Kuwaiti Dinar Edges Down Slightly Against Pakistani Rupee Amid Ongoing Market Dynamics Kuwait City / Islamabad – The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) dipped slightly to 920.75 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) on September 27, 2025, marking a small decline from 922.13 PKR on September 20. The currency has seen fluctuations over recent months, including 921.47 PKR on September […]
Kuwait Launches Major Housing Projects, Raises Service Fees, and Opens GCC Visa on Arrival KUWAIT CITY – Kuwait has unveiled an ambitious plan to build new cities covering more than 300 hectares (740 acres), marking the first initiative under a landmark real estate law that allows private investment in the country’s housing sector. The move […]
Kuwait Remains Top Gulf Destination for Pakistani Job Seekers Kuwait continues to attract Pakistani professionals, offering high-paying opportunities in oil, construction, healthcare, and education. Its strategic location also makes it a gateway to major business hubs across the Middle East. For most foreigners, the Kuwait Work Visa — also known as the employment visa — […]
Kuwait Plans Major Increases in Service Fees; Tourist Visa Rules Eased for GCC Residents KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait is set to introduce a series of fee hikes for government services, including company registration and temporary commercial licences, following a Cabinet directive to review service pricing nationwide, Gulf News reports. Under the new plan, establishing a […]
Kuwait Eases Tourist Visa Rules for GCC Residents KUWAIT CITY – Kuwait has announced a major change to its tourist visa policy, allowing easier entry for millions of foreign residents across the Gulf. According to a decision published in the official gazette, Kuwait Al-Youm on Sunday, the new rules take effect immediately. Tourist visas will […]
Kuwait Sets New Travel Rules for Children Kuwait has introduced strict travel rules for children of both Kuwaiti and expat families. These rules are now being followed at all airports, ports, and border checkpoints. According to Kuwait’s law, the father or male guardian has full legal custody and travel rights for the child. This means […]
Under this plan, eligible property owners will receive alternative housing units in Sabah Al-Ahmad Residential City, Kuwait, by Law No. 33 of 1964 and its subsequent amendments. The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) had previously submitted a request to expropriate the complex, proposing to compensate owners with housing units from PAHW’s inventory in Sabah […]
The step has been taken on account of a comprehensive crackdown on fraudulent nationality claims. According to the new rules issued on July 10, the individuals whose citizenship was acquired through dependency have to contact their countries’ embassies to get valid passports or authentic travel documents. These documents are imperative to qualify for legal residency […]
Kuwait Enforces Stricter Customs Rules at Airports, Deports Over 6,000 Foreigners KUWAIT CITY – Kuwait has tightened its customs regulations for all passengers entering or leaving the country through Kuwait International Airport, with a strong focus on financial declarations and luxury item disclosures. The move is part of a broader strategy to combat money laundering […]
The Kuwait customs rules apply to all travellers who enter or exit the country via Kuwait International Airport and focus on the declaration of cash, gold, and high-value personal items. According to the General Administration of Customs, travellers must state any amount equal to or surpassing KWD 3,000 (approximately USD 9,700), irrespective of whether it’s […]