From desert to oasis: Seasonal rains bring new life to Kuwait’s arid lands

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 4: Torrents of seasonal rain have once again transformed sections of Kuwait’s arid terrain into flourishing green landscapes, marking a striking ecological shift that underscores the untapped potential of rainwater harvesting in...

Sons of Yusuf - the Kuwaiti hip-hop duo aiming to revive the Islamic Golden Age

At The Grey Fish Studio in Kuwait City, Khaliji percussion crackles against the low rumble of an 808 drum machine. Ya'koob and Abdul Rahman Al Refaie, known collectively as Kuwaiti hip-hop duo Sons of Yusuf, are locked into a groove steeped in the...

Free Space Optics (FSO) Communication Market Industry Trends and Forecasts to 2035: Point-to-Point Free Space Optics Gains Market Dominance – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Free Space Optics (FSO) Communication Market Industry Trends and Forecasts to 2035: Distribution by Type of Platform, Component, Transmission Range, FSO, Communication, Areas of Application, End-Users, Company Size, and...

16 Indian Immunologists, Scientists shine in Stanford University 2025 Top 2% Scientists List

New Delhi: Altogether 16 Indian Immunologists, scientists from prestigious health and medical institutes across India, have been recognised among the world’s top 2% of scientists in the database curated by Professor John P.A. Ioannidis of Stanford...

Kuwait Army looks to the future with AI, tech-focused lecture

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah says the military is stepping up efforts to prepare its personnel for the challenges of tomorrow. “We are keen on raising the level of our military personnel by providing them...

Kuwait sets Guinness record with farthest remote robotic surgery

A historic medical and technological feat for MoH, Jaber Hospital; powered by Zain and KFAS KUWAIT: In a joint press statement, the Ministry of Health (MOH), Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, Zain Kuwait-the country’s leading telecom operator and the...

Warba Bank launches digital financing for domestic workers in Kuwait

Warba Bank has introduced 'SiDi Easy Finance,' a first-of-its-kind digital financing service in Kuwait exclusively for domestic workers under Article 20. The service offers flexible financing options of KD 100, KD 200, or KD 300 with repayment...

Kuwait thwarts attempt to smuggle $18 million worth of Captagon pills

Kuwaiti authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle nearly 364kg of Captagon into the country through Shuwaikh Port in Kuwait City, the Interior Ministry has said. Five suspects were arrested after security forces, acting on confidential...

Kuwait sets new vision for tourism in dialogue with sector leaders

Minister of Information and Culture, Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, and Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information, Dr. Nasser Muhaisen. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 2: In a strategic move to revitalize and expand Kuwait’s...

Kuwaiti student takes nuclear fusion research to Japan stage

TOKYO: A Kuwaiti doctoral student has put his country on the international science stage, presenting research on nuclear fusion materials at a major global conference in Japan. Abdulmohssen Abaalkhail, a Kuwaiti PhD student at the University of...

Kuwait to introduce unified system for foreign high school diplomas

Kuwait’s government is preparing a new system to recognize foreign high school diplomas. The plan is meant to address concerns about fairness in the state’s overseas scholarship program. Each year, thousands of Kuwaiti students apply for fully...

Sheikha Bibi spotlights Kuwait’s eco-friendly Soof factory at FAO

LONDON: Kuwait showcased its pioneering sustainable wool factory ‘Soof’ at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) global conference, highlighting how traditional weaving can be reimagined for a greener future. At the second Global...

Deliveroo Kuwait becomes part of DoorDash after completed acquisition

Co-founder and CEO Xu says “the Deliveroo app and products you know and love aren’t going anywhere” KUWAIT: Deliveroo Kuwait on Thursday announced that it has officially become part of DoorDash, following the successful completion of the...

Kuwait to partner with China on nation's largest wastewater treatment plant

Kuwait will sign a contract with China in mid-October to build its largest wastewater treatment facility, the North Kabd plant, Zawya reports. The plant will have the capacity to treat up to 1 million cubic meters of wastewater per day, using...

Robotic surgery 12,000km away - Kuwait hospital wins Guinness record

Kuwait has earned a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance between a patient and a surgeon. The record was set after a surgical team at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital successfully performed a remote robotic surgery on a patient in Brazil,...

Warba Bank unveils SiDi Easy Finance, Kuwait’s 1st digital financing solution

Warba Bank has introduced ‘SiDi Easy Finance’, Kuwait’s first digital financing solution exclusively designed for residents under Article 20 (domestic workers), reinforcing its commitment to innovative services that cater to all segments of...

Kuwait joins the International Association of Medical Regulators

Chairman of the Medical Liability Authority, Dr. Salman Khalifa Al-Sabah, during his participation in the 16th conference of the International Association of Medical Regulators in Dublin. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 1: Kuwait's Medical Liability Authority...

Franklin Templeton expands in Middle East with new Kuwait office

Jenny Johnson and Sandeep Singh Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest asset managers, has announced that it is expanding its presence in the Middle East with a new office in Kuwait- Franklin Templeton Global Investors Limited, Kuwait....

Kuwaiti investments in Türkiye surpass $2 billion

Ambassador of Türkiye to Kuwait, Tuba Nur Sonmez, at a reception organized by the embassy with the attendees KUWAIT CITY, Sept 30: Ambassador of Türkiye to Kuwait, Tuba Nur Sonmez, has said that there are 427 Kuwaiti companies currently operating...

Kuwait selected to host the 20th International Scientific Forum in 2027

Kuwait to spotlight youth and innovation at the 20th International Scientific Forum in 2027. ABU DHABI, Sept. 30: In a significant win for Kuwait’s scientific and academic community, Kuwait has been officially selected to host the 20th...