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GCC Unified Visa 2026 explained: Launch date, eligibility, fee, validity of Schengen-style visa for Gulf

Travellers will soon experience easier journeys across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. A unified tourist visa is set to launch in 2026. This single permit will allow visitors to explore all six Gulf nations without applying for individual visas. The initiative aims to boost tourism and economic…

The Times of India

Ramadan 2026: 1,700 mosques undergo major preparations for Taraweeh as Kuwait gears up to welcome worshippers

Kuwait is undertaking extensive preparations for Ramadan 2026, readying approximately 1,700 mosques nationwide. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs is ensuring thorough maintenance, safety checks and infrastructure servicing to facilitate comfortable and secure worship for congregations. This holistic approach, involving cross-agency coordination, prioritises community well-being and the spiritual observance of the…

The Times of India

UAE to gift memorial monument to Kuwait to honour ‘Brothers Forever’ bond

The United Arab Emirates will gift a memorial monument to Kuwait. It will be installed at Al Shaheed Park in Kuwait City. This gesture celebrates the strong bond between the two nations. The monument symbolizes shared history and destiny. Young Emirati designer Omar Al Gurg will create the landmark. Al…

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50:50 vision meets 2035 goals: First UAE–Kuwait Women’s Forum Opens in Abu Dhabi

The inaugural UAE–Kuwaiti Women’s Forum in Abu Dhabi emphasizes women's empowerment, sustainable development, and future leadership, reinforcing bilateral cooperation. This initiative, aligned with national visions from both countries, fosters dialogue and collaboration on critical issues, including technology, peace, and climate action, while an accompanying exhibition showcases women-led businesses and heritage.

The Times of India

Meet Hussain Mansuri: The Mumbai slum boy whose kindness is now inspiring millions

He grew up in the cramped, noisy bylanes of a Mumbai slum, in a house where every day came with its own worries. Money was tight. Comfort was rare. And dreams often felt like things meant for someone else. And yet, today, that very boy has built his life around…

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“Brothers Forever”: UAE announces week-long nationwide festival celebrating decades of ties with Kuwait

The UAE is launching a nationwide celebration, "UAE and Kuwait: Brothers Forever," from January 25 to February 4, to honor its deep-rooted relationship with Kuwait. The week-long event features over 40 social, cultural, and entertainment activities across all seven emirates, highlighting economic, educational, media, cultural, and sporting ties.

The Times of India

Kuwait Airways unveils summer 2026 plan with 11 new destinations

Kuwait Airways is expanding its international network with 11 new summer 2026 destinations, including European and Mediterranean cities. This strategic move aims to diversify offerings and cater to rising travel demand. Additionally, a limited-time 15% discount on economy class flights is available for bookings made between January 22 and February…

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Prince of Wales to make first official visit to Saudi Arabia

William has previously visited neighbouring countries the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.

Evening Standard

Iran closes airspace for hours as Trump claims executions halted

The airspace closure came as some personnel at a key US military base in Qatar were advised to evacuate. The US embassy in Kuwait ordered its personnel to "temporarily halt" going to multiple military bases in the Gulf nation.

Euronews

Groom takes a second wife, so his first wife shows up at his wedding. What she did next killed 57 people in three minutes

A scorned wife blinded by revenge.

We Got This Covered

Jeffrey Epstein's Secret Role in Washington's Middle East Diplomacy

Epstein was supposedly advising Arab countries on how to deal with America, had an audience scheduled with a Qatari prince, and close to Trump’s future ambassador to Turkey.

Reason

Bella Hadid Styles Vintage Manolo Blahnik Lace-Up Mules With a Skirt Suit for Ôrebella Launch

The Vintage Marché sourced Hadid's iconic footwear for her fragrance debut in Ulta Beauty Kuwait.

Marie Claire

Starmer vows to work with Middle East powers to implement Trump plan for Gaza

Sir Keir spoke to the Crown Prince of Kuwait and the President of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

What are the GCC’s air defence capabilities?

Six-nation group in the Middle East reaffirms joint military system in light of Israeli attack on Qatar.

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Evening Standard

Lammy given £32,000 of luxury gifts by Kuwait – but keeps none under UK rules

The Foreign Secretary received a Chopard watch and pen set, a Cartier pen, FRED jewellery and perfume, but left it with his department.

Al Jazeera

Kuwait arrests 67 over illegal alcohol production after 23 deaths

Kuwait bans the import of alcoholic beverages, but bootleg liquor is sold with no oversight or safety standards.

Euronews

Thirteen dead and dozens ill from alcohol poisoning in Kuwait

The country's health ministry said hospitals had registered 63 methanol-related cases since Saturday.

International Business Times UK

'She Never Made it Home': Filipino Worker Dies on Bus in Philippines After Returning From Kuwait

A Filipino domestic worker tragically died of cardiac arrest during her bus journey home after years abroad, just hours before reuniting with her family in the Philippines.

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David Brooks obituary

Other lives: Manchester GP who trained other doctors in the city and helped to improve primary care in Kuwait and India

The Independent UK

These Gulf countries will be easier to travel to with new Schengen-style visa

The documentation might mean easier travel between Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

Al Jazeera

Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East

There are between 40,000 and 50,000 US troops in the Middle East across at least 19 sites.

The Independent UK

Flight 149: Hostage of War - Why was a BA Flight allowed to land in the middle of the Gulf War?

The horrific incident saw more than 300 people taken hostage after their unwittingly landed in a warzone

The Guardian - UK

Flight 149: Hostage of War review – a tale so staggering you couldn’t write it

This excellent documentary tells the tale of a BA plane’s Kuwait stopover … just as Saddam Hussein invaded. It’s a crucial tale of a four-month nightmare that is barely believable

Newslaundry

Op Sindoor global blitz: Loud at home, lost overseas

Fifty-nine politicians. Thirty-two countries. A high-profile tour funded by crores in taxpayers’ money.

Digital Camera World

Sebastiao Salgado in his own words: "My photography is my life; it’s my way of life. If people, after I disappear, use my photography as a reference of the moment that I lived, OK, that can become a legacy, but now I cannot speak about legacy"

Following his death we remember celebrated photographer Sebastiao Salgado through this 2017 interview where he talked about his work, his wife and his death

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