Jazeera Airways has expanded its Kuwait–Egypt network by adding 16 weekly flights to Sharm El Sheikh, Alexandria, Sohag and Hurghada, increasing its total to 126 direct weekly services.
A power and water desalination station in Kuwait was damaged in an Iranian attack on Saturday, triggering a fire and forcing the temporary shutdown of many units, reported state media. Several firefighters and an worker were injured while battling fires at two sites targeted in the attacks.
China State Construction Engineering Corporation said it has won the contract to build the new headquarters of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority. The project involves the construction of a 275-m-high, 55-storey office tower with five basement parking levels in the Sharq district of Kuwait.
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of direct flights to Deir Ezzor, Syria, building on a year of rapid network expansion across the country and reinforcing its position as the fastest-growing airline serving the Kuwait-Syria market.
Qatar's top government body, the Amiri Diwan, has announced that the country's former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, whose leadership transformed the Gulf state into a global energy powerhouse and raised its international profile, died on Sunday at the age of 74.
Ray by Cloud 7, a contemporary hotel, has opened its doors in Mangaf, Kuwait, bringing together modern design, relaxed coastal living and curated dining experiences.
Leading Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has launched a summer fare sale offering discounts of up to 30% on one-way and return tickets across its network. The promotion, which runs until June 13, will cover a range of destinations in Europe, Türkiye and other markets served by its network.
Kuwait reopened its airspace on Saturday after a temporary closure imposed as a precautionary measure following Iran's ballistic missile attacks on the country. During the temporary closure, 11 Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways flights were diverted to neighbouring airports to maintain the safety of passengers and crews.
Bahrain announced on Saturday that its air defences intercepted Iranian missiles, while strongly condemning Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait earlier in the day.
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon has raised hopes of a broader diplomatic breakthrough that could help bring an end to the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, even as conflicting signals emerged over the state of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
