Author: Audrea Geet
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Not allowed to carry bags of others at Kuwait Airport
Kuwait's General Directorate of Customs is warning travellers not to carry bags belonging to other people, saying it could expose them to legal trouble if the luggage contains banned items. Read more →
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Europe Sets Clear Rules for Schengen Visa Applications – Here’s How to Apply
The European Commission has published a clear guide on Schengen visa timelines, fees and documents – here's how to apply if you're travelling from Kuwait. Read more →
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Kuwait’s Stray Dog Problem: Why the Laws Exist but Aren’t Working
A veterinarian and public health expert says Kuwait's dog laws are solid on paper, but weak enforcement and broken registration systems are letting the stray dog problem grow. Read more →
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Jeddah Tower Passes Petronas Height, Still Not Halfway Done
Jeddah Tower has climbed to 454 metres and 113 floors, already taller than the Petronas Towers, but construction still has more than 500 metres to go before it becomes the world's tallest building. Read more →
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Visit Visa Extension: What Kuwait Travellers Should Know
If you're one of the many people in Kuwait who pop over to Dubai or Abu Dhabi for a break, here's what you need to know about extending your UAE visit visa without leaving the country. Read more →
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Spain announced programme to get passport in two years.
Spain has confirmed a two-year fast-track path to citizenship for nationals of 23 countries, mostly in Latin America, plus Portugal, Andorra, the Philippines and Equatorial Guinea. Read more →
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Everything in Sahel App
Kuwait has given all government agencies six months to move their digital services onto the Sahel app, aiming for one platform instead of dozens. Read more →
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How Kuwait’s End-of-Service Indemnity Actually Works (Try Our Calculator)
End-of-service indemnity in Kuwait isn't as simple as one month per year worked. Here's how the law actually calculates it, and a free tool to check your own numbers. Read more →
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Syrian man jailed 7 years for faking Kuwaiti citizenship since 1971
A Syrian national who was secretly added to a deceased Kuwaiti's citizenship file in 1971 has been sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay KD1.8 million. Read more →
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Car Impounded in Kuwait? Here’s Exactly How to Get It Back
If Kuwait's Traffic Department has impounded your car, here's the actual step-by-step to get it back, plus how the new smart home impoundment system changes things. Read more →