The Kuwait Times

Kuwait Times is an English-language newspaper that is published daily in Kuwait. It holds the distinction of being the first English-language newspaper in the Persian Gulf area.

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English

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#324740

Kuwait

#776

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#42

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From Failaka to the final frontier - Faten Omar

3 days ago | kuwaittimes.com | Faten Omar

KUWAIT: In a first-of-its-kind cultural and scientific venture, rocks from Kuwait’s Failaka Island were launched into space aboard a SpaceBy X capsule early Tuesday. The Advance Space Civilization Initiative (ASCI) partnered with Lunex EuroMoonMars, Space Renaissance International (SRI), and several other global space organizations for the “Space for All Gallery” mission, which included the Failaka rocks in its payload.
‘NBK Aspire’ trainees visit Kuwait Times, Kuwait News - Faten Omar

4 days ago | kuwaittimes.com | Faten Omar

KUWAIT: Trainees from the ‘NBK Aspire’ summer program visited Kuwait Times and Kuwait News offices on Monday. Kuwait Times and Kuwait News Public Relations and CSR Manager Jana Alnaqeeb took the students on a tour around the building. During the tour, the students explored various aspects of journalism and engaged in interactive discussions about journalistic practices, the future of journalism in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), and how to distinguish between fake and real news.
Iranian ambassador slams US and Zionist strikes as violation of international law - Faten Omar

6 days ago | kuwaittimes.com | Faten Omar

KUWAIT: Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Toutounchi strongly condemned on Sunday what he described as a “coordinated and armed aggression” carried out by the Zionist entity and the United States, calling the attacks a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. During a meeting with Kuwait Times Editor-in-Chief Dr M Ziad Al-Alyan, the ambassador insisted that Iran’s recent actions were legitimate acts of self-defense.
VisitBritain promotes UK diverse summer tourism beyond London - Faten Omar,

1 week ago | kuwaittimes.com | Faten Omar

KUWAIT: In collaboration with the British Embassy in Kuwait, Britain’s national tourism agency, VisitBritain, organized a special afternoon tea event on Tuesday aimed at promoting the UK’s diverse summer tourism experiences beyond London. During her opening remarks, British Ambassador to Kuwait Belinda Lewis emphasized the importance of strengthening the close ties between the United Kingdom and Kuwait, noting the growing interest among Kuwaiti travelers in exploring the UK’s home nations.
Iran is not the aggressor and retains the right to self defense: Envoy - Faten Omar

1 week ago | kuwaittimes.com | Faten Omar

KUWAIT: Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Totonji praised the positive stance of the Kuwaiti leadership, led by His Highness the Amir, for condemning the "brutal assaults on residential areas," stressing that Iran did not initiate the aggression, which he described as a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter.
Kuwait, Russia celebrate growing tourism, plan energy investment talks - Faten Omar

1 week ago | kuwaittimes.com | Faten Omar

KUWAIT: Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs Ambassador Sadiq Marafi reaffirmed the strength of Kuwaiti-Russian relations, which were formally established in 1963, and expressed hope for expanded cooperation in the years ahead.
Kuwait's first professional female photojournalist shares journey of documenting country's transformation - Faten Omar

2 weeks ago | kuwaittimes.com | Faten Omar

In 1979, a young American woman arrived in Kuwait — camera in hand and eyes wide open. Claudia Al-Rashoud, Kuwait’s first professional female photojournalist, found a country at a crossroads: Rich in heritage, yet pulsing with change. Her mission was clear — to document Kuwait’s transformation, one frame at a time. “It was a fascinating period. Kuwait was evolving so rapidly, and I felt compelled to document it - not just through photographs, but in words too,” she recalled.
What’s next for Kuwait’s missing persons file after UNAMI ends? - Nebal Snan

2 weeks ago | kuwaittimes.com | Nebal Snan

KUWAIT: As the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) enters its final phase—set to expire on December 31, 2025—the long-standing humanitarian file concerning missing Kuwaiti persons and stolen property remains unfinished. In response, both Kuwait and Iraq have voiced diverging visions for the way forward.
Mixed reactions to Kuwait’s new exit permit rule for expat workers - Faten Omar

2 weeks ago | kuwaittimes.com | Faten Omar

KUWAIT: From July 1, 2025, expatriate workers in Kuwait’s private sector will need an exit permit from their sponsor to leave the country. The regulation aims to streamline departures and protect both employer and employee rights. Reactions to the new measure have been mixed. Speaking to Kuwait Times, employer Adel Suliman voiced support for the decision, while emphasizing the need for further system enhancements. “I hope leave types can be categorized into ‘internal’ and ‘external’.
Have your say: Kuwait invites feedback on new postal rules - Nebal Snan

2 weeks ago | kuwaittimes.com | Nebal Snan

KUWAIT: The way mail and parcels are handled in Kuwait is about to get a regulatory makeover. A new draft ministerial decision would require all postal service providers to be licensed, introducing stricter standards for operations, transparency, and accountability. The draft law, recently published by Kuwait’s Ministry of Communications, aims to bring the country’s postal services in line with international standards while addressing concerns over service quality and consumer protection.