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Gulf Air Flight Lands Safely in Kuwait After Bomb Threat

Aircraft · Kuwait City

Gulf Air Flight Lands Safely in Kuwait After Bomb Threat

60% Right coverage: 5 sources

Security teams cleared the aircraft and safely disembarked passengers as a precaution See the Story

Kuwait to Require Employer Okay for Foreign Staff to Leave

Migrant Workers · Kuwait City

Kuwait to Require Employer Okay for Foreign Staff to Leave

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait — Kuwait is to require foreigners working in the private sector to obtain their employer’s permission before leaving the country, adding further restrictions on workers bound by the kafala sponsorship system. Human rights groups have long criticized the kafala system, which is widely prevalent in the oil-rich Gulf states and ties migrant workers’ visas to their employers. This often prevents them from changing jobs or sometim…See the Story

UAE’s EDGE Group Inks $2.5 Billion Deal with Kuwait for Naval Vessels

U.S. Navy · Kuwait

UAE’s EDGE Group Inks $2.5 Billion Deal with Kuwait for Naval Vessels

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

Kuwait said the deal "will contribute to raising the level of combat readiness, enhancing maritime security, and protecting the vital and strategic maritime interests of the State of Kuwait."See the Story

Exit Permit Mandatory for Private Sector Expat Workers in Kuwait

Coverage: 2 sources

New rule to strike fair balance between workers and employers; takes effect on July 1Kuwait · Kuwait See the Story

EC-Council Continues Its Initiative-Driven Momentum

Supporting CyberSHE to strengthen women’s participation in cybersecurityKuwait City · Kuwait City See the Story

‘Education’ readies 90 shelters and emergency plans amid regional tensions - Times Kuwait

In response to the recent military escalation in the region, Kuwait’s Ministry of Education announced on Friday evening that 90 fully equipped emergency shelters have been prepared and are under continuous monitoring by Civil Defense teams. The move comes as part of comprehensive efforts to ensure the safety of students and the continuity of the educational process. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Ministry affirmed it is “mo…Kuwait · Kuwait Read Article

Coop sector, government agencies monitor availability of essential goods in local markets - Times Kuwait

Kuwait’s Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, affirmed that the cooperative sector — working closely with government agencies — is actively monitoring the availability of essential goods in local markets, assuring citizens and residents that the strategic stockpile remains stable and sufficient to meet consumer needs without disruption. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Friday evening…Kuwait · Kuwait Read Article

Kuwait, UN discuss strengthening cooperation on gender equality and human rights - Times Kuwait

On the sidelines of the 18th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, held at the United Nations Headquarters, Kuwaiti representative Jawaher Al-Duaij met with UN Women Executive Director Sima Sami Bahous to explore ways to deepen joint cooperation in the fields of human rights and women’s empowerment. The meeting underscored, according to Al-Rai daily, the shared commitment of bot…Human Rights · Kuwait Read Article

MCI says strategic food stockpile secure; normal operation of supply chains - Times Kuwait

Faisal Al-Ansari, Director of the Control Department at the Ministry of Commerce, confirmed the stability and sufficiency of Kuwait’s strategic food stockpile amid ongoing regional developments. Speaking to Kuwait TV’s Al-Akhbar channel, Al-Ansari stated that emergency teams conducted inspections today as part of the country’s strategic food security plan. “Our visits to warehouses of private sector companies confirmed that basic food commoditie…Kuwait City · Kuwait City Read Article

KPA holds emergency meeting to prioritize food, medicine supply - Times Kuwait

The Kuwait Ports Authority convened an emergency meeting today chaired by Director General, Sheikh Khaled Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, to assess and coordinate preparations in response to the evolving regional situation. The meeting included assistant directors, key department heads, a representative from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and members of the Emergency Committee. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Sheikh Khaled aff…Kuwait · Kuwait Read Article

Kuwait Flour Mills ready for any emergency, says Sales Director - Times Kuwait

Nabil Jahil, Sales Director at the Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Company, affirmed on Friday that the company is fully prepared to respond to any emergency scenario, assuring citizens and residents that both the strategic inventory and supply chains are stable and sufficient. “The company has extensive experience in handling such situations and is always ready,” Jahil stated. “We operate with detailed emergency and backup plans — there is no p…Kuwait · Kuwait Read Article

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