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Kuwait’s sovereign wealth fund maintains fifth place globally
Kuwait Times
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July 19, 2025
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s sovereign wealth fund ranks among the top 10 largest in the world, holding an estimated $1.029 trillion in assets — about 7.2 percent of the total global sovereign wealth fund value, according to a July report by the Sovereign...
Visa waiver for Kuwaitis is a top EU priority
Arab Times
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July 19, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, July 19: European Union (EU) Ambassador to Kuwait Anne Koistinen said the relationship between Kuwait and the EU witnessed remarkable development in recent years; stressing this relationship is based on the foundations of friendship,...
Celebrating 50 years, Kuwait and South Korea strengthen relations
Arab Times
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July 19, 2025
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kuwait Park, Chongsuk, highlights 50 years of ties and a stronger Kuwait-South Korea partnership during an interview. KUWAIT CITY, July 19: Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kuwait Park, Chongsuk has...
Bangladeshi ‘fruits festival’ held in Kuwait
Arab Times
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July 19, 2025
A photo from the Bangladeshi fruit festival in Kuwait. KUWAIT CITY, July 19: Fruits are imported to Kuwait from different parts of the world. This time, the juicy fruits of Bengal, including mango, jackfruit, pineapple, guava, amra, papaya,...
Judicial Specialization: The missing pillar in Kuwait’s economic reform vision
Arab Times
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July 19, 2025
Adapted and expanded from an original interview conducted by journalist Abdullah Othman and published in Al-Nahar on July 18, 2025. This version has been updated to reflect current legal developments and strategic judicial reform initiatives. In a...
Kuwaiti flag raised at AIIB headquarters in Beijing to mark full membership
Arab Times
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July 19, 2025
Kuwait's Ambassador to Beijing Jassim Al-Najem, and the President of the Asian Development Bank, Jin Liqun, during the flag-raising ceremony of the State of Kuwait at the bank's headquarters in Beijing, in celebration of its full membership....
Massive Fire Breaks Out At Kuwait Scrap Yard Amid Extreme Heat And Strong Winds
Gulf Insider
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July 19, 2025
A massive fire broke out Friday afternoon at a scrap yard in Kuwait’s Amghara industrial area, prompting an immediate emergency response as soaring temperatures and gusty winds fanned the flames. The General Fire Force said seven firefighting...
Saudi Arabia complying fully with voluntary OPEC+ target, energy ministry says
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 18, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry said on Friday the kingdom had been fully compliant with its voluntary OPEC+ output target, adding that Saudi marketed crude supply in June was 9.352 million barrels per day, in line with the agreed quota. The...
Kuwait Seeks Audit Cooperation With Azerbaijan In Energy And Climate Sectors
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 18. Kuwait is open to sharing its audit experience with Azerbaijan in the oil and gas sector as well as in areas related to climate change, Osama Alfaris, a representative of Kuwait's Supreme...
Kuwait's June trade surplus with Japan down 66.7 Pct
Zawya
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TOKYO -- Kuwait's trade surplus with Japan narrowed 66.7 percent from a year earlier to JPY 30.0 billion (USD 188 million) in June, down for the fifth consecutive month due to sluggish exports, government data showed on Thursday. However, Kuwait...
Kuwait Municipality steps up safety inspections on construction sites
Arab Times
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July 17, 2025
Kuwait intensifies enforcement of health and safety standards at construction sites in residential and investment areas. KUWAIT CITY, July 17: Kuwait Municipality has intensified its inspection campaigns across construction sites in residential...
Jahez Application and Kuwait Innovation Center Launch the First Food Hackathon in Kuwait
Food Business Gulf & Middle East
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July 18, 2025
Jahez Application, a pioneering platform that connects customers with their favorite shops through online orders, officially launched the First Food Innovation Hackathon in Kuwait in strategic partnership with the Kuwait Innovation Center (KIC)....
Kuwait’s first industry zone completed
Zawya
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Kuwait has finally completed its first industry zone following a delay of more than five years due to disputes with contractors. The Public Authority for Industry (PAI) said it would manage Al-Shadadiya industrial zone south of the capital Kuwait...
KNPC expands Mina Al-Ahmadi & Mina Abdullah refinery capacities
Arab Times
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July 19, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, July 19: Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) aims to increase the production capacity of Mina Al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah refineries from 798,600 barrels per day to about 825,000 barrels per day this year. Sources told the...
Kuwait Sees Licensing Growth in Traditional and Freelance Business Sectors
Arab Times
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July 16, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, July 16: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued 9,881 new company licenses through its Single Window Administration in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 9.4% year-on-year increase from 9,029 licenses during the same period in...
Kuwait Municipality to launch 'safety' campaign in Hawally
Arab Times
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July 16, 2025
A file photo of a safety inspection campaign at a construction site in Kuwait. KUWAIT CITY, July 16: Kuwait Municipality has announced that the fourth "Safety" campaign, aimed at ensuring safety and security in construction areas, will take place...
Kuwait University introduces new academic programmes to meet labour market needs
Gulf Daily News Online
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Kuwait University (KU), represented by the College of Science, has introduced new academic programmes specialising in cybersecurity, financial and actuarial mathematics, and data analysis as part of its strategy to meet labour market needs. Acting...
Kuwait University launches new academic programs to meet labor market needs
Arab Times
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July 16, 2025
Kuwait University expands science curriculum with focus on cybersecurity and data analytics. KUWAIT CITY, July 16: Kuwait University (KU), through its College of Science, has introduced several new academic programs in cybersecurity, financial and...
India, Kuwait Agree to Raise Flight Seats by 50%
ETBrandEquity.com
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July 17, 2025
Representative imageIndia has signed a new air agreement with Kuwait that allows for a 50% increase in the number of seats operated by the carriers of both countries to 18,000 per week, a development that is expected to bring down airfares and...
Kuwait Cabinet reviews outcomes of Amir's official visit to France
Arab Times
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July 16, 2025
The Kuwaiti Council of Ministers holds its weekly meeting, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister. KUWAIT CITY, July 16: The Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Tuesday morning at Bayan Palace under the...