From the UAE’s commemorative events to Oman’s consecutive national days, the holidays are poised to affect both the public and private sectors
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
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 has estimated sovereign wealth assets of more than $1tr
Among all six GCC nations, Oman’s new Labour Law (Sultani Decree No. 53/2023) stands out as the most progressive and comprehensive
This addition brings flynas’ total frequency between Saudi and Kuwait to 10 flights per week, including an existing daily Riyadh–Kuwait service
Foreign residents across the GCC meeting the six-month residency requirement can now travel more easily to Kuwait
Today, Kuwait stands out for its advanced healthcare infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies aimed at meeting the needs of its population
The service covers five main categories: tourism, business, medical, ayush-yoga, and conference visas
The holiday does not apply to employees working shifts or those involved in providing essential public services or managing vital infrastructure
The Kuwaiti government has also declared a public holiday from June 5 to 9, suspending work across all state bodies and public institutions
The Kuwaiti government had also earlier announced the declaration of a public holiday in observance of the festival
The steps are part of a broader ministerial initiative to bring order to market dynamics and prevent price manipulation or supply disruptions
Workplaces of an “unconventional” nature may determine their holiday schedules at their own discretion
The MENA non-oil importers are now expected to see real GDP growth of 3.4 per cent in 2025, versus an earlier forecast of 3.6 per cent
The merger is based on well-studied legal and professional foundations aimed at strengthening Kuwait’s oil sector companies under KPC
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
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
Isra Wal Miraj, also known as the Night Journey, is a significant event in Islamic tradition
The transfer of the shares will be completed upon obtaining the necessary approval from the regulatory authorities
The contracts aim to improve operational performance and extend the lifespan of the existing power and water distillation facilities
The Gulf states agreed in 2020 to a 15-year deal for the supply of 3 mtpa of LNG from 2022, which will overlap with the new deal
The power blackouts have been attributed to a gas supply disruption, which shut down key power stations and desalination plants
The Kuwaiti adventurer talks about his experiences and his upcoming docu-series, providing insights into the global water crisis and human condition
Oil revenues dropped by 19.4 per cent to KWD21.5bn in FY 2023/24, based on an oil price of $86.36 a barrel, compared to KWD26.7bn a year earlier
Official temperatures in recent days have hovered above the 40°C mark, but the so-called ‘feels like’ temperature has reached 62°C
The initial estimated area of the newly discovered oil well is around 96 square kilometres
There were no casualties and firefighters were working on containing the fire, officials said
The banking group said it was conducting studies on the potential expansion and that these were in line with its strategy envisioning potential investments in the region
Eid Al Adha, is one of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar, and is marked by special prayers, feasts, and acts of charity