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Iqama duration not linked to passport validity • Some visit visas can be transferred to iqamas KD 800 minimum salary cap for family residency • Self-sponsored iqama fee raised to KD 500 KUWAIT: The interior ministry has raised fees on all residency and visa services, some substantially, confirmed the KD 800 minimum salary requirement for family residence and hiked fees to sponsor dependents other than spouses and children to KD 300 a year. The new fees are listed in the new bylaws of the new residence law, which was issued a year ago. The new fees and decisions were published…

Nov 23, 2025, 01:51 PM ETLONDON — Eberechi Eze scored the first league hat trick in a North London derby since 1978 to inspire Arsenal to a 4-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur, which moves the Gunners six points clear at the top of the Premier League.After seeing title challengers Liverpool and Manchester City both lose on Saturday, this was a huge opportunity for Arsenal to move clear of the two teams most likely to deny them the title. And after Leandro Trossard opened the scoring for the Gunners in the 36th minute, Eze took over to make history with the…

KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi emphasized on Sunday that maternal-fetal medicine is a cornerstone of modern healthcare, directly safeguarding maternal health and ensuring a healthy start for newborns, ultimately shaping the wellbeing of future generations. His remarks came during the opening of the Second Gulf Conference on Maternal-Fetal Medicine, themed “Cooperation Among GCC Countries in the Field of Fetal Interventions”, attended by specialists and experts from across the GCC and beyond.Dr Al-Awadhi described the conference as a key scientific platform for exchanging expertise and advancing modern medical practices. He highlighted Kuwait’s significant progress in maternal and child health…

KUWAIT: Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) held “The Road Sustainability Forum: Present Challenges and Future Prospects” in collaboration with Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), on Sunday. During his speech, Dr Faisal Al-Humaidan, Director General of KISR, affirmed that the Institute places great importance on supporting the transition toward sustainable development. This is achieved through its pioneering projects, which have made the Resource Sustainability and Recycling Program, aimed at environmental protection, a key component of its Tenth Strategic Plan, currently being implemented across all research centers.He added, “The Institute is proud to have joined the International Road…

KUWAIT: Dar Suad Al-Sabah for Culture and Creativity has published a new book by Sheikha Dr Suad Muhammad Al-Sabah titled “The Two Sheikhs”, which chronicles the lives and contributions of the late ruler Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah and Sheikh Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Deputy Ruler of Kuwait from 1950 to 1961. The publication is part of the house’s historical and intellectual series dedicated to documenting Kuwait’s rich heritage.In a press statement on Sunday, the publishing house highlighted that the book spans seven chapters across approximately 460 pages in medium format, supplemented by photographs and historical documents. Dar Suad Al-Sabah also noted…

KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi affirmed on Saturday that the training workshop on intestinal ultrasound technology, organized by the Kuwaiti Gastroenterology and Hepatology Association in cooperation with the International Organization for Intestinal and Gastrointestinal Ultrasound (IBUS), represents a key step in strengthening rehabilitation programs and building capacities in Kuwait’s health sector.Speaking on the sidelines of the workshop, Dr Al-Awadhi said the Ministry’s participation reflects its strategic commitment to training medical, nursing, and technical staff. He noted that the workshop aims to qualify 36 doctors from Kuwait, GCC countries, and other Arab nations in the use of ultrasound technology…

KUWAIT: Aline Dental Center celebrated yesterday a remarkable Kuwaiti achievement in the field of clear orthodontics, honoring Dr. Mubarak Al Saeed for surpassing 5,000 successful Invisalign cases. With this milestone, he now holds the highest number of completed Invisalign cases in the Middle East and Africa, the largest figure ever recorded in the region to date, and among the top achievers globally. The event was attended by a distinguished delegation from Align Technology, which presented the award. The delegation included: Simon Beard – Executive Vice President and General Manager for Europe, Middle East & Africa and Angelo Maura – General…

KUWAIT: Xcite by Alghanim Electronics, an Alghanim Industries company (Kutayba Alghanim Group) has taken a bold step in shaping the future of secure online shopping in Kuwait, by integrating official PACI and Ministry of Interior verification for digital card purchases. This milestone reinforces Xcite’s leadership in digital innovation, compliance, and customer trust. The new Civil ID verification feature ensures that every customer purchasing digital cards—such as iTunes and PlayStation Network (PSN) cards—can do so with enhanced security and complete peace of mind. Once verified, customers will continue to enjoy instant digital code delivery, exactly as before, with no added steps…

Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, arrives to speak during a site expansion groundbreaking ceremony at the Boeing South Carolina (BSC) manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina, US, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Sean Rayford | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday the U.S. was not at risk of entering a recession in 2026 and claimed Americans would soon benefit from the Trump administration’s economic policies on trade and taxes. “I am very, very optimistic on 2026,” Bessent said in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press.” “We have set the table for a very…

If you missed out on the news this weekend, here’s a summary of the top global headlines with links to some of our best journalism.US, Ukraine report making progress toward ending Russia-Ukraine war U.S., left, and Ukrainian, right, delegations at the beginning of their talks at the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) U.S., left, and Ukrainian, right, delegations at the beginning of their talks at the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) Add AP News on Google Add AP…