Kuwait

UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report

The UAE attempted to convince Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf states to coordinate a military response to Iran’s missile and drone attacks, but neighbors refused, sources told Bloomberg.

An Emirati F-16E fighter jet; illustrative.
Iran and Iraq map. Ilustration.

Role of Gulf states in Iran conflict said to change over one week - analysis

Saudi Royal Air Force fighter jets perform a fly-by during Saudi Arabia's 95th National Day celebrations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 23, 2025.

Saudi airstrikes targeted militias in Iraq during war with Iran

 IRGC Navy Martyr Hassan Bagheri warship and an IRGC speed boat are sailing along the Persian Gulf during the IRGC marine parade, on April 29, 2024.

Kuwait captured four IRGC-linked operatives who infiltrated their territory, Foreign Ministry says


Iran's Aragchi denies ceasefire agreement, demands Israel end attacks to stop war

Iran to stop missile launches as ceasefire begins, Israel to cease 12 hours after • Iran targets US bases in Qatar, Iraq • Qatar helps mediated ceasefire

US President Donald Trump gestures after returning early from the G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 17, 2025

Gazan influencer raises 10 million dollars in fake charity campaign

Saleh Al Jafarawi -- known on the internet as 'Mr. FAFO' – has been accused by the Palestinian Health Ministry of embezzling funds, with many Gazans speculating the money has been sent to Hamas.

 Saleh Al Jafarawi.

Kuwaiti-Italian archaeologists uncover 2,300-year-old Hellenistic courtyard on Failaka Island

The Al-Qurainiya site has been a focal point for archaeological research since 2014.

 Kuwaiti-Italian archaeologists discover 2,300-year-old Hellenistic courtyard at Al-Qurainiya on Failaka Island.

Kuwaiti peace activist jailed due to ‘forbidden normalization’

Fajer Al-Saeed, an activist who called for peace with Israel, was sent to a 21-day detention for ‘Normalization with the Israeli occupation and harming the interests of the state.'

 Fajer Alsaeed, December 14, 2024.

7,500-year-old Ubaid clay figurine unearthed at Bahra 1 in Kuwait

The figurine features an elongated skull and slanting eyes, characteristic of Ubaid culture.

 An anthropomorphic clay head.

Kuwait struggles with power cuts as temperatures soar

The outages were attributed to a technical malfunction in the fuel supply system combined with surging energy use as temperatures approached 50° Celsius (122° Fahrenheit).

 A young boy plays in a fountain to cool off during a heat wave, at the Mubarakiya Market in Kuwait City on August 5, 2023.

Bahrain, Kuwait are investigating thousands of citizenship fraud cases

The countries’ generous benefits for their citizens, along with access to unrestricted movement, have inspired thousands to fraudulently obtain citizenship in Bahrain or Kuwait

A Special Force personnel guards an entrance to the crime scene where a blast killed one and seriously injured two police officers in the village of Diraz west of Manama, Bahrain, June 19, 2017.

Residential building blaze in Kuwait kills 49 workers

The death toll from a fire that broke out in a residential building south of Kuwait City has risen to 49. The building housed foreign workers, a common practice in Kuwait and other Gulf states.

A Kuwaiti police officer is seen in front of a burnt building following a deadly fire, in Mangaf, southern Kuwait, June 12, 2024

Kuwaiti Emir dissolves parliament following ‘unsatisfying’ election process

“I will not allow anyone to exploit democracy to destroy the state,” stated Kuwaiti monarch in explanation of constitutional measure.

 Jordan's King Abdullah welcomes Kuwait's Emir Sheik Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah upon his arrival at Marka military airport, in Amman, Jordan April 23, 2024.

Kuwait Emir visits Egypt, meets with leaders over Rafah concerns

Cairo and Kuwait City meet to discuss humanitarian crisis in Gaza and necessity of ensuring peace in region.

 President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, during a state visit reception, at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates March 5, 2024.