Kuwait

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Kuwaiti travel trends rise in family, religious journeys for Eid Al Adha: Wego

Thu, 07 May 2026

Wego reports that Kuwaiti travellers are planning longer, more intentional Eid Al Adha trips, focusing on family travel, religious journeys, and destinations offering relaxation and cultural experiences, based on recent search and booking trends.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Kerten Hospitality expands Kuwait footprint with Ray Hotel Mangaf

Thu, 07 May 2026

Kerten Hospitality has taken over operations of Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 in Mangaf, expanding its Kuwait presence following The House Hotel Al Khiran, marking a new growth phase in the country since 2021.

Construction & Real Estate

SLDC awarded drilling contract in Kuwait

Wed, 06 May 2026

SLDC, a newly established drilling joint venture (JV), announced today the award of a significant drilling contract by SLB (Schlumberger Oilfield Eastern Limited) for operations in Kuwait’s Mutriba field.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Jazeera Airways unveils 38 direct destinations for Eid break

Wed, 06 May 2026

Jazeera Airways offers 38 destinations across 17 countries for Eid, covering the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, and will launch direct flights to Milan Bergamo on May 22, expanding travel options from Kuwait.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Jazeera Airways resumes full operations from T5 in Kuwait Airport

Sat, 02 May 2026

Leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has announced the full resumption of operations from its dedicated Terminal 5 (T5) at Kuwait International Airport following the partial resumption of direct flights last week after 57 days of airport closure and conclusion of its service from a temporary base in Saudi Arabia.

Finance & Capital Market

Jazeera Airways defers payout decision amid Mideast uncertainty

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Kuwait-based budget carrier Jazeera Airways said its board has decided to defer a dividend decision for FY 2025, citing uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict. The move is intended to provide greater clarity on evolving conditions, including the timeline for operational normalisation in the country.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Two power plants hit by drones in Kuwait

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

The Kuwait Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced that two power and water desalination plants were targeted by an Iranian drone attack early on Sunday morning (April 5)

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Jazeera Airways restores Nepal connectivity with Kathmandu flights

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has announced the successful launch of its first flight to Kathmandu, Nepal, via the King Fahad International Airport in Dammam.

Construction & Real Estate

GCC projects market hit by Iran war, contracts down 9.7pc

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

The GCC projects market experienced a slowdown in the first quarter due to the Middle East conflict with the total value of contracts plunging 9.7% to $61.2 billion, according to a report. This contraction was driven largely by a substantial downturn in contract awards within Saudi Arabia and UAE.

Construction & Real Estate

Wabag-Heisco consortium wins $370m Kuwait desal plant contract

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

A consortium of India-based VA Tech Wabag, a global leader in water and wastewater treatment solutions, and Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Company (Heisco) has been awarded a KD114.2 million ($370 million) contract for a major seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in Kuwait.