Summer power shortage: Kuwait eyes Gulf power to avoid programmed power cuts

To avoid the programmed power cuts this summer, the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy is planning to purchase 1,000 megawatts from the Gulf interconnection network during this year summer, local media reported. The estimated cost of this …

Kuwait launches massive drive to help defaulters

An organized mechanism has been set up to ensure that aid reaches those who really needs it through clear-cut controls and according to the highest transparency levels. For example, the campaign will not cover debts arising from illegal or prohibited …

Kuwait Frees American Prisoners, Including Military Veterans and Contractors on Drug Charges

Kuwaiti authorities have released a group of American prisoners, including military veterans and contractors who had been jailed for years on drug-related charges, a representative for the detainees confirmed. Jonathan Franks, a private consultant …

Six Americans Imprisoned on Drug Charges Released by Kuwait

Six Americans, consisting of veterans and military contractors, who had been imprisoned on drug charges were released by Kuwait, according a recent report from the Associated Press. Jonathan Franks, who works as a private consultant on cases regarding “ …

6 American prisoners in Kuwait released, land back in US, representative says

Six Americans who were imprisoned in Kuwait have been released in an agreement with the United States, a representative for their families confirmed to ABC News. The Americans, many of whom are veterans and former military contractors, were convicted on …

Americans jailed in Kuwait on drug charges released, including military contractors

President Trump speaks at 'Friends of Ireland' lunch At a luncheon held in honor of the visiting Prime Minister from Ireland, Michael Martin, President Donald Trump spoke and gave remarks to the room. Kuwait has released multiple American detainees …

Jazeera Airways insources ground handling at Kuwait

SINGAPORE, 13 March 2025: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s low-cost airline, confirms plans to streamline operations by insourcing ground handling services at its home base, Kuwait International Airport.  The airline describes the move as a key component to …

Heroic horse stabbed defending owner in Kuwait

However, the animal defended the owner and received the stab wounds. Ensuing footage showed the horse bleeding on the scene as a result of the attack that triggered outrage particularly from animal rights advocates.

Kuwait releases a group of US prisoners, including military contractors held on drug charges, detainees’ rep tells AP

Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges