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Al Shaheed Park’s Huge New Phase Opens 1 October with Ice Rink, Karting
Al Shaheed Park is getting a huge new phase with an ice rink, indoor snow attraction, karting circuit and a 2,300 seat theatre, opening October 1 with a two day carnival. Read more →
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Be careful while shopping at the Friday Market.
Kuwait's Jleeb Investigations Unit arrested an Arab expatriate accused of stealing appliances from more than 15 homes and reselling them through Asian expat contacts at the Friday Market. Read more →
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Kuwait’s New Salary System
The Central Bank of Kuwait has rolled out a new system to monitor private-sector salary payments, part of a bigger push to get off the FATF grey list. Read more →
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MG Opens Huge New Showroom in Shuwaikh, One of the Biggest in the World
Adel Alghanim Automotive has opened a five-floor, $30 million MG showroom in Shuwaikh, one of the largest MG facilities in the world, putting sales, service and parts under one roof. Read more →
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Elissa Is Finally Back in Kuwait – Concert Set for October 2
After a postponement earlier this year, Elissa is finally set to perform in Kuwait on October 2 at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre — and tickets are already gone. Read more →
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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 →