Kuwait

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah has died aged 91, on Tuesday, according to the emir’s office statement.

From 28 June, UK Visas and Immigration has begun a phased resumption of services at Visa Application Centres in Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia (Al Khobar, Jeddah, Riyadh) and the UAE (Abu…

In a bid to showcase the offerings of the country in the Middle East, VisitBritain hosted its road show in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It is focused on inspiring visitors to explore…

Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the soft opening of Swiss-Belboutique Bneid Al Gar Kuwait that also marks the group’s debut in the country. Laurent A. Voivenel, senior vice…

Qatar Airways has announced its participation in the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020, where it will display its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 fitted with its multi award-winning business…

Emirates will showcase its latest flagship Airbus A380 to visitors and spectators on 15 January at the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020. Visitors to the show will be able to tour the popular…

Jazeera Airways, a Kuwaiti low-cost carrier, has announced plans to start flying daily to London from 27 October, serving the British capital in a new A320neo aircraft. This will be…

IndiGo has announced six new flights to the Middle East to enhance international connectivity. Effective from 25 July and 5 August, the airline will launch daily non-stop flights…

GCC travellers looking to escape the region’s escalating summer heat should look no further than the idyllic island of Cyprus for their summer vacation destination, according to Savvas…

Studio M Arabian Plaza Hotel & Hotel Apartments, announced its successful participation in Earth Hour -- the world’s largest grassroots environmental action event.

The German Embassy announced the opening of a new visa application centre in Kuwait in a move aimed at bringing greater efficiency to visa application processing services and enhanced…

Malta Tourism Authority is trying to attract more travellers from Middle East countries by opening a promotion office in United Arab Emirates.

FCM Travel Solutions, the corporate travel division of the Flight Centre Travel Group, has announced new partnerships with GoFly in Algeria and Travel Club Travel & Tourism in Kuwait,…

BackHotel Lite, the new simplified version of Roiback’s booking engine for small chains and independent hotels, is already being used in five countries worldwide: Spain, Mexico, Indonesia,…

August sees Jazeera Airways celebrating the launch of an exciting new era for the Middle East’s first private airline, with the official unveiling of a new logo and an updated website The…

Oman Air has denied a report that one of its aircraft was diverted due to a bomb threat. A Kuwaiti newspaper reported that one of the Omani national carrier's flights had been…

India's Jet Airways is increasing seat capacity on several routes with the introduction of its wide-bodied aircraft. Airbus A330s will be deployed on routes connecting Mumbai with…

Kuwait Airways has launched direct flights to Bangkok, Rome, Paris and Manila as part of its new schedule of timings, frequency increases and rise in number of destinations. The new…

Kuwait-based Action Hotels has signed a deal to develop its latest property in Australia - a US$69 million four-star hotel at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Action Hotels…

Luxury hospitality operator, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and international retail franchise operator, Alshaya, have revealed plans to open a Four Seasons hotel in Kuwait. Located in…

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan recently concluded its roadshows in Qatar and Kuwait. The roadshows were aimed at strengthening relations between Azerbaijan and the…