Author: Audrea Geet
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Saudi Airports under attack : Three Killed, and 36 Hurt.
Three people were killed and 36 injured after separate attacks struck Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh over two days, Saudi aviation authorities said. Read more →
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Kuwait cuts power to 4 homes over bachelor housing.
Kuwait Municipality has cut electricity to four properties in the Capital Governorate after warnings over bachelor housing went unheeded, with more inspections planned. Read more →
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NO ELECTRICITY for Four Hours in Sulaibiya, Mishref, Funaitees, Masayel, Salmiya and Bayan.
Scheduled maintenance work could cut power for up to four hours in 19 areas across Kuwait, with teams racing to finish the job as quickly as possible. Read more →
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Farwaniya 15 Workers arrested, Shuts Illegal Businesses
A joint security campaign in Farwaniya shut down several illegal businesses and led to the arrest of 15 workers facing deportation over residency and food safety violations. Read more →
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Filipino expats in lose thousands over fake self-sponsored visas
Filipino workers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi say they paid thousands of dirhams to a company called Trip Expert for self-sponsored visas that never materialised, leaving some with fines of over Dh10,000. Read more →
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Two Travellers Hiding $1.67 Million in Cash at Airport
Thai customs officers arrested two foreign passengers at Suvarnabhumi Airport after finding more than $1.67 million in concealed US dollar banknotes – a case that's a good reminder of how seriously countries, including Kuwait, treat undeclared cash. Read more →
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Jeddah Tower Passes 116 Floors, New Finish Date Set for Late 2028
Jeddah Tower has climbed past 116 floors and 466 metres, but rising costs have pushed its finish date to late 2028 instead of August. Read more →
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Gaza’s child marriages increased by 123% as families face desperation
UNFPA figures show child marriage in Gaza rose 123% in the first half of 2026, with families citing hunger, displacement and lost income as reasons. Read more →
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Kuwait deports 194 expats in September drug crackdown
Kuwait deported 194 expatriates in September after a month-long anti-drugs operation that seized hundreds of thousands of Lyrica pills, crystal meth, heroin and a handful of weapons. Read more →
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A modern Gazelle Club in Kuwait
When thinking about the modern Middle East, countries like Kuwait evoke images of serene conservatism, deeply rooted traditions, and vibrant, family-oriented contemporary cities. However, step back half a century to the 1970s, and you will encounter a completely different chapter… Read more →