Tag: expats Kuwait
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Viral video shows fight between two women in Old Salmiya souq
A video showing a fight between two Asian women in Old Salmiya souq went viral on 31 October. Here's what we know, and why expats should think twice before raising their voice in public. Read more →
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Transfer your money in seconds
Kuwait's remittance market hit $16.7 billion in 2025, and most of that money now moves through phone apps instead of exchange house branches. Read more →
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Video – Kuwait traffic police step up checks on delivery riders
Kuwait's General Traffic Department has launched a new campaign targeting delivery motorcycle riders, with some detained, fined or referred for deportation. Read more →
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** New Rule – If you drive car of someone else then you will be responsible of all traffic fines.
Kuwait's General Traffic Department has clarified that fines go to whoever is driving under a Sahel authorisation, not the car's owner, and reminded drivers of strict parking and sidewalk rules. 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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Shopping of KD 700 in Kuwait Just by registering yourself in app, enjoy.
A message claiming you can get KD 500-700 cash from Tabby by uploading your civil ID is going around. Here's what Tabby really offers in Kuwait, and what expats should check before trusting it. Read more →
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Social Media Checks on Visas.
The US has added three more visa categories to its social media vetting from 1 October. Most people applying for US visas from Kuwait were already covered – here's what actually changes. Read more →
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Kuwait court jails 8 expats.
Kuwait's State Security and Terrorism Crimes Court has jailed eight expatriates for 10 years and ordered KD 27 million in fines over money laundering, forgery and unlicensed banking. Read more →
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Be informed before resharing any social media post: Kuwaiti court jails five in social media cases.
Kuwait's State Security and Terrorism Crimes Court handed down prison terms in four social media cases this week, a reminder that posts and shares here carry real legal weight. Read more →
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How to Apply for a Kuwait Visa: Who Qualifies and What You Need
If you've got relatives or friends flying into Kuwait, here's what they actually need to know about getting a visa, step by step. Read more →