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Kuwait forms task force to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling

Kuwait forms task force to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling

Among several responsibilities, the team will activate the national referral system for victims, and review existing and emerging cases

New Kuwait drug law imposes death penalty, life imprisonment

New Kuwait drug law imposes death penalty, life imprisonment

The law also provides opportunities for treatment, either voluntarily, or through addiction reports filed by relatives up to the third degree of kinship

New Kuwait residency rules: Higher visa fees, more categories, stricter controls

New Kuwait residency rules: Higher visa fees, more categories, stricter controls

The authorities confirmed minimum salary requirement of KD800 for family residence and hiked fees to sponsor dependents other than spouses and children to KD300 a year

Labubu toys recalled over safety concerns from Kuwait markets

Labubu toys recalled over safety concerns from Kuwait markets

The authority urged residents to stop using the product and to contact the company to return it and receive a refund

Bahraini, Kuwaiti citizens detained by Israel; authorities seek release

Bahraini, Kuwaiti citizens detained by Israel; authorities seek release

Oman earlier issued a statement saying it is 'closely following' the situation of its citizens participating in the Global Freedom Flotilla

Photos: Kuwait arrests man planning to bomb places of worship

Photos: Kuwait arrests man planning to bomb places of worship

The Arab individual was said to be affiliated with a banned group and was arrested after thorough investigations by the security forces

Kuwait authorities bust criminal network manufacturing methanol which killed several Asians

Kuwait authorities bust criminal network manufacturing methanol which killed several Asians

The authority stressed that it would not show leniency to those who attempt to tamper with the country's security, or threaten the lives of individuals

Pilot, doctor arrested for possessing unlicenced ammunition, illegal alcohol in Kuwait

Pilot, doctor arrested for possessing unlicenced ammunition, illegal alcohol in Kuwait

A staggering 500 rounds of unlicensed ammunition, 87 bottles of alcoholic beverages, and materials used for homemade alcohol production were seized

Schengen-style GCC tourist visa approved, to be rolled out 'soon', says top official

Schengen-style GCC tourist visa approved, to be rolled out 'soon', says top official

Industry executives believe that the much-awaited unified visa will boost 'bleisure' (business-leisure) travel in the region

Kuwait busts major corruption network exchanging bribes for illegal advantages

Kuwait busts major corruption network exchanging bribes for illegal advantages

A number of intermediaries, who were responsible for transferring and delivering the money, were also arrested