Latest Kuwait News
Labour Ministry embarks on pilot test for online transactions
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour (MSAL) has begun a pilot test for a project that enables major companies to complete labour transactions online, a Senior Ministry official said.
Metro project progressing to get operational by 2020
Nation-wide metro system is hoped to address the growing issue of traffic congestion, creating better growth prospects in business, commercial and residential fronts.
Avenues Mall expansion may cater to small businesses
Mabanee Real Estate Company, which is monitoring the Avenues Mall project, said that part of the new expansion of the mall will be allocated for small businesses in Kuwait.
Municipal Council grants approval for free zone in South Kuwait
The Municipal Council in Kuwait has granted approval for creation of a free zone in South Kuwait, but, has sought relevant design details, in-line with criteria and conditions set out for free zones.
Barbecue in public places can draw KD1000 fine
Kuwait has strictly announced a fine of KD1000, if people barbecue in public locations.
Cabinet approves privatization of Kuwait Airways
The Cabinet in Kuwait has passed a draft law to privatize the state carrier Kuwait Airways within next three years.
Three-year work permits open to special medical professions
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour has allowed granting three years work permit to certain specialized medical professions like Physicians, X-Ray and Lab Technicians, irrespective of the validity period of their commercial licenses of their hospitals or medical centres.
Kuwait-Iraq flight services restored after 22 years
The first passenger plane from Kuwait to Iraq touched Najaf Airport this week, after 22 years following the Kuwaiti invasion and deterioration of relations between the two nations in 1991.
Ambitious infrastructure projects in pipeline for Kuwait
Kuwait is all set for an ambitious infrastructure programme planned over the next two years, with investments worth $12.
Kuwaitis investing more on foreign properties
The Undersecretary of Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Kuwait, Abdulaziz Al-Khaldi, reported that there is a huge surge in purchase of properties in foreign countries by Kuwaitis, particularly in Arab Gulf States and Turkey.
EoIs invited from companies for the first metro project in Kuwait
The Partnerships Technical Bureau (PTB) in Kuwait has invited companies to submit Expression of Interest (EoI) for investment in an Integrated Rolling Stock and Systems Company, which forms part of the first metro project in the country.
Tender for construction of new terminal at International Airport
Kuwait will be launching an initial tender for construction of a second terminal at the international airport.
