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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=
October 2, 2026
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.
October 2, 2026
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.
October 2, 2026
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

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.

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.
October 2, 2026
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.
October 1, 2026
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
October 1, 2026
Kuwait-raised Ruth Zachariah is runner-up at Miss South India UK
If you grew up around FAIPS in Fahaheel, you might remember Ruth Rachel Zachariah as the quiet topper who finished her 12th grade with a rank. These days she’s on a stage in London, in a Kerala half-sari with a modern twist, being crowned First Runner-Up at a national pageant.

For families in Kuwait’s Indian community, especially those from Kerala, this is the kind of news that travels fast on WhatsApp groups. A girl who was practically one of their own, educated here, raised here, has gone on to represent South Indian culture on a London stage – and done rather well at it.

The short version
- Ruth Rachel Zachariah, born and raised in Kuwait, finished First Runner-Up at Miss South India UK 2026.
- The grand finale was held on 20 September at The Tower Hotel by Thistle in London, organised by Stardust Pageants.
- She also won the Best Etiquette award and impressed judges with a Kathak performance.
- Actress Shriya Saran was among the judges and crowned her.
Who is Ruth, and how did she get here?

Ruth is an ex-student of FAIPS (DPS) in Kuwait. She finished her 12th grade in 2020 with rank, and that same year was selected as the Pearl of Kuwait for her academic and extracurricular record. After school, she moved to the UK for higher studies and now lives and works in London.

Miss South India UK 2026 was her first pageant. The road to the final wasn’t short: auditions included a traditional-attire ramp walk, a talent round and an interview panel, before finalists moved on to the grand finale itself, which brought together contestants across Miss, Mr and Mrs categories celebrating South Indian heritage in the UK.

What she brought to the stage

At the finale, Ruth took part in a group walk, a solo walk with self-introduction, and a question-and-answer round. Her talent round performance was Kathak, which organisers said drew enthusiastic applause from the audience. For traditional attire, she wore a Kerala half-sari styled with a modern touch.

During the Q&A round, she was asked what being South Indian, and specifically a Keralite, meant to her. She described it as being part of
October 1, 2026
Shopping of KD 700 in Kuwait Just by registering yourself in app, enjoy.
You’ve probably seen the message forwarded in a WhatsApp group: upload your civil ID to Tabby and get KD 500 to 700 approved instantly, no bank visit, no paperwork. It sounds too easy, and honestly, that’s because the full picture is being left out.

Tabby is real. It operates in Kuwait and across the Gulf. But what it offers is not a cash loan you can withdraw and spend however you like. It’s a buy-now-pay-later service built for splitting the cost of purchases at partner shops, both online and in stores. Treating it as a quick source of cash KD is where people get into trouble.

The short version
- Tabby is a shopping instalment service, not a cash lender, despite claims circulating online.
- Any approved limit is meant for purchases at partner retailers, not a withdrawal into your bank account.
- Civil ID verification is part of normal identity checks for any financial app in Kuwait, it does not by itself guarantee a specific amount.
- If you need actual cash, Kuwait’s regulated personal loan route through banks is the legitimate option, and it comes with proper terms you can check in advance.
So what does Tabby actually do?

Tabby lets you split a purchase into instalments, usually over a few weeks or months, at shops that have partnered with it. You pick an item, choose Tabby at checkout, and pay it off in parts instead of one lump sum. That is useful for budgeting a known expense. It is not the same as a lender handing you several hundred Kuwaiti dinars to use as you wish.

Any message suggesting you can upload your civil ID and walk away with KD 500 to 700 in cash, with no explanation of repayment terms, profit rates, or where that money is meant to go, should be read with real caution. We have not seen confirmed, official terms from Tabby describing a cash disbursement product of this kind in Kuwait, and that absence matters.

What expats in Kuwait should actually check

If you’re an expat using any financial app here, including Tabby, a few basic checks protect you far more than any forwarded message ever will.
1. Confirm the app is the official one, downloaded from the official app store listing, not a link shared in a chat group.
2. Read what the approved limit is actually for. If it’s tied to specific retailer purchases, it is not withdrawable cash.
3. Check the repayment schedule and any late fees before you commit to anything, even a split payment.
4. Never share your civil ID number, Al Rabita number, or OTP codes through a link sent by someone you don’t know, even if it looks like it’s from a legitimate company.
5. If you genuinely need a cash loan, go through a licensed bank. Our guide on getting a personal loan in Kuwait covers the banks, eligibility and paperwork involved.
Who this affects

This matters most for expats who are newer to Kuwait and may not yet know which financial products are regulated and which ones are being misrepresented in forwarded messages. Workers paid through Kuwait’s digital salary system sometimes get targeted with these kinds of claims because their salary details are assumed to make them eligible for quick credit. Citizens are affected too, but the messages circulating do seem aimed at residents looking for a fast way to cover a short-term cash gap.

[EDITOR NOTE: insert any direct experience or screenshots you’ve seen of this claim circulating, or confirmation from Tabby Kuwait’s customer service about what their product actually offers]

Quick answers

Is Tabby illegal or a scam itself?

No. Tabby is a legitimate buy-now-pay-later company operating in the region. The concern here is with messages misrepresenting what it offers, not with the company itself.

Can civil ID upload alone guarantee approval for any amount?

No financial platform approves a set cash amount purely from an ID upload without checking income, spending history or other eligibility factors. Treat any claim promising a fixed guaranteed sum as unconfirmed.

What should I do if I already uploaded my ID somewhere because of this message?

Check your Tabby account directly through the official app, review any linked purchases or pending charges, and if anything looks unfamiliar, contact Tabby’s support and your bank straight away.

If a deal for free money sounds this easy, it’s worth a pause before you tap confirm. Have you seen this message doing the rounds too? Tell us in the comments what it said.
October 1, 2026
Houthi Drone Targets Power Station Near Madinah’s Grand Mosque
I came across this today and thought it was worth passing on, especially for anyone with family planning Umrah or a visit to Madinah soon.

The Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen says a Houthi drone targeted a power station in Madinah early on Tuesday, 29 September. The station in question, called Taibah, feeds electricity to the Prophet’s Mosque.

Nothing about this suggests danger to pilgrims right now, but it’s the kind of story that spreads fast on WhatsApp, so here’s what’s actually been said.

The short version
- Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki says the drone struck the Taibah electricity distribution station at 5:11am on 29 September.
- One power transformer was taken out of service; the wider grid was not affected.
- The station supplies power to the Prophet’s Mosque, according to the coalition.
- The coalition says an investigation, including examination of the drone wreckage, points to Houthi involvement.
What exactly happened?

According to Al-Malki, investigators looked at evidence collected at the scene, including the remains of the drone itself, and concluded the Houthi militia planned and carried out the strike. He described the targeted site as a civilian power facility, not a military one.

The damage, as described by the coalition, was limited: one transformer went offline, but the broader electricity network serving Madinah kept running. There’s no mention in the coalition’s statement of casualties.

Why is this being framed as an attack on the Holy City?

Al-Malki called the strike part of what he described as continued Houthi attempts to target Makkah and Madinah. He said the coalition will keep taking what it called deterrent measures to protect the Two Holy Mosques and the safety of pilgrims visiting both cities.

It’s worth remembering this is the coalition’s version of events and its own attribution of responsibility. No independent confirmation or Houthi response is included in what’s been reported so far.

What this means if you’re in Kuwait

For Kuwait residents planning Umrah or visits to Madinah, there’s nothing here suggesting travel should change. The coalition itself says the mosque’s power supply wasn’t disrupted beyond one transformer, and the wider network stayed up. Still, it’s a reminder that the region around the Two Holy Mosques has seen these kinds of incidents before, so keep an eye on official Saudi and coalition updates if you have travel booked.

For the many Kuwaiti and expat families who travel to Madinah regularly for religious trips, this is more a story to be aware of than one to worry over, at least based on what’s been confirmed so far.

Has anyone here been to Madinah recently or has travel plans coming up? Share what you’re hearing in the comments, it helps other readers get a fuller picture.
October 1, 2026
How to Get a Personal Loan in Kuwait: Banks, Rules and Steps
If you’ve ever sat with a bank app open, trying to work out why one lender offers a better deal than another, you’re not imagining things. In Kuwait, every bank plays by the same Central Bank rulebook, so the real differences come down to speed, digital convenience and the extras they throw in.

The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) sets the ceiling on what banks can lend and how long you have to pay it back. That means a loan from Boubyan Bank and a loan from NBK will have the same basic caps. What changes is how fast you get the money, what salary you need to qualify, and what kind of app experience you’re dealing with.

The short version
- Consumer loans in Kuwait are capped at 25 times your monthly salary, up to a maximum of KD 25,000, repayable over a maximum of 5 years.
- Your total monthly loan repayments can’t exceed 40% of your net salary (30% for pensioners).
- Minimum salary requirements range from roughly KD 240 to KD 500 depending on the bank.
- You can apply digitally through a bank’s app or in person at a branch, and approval can take anywhere from a few hours to 48 hours.
What actually changes between banks?

Since the loan amount, interest/profit rate ceiling and repayment term are all regulated by the Central Bank, banks compete on other things: how quickly they process your application, whether they need a salary transfer, how flexible their grace periods are, and what rewards come attached.

Islamic banks like Kuwait Finance House (KFH), Boubyan Bank, Warba Bank, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) and Ahli United Bank (AUB) offer Sharia-compliant financing, usually structured as Murabaha (commodity-based) financing rather than a traditional interest loan. Conventional banks, including National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), Gulf Bank, Burgan Bank, Commercial Bank of Kuwait (Al-Tijari), Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK), Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) and Doha Bank, operate on standard interest-based consumer and housing loans.

Boubyan Bank stands out for its digital app and flexible grace periods, with some financing options not requiring a salary transfer. NBK and KFH are generally seen as the market leaders for rewards programmes and merchant partnerships, particularly for furniture and goods financing through KFH’s network. Burgan Bank caters to a lower minimum salary band, around KD 240, compared with the KD 400-500 typically asked for by larger banks.

Who qualifies, and what will the bank ask for?

Under Central Bank rules, you generally need to be between 21 and 60 years old, with the loan fully repaid before retirement age. You’ll also need to be employed in the government sector, the oil sector, or a private company that’s approved and listed with the bank, usually with at least 3 to 6 months of continuous service.

Minimum salary requirements typically sit between KD 240 and KD 500 depending on the bank and your employer’s tier. Whatever loan you take, your monthly repayment can’t push your total loan deductions past 40% of your net monthly salary, or 30% if you’re a pensioner.

You’ll need to have these ready before you apply:
- A valid Civil ID, plus a copy
- A salary certificate addressed to the bank
- A salary transfer continuation certificate, proving your salary is paid into that account
- Recent bank statements, usually covering the last 3 to 6 months
- Proof of purpose, such as a quotation or invoice, if you’re applying for a specific type of financing like auto, education or healthcare
Step-by-step: how to apply
1. Work out your eligibility and quota. Add up your existing monthly financial commitments and check that a new instalment will still keep you under the 40% deduction limit of your salary.
2. Transfer your salary if needed. If your salary isn’t already paid into the bank you want to borrow from, you may need to request a salary transfer. Most banks offer better rates and faster approval when your salary account sits with them.
3. Submit your application. You can do this digitally through the bank’s app (Boubyan, NBK and KFH all offer this) by entering your desired amount into their loan calculator, or in person at a branch where a loan officer will run an instant eligibility check through the Credit Information Network (Ci-Net).
4. Hand over your documents. Upload or submit your Civil ID, salary certificate and supporting paperwork. If the loan is for a car, electronics or tuition, include the official price quotation from the vendor.
5. Wait for approval and sign. Digital-first banks can approve applications within a few hours, with most taking up to 48 hours. Once approved, you sign the loan agreement and the funds are either credited to your account or issued as a draft or delivery order to the merchant.
What this means for people in Kuwait

Because the Central Bank caps are the same across every bank, there’s no point shopping around hoping for a dramatically higher loan amount or a much longer repayment period. What’s worth comparing is the minimum salary requirement, since that alone could rule you in or out at certain banks, and how quickly you want the money in hand.

If you’re already banking with a lender that pays your salary, it’s usually the simplest and fastest route, since the salary transfer step is already done and your eligibility check tends to move quicker.

Quick answers

What’s the maximum I can borrow for a personal loan?

Up to 25 times your monthly salary, capped at KD 25,000, repayable over a maximum of 5 years, under Central Bank of Kuwait rules.

Do I need to transfer my salary to get a loan?

Not always, but it usually gets you better rates and faster approval. Some Boubyan Bank financing options reportedly don’t require a salary transfer.

How long does approval take?

It can take anywhere from a few hours to 48 hours, particularly with digital-first banks.

If you’ve gone through this process recently, it’s worth sharing which bank made it easiest for you. It could save someone else a wasted trip to a branch.
October 1, 2026

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