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Kuwait Issues Advisory on Hantavirus and Rodent Transmission Risks
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Kuwait Issues Advisory on Hantavirus and Rodent Transmission Risks
KUWAIT CITY, May 11: The Kuwait Ministry of Health has issued a public health advisory on hantavirus, describing it as a zoonotic/infectious disease primarily carried by rodents a...
published at 11/05/2026
Plot withdrawal rules tightened - New fines, eviction process set
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Plot withdrawal rules tightened - New fines, eviction process set
KUWAIT CITY, May 11: Minister of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Industry (PAI) Osama Boodai issued Ministerial Decree No....
published at 11/05/2026
Kuwait economy to dip as crisis disrupts oil exports
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Kuwait economy to dip as crisis disrupts oil exports
KUWAIT CITY, May 11: Officials and economists warned that the war in the Middle East has transformed from a geopolitical crisis into a “protracted economic shock”, threatening gro...
published at 11/05/2026
Over 8,900 People Fined in Kuwait for Pedestrian Violations
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Over 8,900 People Fined in Kuwait for Pedestrian Violations
KUWAIT CITY, May 11: Assistant Director General for Traffic Regulation at the General Traffic Department in the Interior Ministry Brigadier General Bader Al-Qattan revealed that 8...
published at 11/05/2026
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Kuwait Shuts Down One More Unhygienic Illegal Home-Based Food Kitchen
KUWAIT CITY, May 11: The Kuwait Public Authority for Food and Nutrition has carried out a major enforcement operation in coordination with the Kuwait Ministry of Interior's C...
published at 11/05/2026
‘Hantavirus’ risk remains low in Kuwait
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‘Hantavirus’ risk remains low in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, May 11: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health said on Monday that it is closely monitoring global developments related to Hantavirus following reported infections and deaths ab...
published at 11/05/2026
Partial Closure on Fifth Ring Road Toward Salmiya
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Partial Closure on Fifth Ring Road Toward Salmiya
KUWAIT CITY, May 11: Kuwait Ministry of Public Works, in coordination with the Kuwait General Traffic Department, has announced a temporary partial closure on the Fifth Ring Road ...
published at 11/05/2026
UK Defence Senior Advisor Returns to Kuwait for High-Level Regional Security Meetings
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UK Defence Senior Advisor Returns to Kuwait for High-Level Regional Security Meetings
KUWAIT CITY, May 11:   The British Embassy in Kuwait is pleased to announce the visit of Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren OBE MA, Royal Navy, the United Kingdom’s Defence Senior Adviso...
published at 11/05/2026
Kuwait Municipality Continues Crackdown on Encroachment by Shops
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Kuwait Municipality Continues Crackdown on Encroachment by Shops
KUWAIT CITY, May 11: Kuwait Municipality said on Monday it is continuing field inspection campaigns across Kuwait’s six governorates to crack down on violations involving the ille...
published at 11/05/2026