tr

Jazeera Airways launches 'Buy 1, Get 1 Free' promotion for fall travel

Jazeera Airways launches ‘Buy 1, Get 1 Free’ promotion for fall travel

The offer is available from August 18 to August 24, for travel between September 1 and December 15

Kuwait opens tourist visa-on-arrival to all GCC residents

Foreign residents across the GCC meeting the six-month residency requirement can now travel more easily to Kuwait

ELIPS wins major insulated pipe contract for Kuwait military academy

The scope of the contract includes pipe sizes ranging from 25 mm to 800 mm and covers a total network length of 19 kilometres

Inside Kuwait’s healthcare system: What’s changing and why it matters

Today, Kuwait stands out for its advanced healthcare infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies aimed at meeting the needs of its population

India launches e-visa for Kuwaitis: What you need to know

India launches e-visa for Kuwaitis: What you need to know

The service covers five main categories: tourism, business, medical, ayush-yoga, and conference visas

Kuwait launches new e-visa platform to boost travel, digital efficiency

The tourist visa allows a stay of up to 90 days and is designed for individuals wishing to explore Kuwait’s cultural and leisure offerings

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Iran-Israel ceasefire: GCC airlines, airports issue statements

Dubai Airports announced the full resumption of operations across its facilities after a temporary precautionary halt

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Islamic New Year 2025: GCC countries declare holidays

The holiday does not apply to employees working shifts or those involved in providing essential public services or managing vital infrastructure

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UAE, Kuwait ink multiple agreements, includes Dhs9bn naval contract

The agreements span a wide range of areas, with key MoUs covering healthcare, infrastructure, investment, social development, energy transition, and AI

Dubai Finance, DIFC sign MoU to advance cashless strategy

Eid Al Adha 2025 in the UAE: Likely dates, holidays, and what to expect

The Kuwaiti government has also declared a public holiday from June 5 to 9, suspending work across all state bodies and public institutions

Eid Al Adha 2025: Qatar announces official holidays

The Emir of Qatar has approved the cabinet’s decision regarding the official holiday schedule

Eid Al Adha 2025: Kuwait announces festival dates

The Kuwaiti government had also earlier announced the declaration of a public holiday in observance of the festival

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Curbing inflation: What Kuwait is doing to maintain price stability

The steps are part of a broader ministerial initiative to bring order to market dynamics and prevent price manipulation or supply disruptions

Kuwait eyes large-scale battery storage to ease power crisis

Kuwait announces Eid Al Adha holidays

Workplaces of an “unconventional” nature may determine their holiday schedules at their own discretion

Kuwait unites oil giants: Merger of KNPC, KIPIC begins

The merger is based on well-studied legal and professional foundations aimed at strengthening Kuwait’s oil sector companies under KPC

Kuwait moves ahead: Gulf rail link design contract signed

The railway will span 111 kilometres within Kuwait, from its southern border with Saudi Arabia in the Nuwaiseeb district to Al-Shadadiya in the north

Eid Al Fitr 2025: GCC countries announce long holidays

March 30 is expected to be the first day of Eid al-Fitr 1446 AH in Qatar

Kuwait’s KPC CEO says oil production capacity exceeds 3 million bpd

Kuwait’s KPC CEO says oil production capacity exceeds 3 million bpd

The country aims to boost its oil output to 4 million bpd by 2035, having previously missed a goal of reaching that level by 2020

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Oman and Kuwait announce Isra Wal Miraj holidays for 2025

Isra Wal Miraj, also known as the Night Journey, is a significant event in Islamic tradition

Kuwait’s Warba Bank to acquire nearly 33% stake in Gulf Bank

Kuwait’s Warba Bank to acquire nearly 33% stake in Gulf Bank

The transfer of the shares will be completed upon obtaining the necessary approval from the regulatory authorities

Kuwait signs contracts worth KD238m to modernise power, water distillation plants

Kuwait signs contracts worth KD238m to modernise power, water distillation plants

The contracts aim to improve operational performance and extend the lifespan of the existing power and water distillation facilities

AlShaya Starbucks franchise stake sale talks on hold

Kuwait’s Alshaya delays Starbucks franchise divestment

A sale of the stake would increase the investor base of the business that has been held by the Alshaya family since 1999

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Kuwait Petroleum became top jet fuel supplier to northwest Europe in 2024

The increase in the European jet fuel market share comes as Kuwait increased its exports of fuel oil, diesel, and jet fuel to Europe by five times until May 2024

KFH offloads entire stake in Sharjah Islamic Bank for Dhs1.3bn

Kuwait’s KFH offloads entire stake in Sharjah Islamic Bank for Dhs1.3bn

The shares were sold to the Endowment of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saqer Al Qasimi, the Sharjah Social Security Fund and Sharjah Islamic Bank

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Kuwait authorities say power cuts are ending soon

The power blackouts have been attributed to a gas supply disruption, which shut down key power stations and desalination plants

Agility posts-Q3-2022-profit - July 16, 2022: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates meets with Joe Biden, President of the US, during the Jeddah Security and Development Summit. Image: WAM

Agility Global reports Q2 net profit of $30m, growth across divisions

Agility subsidiary Menzies, the world’s largest aviation services provider by number of countries, reported $91m in Q2 EBITDA, marking a 27.6 per cent YoY rise

EFG Hermes ONE rebrands, unveils new trading platform

EFG Hermes ONE rebrands, unveils new trading platform

Currently available in Egypt and Kuwait, and soon to be launched in the UAE, EFG Hermes ONE grants users access to 35 global markets through OLT