Kuwait's top news — 2 November 2026
30 stories from 10 newspapers — ranked by how many newspapers covered each event, with a Qiyas summary for each.
Top stories
- 7 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-Nahar · Sarmad · KUNAAl-Jaber discusses regional developments with Abdul-Azizi by phoneDiscussion of regional developments between the foreign ministers of Kuwait and Egypt
- 6 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · KUNAAl-Dabbous Heart Centre Successfully Performs 18th Heart Transplant in KuwaitThe Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced that the Salman Al-Dabbous Heart Centre successfully performed the country's 18th heart transplant on an 18-year-old patient, with the participation of a Saudi medical team.
- 6 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · Sarmad · KUNAAl-Ali Receives Written Message from UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of DefenseKuwait's Defense Minister receives a written message from his UAE counterpart during a meeting with the ambassador
- 6 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-Nahar · KUNAElectricity Minister: Buildings mandated to follow 'heater code'Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy Dr. Subaih Al-Muhammadi issued a ministerial decision approving the technical code for water heaters in buildings in the State of Kuwait.
- 5 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-NaharCustoms Thwarts Smuggling of 50 'Chemical' PillsIn cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, the General Customs Administration thwarted a drug smuggling attempt hidden in a baby stroller arriving from Canada and arrested the suspect.
- 4 newspapers · Al-Jarida · Al-Wasat · Sarmad · KUNAGuterres condemns death of UN staff member detained by HouthisGuterres condemns death of UN staff member detained by Houthis
- 4 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-QabasForeign Minister and his Egyptian counterpart discuss regional developments and enhance joint coordinationSheikh Jara Al-Jaber receives a call from Badr Abdelatty to discuss regional developments
- 3 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Rai · Al-SeyassahBank Employee Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison, Fined, and Ordered to Repay 550,000 Dinars for Embezzling Client FundsCriminal Court sentences bank employee for embezzling client funds and money laundering.
- 3 newspapers · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-QabasEurope's Fridges at Risk: Cyberattacks Turn Them Into OvensSynchronized cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems in several European countries have led to food spoilage and rising temperatures, in a sabotage incident for which no one has claimed responsibility yet.
- 3 newspapers · Al-Wasat · Sarmad · KUNAJustice Minister: 20% Decrease in Cases Pending Before the JudiciaryNasser Al-Samit announced a 20% drop in pending cases and the completion of the guarantors campaign.
- 3 newspapers · Al-Wasat · Sarmad · KUNAMinister of 'Endowments' Chairs Meeting of Endowments Affairs CouncilThe Endowments Affairs Council held its 111th meeting, chaired by Minister Al-Wasmi, to discuss endowment plans, and received a delegation from the Kuwaiti Aspire Club for People with Intellectual Disabilities to enhance cooperation.
- 3 newspapers · Al-Rai · Sarmad · KUNADeputy Minister of Health: Employing Latest Technologies to Achieve Highest Safety Standards in Obesity TreatmentSheikh Salman Al-Khalifa Al-Sabah stresses a comprehensive treatment plan for obesity that goes beyond surgery.
- 2 newspapers · Al-Anba · KUNAGulf Veterans Cup: 'The Blue' defeats Oman, Saudi Arabia beats IraqSaudi Arabia defeats Oman and Iraq in the Gulf Veterans Cup.
- Al-AnbaCENTCOM refutes Iran's claims of no civilian targeting: Random attacks are clear and unjustifiableUS Central Command confirms Iran's targeting of civilians and infrastructure in the Gulf
- Al-Seyassah'Felony Court': Death penalty for citizen and fugitive expatriate for importing drugs for traffickingThe Felony Court sentenced a citizen and a fugitive expatriate to death after convicting them of importing narcotics for trafficking purposes.
- Al-JaridaAl-Anzi: Media Regulation Bylaw to be Issued Within Five MonthsBader Al-Anzi announced the issuance of the executive bylaw for the media regulation law within five months, while Othman Gharib stressed the importance of official sources in crisis management, and Mohammed Al-Anzi discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on education.
- Al-NaharTrump Hints at '10 Minutes' to End the WarTrump threatens a swift strike on Iran and confirms negotiations are ongoing, while the Iranian military threatens a prolonged war.
- Al-RaiFatwa Department Activates Files for Judgment ImplementationThe Committee for Monitoring the Implementation of Judicial Rulings at the Fatwa and Legislation Administration has begun enumerating and following up on cases with government entities.
- Al-AnbaCouncil of Ministers: Mid-Year School Break Lasts Two Weeks According to Published Timeline... No Decisions to Extend ItThe Council of Ministers confirmed that the mid-year school break will begin on January 23, 2027, for two weeks, without any extension.
- Al-WasatProtests Demand Opposition-Arab Alliance to Oust 'Netanyahu'Hundreds of Israelis protest in Tel Aviv demanding an alliance between the opposition and Arab parties to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Al-NaharAl-Abdullah Sponsors Current 17th Energy Research ConferenceLaunch of the 9th International Conference on Energy Research and Development with participation from international experts.
Economy
- 8 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · Al-Nahar · Sarmad · KUNACivil Service: 882 citizens nominated for employment in government entitiesAnnouncement of nomination of 882 citizens for employment in government entities based on the Civil Service Council decision
- 4 newspapers · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · KUNA · Kuwait NewsKuwait Finance Minister: Attacks on Regional Countries Threaten Global Security and Stability, Disrupt Supply ChainsKuwait Finance Minister Yaqoub Al-Rafai affirmed that attacks on countries in the region threaten global security and stability, during his leadership of the Kuwait delegation at the COMCEC meetings in Istanbul.
- 4 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Seyassah · Al-Wasat · KUNAGold prices recover amid oil declineGold rose 1.1% as it recovered from previous losses, while oil fell ahead of the US elections
- 4 newspapers · Al-Rai · Al-Wasat · Sarmad · KUNA'Equity Petrochemicals': Its US subsidiary 'ME Global' Receives ISCC Certification for Carbon FootprintEquity receives ISCC certification for carbon footprint
- Al-RaiInterior Ministry Warns Against Sheltering and Employing Illegal ResidentsThe Ministry of Interior warned against employing or sheltering individuals without verifying the legality of their residency status.
- Al-RaiFatf: Kuwait Makes Early Progress in Enhancing Anti-Money Laundering EffectivenessThe Financial Action Task Force (Fatf) announced that Kuwait has made progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework ahead of schedule.
Arab & world
- 3 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Rai · KUNAInternational Criminal Court Affirms Continuation of Its Work with Independence and Neutrality Despite ChallengesICC President Tomoko Akane affirmed the continuation of work with independence despite US sanctions, while confirming arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, and condemning Putin and Ali Abdulrahman.
- 2 newspapers · Al-Rai · Al-NaharUS elections tomorrow... Trump pre-emptively hints at fraudThe US midterm elections enter their final phase amid fears that Trump will reject defeat and the Justice Department will intervene in the counting process.
- Al-RaiLebanan at the Heart of Dark Scenarios Hovering Over Negotiations... 'The Gun on the Table'A report on the impact of US elections and Iranian negotiations on the situation in Lebanon, along with a visit by a Lebanese ministerial delegation to Syria.
