Tag: Kuwait travel
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US renews Saudi Arabia travel warning over Houthi attack risk
The US has renewed its security alert for Saudi Arabia, warning of Houthi attacks on airports and ordering non-emergency staff to leave. Here's what it means for anyone in Kuwait planning to travel there. Read more →
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UK warns Britons in Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks rise
The British Embassy in Riyadh has warned Britons in Saudi Arabia that falling debris, not the missiles themselves, is the biggest danger during attacks. Here's what it means if you're planning a trip there from Kuwait. Read more →
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Sahel app now sends you entry and exit notifications
The Ministry of Interior has switched on a new Sahel feature that notifies citizens and residents whenever they enter or exit Kuwait, and lets them report errors in their travel records. Read more →
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Bomb hoaxes hit 11 more Europe flights: what Kuwait flyers should know
Prague and Sofia airports faced new hoax bomb threats on Friday, part of a wave hitting Europe flights all week. Here's what it means if you're flying out of Kuwait. Read more →
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Kuwait Orders Airport Fees Shown Clearly on Air Tickets
Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation has issued a new circular requiring airlines to clearly show airport fees on tickets, aiming to cut confusion for passengers. Read more →
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Kuwait Moves Closer to Visa-Free Travel in Europe’s Schengen Zone
The GCC's secretary-general says Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar are close to starting a process that could eventually end the need for a Schengen visa on short European trips. Read more →
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Security Alerts issued in Saudi Arabia
The US Mission and UK Embassy in Saudi Arabia have both issued security alerts warning citizens about Houthi attacks on airports and the risk of flight disruptions. Read more →
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Airport to Install Full-Body Scanners, Kuwait Travellers Take Note.
India's Civil Aviation Ministry is fitting full-body scanners at eight airports, including Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi, a day after an attack on a flydubai flight. Here's what it means for Indians and other travellers flying through Kuwait. Read more →
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Fight on Dubai to Tel Aviv Flight Triggers Hijack Alert
A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a reported cockpit altercation triggered a hijacking alert, prompting Israel to scramble fighter jets before the plane landed safely. Read more →