Kuwait restricts freelancing to citizens, excludes expats and GCC nationals from 120 jobs

Daijiworld Media Network- Kuwait Kuwait, Sep 22: In a major policy overhaul, Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has restricted 120 freelance business activities exclusively to Kuwaiti citizens, barring expatriates and GCC nationals from...

Kuwait unveils ‘Leadership By Will’ initiative to drive tourism, media, culture

Kuwait launches 'Leadership by Will' campaign to boost tourism and media. KUWAIT CITY, Sept. 21: Kuwait’s Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, on Sunday launched the national campaign...

Despite visa hurdles: Iraqis lead Arab tourism to Turkiye

2025-09-24T21:30:57+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Ankara Around 140,000 Iraqis visited Turkiye in August, topping all Arab countries, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said on Wednesday. The figure reached 140,441, even...

Peruvian President's meeting with Kuwaiti Prince positive for FTA negotiations

The government official indicated that Kuwait is an economy with which Peru has experienced growth in bilateral trade, adding that it is interested in investing in Peruvian sectors such as energy. Minister Leon specified that, during the meeting...

Kuwait Dive Team marks World Cleanup Day with coastal cleanup

The Kuwaiti Diving Team participates in World Cleanup Day. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 20: The Kuwait Dive Team of the Environmental Voluntary Foundation (EVF), in collaboration with a group of volunteers, carried out a coastal cleanup at the Kuwait Towers...

E-passport services now active in 65 Bangladesh missions

The Department of Immigration and Passports has extended its e-passport services to over 1.4 million Bangladeshi expatriates across 144 countries, marking a significant milestone in digital identity integration. The initiative is being implemented...

Kuwait strengthens legal framework to combat money laundering in line with global standards

Kuwait strengthens anti-money laundering framework with sweeping legal and institutional reforms. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 20: Kuwait has intensified its national efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing by adopting significant...

President of Turkmenistan had a meeting with the Crown Prince of Kuwait

24 September 2025 133 President of Turkmenistan had a meeting with the Crown Prince of Kuwait During his working visit to the United States, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah....

Turkmenistan Proposes Cooperation with Kuwait in Energy and Transport Projects

During his working visit to New York, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah. In discussing the prospects for bilateral cooperation, President...

PM seeks stronger ties with Kuwait

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed Pakistan's keen desire to further strengthen bilateral ties with Kuwait, particularly in trade, investment, agriculture, livestock, manpower export and health. The prime minister, who is...

Direct flights, trade expansion on the horizon as Vietnam and Kuwait boost ties, explore potential

KUWAIT: Vietnam and Kuwait have successfully concluded the 5th Vietnam-Kuwait Political Consultation, with both sides agreeing to explore the vast potential for deepening multi-faceted cooperation, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Kuwait...

SINF highlights rich heritage and inspiring travel stories

The forum brings together researchers and scholars from across the globe, presenting papers, panel discussions, and in-depth debates on the historical and cultural dimensions of travel. Sessions highlighted the intellectual and humanistic role of...

How to watch Conference League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free streams

Watch 2025/26 Conference League live streams to see clubs from England, Italy, Spain, France and all across the continent do battle for European silverware. Just the fifth edition of the revamped version of UEFA's third competition, English clubs...

2025 China-GCC tourism trade fair kicks off in Dubai

DUBAI, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- The two-day 2025 China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Tourism Trade Fair opened here Tuesday, drawing more than 160 participants from government, business, and academic sectors from China and GCC countries. Under the...

Vietnam, Kuwait look to substantive cooperation in various areas

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang held separate working sessions with Kuwaiti officials in Kuwait City on September 22, aiming to foster economic and diplomatic ties as the two nations near the 50th...

Kuwait-Malaysia elevate 60-year ties toward strategic partnership

Malaysian Ambassador to Kuwait Alauddin Mohammed Nor and Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Nader Al-Jalal, cut a commemorative cake during the celebration of Malaysia’s 68th National Day and 62nd Malaysia Day. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 18: Malaysian...

GCC to launch Schengen-style unified visa for seamless Gulf travel

GCC countries are set to introduce a Schengen-style GCC Grand Tours visa. In the initial phase, the visa will be issued for trial launch, with an official roll-out expected to follow the trial period. The visa will allow seamless travel across the...

Sandeep Lamichhane Was Suspended for the Last Two T20Is Against the West Indies

The Nepal Cricket Team recently scripted history with their performance against the former T20I World Cup Winners, the West Indies. The team played as a united team to thrash the visiting team in the first two matches of the three-match series,...

Gulf’s Schengen-Style Visa To Revolutionise Travel Across 6 GCC Nations

The GCC Unified Tourist Visa, dubbed “GCC Grand Tours,” is set for a trial launch in late 2025, with full rollout to follow. It allows seamless travel across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, mimicking the Schengen model. Jassim...

All you need to know about GCC Unified Tourist Visa, Gulf’s new Schengen-style visa

Imagine being able to travel across the Gulf with just one visa! What was until now a privilege of citizens from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will soon be available to all residents, with the new GCC Grand Tours Visa, also known as...