International – Kuwait Upto Date

Jeddah Tower Passes Petronas Height, Still Not Halfway Done

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:34:40 +0000

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.

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Visit Visa Extension: What Kuwait Travellers Should Know

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:27:57 +0000

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.

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Spain announced programme to get passport in two years.

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:01:05 +0000

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.

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Video – Venezuela in Crisis with 2,595 plus death and please use official Charities only

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:19:40 +0000

It feels impossible to find the right words to describe what is happening in Venezuela right now. As I sit here writing this, the news keeps getting worse. The death toll from the twin earthquakes has officially climbed to 2,595, but everyone on the ground knows that number is likely just the beginning. The scenes […]

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WhatsApp Is Finally Changing: How to Hide Your Number Forever

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:02:25 +0000

I was scrolling through my news feed the other day, and I genuinely had to pause and read the headline (in Khaleej Times) twice. For years, we’ve been forced to sacrifice our personal phone numbers just to fire off a quick message on WhatsApp. It’s always felt like a massive privacy trade-off, hasn’t it? Well, […]

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Which GCC country offers the best Life for Expats in 2026?

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:28:55 +0000

Moving past the official brochures and surface-level travel guides reveals that living in the Gulf as an expatriate is a study in subcultures, hidden costs, and unwritten rules. Navigating this landscape requires an understanding of how distinct these six societies actually are on the ground. This deep dive breaks down the realities of expat life […]

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No more Social Media for under 16

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:19:49 +0000

In a bold move to tackle the growing crisis surrounding youth mental health and digital safety, Malaysia has officially started enforcing a groundbreaking ban. As of today, children under the age of 16 are legally prohibited from owning social media accounts. Malaysia is drawing a hard line in the digital sand, joining a rapidly growing […]

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