Accident Details and Injuries Fifteen Asians, including Indian expatriates, were injured in a hit-and-run accident on Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street in Kuwait. The incident occurred when a group of Filipino cyclists had gathered for a practice session, later joined by cyclists of Indian nationality. While cycling on the main…
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Kuwait’s Visa Suspension Affects Philippine Nationals Working in the Gulf State Kuwait has indefinitely suspended all new visas for Philippine nationals, the interior ministry confirmed this week, further intensifying the ongoing dispute between the oil-rich Gulf state and Manila regarding worker protections and employer rights. The visa suspension follows the…
Strengthening Bilateral Relations Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah engaged in significant discussions on Wednesday with his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Bader Al-Busaidi, in preparation for the upcoming pan-Arab summit in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah. These talks aimed to foster stronger bilateral relations between the two nations and…
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Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah Meets Bahraini Counterpart Dr. Abdullatif Al-Zayani Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah and his Bahraini counterpart Dr. Abdullatif Al-Zayani held a meeting on Wednesday in Jeddah on the sidelines of the preparative ministerial meeting of the 32nd Arab Summit. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral ties and cooperation between the two countries, as well as to address matters…
Kuwaiti Embassy Targeted: Condemnation of Violence and Vandalism The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Monday evening, denouncing the storming and vandalism of the residence of the head of the military office at the Kuwaiti embassy in Khartoum. The ministry expressed strong condemnation of the attack, emphasizing that such acts of violence and vandalism, particularly those targeting diplomatic missions, are flagrant violations of international norms, rules of international law,…
The Kuwaiti-Iraqi technical committee held its sixth meeting in Kuwait on Sunday to discuss the demarcation of maritime borders between the two countries. The meeting was co-chaired by Kuwait’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi and Iraqi Counsellor Othman. Technical and legal aspects of the demarcation were discussed at the meeting, which aimed to define the exact location of the maritime borders beyond the mark (162) countries. This meeting marks…
Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah recently visited Canada and held talks with Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly. The discussions centered on boosting bilateral relations and increasing coordination on regional and international issues of common interest. Strengthening ties between Kuwait and Canada During the talks, both sides expressed their desire to strengthen and develop the close historical relations between Kuwait and Canada at various levels to serve their common interests. They lauded the steady progress in cooperation between the…
Kuwait’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations, Ambassador Tariq Al-Bannai, has hailed the 60th anniversary of Kuwait’s membership in the UN as a significant milestone in the country’s diplomatic history. In a statement, Ambassador Al-Bannai noted that Kuwait and the UN have shared strong ties since Kuwait joined the organization on 14 May, 1963. Partnership between Kuwait and the UN According to Ambassador Al-Bannai, Kuwait has been continuously exerting efforts to enhance its partnership with the international community, and the…
The Public Authority for Manpower, in coordination with the joint committee, recently launched an inspection campaign on domestic workers’ recruitment offices in the governorates of Hawally, Farwaniyah, and Al-Ahmadi. The campaign aimed to ensure the commitment of offices to the rules and regulations set by the government. The inspection campaign culminated in the fining and suspension of 22 offices. Suspension and Fines According to a press statement issued by the Authority, 13 workers were suspended and taken to a migrant…
Everton Decline Permanent Option for Conor Coady Everton Football Club has made the decision not to exercise a £4.5m option that would have secured defender Conor Coady’s permanent transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Coady’s Season at Everton During his season-long loan at Everton, the 30-year-old Coady showcased his skills in 25 appearances and netted two goals. His contributions on the field were notable, particularly in Everton’s crucial 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on the final day of the season, which secured their…
#BREAKING: #BNNKuwait Reports. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in Washington on Thursday, where they discussed a variety of issues related to the Middle East region. During the talks, Blinken praised Kuwait’s important role in maintaining peace and stability in the region, and thanked the country for its efforts to resolve the crisis in Sudan. Shared views on regional issues According to reports, the two officials discussed a range of…
Kuwait has suspended all types of work and entry visas for Filipinos due to the Philippines’ alleged violation of a bilateral labor agreement with the country, according to local media reports on Tuesday. Sources from the Ministry of Interior confirmed that the Minister of Interior, Sheikh Talal al-Khaled al-Sabah, ordered the visa suspension after a breach occurred. However, details of the violation were not provided. Violation of labor agreement cited as reason for visa suspension Local news outlet Kuwait Times…
The Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (ZHO) and the Public Authority for Disability Affairs (PADA) have announced a strategic partnership that aims to provide accessibility and services for disabled people in both countries. The partnership will utilize an electronic platform to transfer experiences, benefit both sides, and develop a joint strategy aimed at improving education, employment, rehabilitation, culture, the arts, and social services for disabled people. The announcement was made in the presence of the UAE ambassador to…
On Monday, the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced a significant increase in the price of Kuwaiti oil. According to the KPC, the price of Kuwaiti oil surged by $2.88, reaching $78.53 per barrel as opposed to the $75.65 per barrel price last Friday. This news follows a trend of rising crude oil prices around the world. Factors Influencing the Rise in Oil Prices There are several reasons behind the surge in oil prices. One of the most prominent factors is…