Kuwait

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Jazeera launches third destination in Syria with flights to Deir Ezzor

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

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.

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Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad dies at 74

Sun, 12 Jul 2026

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.

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Ray by Cloud 7 opens in Kuwait's Mangaf

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

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.

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Jazeera unveils big summer sale offer across top European destinations

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

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.

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Kuwait resumes air navigation after temporary airspace closure

Sat, 06 Jun 2026

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.

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Bahrain intercepts Iranian missiles, slams attacks on Kuwait

Sat, 06 Jun 2026

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.

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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement boosts hopes for US-Iran talks

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

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.

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Iran missiles target Bahrain, Kuwait as US strikes Qeshm Island

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Iran fired missiles toward Bahrain and Kuwait as the United States carried out fresh military strikes against Iranian targets and enforced its maritime blockade in the Gulf yesterday, in one of the most serious escalations since a fragile ceasefire took hold.

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One Indian national killed, 63 injured in attack on Kuwait airport

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

One Indian national was killed and 63 people were injured following Iranian missile and drone attacks on the Kuwait International Airport in the early hours of Wednesday, according to reports.

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Jazeera Airways resumes flights from Kuwait airport's Terminal 5

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways has announced the resumption of its flights from and to the Jazeera Terminal 5 (T5) following a temporary closure earlier today.