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The Times Kuwait delivers 24x7 news on Kuwait politics, business, lifestyle, as well as in-depth analyses and expert commentaries on local and international events.
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CBK assets fall 5.3 percent to 8.69 billion dinars in August
13+ hour, 21+ min ago (547+ words) The Central Bank of Kuwait’s total assets fell by 488.5 million dinars, or 5.3 percent, month-on-month to 8.689 billion dinars at the end of August, compared with 9.177 billion dinars at the end of July. According to data published in the official gazette Kuwait…...
Commerce Ministry introduces, amends 14 activities in six months
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (485+ words) Map does not change the land, what changes is the way the world sees it The Ministry of Commerce and Industry introduced and amended 14 commercial activities during the first half of 2026, reflecting efforts to keep Kuwait’s commercial framework aligned with…...
Kuwait schools open doors for first graders
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (268+ words) First-grade students returned to classrooms across Kuwait on Sunday as the 2026/2027 academic year got underway, with the Ministry of Education completing preparations to gradually bring back students from other grades through Wednesday, when kindergarten pupils will also begin regular attendance....
Kuwait real estate market recorded 2,541 deals worth 1.64b dinars between March and September
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (300+ words) The figures point to a degree of relative stability in Kuwait’s real estate market despite exceptional regional and global economic conditions, with the normal seasonal slowdown in summer also contributing to the moderation in trading activity. He also said demand…...
Kuwaitis, residents spent nearly 6 million dinars a day abroad in July
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (225+ words) Kuwaiti citizens and residents spent nearly 5.9 million dinars a day abroad in July, as the peak summer travel season drove a sharp increase in bank card transactions outside Kuwait. Total spending through bank cards at overseas point-of-sale terminals and ATMs…...
Oil above $90, Hormuz shipping disrupted, what it means for Kuwait???s inflation outlook
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (836+ words) Global inflationary pressures are intensifying as energy, food, production, transportation and shipping costs rise, driven by the Russia-Ukraine war, Middle East conflict and renewed tariff tensions. Higher oil, shipping and insurance costs are quickly feeding into food, manufacturing and transport…...
Amiri decrees appoint two MoD assistant undersecretaries
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (80+ words) Times Kuwait Two Amiri decrees were issued yesterday appointing two assistant undersecretaries at the Ministry of Defense. The first decree appointed Dr. Wael Nasser Hamoud Al-Sabah to the position of Assistant Undersecretary. The second decree appointed Dr. Anoud Saleh Abdullah…...
CBK assets reach 8.6 bln dinars at end-August; foreign currency reserves at 8.41 bln dinars
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (383+ words) The Central Bank of Kuwait’s total assets reached approximately 8.6 billion dinars at the end of August 2026, while its cash balances, accounts, bonds, certificates of deposit, treasury bills and foreign currency deposits stood at 8.41 billion dinars, down from 8.98 billion dinars at…...
Social Affairs tells coops to end services of employees over 67 within 30 days
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (164+ words) The Ministry of Social Affairs has instructed cooperative societies and their unions to identify employees who are 67 years old and above take necessary steps to terminate their services in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and decisions, while ensuring they receive…...
French courses resume as French Institute Kuwait launches cultural season
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (473+ words) Custom Department foils attempt to smuggle 43.5kg of chewing tobacco The institute’s new cultural season follows several months of interruption and will include concerts, exhibitions, film screenings, literary events and educational programs, both at the institute and in collaboration with partner…...