Kuwait

New, tougher traffic law will be applied on 22 April: 12 types of offenders will be detained and some of them must go to court, with no compromise or financial settlements accepted for three major offences

On World Autism Awareness Day Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood reaffirmed Kuwait’s dedication to securing the rights of individuals with autism, enhancing their abilities, integrating them into society and giving robust support to families

Several public schools in Kuwait recorded a high rate of absences during Ramadan; a recurring phenomenon on religious and national occasions, it registered an upward trend this year

The coldest day in sixty years was recorded due to an intense cold wave that brought the temperature to -8°C in Mutriba and -6°C in Salmi

A fully electronic price monitoring system will be launched to curb price increases and improve price transparency of commodities in markets upon initiative of the Ministry of Trade and Industry

Kuwait has officially raised the minimum age for marriage to 18, following legislative changes aimed at protecting children's rights and strengthening family stability; 1.145 underage marriages were registered in 2024

The Kuwait Public Labour Authority has announced new regulations to improve workers' living conditions: employers must ensure that accommodation offers a minimum space per person and accommodates no more than four workers per room

Ministries and government departments began implementing an evening shift to improve the working environment in the public sector and provide more flexibility to public access; the selection of employees for evening shifts have been completed in advance

The Cabinet approved a draft decree-law imposing a 15% tax on multinational entities operating in multiple jurisdictions, aligning with global tax regulations to curb tax evasion and ensure revenue retention, coming into force on 1 January 2025

Dr. Intisar Al-Hattlani, Professor of Chemistry at Kuwait University's College of Science, was awarded the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award 2024, as part of the Young Talent Programme for the Middle East

On the eve of its planned release in Kuwait, the movie 'Wicked' was removed from cinema listings; the ban was not explained but it is said that the inclusion of an LGBTQ character may have been a contributing factor