Latest news in Kuwait? September 7th, 2026
07-09-2026
- Kuwait Airways Board Restructuring: The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) formed a new board of directors for Kuwait Airways following Decree 77/2026, which transitions the airline into a fully state-owned shareholding company. Nasser Al-Roudhan was appointed as chairman, alongside Abdulmohsen Al-Mukhaizeem as vice chairman, joined by several independent international aviation specialists. Times Kuwait+ 1
- Kuwait–India Bilateral Talks: Kuwait’s Ambassador to India, Meshaal Al-Shamali, announced that bilateral relations are expanding into a broader strategic partnership covering defense, renewable energy, and investment. Preparations were finalized to host the eighth round of Kuwait–India political consultations in Kuwait. Times Kuwait+ 1
- Judicial Rulings & Security Operations: The Court of Cassation upheld prison sentences against several former members of parliament for offenses related to public statements and state authorities. Concurrently, the Ministry of Interior carried out broad security crackdowns targeting residency violators and drug trafficking networks. Times Kuwait+ 1
- Industrial & Municipal Enforcement: The Public Authority for Industry and Kuwait Municipality closed 29 violating industrial sites and issued strict warnings regarding compliance with municipal, environmental, and safety codes. Times Kuwait
- Financial Markets: The Kuwait Bourse closed its trading session higher across premier and general market indices, led by banking and financial service stocks. Qatar news agency