Kuwait local news today

Here are some of the latest local news stories from Kuwait:

Top Stories

  1. Kuwait to introduce new visa system: The Kuwaiti government has announced plans to introduce a new visa system, which will allow foreign workers to switch jobs more easily and reduce the need for multiple visas. (Source: Kuwait Times)
  2. Kuwait Airways to increase flights to India: Kuwait Airways has announced plans to increase its flights to India, with an additional daily flight to be introduced from March 2023. (Source: Gulf News)
  3. Kuwaiti parliament approves budget for 2023-2024: The Kuwaiti parliament has approved the budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, which includes a 10% increase in spending on education and healthcare. (Source: Arab Times)

Business News

  1. Kuwait's economy grows 4.5% in Q4: Kuwait's economy grew by 4.5% in the fourth quarter of 2022, driven by a recovery in the oil sector. (Source: Kuwait News Agency)
  2. Kuwait's stock market falls 2.5%: The Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) fell by 2.5% on Monday, driven by a decline in the value of oil and banking stocks. (Source: Bloomberg)
  3. Kuwait's real estate market shows signs of recovery: The Kuwaiti real estate market is showing signs of recovery, with property prices and rentals increasing in some areas. (Source: Gulf News)

Health News

  1. Kuwait reports 1,400 new COVID-19 cases: Kuwait has reported 1,400 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 444,000. (Source: Kuwait Times)
  2. Kuwait launches vaccination campaign for children: Kuwait has launched a vaccination campaign for children aged 5-11 against COVID-19. (Source: Arab Times)
  3. Kuwait's healthcare system faces challenges: Kuwait's healthcare system is facing challenges, including a shortage of medical staff and equipment. (Source: Gulf News)

Sports News

  1. Kuwait's football team loses to Oman: Kuwait's national football team lost 2-1 to Oman in a friendly match. (Source: Kuwait Times)
  2. Kuwait's tennis player wins international tournament: Kuwait's tennis player, Abdullah Al-Qabandi, has won an international tournament in the United Arab Emirates. (Source: Gulf News)
  3. Kuwait's athletics team wins medals at regional championships: Kuwait's athletics team has won several medals at the regional championships in the United Arab Emirates. (Source: Arab Times)

These are just a few of the latest local news stories from Kuwait.