Kuwait confirms water safety after environmental testing
- 16-Apr-2026
Kuwait environmental authorities have reassured the public that both drinking water and seawater remain safe, following weeks of comprehensive testing and monitoring. Abdullah Al-Yateem, Director of the Chemical Testing Department at the Environment Public Authority (EPA), said ongoing analysis over the past six weeks has detected no traces of harmful chemical pollutants. He asserted that […]
Kuwait raises alarm over AI-Generated content
- 14-Apr-2026
The National Cyber Security Centre of Kuwait has issued a public warning about the growing risks posed by deepfake technology, urging citizens to verify digital content before sharing it online. In an awareness message, the National Cyber Security Centre cautioned that “not everything you see is real,” highlighting how deepfakes can be used to create […]
Kuwait sets deadline to update academic records
- 14-Apr-2026
The Ministry of Education of Kuwait has launched a new digital platform, titled “My Academic Certificate,” to update academic qualification records for employees across the education sector and other government entities without the need to visit administrative offices in person. The initiative is being carried out in coordination with the Certificates Examination Committee of Kuwait. […]
Kuwait issues warning over surge in scam calls
- 14-Apr-2026
A sharp rise in suspicious international phone calls has been reported among citizens and residents in Kuwait, with authorities linking the activity to an organised global cyber fraud network. Security officials in Kuwait revealed that many of these calls follow a distinctive pattern — the phone rings briefly before disconnecting — a tactic widely known […]
Kuwait issues major amendments to citizenship law
- 13-Apr-2026
Kuwait has introduced major amendments to its nationality law, in what officials describe as one of the most comprehensive updates to the legal framework governing citizenship in decades. The amendments, issued under Decree-Law No. (52) of 2026 and published in the official gazette “Kuwait Alyoum” and revises key provisions of Amiri Decree No. 15 of […]
Kuwait authority summons employer over alleged labour rights violation
- 13-Apr-2026
The Public Authority of Manpower of Kuwait has referred an employer, including an executive manager, to the General Department of Criminal Investigation (Residency Affairs Investigation), over suspected violations related to recruitment practices and the treatment of workers. The move comes as part of ongoing legal proceedings following incidents involving large gatherings of workers, which authorities […]
Kuwait implements stricter eligibility for government rented housing in 2026
- 13-Apr-2026
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait has implemented new rules governing access to government-sponsored rented housing, aiming to enhance fairness and ensure that support reaches qualified beneficiaries through clearer, more transparent criteria. Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs, Abdul Latif Al-Mishari, has issued Ministerial Decree No. 6 of 2026, according to […]
Kuwait urges citizens to stay updated on air quality
- 12-Apr-2026
The Kuwait Environment Public Authority says air quality across the country is currently at safe levels, with pollutant concentrations well below national standards and no expected health risks. Data from the authority’s air quality monitoring platform, multiple stations, including areas such as Fahaheel, Rumaithiya, and Ali Sabah Al Salem-recorded very low levels of air pollution. […]
Kuwait dismisses viral airport video
- 11-Apr-2026
KUWAIT: The Ministry for Health of Kuwait has rejected claims linked to a widely shared social media video that appears to show medicines being improperly handled at an airport, clarifying that the footage is outdated and unrelated to the ministry. In a statement issued on Friday, the officials of the health ministry said the footage […]
Kuwait advises residents to stay home overnight
- 08-Apr-2026
KUWAIT CITY: Authorities in Kuwait have issued an overnight advisory urging residents to stay indoors, a move officials say is purely precautionary but clearly not routine. According to Gulf News, the directive, announced by the Interior Ministry, asks both citizens and expatriates to avoid stepping out unless absolutely necessary. It takes effect from midnight and […]