Kuwait has announced a holiday to mark Prophet Mohammad’s birthday
Kuwait
Airbus
Kuwait Airways faces challenges as it waits for Airbus delivery
Airline’s 2024 plans were based on having 33 aircraft, but it was forced to operate with just 23
ACWA Power
ACWA Power-led consortium wins $4bn power project in Kuwait
It will be the largest integrated power and water plant in the country and produce over 2,700MW of energy and at least 120 MIGDs of desalinated water
kuwait visa
Kuwait announces new visa for expats in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman
Kuwait announces new visa on arrival for GCC residents
Kuwait
Kuwait launches new online visa portal for tourists, families, and business visitors
New e-visa platform simplifies entry to Kuwait for four major visa categories
IPO
GCC IPOs raise $3.4bn in H1 2025 as Saudi Arabia dominates regional listings
Saudi leads with 85 per cent of total proceeds; UAE IPO proceeds plunge 88 per cent while Oman sees strong debut from Asyad Shipping
GCC population
GCC population hits 61.2m in 2024, rising by 2.1m in one year
GCC population made up of 38.5m males and 22.7m females
gcc trade
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil trade surplus with GCC nations soars 203 per cent to $937m in April 2025
Saudi Arabia’s total non-oil trade with GCC hits $4.2bn, driven by booming re-exports and growing ties with UAE, Bahrain, and Oman
Gulf Cooperation Council
Unified visa for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman launching ‘soon’ says GCC chief
The unified tourist visa for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman is expected to be announced soon
Kuwait
Kuwait introduces tax rules, expects $820m in revenue
Kuwait issues new multinational tax regulations and expects $820m in annual revenue
Kuwait
Kuwait busts visa fraud gang linked to European immigration scam
Kuwait arrests visa fraud gang forging documents for European immigration
Connectivity
Etihad Rail CEO meets Kuwait minister to discuss GCC railway cooperation
The minister emphasised that collaboration in the railway sector demonstrates Kuwait’s support for Gulf integration and economic connectivity between GCC states
Air Arabia
UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman flight delays as airspace closures cause travel disruption at Gulf airports
Airports and airlines in the UAE and across the Gulf announce suspended flights and expected delays amid airspace closures and conflict escalation
Hijri New Year
Kuwait announces Islamic New Year holiday
Kuwait Cabinet approves Islamic New Year holiday
GCC
GCC government spending to pass $542bn this year
GCC countries expected to spend over $542bn on revenues of $487bn this year
GCC airlines
GCC flights cancelled: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman announce suspensions amid rising tensions
Airlines and airports in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman suspended some flights to and from UAE