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Kuwait Maintains Integrated Strategic Reserves System for Essential Commodities

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Kuwait City: Kuwait continues to demonstrate strong economic resilience despite ongoing regional political tensions, supported by a well-integrated system of strategic reserves and stable supply chains. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the country maintains a strategic stockpile of essential commodities sufficient to cover up to one year in worst-case scenarios. This reserve, … Read more

Minister Conducts Field Visit to Monitor Tomato Supply in Kuwait

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The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Osama Al-Boudai, carried out a field visit to review tomato production following a slight shortage observed in local markets. The shortage was attributed to the Eid al-Fitr holiday period, along with the transition phase between two agricultural harvest seasons. In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the ministry … Read more

Kuwait Civil Aviation Mandates Full Refunds for Cancelled Tickets Within 15 Working Days

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Kuwait Civil Aviation

KUWAIT: The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued a circular requiring all airlines, travel agencies, and tourism offices in Kuwait to refund the full value of cancelled travel tickets and reservations within a maximum of 15 working days. The directive comes in light of the suspension of commercial flights to and from Kuwait … Read more

The Electricity Authority denies reports circulating about scheduled power cuts in some areas

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Electricity Authority

The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has denied rumors circulating on social media about scheduled power cuts in certain areas. The ministry clarified that the lists being shared are outdated and date back to 2024, with no connection to the current situation. It confirmed that there are no planned electricity outages in the … Read more

Three arrested for posting video mocking current situation in Kuwait

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The Ministry of Interior Kuwait announced the arrest of two Kuwaiti citizens and a Colombian national for posting a video on social media mocking the current situation in the country. According to the ministry, the arrests were made as part of its continuous monitoring of social media platforms. Authorities acted after a video circulated online … Read more

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef: “The situation in the country is reassuring and proceeding normally.”

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Deputy Prime Minister

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah affirmed on Monday that the situation in Kuwait is “reassuring” and that life across the country is proceeding normally despite ongoing regional developments. Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) and Al-Akhbar TV during his visit to the Civil Defense Directorate’s operations room, … Read more

Public Authority for Food and Nutrition continues field inspections to ensure food safety and protect consumer health across Kuwait

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The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition has confirmed that it will continue its intensive field inspection campaigns to ensure food safety across the country. Represented by the Deputy Director General for Inspection and Control Affairs, the Authority stated that monitoring efforts are ongoing to strengthen the national food safety system and ensure that all … Read more

Head of Customs: Balancing Facilitation and Security During Peak Travel Period

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Head of Customs

The Director General of the General Administration of Customs, Yousef Al-Nuwaif, carried out an inspection visit to the Al-Nuwaiseeb border crossing to assess operations and monitor the flow of travelers and vehicles during the national holidays. In a press statement issued Wednesday, Customs said Al-Nuwaif was accompanied by Deputy Director General for Ports, Research, and … Read more

Traffic Department Announces Revised Truck Ban Hours for Ramadan

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Traffic Department

The Ministry of Interior, through the General Directorate of Traffic, has announced updated timings for truck movement restrictions during the holy month of Ramadan. According to the statement released on Wednesday, trucks will be prohibited from operating on the roads from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and again from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM throughout … Read more