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KUWAIT: Launching a “real war” against drugs, Kuwait has succeeded in cutting trafficking by 90 percent over the past year, First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah announced on Sunday. The minister explained that the price of narcotic pills is now seven or eight times higher than a year ago due to unavailability as a result of the clampdown.“Pills that normally cost one dinar before are now costing seven or eight dinars,” said the minister, reflecting successful efforts by authorities to clamp down on smuggling and trafficking of narcotics. “Interior ministry authorities have been engaged in…

KUWAIT: Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority on Sunday held a ceremony to launch the new control tower and third runway at Kuwait International Airport under the patronage and in the presence of HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. While touring the site, HH the Prime Minister listened to a detailed explanation on the implementation of the project and its technical and operational components. He was also briefed on the modern air control equipment installed in the new control tower and checked the third runway established to receive all types of aircraft, including large new generation ones.HH the Prime…

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) on Sunday signed two grant agreements with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) worth a total of $5.7 million to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan and Chad. The agreements were signed by Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya, Chairman of KFAED’s Board of Directors, and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.Acting Director General of the Fund Waleed Al-Bahar told KUNA and Kuwait TV that the first agreement, valued at $3.2 million, aims to provide shelter and essential services to Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad on a sustainable basis. The second…

KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah and Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi on Saturday inaugurated the 10th ward at the Addiction Treatment Centre following its rehabilitation, funded through a donation from Kuwait Finance House (KFH). The ceremony was attended by KFH Chairman Hamad Al-Marzouq and KFH Group CEO Khaled Al-Shamlan.Following a tour of the facility with Minister Al-Awadhi and KFH officials, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef affirmed that, under the directives of the political leadership, the Ministry of Interior works in full coordination with state institutions and relevant authorities to strengthen the culture…

LONDON: Kuwait is giving high priority to accelerating the adoption of modern technologies and expanding international partnerships to enhance the readiness of its communication systems in line with Kuwait Vision 2035 and the goal of building a sustainable and inclusive digital economy, said Minister of State for Communication Affairs Omar Al-Omar. In a statement to KUNA on Friday, following his participation in the Bloomberg Technology Summit in London, Minister Al-Omar affirmed that Kuwait’s participation reflects its commitment to strengthening its presence in global platforms organized by leading international institutions in the fields of digital economy and technology.He noted that Kuwait’s…

Oct 26, 2025, 03:08 PM ETManchester City boss Pep Guardiola says it is too early to be worried about chasing Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.City slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa on Sunday while Arsenal beat Crystal Palace by the same scoreline to move six points clear at the top of the table.Guardiola’s side have history of chasing down Arsenal in the title race, memorably overhauling them in the 2023-24 season, and look set to have to do it again if they want to get their hands on the trophy.But the City boss is not…

KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways and the Arab Open University in Kuwait have signed a joint cooperation protocol aimed at strengthening bilateral and strategic relations between the two parties. The signing ceremony was attended by Kuwait Airways Chairman, Captain Abdulmohsen Salem Al-Fagaan, the Director of the Arab Open University in Kuwait, Dr Salah Saleh Al-Hammadi, along with several officials from both sides.The protocol aims to enhance the operational efficiency of the services provided to both parties, expand the scope of services and options, and promote the exchange of technical expertise to support the overall development of the aviation sector and institutional performance.…

KUWAIT: As part of efforts to promote the environmental and social dimensions of urban living, the Governor of Farwaniya, Sheikh Dhabi Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, sponsored and attended a symbolic environmental initiative organized by the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) for Kuwait and the Gulf States, in collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The event took place at Khaitan Public Park in Farwaniya Governorate.This initiative was part of Urban October and the “Kuwait Plants 8” campaign for 2025, aimed at enhancing the care of public open spaces, expanding Kuwait’s green cover, and highlighting the active contribution of UN-Habitat…

KUWAIT: A group of Arab ambassadors to Kuwait visited the Dar Mariam Museum in the Al-Salam area on Sunday, where they were received by renowned Kuwaiti artist and sculptor Sami Mohammed, the museum’s founder and owner. The museum houses over 1,000 artworks, including sculptures and a diverse collection of paintings. Sami Mohammed welcomed the ambassadors and expressed his pleasure at their distinguished visit. He guided them through the museum’s three floors, each featuring sculptures and paintings that convey unique messages and themes inspired by historical, political, social, and cultural events, reflecting the artistic vision of the acclaimed Kuwaiti sculptor. The…

KUWAIT: Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei on Sunday issued a decision to form a neutral committee tasked with investigating observations and violations related to the printing and supply of school books for the academic year 2025/2026. The move reflects the ministry’s commitment to transparency and the integrity of contractual and financial procedures in educational procurement.According to a ministry statement, the committee comprises members from the Fatwa and Legislation Department and legal experts from other bodies. Its mandate includes reviewing the legal procedures for 115 practices, each corresponding to the printing and supply of a specific school book. The committee will…