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KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan inspected ongoing maintenance works on Subhan Street (101) on Sunday, reviewing the latest developments under new contracts for comprehensive road rehabilitation. The ministry said in a statement that Al-Mashaan praised the engineering team’s continuous efforts to enhance road efficiency and improve traffic flow. Engineer Noura Al-Mutairi, supervisor of Contract 18 in Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate, explained that the current phase involves spreading a layer of type (3) asphalt as part of an integrated plan to upgrade infrastructure and improve road conditions across the region.Kuwait has intensified road maintenance and development initiatives in recent…

KUWAIT: The fourth Kuwaiti planeload departed from Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base to Egypt’s Al-Arish International Airport, carrying 40 tons of food supplies destined for Gaza as part of the ongoing second Kuwaiti air bridge. Chairman of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Khaled Al-Maghames told KUNA that the shipment, organized in collaboration with the Kuwaiti Embassy in Cairo and the Palestine Red Crescent Society, forms part of Kuwait’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to assist people affected by crises.He added that the latest aid shipment was coordinated with several Kuwaiti charities, and confirmed that additional flights are being arranged in cooperation with…

Aug 17, 2025, 01:44 PM ETOliver Glasner advised Crystal Palace fans “don’t always believe what you read” amid rumours surrounding the departures of star players Marc Guéhi and Eberechi Eze this summer.Eze has been linked with a move to both Arsenal and Tottenham this summer, while according to ESPN sources, Liverpool are in talks with Palace over a move for Guéhi.There was speculation pre-match over whether or not Eze and Guéhi would start the Premier League opening round clash with Chelsea due to the mounting rumours over both players departing.Both players did indeed start at Stamford Bridge, with Eze scored…

KUWAIT: Minister of Justice Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait issued a decision on Sunday forming a specialized committee tasked with studying, preparing and developing the legislative system related to rental issues, as well as drafting a framework to regulate owners’ unions and reviewing certain provisions of civil and commercial laws.Al-Sumait told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the committee will focus on modernizing rental legislation in preparation for converting the system into an electronic format, which would help ensure greater balance between parties in rental relationships. He explained that the body will also develop a legal framework for owners’ unions, aimed at enhancing…

KUWAIT: An intensive programming camp on the video game industry kicked off on Saturday, offering enthusiasts and aspiring developers a platform to acquire specialized skills in game development and creative design. The eight-day camp, organized by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL), is being held at the Kuwait National Library. Omaima Al-Saad, founder and director of video game industry programs at NCCAL, told KUNA that the camp provides participants with hands-on training in game engines, game design, music composition for video games, as well as the preparation of game design files and investment proposals. It also introduces…

KUWAIT: The gross national income (GNI) of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states at current prices stood at $2.143 trillion in 2023, marking a 2.7 percent decline from $2.202 trillion recorded in 2022, the Statistical Centre of the GCC announced on Sunday. The centre noted that disposable national income – available for consumption and savings after deducting taxes and transfers – also contracted, reaching $989.1 billion compared with $1.015 trillion in 2022, a drop of 3 percent.Data showed that the combined value added of the GCC’s non-oil sector rose to $1.513 trillion, while the oil sector accounted for $603.5 billion. The…

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner hit back at rumours Eberechi Eze would not face Chelsea on Sunday amid transfer interest – and revealed the midfielder’s release clause has expired.Tottenham are in discussions with Palace over a deal for Eze as they look to add a new No 10 before the transfer deadline on September 1, and there had initially been doubts over whether he would feature at Stamford Bridge. But Eze was named in Palace’s starting line-up against Chelsea on the opening weekend of the Premier League and had a goal ruled out by an unusual law following a VAR…

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner hit back at rumours Eberechi Eze would not face Chelsea on Sunday amid transfer interest – and revealed the midfielder’s release clause has expired.Tottenham are in discussions with Palace over a deal for Eze as they look to add a new No 10 before the transfer deadline on September 1, and there had initially been doubts over whether he would feature at Stamford Bridge. But Eze was named in Palace’s starting line-up against Chelsea on the opening weekend of the Premier League and had a goal ruled out by an unusual law following a VAR…

KUWAIT: The Insurance Regulatory Unit (IRU) announced on Sunday the issuance of Decision No. 19 of 2025, setting out new rules for issuing mandatory insurance policies in Kuwait, with the exception of compulsory vehicle insurance for civil liability arising from traffic accidents. The step comes as part of efforts to enhance transparency, safeguard policyholders’ rights and strengthen the local insurance market.Head of the IRU Mohammad Al-Otaibi said in a press statement that the decision introduces several key obligations for insurance companies, including the addition of a declaration and pledge clause in policy conditions confirming that the insured is fully aware…

By Malak AlHulailKUWAIT: For 55-year-old Manoj, an Indian taxi driver who has spent the past 15 years navigating the streets of Kuwait, every corner of the city carries a memory and every ride tells a story. Holding a bachelor’s degree in commerce, Manoj left his family behind to earn a living abroad. Both his parents have passed away, and while his heart remains with his loved ones back home, his life in Kuwait is defined by long hours behind the wheel, resilience, and the friendships he has built along the way.Kuwait Times’ reporter joined Manoj on a day’s journey to…