Author: Audrea Geet
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Convert Visit Visas to Residency for KD 150
Kuwait's interior ministry has opened a path for certain visit visa holders to convert straight into residency for a KD 150 fee, with domestic helpers exempted. Read more →
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Man claimed to be doctor at Jahra Hospital, say police
Security at Jahra Hospital caught a Bedoun man allegedly claiming to be a doctor in front of nursing staff. He was referred to Al-Naeem Police Station after records showed he had no link to the Ministry of Health. Read more →
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Video – New Souq Sharq set for seaside makeover.
Souq Sharq is set for a seaside facelift with new restaurants, shops, a sea-view promenade and a developed fish market, expected to be finished by the end of 2027. Read more →
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Oman and Pakistan sign visa-free deal
Oman and Pakistan have signed a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders, along with four deals covering telecoms, media and archives. Read more →
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US may use ‘Mother of All Bombs’ option against Iran
US military planners have reportedly drawn up options to use the MOAB against Iranian nuclear sites. Here's what that bomb can and can't do. Read more →
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Is Ronaldo coming to Kuwait ?
A Kuwaiti football figure believes Cristiano Ronaldo could reach his 1,000th career goal while the Saudi Super Cup is played on Kuwaiti soil, and explains why so many local fans back Al Nassr. Read more →
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Video – Thousands of iPhones are floating in the sea.
A container ship has sunk in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with a reef, with phones, perfumes and other cargo found floating on the surface by fishermen. Read more →
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Changing Jobs Before Your Kuwait Contract Ends: What to Know
If you're on a private-sector visa and want a new job before your current contract is up, here's what the law says and the steps to follow before you move. Read more →
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Kuwait court: mother’s move abroad doesn’t cancel custody
Kuwait's Court of Appeal has overturned a first-instance ruling that cancelled a mother's custody simply because she moved abroad, saying the move alone isn't enough to lose her children. Read more →
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Filipino man gets 5 years prisoner in Kuwait
Kuwait's Criminal Court has sentenced a Filipino man to five years in prison for robbing a Shuwaikh money exchange branch using a toy gun and a bottle of petrol, making off with KD 7,434 in mixed currencies before being traced… Read more →