Kuwait

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Jazeera Airways launches end-of-summer sale with up to 30pc off

Sun, 09 Aug 2026

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s low-cost carrier, has launched its End of Summer Sale, offering travellers up to 30% off fares across its network, giving them another opportunity to plan an affordable getaway before the end of the summer travel season.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Jazeera Airways boosts Syrian operations with debut Deir Ezzor flight

Sat, 08 Aug 2026

Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has launched its inaugural flight to Deir Ezzor, further strengthening its network in Syria and becoming the only airline to offer direct services between Kuwait and three Syrian cities.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Qatar Airways restores Bahrain, Kuwait, Erbil services

Fri, 07 Aug 2026

Qatar Airways will resume flights to Bahrain, Erbil and Kuwait from Saturday, August 8, restoring key regional links that had been suspended amid the wider regional conflict and disruptions to air travel.

Energy, Oil & Gas

NESR secures $300m in Kuwait energy contracts

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

National Energy Services Reunited (NESR), an international provider of integrated energy services in the Mena region, has secured contract awards worth $300 million in Kuwait over five years, covering its Production Services and Drilling & Evaluation segments.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Syria reopens Deir ez-Zor International Airport after nearly 14 years

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Syria reopened Deir ez-Zor International Airport on August 5 after nearly 14 years of closure, resuming domestic flights from Damascus and international services from Kuwait following the completion of maintenance and rehabilitation works.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

Apeco lands EPC contract for Kuwait’s Souk Sharq solar project

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Alternative Energy Projects Company (Apeco) has signed an agreement with United Real Estate Company to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for a solar power system at its Souk Sharq complex in one of Kuwait City's busiest commercial destinations.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Jazeera Airways offers up to 50pc off on GCC flights

Mon, 03 Aug 2026

Jazeera Airways has launched a GCC travel promotion, offering up to 50% off fares on flights across the Gulf region. The limited-time offer covers 13 destinations, with discounted bookings available from August 3–8, 2026 for travel through December 12, 2026.

Finance & Capital Market

Gulf Insurance Group posts H net profit of $76.7m

Sun, 16 Aug 2026

Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) today announced a net profit of KD23.8 million ($76.7 million), or 78.06 fils per share ($0.252) for the first half of 2026, an increase of 89.2% or KD11.2 million ($36.2 million) compared to a net profit of KD12.6 million ($40.5 million) for the same period last year.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait secures triple win at Haute Grandeur Awards

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait has secured three honours at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, strengthening its position as a leading luxury hotel in Kuwait.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation posts three-year high net profit of $6.9bn

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) recorded a net profit of KD 2.155 billion ($6.9 billion) for fiscal year 2025/2026, its highest in three years, Chief Executive Sheikh Nawaf Al-Sabah said.