Every Kuwaiti now required to register for national service within six months of turning 18

Kuwait has new conscription rules

Kuwait tightens national service law, linking military duty to jobs and licences

Kuwait strips 120 of citizenship over dual nationality

Decision under 1959 Nationality Law bans voluntary acquisition of foreign citizenship

120 Kuwaitis stripped off nationality

UAE, Arab countries slam US envoy’s dangerous remarks

The Ministries stressed these remarks directly contradict the vision put forward by Trump

UAE, other Arab countries stand against controversial US envoy statements backing Israeli control

Kuwait plans freelance visa for expatriate workers

Expatriates to work without sponsors under proposed Kuwait freelance scheme

Kuwait City

Kuwait grants extended National Day holiday

Government offices close for National and Liberation Day, creating a four-day break

Cabinet declares Feb 25–26 public holiday, work resumes on March 1.

New Kuwait law strengthens protection for families

Cabinet approves wide reforms to close legal gaps and strengthen child protection

Revised domestic violence law aligns with global standards and child-first policies.

Five Iranians face death penalty in Kuwait drug case

Appeal court upholds capital punishment after Coast Guard intercepts narcotics boat

The ruling remains subject to further legal challenge before higher courts under Kuwait’s judicial process.

Seven teachers suspended pending misconduct probes

Three-month suspensions ordered pending investigations into ethics breaches

A general view of the Kuwait city skyline.

8 Lebanese hospitals blacklisted over terrorism links

Decision follows measures enforcing UN Security Council resolutions

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New residency fees, conditions set for expat families

Kuwait reshapes family residency rules amid wider immigration overhauls

Kuwait grants extended family permits but tightens oversight on dependents

External loudspeakers banned in Kuwait during Ramadan

The measure is part of a framework to regulate Ramadan-related activities

Grand Mosque in Kuwait City.

Kuwait announces Ramadan hours for public offices

Civil Service Commission introduces flexible schedules and adjusted evening shifts

Public sector day shifts cut to four and a half hours with flexible start times and adjusted evening schedules.

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