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Upcoming GCC public holidays, National Day closures: What to know

Upcoming GCC public holidays, National Day closures: What to know

From the UAE’s commemorative events to Oman’s consecutive national days, the holidays are poised to affect both the public and private sectors

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

Comparing GCC’s leave policies: Where do workers get the best breaks?

Comparing GCC’s leave policies: Where do workers get the best breaks?

Among all six GCC nations, Oman’s new Labour Law (Sultani Decree No. 53/2023) stands out as the most progressive and comprehensive

Date announced: flynas resumes direct flights between Jeddah and Kuwait

Date announced: flynas resumes direct flights between Jeddah and Kuwait

This addition brings flynas’ total frequency between Saudi and Kuwait to 10 flights per week, including an existing daily Riyadh–Kuwait service

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

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

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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

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: 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

IMF trims 2025 Middle East, North Africa growth forecast to 2.6% as global risks mount

IMF trims 2025 MENA growth forecast to 2.6% as global risks mount

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

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

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

Qatar inks another 15-year LNG supply deal with Kuwait

Qatar strikes another 15-year LNG supply deal with Kuwait

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

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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

Exploring Earth's extremes with Yousef AlRefaie

Exploring Earth’s extremes with Yousef AlRefaie

The Kuwaiti adventurer talks about his experiences and his upcoming docu-series, providing insights into the global water crisis and human condition

Kuwait eyes large-scale battery storage to ease power crisis

Kuwait posts budget deficit of KWD1.6bn in FY 2023/24

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

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‘It feels like 62°C’: Humidity intensifies heatwave in Dubai, Kuwait

Official temperatures in recent days have hovered above the 40°C mark, but the so-called ‘feels like’ temperature has reached 62°C

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Kuwait announces ‘giant’ oil discovery

The initial estimated area of the newly discovered oil well is around 96 square kilometres

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Fire breaks out at Kuwait’s Al Zour refinery, production unaffected: KIPIC

There were no casualties and firefighters were working on containing the fire, officials said

Kuwait’s KFH explores Saudi M&A deals in regional expansion drive

Kuwait’s KFH explores Saudi M&A deals in regional expansion drive

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

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Eid Al Adha 2024: Holiday dates for Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman

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