Kuwait announces updates on Civil ID renewal
- 18-Jun-2026
The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) in Kuwait has introduced a revised procedure for the Civil ID renewal for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) citizens living in the country through the Sahel application. The Public Authority said that the new mechanism would process renewal requests based on the individual’s status and the information provided. Officials […]
Kuwait marks new milestone for women in military
- 18-Jun-2026
Kuwait has commissioned a new batch of female army officers from the first batch of university graduates appointed under an Amiri decree, in a move the Kuwaiti defence minister described as a significant addition to the armed forces. The Minister of Defence of Kuwait, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah said that the integration of […]
Kuwait sentences royal to three years in prison
- 16-Jun-2026
The Court of Cassation in Kuwait has sentenced former interior minister, Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled to three years in prison with hard labour in two “expenses” cases. The court also imposed a fine of KD 3,000 and ordered that the sentences in both cases be merged, resulting in a single enforceable prison term of three years, […]
Kuwait makes new announcement about grade 12 exams
- 15-Jun-2026
The Ministry for Education of Kuwait has announced that the Grade 12 final examinations will start, depending on the official declaration of the Islamic New Year holiday, aiming to give students more time to prepare while ensuring the smooth running of the academic calendar. The decision was made following a meeting chaired by the Minister […]
Kuwait revokes citizenship of 2,193 in new decrees
- 15-Jun-2026
Kuwait’s official gazette Kuwait Alyawm has published three new decrees revoking citizenship from 2,182 individuals, with the measures also extending to dependents who acquired nationality through them. A separate decree revoked citizenship from 11 more people, bringing the total to 2,193 in the latest round. Breakdown of the Latest Decrees According to Times Kuwait and […]
Kuwait reminds employers to utilize visa transfers
- 13-Jun-2026
The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) of Kuwait has reminded employers and workers to avail the temporary labour transfer grace period that allows employees in certain restricted sectors to move to other sectors under specific situations. The measure, which came into effect on May 1, 2026, and will remain valid till June 30, 2026. According […]
Kuwait says morning Iran strikes hit airport radar, caused injuries
- 12-Jun-2026
Kuwait said Iranian strikes that targeted its territory on Thursday morning and forced a temporary airspace closure had damaged an airport radar and caused injuries. This marked the second Iranian attack on Kuwait’s only international airport in just over a week, after a drone strike killed an Indian national and injured 63 people on June […]
Kuwait takes important decision about holidays
- 10-Jun-2026
Kuwait has announced the official holiday arrangements for the Islamic New Year (1448 AH), with the final schedule depending on the sighting of the moon and completion of the month of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Acting Prime Minister and Interior Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Fahd Yousef […]
How to update civil ID record online in Kuwait
- 10-Jun-2026
Kuwait has rolled out a new digital service via the Sahel app that allows citizens and expatriates to add their blood group information to their civil ID records online. The service enables users to update their civil ID information digitally in just a few steps, improving both the accessibility and accuracy of personal health data […]
Kuwait launches address history certificate service via Sahel App
- 10-Jun-2026
KUWAIT CITY: The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has introduced a new digital service enabling citizens and residents to obtain Address History Certificates directly through the Sahel government application. The newly launched feature in Kuwait allows users to request and receive official records detailing their previous residential addresses without the need to visit PACI […]