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  • Kuwait Weather: Fog, Humidity and Rain Chances Until Sunday

    Kuwait Weather: Fog, Humidity and Rain Chances Until Sunday

    If your drive this morning felt a bit thick and grey, that’s not just you. Kuwait is sitting under a humid system that’s bringing patchy rain, the odd rumble of thunder, and fog thick enough to cut visibility right down in parts of the country.

    It’s the kind of weather that catches people off guard on the road, especially early morning and after sunset when the fog tends to roll in.

    The short version

    • Humid weather with scattered light rain, possibly thundery, continuing until Sunday morning
    • Fog expected in the evening and early morning hours, with visibility dropping below 1,000 metres in some areas
    • Winds will be southeasterly to variable, light to moderate
    • Conditions should clear gradually through Sunday morning

    What’s causing this?

    Acting Director of the Meteorological Department, Dhrar Al-Ali, said Kuwait is being affected by an extension of a humid low-pressure system that’s overlapping with an upper-air low-pressure system. That combination is pushing up low and medium-level cloud cover, which is why we’re seeing scattered rain that can turn thundery in some spots.

    Al-Ali said the setup is expected to hang around until Sunday morning, after which visibility should gradually improve.

    So what does this mean for your commute?

    Fog is really the main thing to plan around here. With visibility dropping below 1,000 metres in places during the evening and early morning, it’s worth giving yourself extra time if you’re heading out for Fajr prayers, an early flight, or just the school run.

    Keep your headlights on low beam in fog rather than high beam, which just bounces light back at you and makes things worse. And leave more space than usual between you and the car in front – low visibility plus Kuwait’s usual driving speeds isn’t a great mix.

    Who should pay attention?

    Anyone driving early morning or late evening over the next day or so, basically. If you’re flying out of Kuwait International Airport, it’s also worth checking with your airline, since fog can sometimes cause delays. This follows on from the rain and fog forecast issued earlier this week, so this humid spell has been building for a few days now.

    Quick answers

    When will the weather clear up?

    The Meteorological Department expects visibility to gradually improve during the early morning hours on Sunday.

    Will there be thunder?

    Possibly. Al-Ali said the rain may be accompanied by thunder in some areas, though it won’t be constant or widespread.

    Where can I check live updates?

    Al-Ali urged residents to follow the Meteorological Department’s official website, app and social media accounts for the latest forecasts.

    Give yourself a few extra minutes on the road this weekend, and if you’ve been caught out in the fog today, let us know how bad it got in your area in the comments.

  • Kuwait’s New Rule : A Lender Could Count as a Beneficial Owner

    Kuwait’s New Rule : A Lender Could Count as a Beneficial Owner

    If you run a company in Kuwait, or you’re the one filling out the compliance forms for one, you’ve probably been asked before: who really owns this business? Usually that’s an easy question. Check the shareholder register, find whoever holds 25 percent or more, done.

    Kuwait’s new guidance, issued in August 2026, says that’s not always enough. In some cases, the person who truly calls the shots isn’t a shareholder at all. It could be a bank.

    That sounds unusual, but it comes down to something a lot of companies sign without thinking twice about: loan covenants.

    The short version

    • Kuwait’s beneficial ownership rules require identifying a natural person who owns or controls 25 percent or more of a company.
    • Where no one meets that bar, the law looks at who controls the company “through other means” – including through financing terms.
    • If a lender’s loan conditions give it effective authority over a company’s major decisions, that lender may need to be treated as a beneficial owner.
    • The ultimate beneficial owner must always be a real person, not a bank or corporate entity.

    So what actually counts as control?

    Under Kuwait’s AML/CFT framework, the starting point is ownership: does anyone hold 25 percent or more of the shares or voting rights? If yes, that person is usually the beneficial owner.

    But the guidance makes clear that shareholding is only the first filter, not the final answer. If no one crosses that 25 percent line, or if there’s real doubt the shareholder on paper is the one actually running the show, the analysis shifts to who exercises control “through other means.” That’s defined as the ability to make important decisions for the company and to impose them.

    In practice, that means a shareholder with a small stake could still qualify as a beneficial owner if they call the shots. And someone with zero shares – a lender, an adviser, even a senior manager – could qualify too, if they’re the one with ultimate control.

    Where do loan covenants come in?

    Most financing agreements include covenants that protect the lender – nothing unusual there. But the guidance flags a specific scenario: when those covenants go further than protection and start restricting management so heavily that the company can’t make meaningful financial or operational decisions without the lender’s sign-off.

    Picture a company with no shareholder holding 25 percent or more. It takes on substantial financing, and the loan terms mean management can’t move on anything significant without the lender’s approval. At that point, according to the guidance, the lender may be the one with ultimate control – and therefore the beneficial owner.

    Taking out a loan on its own doesn’t trigger this. It’s about how much real decision-making power the lender has been handed.

    There’s a wrinkle, though. If the lender is itself a bank or company, it can’t simply be recorded as the beneficial owner, because Kuwait’s definition requires a natural person. So the inquiry has to go one step further: which actual person, inside that lending institution, exercises the control.

    What this means if you run or advise a business here

    For company owners and compliance officers, this changes what a beneficial ownership check should look like. Pulling the commercial licence, the incorporation papers and the shareholder register used to be enough in most cases. Under this guidance, it might not be.

    The guidance also lists other situations worth a closer look: minority shareholders acting together through side agreements, contractual arrangements that hand someone outsized influence, people with the power to hire or fire management, strategic advisers who steer decisions, and senior executives who run things in practice regardless of what the org chart says.

    Banks, law firms and compliance teams doing customer due diligence may now need to ask for financing agreements and governance documents, not just the usual company paperwork.

    Quick answers

    Does every loan make a lender a beneficial owner?

    No. The guidance is clear that simply lending money doesn’t trigger this. It only applies where the loan terms give the lender real, substantial control over the company’s financial and operational decisions.

    Can a bank itself be listed as the beneficial owner?

    No. Kuwait’s definition requires the beneficial owner to be a natural person, so even where a lending institution holds the control, the analysis has to trace through to the actual individual behind it.

    If you’re involved in running a company here, this is worth a second look at your financing agreements rather than assuming the shareholder register tells the whole story. Have you had to deal with a beneficial ownership review recently? Let us know how it went in the comments.

  • Best Personal Loan Rates in Kuwait: What You Should Actually Check First

    Best Personal Loan Rates in Kuwait: What You Should Actually Check First

    Someone always asks the same question at a family gathering or on a Kuwait expat Facebook group: which bank has the cheapest personal loan right now? It sounds like a simple thing to answer. It isn’t, really, because rates shift, offers change by season, and what one bank quotes you can depend on your salary, your employer, and whether your salary is transferred to that bank.

    So rather than throw out numbers that could be outdated by the time you read this, it’s more useful to understand how personal loan pricing actually works in Kuwait and what you should be asking each bank directly.

    The short version

    • The Central Bank of Kuwait sets rules around how banks price retail loans, including caps tied to the discount rate.
    • Local banks and some branches of foreign banks offer personal loans to Kuwaiti nationals and, in some cases, to expats, usually with different terms for each group.
    • Rates you see advertised are often starting rates and can depend on your salary transfer, your employer, and your credit history.
    • The only reliable way to know the current best rate is to ask banks directly or check their official websites, since rates move.

    Why there’s no single answer

    Personal loan pricing in Kuwait isn’t fixed the way, say, a fuel price is. Banks set their own rates within limits set by the Central Bank of Kuwait, and those limits are tied to the CBK’s discount rate, which itself can change. On top of that, a bank might offer a slightly better rate if your salary is transferred to them, if you work for a government entity, or if you’ve banked with them for years.

    That means two people applying for the exact same loan amount at the exact same bank can walk away with different rates. It’s not favouritism, it’s risk pricing, the same way it works almost everywhere else.

    What to actually do before you apply

    1. Call or visit at least three banks and ask for their current personal loan rate for your profile, not just the advertised headline rate.
    2. Ask whether the rate is flat or reducing balance, since this changes what you actually pay over the loan term.
    3. Check if there are processing fees, early settlement charges, or mandatory insurance tied to the loan.
    4. If you’re an expat, confirm whether the bank lends to non-Kuwaitis and what conditions apply, since this varies bank by bank.
    5. Compare the total repayment amount over the full term, not just the monthly instalment, before deciding.

    What this means if you live here

    For Kuwaiti citizens, personal loans are generally easier to access and can come with more favourable terms through several local banks. For expats, availability is more limited and often tied to salary transfer arrangements or specific employer agreements with a bank.

    If you’re already stretched financially, a personal loan should be the last option, not the first. Our piece on whether a family can really live on KD 600 a month in Kuwait is worth a read if you’re trying to work out whether borrowing is really the answer, or whether the budget needs fixing first.

    Rates change, and so do the conditions attached to them. If you’re genuinely shopping for a personal loan this month, the smartest move is still an old-fashioned one: walk into two or three branches, ask the same questions at each, and compare the actual paperwork, not the poster in the window.

  • Kuwait Deports Egyptian Social Media Figure Known as ‘Pocahontas’

    Kuwait Deports Egyptian Social Media Figure Known as ‘Pocahontas’

    If you’ve been following Kuwaiti social media over the past year, the name “Pocahontas” probably rings a bell. She’s an Egyptian fashion influencer who built a following online, and her case has now reached its end point in Kuwait.

    Kuwait Deports Egyptian Social Media Figure Known as ‘Pocahontas’

    The Ministry of Interior has deported her, known by her first name Nourhan, and barred her from re-entering the country. Officials say the move was taken “for the public interest” – a phrase that signals the case was serious enough to warrant removal rather than a lesser penalty.

    The short version

    • Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has deported Egyptian social media figure Nourhan, known online as “Pocahontas”
    • She’s no longer permitted to stay in or return to Kuwait
    • The deportation follows an investigation first reported in April involving alleged money laundering, unexplained asset increases and human trafficking links
    • Her mother and several associates were also reportedly part of the broader investigation

    What led to this?

    This isn’t a sudden decision. Arab Times reported back in April that investigators had widened a case involving Nourhan after uncovering concerns that went well beyond her public image as a fashion personality. At the time, authorities pointed to possible money laundering, assets that had grown without a clear explanation, and links to human trafficking.

    The probe wasn’t limited to her alone. Her mother and a number of associates were also named as part of the wider investigation, and officials said back then that more suspects could still be involved.

    Kuwait has been active this year in cracking down on cases tied to social media misuse, from court verdicts over social media posts to wider scrutiny of online behaviour generally, including new rules around social media access for under-16s.

    So what does deportation actually mean here?

    Once the Ministry of Interior issues a deportation order referencing the public interest, the person has no legal basis to remain in Kuwait. It’s a tool authorities use when they consider someone’s continued presence a risk, even without necessarily waiting for every stage of a criminal case to conclude.

    Officials stressed, in comments reported by Arab Times, that the case shows no one is above the law, regardless of how large their public profile is.

    <p>[EDITOR NOTE: add any detail on whether Nourhan’s mother or associates have also faced legal action or deportation, if known]</p>

    What this means if you live here

    For most residents, this case is a reminder rather than something that directly affects daily life. But it does fit a pattern worth noticing: Kuwait has been tightening its approach to cases that mix social media fame with financial irregularities. We’ve seen similar themes in recent money laundering verdicts against expats this year.

    If you’re an expat building a following online, or managing finances tied to a business here, it’s worth remembering that Kuwaiti authorities are clearly paying attention to unexplained wealth and irregular financial activity, not just the content people post.

    It’s a case that will likely keep developing. Do you think public figures should face different scrutiny than ordinary residents, or should the rules apply the same way to everyone? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.

  • Cakes and Sweets From Expired ingredients caught in Kuwait

    Cakes and Sweets From Expired ingredients caught in Kuwait

    If you’ve picked up a slice of cake from a corner bakery in the last few weeks, this one might make you pause before your next order.

    Inspectors from the Capital Governorate have shut down the kitchen of a shop that was making cakes and sweets using ingredients that were expired or otherwise unfit for people to eat. It wasn’t a small stash either.

    The find came out of a routine-sounding inspection campaign, but what they pulled out of that shop was anything but routine.

    The short version

    • The Capital Governorate Inspection Department, under the General Authority for Food and Nutrition, raided a shop making cakes and sweets
    • Inspectors found expired ingredients and adulterated food being used in the products
    • Officials destroyed 210.943 kilograms of unfit and adulterated food on the spot
    • Violation reports were filed and legal action has started against those running the shop

    What exactly did they find?

    The Authority said the shop was preparing cakes and sweets using food materials that were unfit for human consumption, including expired products. On top of that, inspectors found the business was trading in adulterated food, meaning ingredients that had been altered or mixed in ways that make them unsafe or misleading to sell.

    Once the violations were confirmed, officials moved straight to disposal. A total of 210.943 kilograms of unfit and adulterated food was destroyed during the campaign, and violation reports were issued against the shop.

    So what happens to the shop now?

    The Authority said standard legal procedures have been initiated against those responsible. That typically means the case moves through Kuwait’s food safety enforcement process, which can lead to fines or further penalties depending on how serious the violations are judged to be.

    Officials also stressed that this isn’t a one-off effort. Inspection campaigns across food establishments are set to continue, with the stated goal of making sure shops stick to health and safety requirements. This case follows close on the heels of <a href=

  • Denmark Publishes List of 982 Firms Approved to Hire Foreign Workers

    Denmark Publishes List of 982 Firms Approved to Hire Foreign Workers

    If you’ve ever been messaged on LinkedIn by a recruiter promising a quick visa and a job in Denmark, you’ll know how hard it can be to tell a real offer from a scam. Denmark has just made that a lot easier.

    The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration, known as SIRI, has published a full list of 982 companies that are officially certified to hire foreign workers through the country’s Fast-track Scheme. If a company isn’t on that list, it simply can’t sponsor you under this route.

    For anyone in Kuwait thinking about a move to Europe, or weighing up job offers that land in your inbox, this is the kind of list worth bookmarking before you sign anything.

    Here is the list of companies from the article:

    ​TRADITION A/S

    ​3Shape A/S

    ​3XN A/S

    ​4N Manpower A/S

    ​A+ Siam Sushi Restaurant ApS

    ​A/S Bryggeriet Vestfyen

    ​A.T. Kearney P/S

    ​AAK DENMARK A/S

    ​Abacus Medicine A/S

    ​ABB A/S

    ​AB INVENTECH A/S

    ​AB Neo A/S

    ​Accenture A/S

    ​Accera ApS

    ​Accura Advokatpartnerselskab

    ​ADCendo ApS

    ​ADDING ENGINEERING A/S

    ​ADPEOPLE A/S

    ​ADRA DANMARK

    ​Aera A/S

    ​Aeven A/S

    ​AFRY Denmark A/S

    ​AG Analytics A/S

    ​AGC Biologics A/S

    ​AGF A/S

    ​Agilent Technologies Denmark ApS

    ​AGRAMKOW FLUID SYSTEMS A/S

    ​Agreena ApS

    ​AIG Europe, dansk filial af AIG Europe S.A., Luxembourg

    ​AIP Management P/S

    ​Aktieselskabet Th. Wessel & Vett. Magasin Du Nord

    ​Akurat A/S

    ​AKQA Denmark A/S

    ​Albatros Travel A/S

    ​Alchemist ApS

    ​ALCON NORDIC A/S

    ​ALD Automotive A/S

    ​AL ENGINEERING A/S

    ​ALFA LAVAL AALBORG A/S

    ​Alfa Laval Copenhagen A/S

    ​Alfa Laval Kolding A/S

    ​Alfa Laval Nakskov A/S

    ​Alfa Laval Nordic A/S

    ​Alfapeople Nordic A/S

    ​ALIPES ApS

    ​ALK-ABELLÓ A/S

    ​Alm. Brand Forsikring A/S

    ​ALUNITED Denmark A/S

    ​Altrad Services A/S

    ​AMA Denmark ApS

    ​Amart ApS

    ​AMBU A/S

    ​ANDCO A/S

    ​Andel Holding A/S

    ​Andersen & Maillards ApS

    ​ANTHILL AGENCY A/S

    ​A.P. MØLLER HOLDING A/S

    ​APM Logistic ApS

    ​APPLE AB, FILIAL AF APPLE AKTIEBOLAG, SVERIGE

    ​ApS SUBK NR. 75

    ​aptio group Denmark ApS

    ​ARAMARK DENMARK ApS

    ​Archon Games ApS

    ​ARDAGH GLASS HOLMEGAARD A/S

    ​Ardmac ApS

    ​Arkitektskolen Aarhus

    ​Arla Foods AMBA

    ​Artelia A/S

    ​Ascendis Pharma A/S

    ​Asiainfo Denmark ApS

    ​ASTRAZENECA A/S

    ​Atkins Danmark A/S

    ​ATLANT 3D Nanosystems ApS

    ​ATOS IT SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES A/S

    ​Automann Logistik ApS

    ​Automated Engineering Services Denmark ApS

    ​AUTOSTREIT ApS

    ​Au2Vest ApS

    ​Avanade Denmark A/S

    ​AXON Networks ApS

    ​BAADER Food Systems Denmark A/S

    ​Babcock & Wilcox Vølund A/S

    ​Bacon X ApS

    ​Baettr Lem A/S

    ​Baettr Sales & Services A/S

    ​Bagsværd Lakrids ApS

    ​Bain & Company Denmark P/S

    ​Bakken Bears A/S

    ​Banedanmark

    ​Bang & Olufsen A/S

    ​BANG & OLUFSEN OPERATIONS A/S

    ​Banking Circle Denmark, Filial af Banking Circle S.A., Luxembourg

    ​BAVARIAN NORDIC A/S

    ​BB FIBERBETON A/S

    ​BB Kolding ApS

    ​BEC Financial Technologies a.m.b.a.

    ​Bech-Bruun Advokatpartnerselskab

    ​BECH Personale ApS

    ​BeGreen ApS

    ​BELMAN A/S

    ​Bestseller A/S

    ​Bestseller Wholesale A/S

    ​Better Collective A/S

    ​BEUMER Group A/S

    ​BHJ A/S

    ​BioInnovation Institute Fonden

    ​BIOMAR A/S

    ​Biomason Denmark ApS

    ​BioPorto Diagnostics A/S

    ​BIRGER CHRISTENSEN A/S

    ​BITZER Electronics A/S

    ​Bizbrains A/S

    ​Bjarke Ingels Group A/S

    ​BK Medical ApS

    ​BLAST ApS

    ​BLUE FOX – HERNING A/S

    ​Blue Ocean Robotics ApS

    ​Blue Power Partners A/S

    ​BlueCollar A/S

    ​Blue Water Shipping A/S

    ​BLÜCHER METAL A/S

    ​BMS Heavy Cranes A/S

    ​BOCONCEPT A/S

    ​BOSCH REXROTH A/S

    ​Boozt A/S

    ​BPP Offshore Wind A/S

    ​BRANDBJERG HØJSKOLE

    ​Brave Solar A/S

    ​BRØDRENE A. & O. JOHANSEN A/S

    ​Brøndbyernes I.F. Fodbold A/S

    ​BS Denmark ApS

    ​BUKA ApS

    ​Bureau Veritas Denmark A/S

    ​Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor A/S

    ​BW Epic Kosan Maritime Pte. Ltd., Denmark, filial af BW Epic Kosan Maritime Pte. Ltd., Singapore

    ​By Malene Birger A/S

    ​Byens Bilpleje Aalborg ApS

    ​BYENS BILPLEJE HILLERØD ApS

    ​Byens Bilpleje Køge ApS

    ​Byens Bilpleje Odense ApS

    ​Byens Bilpleje Skovlunde ApS

    ​Byens Bilpleje Vejle ApS

    ​BYENS BILPLEJE ÅRHUS ApS

    ​Cadeler A/S

    ​C.C ApS

    ​C&D FOODS (DENMARK) A/S

    ​Cafe Dem 1 ApS

    ​Cafeen af 26/11 ApS

    ​CANON DANMARK A/S

    ​Capgemini Danmark A/S

    ​Capital Four Management Fondsmæglerselskab A/S

    ​CARBUCKS ApS

    ​CARGLASS A/S

    ​Carlsberg A/S

    ​Carlsberg Breweries A/S

    ​Cassin Networks ApS

    ​Cavendish Hydrogen A/S

    ​CBRE GWS Denmark ApS

    ​Centrica Energy Trading A/S

    ​CERTEX DANMARK A/S

    ​Ce-Tec A/S

    ​C.F. MØLLER DANMARK A/S

    ​CGI Danmark A/S

    ​Chainalysis ApS

    ​Chopsticks Værløse ApS

    ​Chr. Hansen A/S

    ​CIP Fund Solutions ApS

    ​CIP Molecule Technologies ApS

    ​CIP Platform Holding ApS

    ​CityJet A/S

    ​CLIPPER BULK A/S

    ​CO-RO A/S

    ​Coatek ApS

    ​Cobe A/S

    ​CODAN MEDICAL ApS

    ​Cognizant Technology Solutions Denmark ApS

    ​Coloplast A/S

    ​COLUMBUS A/S

    ​COMBINEERING A/S

    ​COMCORES ApS

    ​Compass Group Danmark A/S

    ​Compass Logistik A/S

    ​Complete Filtration Resources ApS

    ​Computershare A/S

    ​Copenhagen Business School Handelshøjskolen

    ​Copenhagen Capacity

    ​Copenhagen Energy Islands ApS

    ​COPENHAGEN GLOBAL A/S

    ​Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S

    ​Copenhagen International School

    ​Copenhagen Offshore Partners A/S

    ​Copenhagen Phil

    ​Corpay One ApS

    ​Corti ApS

    ​COT ApS

    ​COWI A/S

    ​CP Kelco ApS

    ​CPower Energy ApS

    ​Crossbridge Energy A/S

    ​CS WIND Offshore A/S

    ​CSIS Security Group A/S

    ​CSK Stålindustri A/S

    ​Dag Log ApS

    ​DAIFUKU EUROPE, filial af Daifuku Europe GmbH, Tyskland

    ​Dampskibsselskabet Norden A/S

    ​DANELEC ELECTRONICS A/S

    ​Danfoods ApS

    ​DANFOSS A/S

    ​Danfoss Power Electronics A/S

    ​Danfoss Power Solutions ApS

    ​DanHatch Holding A/S

    ​Danimex Communication A/S

    ​Danish Crown A/S

    ​Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut (DMI)

    ​Danmarks Statistik

    ​Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU)

    ​DANMON GROUP A/S

    ​DANPO A/S

    ​DANSK BOLDSPIL-UNION

    ​Dansk Brand- og sikringsteknisk Institut

    ​Dansk Fundamental Metrologi A/S

    ​Dansk Flygtningehjælp

    ​DanskHåndbold

    ​DANSK INGENIØRSERVICE A/S

    ​DANSK INGENIØR TEKNIK A/S

    ​Dansk Institut for Internationale Studier (DIIS)

    ​Danske Bank A/S

    ​Danske Commodities A/S

    ​Dapsi International ApS

    ​Databricks Denmark ApS

    ​DAT-Schaub A/S

    ​Davai Bridge & Tunnel A/S

    ​DE BLÅ MÆND ENTREPRISE ApS

    ​Dedalus Healthcare Denmark ApS

    ​DEIF A/S

    ​Delicate A/S

    ​DELL A/S

    ​Demant A/S

    ​DEMATIC, FILIAL AF DEMATIC LIMITED, UK

    ​De Nationale Geologiske Undersøgelser for Danmark og Grønland

    ​DENCAM COMPOSITE A/S

    ​Den Danske Scenekunstskole

    ​Den Selvejende Institution Fredericia Musicalteater

    ​DEN SELVEJENDE INSTITUTION TEATERSELSKABET HAMLET (BETTY NANSEN TEATRET)

    ​DENSIT ApS

    ​Den Jyske Opera

    ​Det Jødiske Samfund i Danmark, Synagogen

    ​Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademis Skoler for Arkitektur, Design og Konservering

    ​Det Nationale Forskningscenter for Arbejdsmiljø

    ​DELEGATE A/S

    ​Deloitte Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab

    ​DEP Logistik ApS

    ​Dept Design & Technology ApS

    ​Dept Digital Marketing ApS

    ​Det Kongelige Teater og Kapel

    ​Develop Diverse ApS

    ​Devote Consulting ApS

    ​DFDS

    ​DHI A/S

    ​Diageo Denmark A/S

    ​Dignity – Dansk Institut mod Tortur

    ​Dinex A/S

    ​DISSING A/S

    ​District Tonkin Group ApS

    ​DIVAN ApS

    ​Dixa ApS

    ​DK COMPANY CPH A/S

    ​DK FALCONS ApS

    ​DK NYBYG ApS

    ​DKT WomanCare ApS

    ​DNB CARNEGIE INVESTMENT BANK, FILIAL AF DNB CARNEGIE INVESTMENT BANK AB (PUBL.), SVERIGE

    ​DNV GL Denmark A/S

    ​DOF Denmark A/S

    ​Dorian LPG (DK) ApS

    ​Dornan Engineering, filial af Dornan Engineering Limited, Irland

    ​Dribe A/S

    ​DRIL-QUIP (EUROPE) LIMITED DANISH BRANCH FILIAL AF DRIL-QUIP

    ​DSB

    ​DSV A/S

    ​DXC Technology Danmark A/S

    ​Dynaudio A/S

    ​EA ENERGIANALYSE A/S

    ​EagleBurgmann KE A/S

    ​EBISU SUSHI ApS

    ​ECCO Sko A/S

    ​Eco Log ApS

    ​EE Team Service ApS

    ​EIVA A/S

    ​EJLSKOV A/S

    ​EJNER HESSEL A/S

    ​Elgaard four ApS

    ​Elis Danmark A/S

    ​Elkjærs Autolakering ApS

    ​ELLAB A/S

    ​Elnos, filial af ELNOS BL, BA/BIH

    ​emagine Consulting A/S

    ​Embankment Group A/S

    ​emendo Engineering ApS

    ​Emerson Process Management A/S

    ​ENABL A/S

    ​Energinet Eltransmission A/S

    ​Energinet Systemansvar A/S

    ​ENERGRID A/S

    ​Enkali ApS

    ​Envision Energy (Denmark) ApS

    ​EPOS GROUP A/S

    ​Equinor Renewables Denmark A/S

    ​Ernst & Young Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab

    ​Eryk A/S

    ​Esbjerg Forenede Boldklubber Elitefodbold A/S

    ​Esbjerg International School

    ​ESSENCIUS A/S

    ​ESS-FOOD A/S

    ​Eurojob Denmark ApS

    ​EUROPEAN ENERGY A/S

    ​European Spallation Source ERIC

    ​EURO SITE SERVICES DK ApS

    ​EUROWIND ASSET MANAGEMENT A/S

    ​EUROWIND ENERGY A/S

    ​EUROWIND PROJECT A/S

    ​Everfuel A/S

    ​Everllence, filial af Everllence SE, TYSKLAND

    ​EvodiaBio ApS

    ​ExamVision A/S

    ​Experian A/S

    ​Exyte Denmark ApS

    ​Exyte Northern Europe Limited

    ​Facebook Denmark ApS

    ​FactoFly ApS

    ​FAIRPOINT OUTDOORS A/S

    ​Fairwind A/S

    ​Falck Danmark A/S

    ​Falck Digital Technology Denmark A/S

    ​FalCom A/S

    ​Famly ApS

    ​F.C. København P/S

    ​FC Helsingør A/S

    ​FC Midtjylland A/S

    ​FC Nordsjælland A/S

    ​FELIX STEAK HOUSE ApS

    ​Femstjernet Bilpleje K/S

    ​FERM LIVING ApS

    ​Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S

    ​Ferrosan Medical Devices A/S

    ​FERTIN PHARMA A/S

    ​Fertio ApS

    ​Fiskehallen Tvilling A/S

    ​FLATPAY ApS

    ​FLC Marine Works Group I/S

    ​FLC Portals Group I/S

    ​FLC Tunnel Group North I/S

    ​FLSmidth A/S

    ​Fluor Nordic, filial af Fluor Project Services B.V., Holland

    ​Fodboldalliancen AC Horsens A/S

    ​Fohntech Denmark filial af Fohntech Ireland Limited

    ​FOM TECHNOLOGIES A/S

    ​Fonden DIS – Danish Institute for Study Abroad

    ​Fonden Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

    ​Force Technology

    ​Forsvaret og Forsvarsministeriets styrelser

    ​Forvis Mazars Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab

    ​Fuller Technologies Denmark A/S

    ​FURUNO DANMARK A/S

    ​Foss Analytical A/S

    ​Framna Denmark ApS

    ​Frankly A/S

    ​FRITZ HANSEN A/S

    ​FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Denmark ApS

    ​Galaxy Denmark Opco ApS

    ​Ganni A/S

    ​Gardit A/S

    ​Gas Turbine Services A/S

    ​GATE Aviation Training APS

    ​Gavdi A/S

    ​GEA Process Engineering A/S

    ​Gehl Architects ApS

    ​Gema-Tec A/S

    ​Genmab A/S

    ​Geranium ApS

    ​GETINGE IT SOLUTIONS ApS

    ​Ghost A/S

    ​Give Apotek

    ​Glade Tider ApS

    ​Global Maritime Forum Fonden

    ​Global Technical Support ApS

    ​Global Wind Service A/S

    ​Globalization Partners Denmark ApS

    ​GLYCOM A/S

    ​Glycom Manufacturing A/S

    ​GMP Konsulenterne ApS

    ​GN Hearing A/S

    ​GN Store Nord A/S

    ​Gode Tider ApS

    ​GOLDEN HOUSE ApS

    ​Google Denmark ApS

    ​Görkem ApS

    ​Gram Equipment A/S

    ​Grant Thornton, Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab

    ​Green Energy Group ApS

    ​Grid Solutions DENMARK, FILIAL AF Grid Solutions SAS, FRANKRIG

    ​GROH Engineering A/S

    ​Grundfos A/S

    ​GRUNDFOS DK A/S

    ​Grundfos Holding A/S

    ​Grundfos Operations A/S

    ​Grundfos Water Treatment Denmark A/S

    ​GRØNBORG GULVSERVICE A/S

    ​Grønkurer ApS

    ​GTS NORDIC ADMINISTRATION ApS

    ​GTS Nordic ApS

    ​guardsix DK A/S

    ​Guldborgsund Entreprenør ApS

    ​Gulv & Malerexpressen ApS

    ​Gulvkanonen ApS

    ​H & M Hennes & Mauritz A/S

    ​H. Lundbeck A/S

    ​Haleon Denmark ApS

    ​Halfspace.io ApS

    ​Halliburton Denmark ApS

    ​Hama Sushi ApS

    ​Hamborg Transport

    ​HAMLET PROTEIN A/S

    ​Haribo Lakrids A/S

    ​HAVI LOGISTICS ApS

    ​HAY ApS

    ​HB KØGE A/S

    ​HB Køge Kvindefodbold ApS

    ​HCL Technologies Denmark A/S

    ​HCS A/S Transport & Spedition

    ​Heidelberg Materials Precast Denmark A/S

    ​HELGSTRAND DRESSAGE ApS

    ​HelloFresh Nordics ApS

    ​Hempel A/S

    ​Henning Larsen Architects A/S

    ​Herlufsholm Skole og Gods S/I

    ​Hesehus A/S

    ​HI3G DENMARK ApS

    ​Hitachi Energy Denmark A/S

    ​Hitachi Rail STS, filial di Hitachi Rail STS S.p.A. Italia

    ​Hobbii A/S

    ​Hobro IK A/S

    ​HOLSCHER NORDBERG Architecture and Planning A/S

    ​HONEYWELL A/S

    ​House of Prince A/S

    ​HUGO BOSS NORDIC ApS

    ​HUMMEL A/S

    ​Hybrid Greentech Energy Intelligence ApS

    ​Hydro Precision Tubing Tønder A/S

    ​Hyme Energy ApS

    ​Hyperbaric Consult A/S

    ​IAS Logistik ApS

    ​IBM Client Innovation Center Danmark ApS

    ​IBM Danmark ApS

    ​Ibsen Photonics A/S

    ​ICAP Scandinavia, filial af TP ICAP (Europe) SA, Frankrig

    ​IFS DANMARK A/S

    ​IKEA A/S

    ​IMC Trading B.V. NL, Denmark filial

    ​Imotions A/S

    ​IMPACT A/S

    ​IMPERO A/S

    ​Implement Consulting Group P/S

    ​In Commodities A/S

    ​India Royale ApS

    ​Ineos E&P A/S

    ​INFOSYS LIMITED, FILIAL AF INFOSYS LIMITED, INDIEN

    The short version

    • SIRI has certified 982 companies to recruit foreign workers under Denmark’s Fast-track Scheme.
    • The scheme lets certified employers bring in skilled foreign workers more quickly than standard visa routes.
    • Companies had to go through a formal certification process with SIRI before being added to the list.
    • The list is public, so anyone can check whether an employer offering a job in Denmark is actually authorised.

    What is the Fast-track Scheme, exactly?

    It’s an immigration pathway Denmark set up to speed things along for employers who already have a track record of hiring responsibly. Instead of every work permit application going through the usual channels, certified companies can use a faster process to bring in skilled staff from outside Denmark.

    But not every Danish company qualifies. SIRI vets them first, checking things like pay, working conditions and whether the company genuinely needs foreign expertise. Only once that certification is granted can a firm legally use the scheme.

    Why does the published list matter?

    Because it turns a closed process into something you can actually verify. Before this, a jobseeker had no easy way to confirm whether a Danish employer offering sponsorship was telling the truth about being certified. Now, with the names public on SIRI’s website, you can simply search and check.

    That matters for expats here in Kuwait too, since Denmark is one of several European countries where skilled workers from the Gulf’s expat communities sometimes look to relocate. If someone claims they’ll get you a Fast-track work visa for a Danish company, you now have a quick way to confirm it’s real before you pay any fees or hand over documents.

    SIRI’s site lists the companies by name and sector, covering a wide range of industries across Denmark. The source report accompanying this list did not include the full breakdown of company names, so we’d recommend checking SIRI’s official register directly for the current, searchable list rather than relying on any copy circulating elsewhere.

    What this means if you’re job hunting from Kuwait

    If you’re an expat in Kuwait eyeing a move to Denmark, treat this list as a basic due diligence tool, not a job board. It tells you whether a company can legally sponsor you under Fast-track rules. It doesn’t guarantee a job offer or a visa on its own.

    It’s a similar principle to what we’ve seen locally with efforts to protect workers here, such as Kuwait’s own push on protecting private-sector salaries and the new Report Me service for labour violations. Governments publishing clear, checkable information is one of the simplest ways to protect workers from being misled.

    Quick answers

    Does being on the list guarantee a work visa?

    No. Certification only means the company is authorised to use the Fast-track Scheme. You’d still need to be offered a job and go through the visa application yourself.

    Where can I check the list?

    SIRI, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration, publishes and updates the list on its official website.

    Is this related to Denmark’s job search website?

    Yes. Denmark separately runs a government job portal where foreigners can search vacancies by skills and experience, though not every listing comes with visa sponsorship.

    If you’re weighing up a job offer abroad, a two-minute check against an official list like this one can save you a lot of trouble later. Have you ever had to verify an overseas job offer before taking it? Let us know in the comments.

  • Kuwait Arrests 5 Over Fake Charity Donation Scam in Jahra

    Kuwait Arrests 5 Over Fake Charity Donation Scam in Jahra

    You drop off a bag of old clothes or a used fridge for a charity drive, thinking it’s going to a family that needs it. That’s the trust this whole case is built on breaking.

    Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior says five men ran exactly that kind of operation for months, using a genuine charity’s own donation line to collect goods, then quietly selling them instead.

    The Criminal Security Sector’s General Department of Criminal Investigation made the arrests after a tip-off led detectives in Jahra Governorate to dig into how one furniture-moving company was getting such a steady supply of second-hand goods.

    The short version

    • Three Syrians and two Egyptians were arrested over an alleged charity donation scam.
    • A furniture-moving company is accused of renting a charity organisation’s website and phone number through one of its own employees, without the charity’s knowledge.
    • Donors were allegedly misled into giving clothing, electronics, furniture and food believing it would go to a real charitable project.
    • The Ministry of Interior estimates the scheme generated around KD60,000 a month before it was shut down.

    How the scam is said to have worked

    According to the Ministry of Interior, investigators from the Jahra Governorate Criminal Investigation Department, working through the Sulaibiya Investigation Office, found that a furniture-moving company had got hold of a charitable organisation’s donation website and telephone number. This was done through an employee of the charity, allegedly without the knowledge of the organisation’s members.

    Once they controlled that line, the suspects allegedly used it to take in donations the normal way: people calling in or visiting the site, believing they were giving to a legitimate charitable project. What they were actually handing over, authorities say, was clothing, electronics, furniture and food that ended up with the suspects rather than with anyone in need.

    The ministry said the group allegedly used several representatives to physically collect the donated goods from people, before reselling the items in local markets or exporting them abroad for profit, instead of channelling the donations towards the purposes they were collected for.

    Investigators say this wasn’t a one-off. The alleged activity was repeated under cover of the same charitable project, and the ministry estimates it brought in roughly KD60,000 a month at its peak.

    Where the goods ended up

    Authorities traced the operation to a warehouse in the Amghara area, which was identified as the storage point for the collected items. The ministry said the necessary measures were taken regarding everything seized there, and that the legal procedures required against those involved have been completed.

    What this means if you donate in Kuwait

    For residents who regularly give to charity drives, in cash or in kind, this case is a reminder to check who’s actually on the other end of a donation number before handing anything over. A legitimate-sounding project name or a familiar-looking website isn’t proof the organisation itself is running it.

    If you want to be cautious, it’s worth confirming directly with a charity’s official head office or a verified social media account before dropping off goods, especially with groups you’ve never dealt with before. This case also sits alongside other recent financial crime cases in Kuwait, including a court case where eight expats were jailed over money laundering, showing authorities have been actively pursuing financial crime cases this year.

    Quick answers

    Who was arrested?

    Three Syrian nationals and two Egyptian nationals, according to the Ministry of Interior.

    Was the charity itself involved?

    No. The ministry said the organisation’s own members were unaware their website and phone number were being used this way, and that one employee was allegedly behind giving access to the furniture-moving company.

    What happens to the seized goods?

    The ministry said necessary measures were taken concerning the items found at the Amghara warehouse, though further details on their return or disposal weren’t given.

    If you’ve donated to a charity drive recently and want to double-check it’s legitimate, it doesn’t hurt to ask a few questions before you hand anything over. Has something like this happened to you or someone you know? Let us know in the comments.

  • Two Gulf Airports Named Among World’s Most Beautiful Terminals

    Two Gulf Airports Named Among World’s Most Beautiful Terminals

    Picture this: you’ve got a four-hour layover in Doha, and instead of slumping against a charging point watching the clock, you’re walking past a 7-metre yellow teddy bear and through an indoor forest with 300 trees. That’s not a daydream – that’s just a normal Tuesday at Hamad International Airport.

    It turns out Hamad isn’t the only one. A new round-up of the world’s most striking airport terminals has just named nine buildings that are rewriting what a transit stop can feel like – and two of them are a short flight from Kuwait.

    So which ones made the cut, and what makes them worth the walk between gates?

    The short version

    • Hamad International Airport in Doha and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi are both named among the nine most beautiful airports in the world.
    • Hamad’s design, by architecture firm HOK, takes its shape from Qatar’s coastline and dunes, and includes an indoor garden with roughly 300 trees and 250,000 plants.
    • Zayed International, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, has an undulating roof inspired by desert dunes and a largely column-free departure hall rising 50 metres high.
    • The other seven airports on the list are in India, Cambodia, China, Germany and the United States.

    Doha’s Hamad International: dunes, waves and a giant teddy bear

    Two Gulf Airports Named Among World&#8217;s Most Beautiful Terminals

    Hamad International is already one of the region’s busiest hubs, and the new recognition points to more than just its traffic numbers. Its curving silhouette is meant to echo Qatar’s coastal landscape, with arches, skylights and steel-framed glass walls letting daylight pour through the terminal.

    There’s also an art trail that runs from gate to gate, so even a long layover doesn’t have to mean staring at a departure board. The airport’s giant yellow teddy bear sculpture, a long-time favourite with travellers passing through, gets a mention too.

    Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International: a roof like rolling sand dunes

    Zayed International takes a similar approach but with its own character. The roof undulates the way desert dunes do, and inside, there are barely any columns breaking up the space – instead, large leaning arches hold up a departure hall that stretches 50 metres high.

    Two Gulf Airports Named Among World&#8217;s Most Beautiful Terminals

    The terminal is laid out around four piers, each themed after a different part of Abu Dhabi’s identity: desert, sea, city and oases. It’s designed so that moving between gates feels less like a slog and more like part of the journey.

    What this means if you’re flying out of Kuwait

    Both Doha and Abu Dhabi are common connection points for people travelling from Kuwait to Europe, Asia or further afield, so there’s a decent chance you’ll pass through one of these terminals on your next trip. If you’ve got a long layover coming up, it might be worth building in time to actually walk around rather than just sitting at the gate.

    It’s also a reminder that airport design across the Gulf has shifted in recent years, moving away from plain, function-first terminals toward something travellers might genuinely enjoy spending time in. If you’re keeping an eye on how air travel is changing more broadly, it’s worth also knowing about new full-body scanners being installed at airports, which could affect how long security checks take on your next trip.

    Quick answers

    Which airports made the full list?

    Alongside Hamad International in Doha and Zayed International in Abu Dhabi, the list includes Terminal 2 at Guwahati’s airport in India, Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh, Terminal 3 at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China, Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport in Germany, Pittsburgh International Airport, Terminal 1 at Navi Mumbai International Airport in India, and Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport in the US.

    Who designed Hamad and Zayed International?

    Hamad International Airport’s terminal was designed by HOK. Zayed International Airport was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox.

    Next time you’re stuck on a layover in Doha or Abu Dhabi, maybe skip the usual coffee-and-phone routine and take a proper look around – you might be standing in one of the most photographed terminals in the world. Have you passed through either of these airports? Let us know what stood out for you in the comments.

  • He is not His Father’s Son And His Son is not His Son, DNA caught the case in Kuwait.

    He is not His Father’s Son And His Son is not His Son, DNA caught the case in Kuwait.

    Picture a single nationality file unravelling layer by layer, until the DNA results start contradicting not just one family link, but several generations of it. That’s roughly what investigators at Kuwait’s Nationality Investigations Department say has happened in a case now being described as one of the more tangled forgery files they’ve handled.

    It started with two brothers who turned out, according to investigators, not to be Kuwaiti at all.

    The short version

    • Two men identified as “H” and “F” were registered as the sons of a Kuwaiti man, identified as “M”, born in 1968.
    • Investigators say the pair are actually Gulf nationals and brothers, allegedly added to the file to gain Kuwaiti citizenship benefits.
    • DNA testing against a preserved sample from “M’s” late father, “A”, found no biological link, not just to “F” but to three of “M’s” own sons.
    • The case has been referred to the Public Prosecution, and authorities say the file covers 59 dependents in total.

    How investigators say it unravelled

    According to the investigation, “H” left Kuwait at the end of 2025, while “F” was still in the country when he was picked up. Investigators say that during questioning, “F” admitted to his actual Gulf identity and confirmed that neither he nor “H” were really sons of “M”. Officials reportedly found Gulf documents in his possession, along with material on his phone suggesting he wasn’t Kuwaiti.

    That alone would have been a straightforward forgery case. But investigators didn’t stop there. They went back to “M’s” own nationality lineage. He had left Kuwait in early 2026, so no direct DNA sample from him was available. Instead, authorities used a preserved genetic sample from his late father, “A”.

    The comparison showed “F” wasn’t the biological grandson of “A”. That result pushed the investigation a step further, into “M’s” own sons.

    So who does this affect?

    Three of “M’s” sons who were inside Kuwait were arrested, and DNA samples were taken from them too. When compared against “A’s” preserved sample, none of them showed a biological link either, according to investigators. The implication, as authorities describe it, is that “M” himself may not have been the biological son of “A”.

    Investigators also say two men recorded as “M’s” brothers weren’t actually related to him by blood. Statements taken from “A’s” other sons are said to back up what the DNA results showed.

    Authorities say “M’s” nationality file lists 59 dependents in total, sons, daughters and grandchildren, which means the investigation could widen further as more people connected to the file are examined.

    “F” has been referred to the Public Prosecution for legal proceedings to continue, while the wider file and the people linked to it remain under investigation.

    What this means for residents and citizens

    Nationality fraud cases like this tend to move slowly and in stages, because each DNA result tends to open up new questions rather than close the file. For ordinary residents, the direct impact is limited, this is a legal matter working through the Public Prosecution. But it does reflect how seriously Kuwaiti authorities treat citizenship documentation, and how DNA evidence is increasingly used to settle disputed nationality files, even years after the people involved left the country.

    Cases like this usually take months to work through the courts, and further details tend to come out as the Public Prosecution proceeds. Worth keeping an eye on whether the other dependents named in the file end up facing similar scrutiny.

  • Carrying KD 3,000 or More in Kuwait? You Must Declare It

    Carrying KD 3,000 or More in Kuwait? You Must Declare It

    Packing your bags for a trip and tucking some extra cash into your carry-on, just in case? If that stash adds up to KD 3,000 or more, there’s a step you can’t skip before you reach the counter.

    The General Administration of Customs (GAC) has put out a fresh reminder on its X account: anyone entering or leaving Kuwait carrying KD 3,000 or more in cash, or in bearer negotiable instruments like cheques and bonds, has to declare it. Skip it, and you’re not just risking a scolding at the airport. You’re breaking the law.

    The short version

    • Carrying KD 3,000 or more in cash, or the equivalent in foreign currency, into or out of Kuwait? You must declare it to GAC.
    • The rule also covers bearer negotiable financial instruments, not just banknotes.
    • Not declaring puts you in breach of Law No. 106/2013 and Minister of Finance Resolution No. 37/2013.
    • You can declare electronically through the GAC website or the Sahel app, no need to queue at a counter.

    So who actually needs to do this?

    This applies to anyone crossing Kuwait’s borders, whether by air, land or sea, while holding funds worth KD 3,000 or more. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Kuwaiti citizen, a resident expat, or just passing through. If the amount in your bag, pocket or hand luggage hits that threshold, the declaration rule kicks in.

    It’s worth remembering this isn’t only about physical cash. GAC’s notice specifically mentions bearer negotiable financial instruments, things like certain cheques or bonds that can be cashed by whoever holds them. If you’re travelling with those alongside cash and the combined value reaches KD 3,000, you’re expected to declare the lot.

    How do you actually declare it?

    GAC has made this fairly painless, at least on paper. You have two options:

    1. Go to the GAC website and look for