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Kuwait's Economy Bounces Back in Q1 – Will Foreign Investment Be Key to Sustained Growth?
Arab Times
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August 22, 2025
Kuwait’s economy experienced some substantial growth in the first quarter of 2025, with a 1% year-on-year increase in real GDP. According to the National Bank of Kuwait, this marks a return to positive territory after seven consecutive quarters of...
Kuwait toxic alcohol tragedy: Repatriation of deceased Nepalis begin
República
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KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Kuwait has started returning the bodies of 12 Nepalis who died after consuming toxic alcohol in the Islamic state. In total, 23 people died and over 160 were seriously ill after consuming illegal alcohol laced with methanol in...
Spinneys enters Kuwait through JV with Alshaya Group
GCC Business News
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August 22, 2025
Spinneys, the leading premium fresh food retailer, has entered Kuwait through a strategic joint venture with Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators. Spinneys entry into Kuwait marks its fourth GCC market and represents...
Peru: Government strengthens diplomatic ties by receiving ambassadors' letters of credence
Andina
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August 22, 2025
Belgium is a country with which Peru has maintained relations since 1850, based on the defense of democracy, the rule of law, and sustainable development. Likewise, the Ambassador of Guatemala, Herbert Estuardo Meneses Coronado, was presented,...
Spinneys Supermarkets To Open In Kuwait First Store Expected Next Year
MENAFN
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August 22, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Supermarket chain franchisee Spinneys will enter the Kuwait market under a strategic partnership with Gulf retail giant Alshaya Group, and plans to open 10 stores in the country, the two firms said on Friday. United Arab...
Kuwait unveils revised Vision 2035 economic plan
Semafor
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Kuwait wants to speed up the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and reduce reliance on the state budget by attracting foreign capital, part of a New Kuwait Vision 2035 strategy. Reforms to sectors like real estate and capital markets,...
HONOR Magic V5 Officially Launches in Kuwait Following Successful Pre-Order Campaign
Arab Times
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August 22, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 22: HONOR, a global leading AI device ecosystem company, today announces the official open sale availability of the groundbreaking HONOR Magic V5 across the Middle East and Africa. Following an overwhelmingly successful pre-order...
Kuwait to create 50,000 jobs under its Vision 2035 plan
ETHRWorld EMEA
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August 22, 2025
Kuwait to create 50,000 jobs under Vision 2035 planKuwait is accelerating development projects by aligning economic diplomacy with domestic reforms, aiming to drive private sector participation and workforce growth under the New Kuwait 2035...
UK government vows to close all asylum hotels as new protests break out
The National News
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UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis has vowed that the government will “end asylum hotels”, as protests are taking place this weekend in towns across the country. He acknowledged that the Labour administration needs to meet its 2024 manifesto...
Kuwait pushes ahead with economic reforms, major projects under New Kuwait 2035 Vision
Kuwait Times
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August 21, 2025
KUWAIT: Integrated government action linking economic diplomacy with strategic partners, alongside a comprehensive system of internal reforms, is driving a major transformation in project development across Kuwait. The shift reflects a clear...
Spinneys to open in Kuwait with 10 new outlets
The Siasat Daily
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August 22, 2025
Dubai: Premium United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based fresh food retailer Spinneys announced on Friday, August 22, its expansion into Kuwait through a strategic joint venture with Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators. The...
Spinneys to enter Kuwait through joint venture with Alshaya Group
The National News
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Spinneys, the Dubai-listed operator of premium supermarkets, is to open supermarkets in Kuwait through a strategic joint venture with retail franchise conglomerate Alshaya Group, expanding its footprint into a fourth Gulf market. Spinneys will...
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What is Nusuk Umrah, the digital service for pilgrims launched by Saudi Arabia?
Firstpost
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August 22, 2025
Saudi Arabia has launched the Nusuk Umrah platform, a digital service which allows international pilgrims to apply for Umrah visas and book travel services online. Launched as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, the initiative is designed to...
Spinneys supermarket franchisee to enter Kuwait market in JV with AlShaya
Zawya
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Supermarket chain franchisee Spinneys will enter the Kuwait market under a strategic partnership with Gulf retail giant Alshaya Group, and plans to open 10 stores in the country, the two firms said on Friday. United Arab Emirates-based Spinneys...
Kuwait real estate prices to rise as foreigners set to enter the field
Arab Times
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August 21, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 21: Real estate expert Qais Al-Ghanim confirmed that foreign investors can enter the Kuwaiti real estate investment sector through corporate investment funds and portfolios, provided they meet the conditions. In a press statement,...
Get Ahead of Property Tax and Business License Compliance
CFO Dive
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Indonesia vs. Kuwait and Lebanon: Tickets on Sale for FIFA Matchday
Tempo.co
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August 22, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) officially commenced ticket sales for the Indonesian national team's FIFA Match Day fixtures in September 2025 on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The Garuda squad is set to play against...
Kuwait blocks ‘unsafe’ Roblox
Kuwait Times
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August 21, 2025
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority announced on Thursday it has temporarily blocked the Roblox online game, citing its legal powers to protect users, especially children. CITRA said in a statement that...
Kuwait: Mother Fined KD4,000 For Abandoning Children To Travel For Plastic Surgery
Gulf Insider
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August 21, 2025
A Kuwaiti court has fined a woman KD4,000 ($13,090) after finding her guilty of neglecting her children by leaving them unattended while she travelled abroad for plastic surgery, according to Al Seyassah Arabic daily. The Misdemeanour Court issued...
Alleged MEW Kuwait data breach exposes 21,000 employee records
TechChannel News
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August 22, 2025
It’s unsettling to witness a fresh cyber threat hitting Kuwait’s critical infrastructure—this time, targeting the Ministry of Electricity & Water (MEW Kuwait). According to Daily Dark Web, a threat actor claims to have breached MEW Kuwait’s...