KUWAIT -- Under the auspices of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the ceremony for inking the engineering-supply-construction contract for building Mina Mubarak Al-Kabeer (port) on Boubyan island was singed. BRUSSELS -- Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot s»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- In a thrilling final, Kuwait SC triumphed over their rivals Al-Arabi SC with a decisive 2-0 victory, clinching the prestigious Amir Cup title for the 2024-2025 season.This remarkable achievement marks the club's 17th time lifting the coveted trophy, drawing them level with »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kuwait Sports Club Khaled Ali Al-Ghanim on winning His Highness the Amir Cup after defeating Al-Arabi SC in the final for the 2»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kuwait Sports Club Khaled Ali Al-Ghanim on winning His Highness the Amir Cup after defeating Al-Arabi SC in the final for »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah congratulated on Tuesday Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kuwait Sports Club Khaled Ali Al-Ghanim on winning His Highness the Amir Cup after defeating Al-Arabi SC in the final held at International»»»

Doha: The Arab Book Award announced that January 27, 2026, will mark the announcement of the winners and their crowning in its third iteration. The ceremony will be attended by dignitaries, as well as a contingent of academics and intellectuals from Qatar and across the Arab world. Professor Dr. Ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi were crowned champions of the Men's Handball Federation Cup for the 2025-2026 season after defeating Al Duhail 36-26 in the final match held Tuesday at the Duhail Sports Hall. Al Arabi thus retained the title for the second consecutive year, bringing their total to five titles»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait welcomes the agreement reached earlier Tuesday in Muscat, the capital of sisterly Oman, on the exchange of prisoners in Yemen.The agreement represents an important positive step towards building confidence and enhancing the march towards peace and stabil»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Ambassador to South Africa Salem Al-Shabli presented on Tuesday a copy of his credentials to President of the Republic of Mauritius Dharam Gokhool as non-resident ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Mauritius.Ambassador Al-Shabli conveyed to President Gok»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti cabinet reviewed the contract signed two days ago on the engineering, procurement and construction works of Mubarak Al Kabeer Port in Boubiyan Island.The weekly meeting of the cabinet, held at Bayan Palace on Tuesday, was chaired by His Highness the Prime Minist»»»

KUWAIT -- The cabinet members praised Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan for her exceptional efforts, close supervision, and firm commitment to fulfilling all regulatory requirements of state oversight bodies with professionalism and strong institutional diligence.The cabinet noted that »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a coordination meeting Tuesday, in preparation for the 12th session of the Kuwaiti-Bahraini Joint Higher Committee, chaired by Assistant Foreign Minister Ambassador Najib Al-Bader.Al-Bader told KUNA the meeting reflects Kuwait's integrat»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of condolence to HH Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, following the death of Nora Abdullah Hamad Al-Salloum, spouse of Sheikh Sabah Mohammad Al-Mubarak Al-Malek Al-»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) issued on Tuesday its tenth annual report for the fiscal year 2024/2025, highlighting the key work carried out by the Authority from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.The report reflects KDIPA's continued progress in enhanc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a cable of condolence to Amir of the State of Kuwait HH Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, following the death of Nora Abdullah Hamad Al-Salloum, spouse of Sheikh Sabah Mohammad Al-Mubarak Al-Malek Al-Sabah.»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Tuesday Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), KDIPA Deputy Chairman Wafa Ahmed Al-Qatami and »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Tuesday Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), KDIPA Deputy Chairman Wafa Ahmed Al-Qat»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Winter Games Club announced on Tuesday that the Curling National team will participate in Qatar International Open that kicks off on Wednesday in Doha.The club president, Fehaid Al-Ajmi, said that the national team will be represented by Saud Al-Kanderi and Fatima Ab»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Tuesday Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), KDIPA Deputy Chairman Wafa Ahmed Al-Qatami a»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- The Touristic Enterprises Company (TEC) announced on Tuesday the launch pf the Al-Aqila Beach redevelopment project as part of efforts to enhance waterfronts and boost the tourism and entertainment sector in Kuwait.Speaking at a press conference, Chief Executive Officer of »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and in the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Amir's Football Cup final for the 2024-2025 sport season will take place on Tue»»»

Kuwait City: Kuwait has signed a deal worth $4.1 billion with China to complete the construction of a major port, as the country seeks to diversify its economy with a bigger role in global trade. The State Audit Bureau, a government oversight body responsible for monitoring public funds, on Monday »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went up by USD 1.25 to USD 60.49 per barrel (pb) on Monday, compared to USD 59.24 pb the previous day, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Tuesday.In global markets, Brent Crude rose by USD 1.60 to USD 62.07 pb and West Texas Intermediate als»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Chief of the Kuwait National Cyber Security Center Abeer Al-Awadhi affirmed on Tuesday that the first national cybersecurity drill was conducted to enhance real-life scenarios of advanced attacks to enhance analysis and response skills of digital governmental bodies.In her »»»

Doha, Qatar: Scholars, researchers, and editors who contributed to the completion of the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language have expressed deep appreciation to the State of Qatar for its generous and sustained support of the Arabic language, describing the project as a historic cultu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ash’al Al E’zz of Al Thamer Stud emerged as the Gold champion in the Senior Stallions Championship while Admiraal of Al Amer Stud won Silver and Arraab AlJassimya of AlJassimya Farm got Bronze in the 5th Doha International Arabian Horse Show hosted by Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QR»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- 1934 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah signed an accord with Kuwait Oil Company (Limited). The company, registered in Britain, has been granted exclusive exploration concessions for natural gas, asphalt, ozokerite, crude oil and other types of underground fuels »»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai reached another all-time high on Tuesday, with 24-karat gold reaching Dh540.25 per gram, up 1.37% from Dh533 the day before. The popular 22-karat variety shattered the Dh500 barrier for the first time at Dh500.25, climbing 1.29% from Dh493.75. Barely a month ago, on Nove»»»

Dubai: Gold’s historic rally in 2025 delivered record prices and strong returns, but its most lasting impact may be how it fundamentally changed the way consumers buy the metal. Across the UAE, higher prices have not pushed buyers out of the market. Instead, they have made them more deliberate, mor»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- 1911 -- Al-Mubarakiya School inaugurated and named after Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah, Kuwait's seventh ruler. It has been built at a cost of 80,000 rupees, donated by eminent Kuwaiti citizens. Sheikh Yousef Al-Qinaee has taken charge of the school that has hosted the first batc»»»

By Kholoud Al-Enezi MANAMA, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi on Monday affirmed significance of reciprocal visits by officials of Bahrain and Kuwait for boosting media cooperation and partnerships in various»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- The Amiri Diwan on Monday mourned death of Nora Abdullah Hamad Al-Salloum, spouse of Sheikh Sabah Mohammad Al-Mubarak Al-Malek Al-Sabah.Al-Salloum who passed away at the age of 71 will be laid to rest on Tuesday after Asr Prayers. (end) amh.rk»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Personnel of the Environment Public Authority (EPA), in collaboration with the Environmental Police, has tackled 17 cases of hunting and seizing seagulls, EPA said on Monday.Sheikha Al-Ibrahim, EPA's public relations and information director, said in a statement to KUNA tha»»»

BEIRUT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed on Monday that his country is taking steps to encourage, exchange, and protect investments with the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).In a statement, the Lebanese Presidency said that during his meeting with Wissam A»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Kuwait is currently affected with a wave of cold and humidity along with low visibility, said the Meteorological Department on Monday.The visibility in some regions has ebbed to zer0 level, said Dherar Al-Ali, the acting director in a statement to KUNA.Fog will accumulate a»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya said on Monday the signing of the engineering-supply-construction contract for executing Mubarak Al-Kabeer Mina (port) embodies the state keenness on overhauling its infrastructure and boosting Kuwait's strategic status at the l»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Under aegis of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the ceremony for inking the engineering-supply-construction contract for building Mina Mubarak Al-Kabeer (port) on Boubyan island was singed on Monday.His Highness the Prime Minister was»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Head of Planning and Follow-up at Dar Al-Sabaek Company Bader Al-Rezaihan said gold prices surged in trading to record levels, surpassing USD 4,415 per ounce, driven by safe-haven demand and US interest rate cuts expectations.He told KUNA on Monday that rising signs of easi»»»

GUANGZHOU, Dec 22 (KUNA) - Consulate General of State of Kuwait in Guangzhou signed on Monday an agreement on land acquisition designated for the construction of the consulate buildings.In a release sent to KUNA, the consulate said that the signing ceremony was conducted in the Services Office of t»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Coaches of Al-Arabi and Kuwait affirmed on Monday their teams' readiness for the showdown of His Highness the Amir Cup finals (for the 2024-2025 sports season) due at the International Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium on Tuesday.Nebojsa Jovovic (also known as Neboacha), speaking at a»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announced on Monday that it issued bonds and related tawarruq estimated at KD 100 million (about USD 330 million) for a six-month term.The securities bear a return rate of 3.750 percent, the central bank told KUNA in a statement. (end) fnk.r»»»

London: Britain prides itself on being a nation of dog lovers, but has a cruel practice the government wants to eradicate - puppy farms. The Labour administration on Sunday announced sweeping reforms designed to improve the welfare of the country’s pets and other animals. They include ending the so»»»

MANAMA, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa on Monday affirmed that the historic relations and close bonds between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait are grounded in firm foundations of cooperation and enduring brotherly solidari»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Boursa Kuwait on Monday signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Stock Exchange to enhance technical and knowledge cooperation, explore market development opportunities, and promote expertise exchange supporting innovative financial produc»»»

Nolte Küchen, Germany’s leading premium kitchen brand, concludes 2025 marked by strategic growth across the Middle East and key global markets. The company’s regional entity, Nolte FZE, strengthened its position in the UAE, advanced large-scale initiatives in Saudi Arabia, expanded its dealer and p»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Sheikh Abdullah Al-Nouri Charity Society signed on Monday a cooperation deal with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to support children in the Gaza Strip, with a contribution of USD 1 million, amid worsening humanitarian conditions.Chairman of the Society's Board »»»

Dubai: The UAE is entering a decisive phase of airport expansion, with more runways, larger terminals and smart infrastructure coming online from Dubai World Central to Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah by the second half of the decade. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Industr»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Acting Director General of KUNA Mohammad Al-Mannaei met on Monday with Chairman of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Khalid Al-Maqamis to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation, particularly in highlighting Kuwait's humanitarian efforts.During the meeting, Al-Mannae»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) - The National Library of Kuwait on Monday hosted the Gulf Cooperation Council Forum - Capitals of Arab Culture, to mark World Arabic Language Day, coinciding with Kuwait being named Arab Capital of Culture and Media for 2025.President of the Global Council for the Arabic Lang»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Assistant Undersecretary for Supporting Security Services Major General Ali Al-Adwani affirmed on Monday keenness on strengthening education and academic roles to prepare qualified national cadres capable of safeguarding Kuwait's security and stability.Ministry of Interior »»»