Kuwait's top news — 4 November 2026
24 stories from 10 newspapers — ranked by how many newspapers covered each event, with a Qiyas summary for each.
Top stories
- 8 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · Al-Nahar · Sarmad · KUNA(Defense Ministry): Committed to Supporting Cybersecurity Framework in Line with Kuwait's VisionThe 7th Gulf Cybersecurity Conference opened in Kuwait, with participation from government and banking entities.
- 7 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · Al-Wasat · KUNA · Kuwait NewsAl-Mushaan calls for building an integrated Arab transport and logistics systemNoura Al-Mushaan chairs Kuwait delegation at the 75th session of Arab Transport Ministers Council to discuss logistics challenges and regional cooperation
- 5 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Rai · Al-Qabas · Sarmad · KUNAPakistani Cabinet Approves Defense Cooperation Agreement with KuwaitPakistani Cabinet Approves Defense Cooperation Agreement with Kuwait
- 5 newspapers · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · Al-Nahar · Al-Wasat · SarmadUS conducts defensive strikes against Iranian 'Qeshm'The United States carried out limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in response to the use of surface-to-air missiles, while Trump denied resuming major combat operations.
- 5 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Seyassah · Sarmad · KUNAKuwait's Defense Minister attends launch of first batch of light ammunition production at Naif Light Ammunition FactoryLaunch of the first local light ammunition factory to enhance defense readiness and self-sufficiency
- 4 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Qabas · KUNAMinister Al-Muwasharji reaffirms Kuwait's absolute solidarity with Saudi ArabiaMinister Al-Muwasharji affirmed Kuwait's solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for Palestinian rights
- 4 newspapers · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Sarmad · KUNADeputy Interior Minister: Intensifying Gulf Security Cooperation to Face Challenges and Enhance ReadinessKuwait's Deputy Interior Minister reaffirms Kuwait's solidarity with Saudi Arabia and calls for enhanced digital security cooperation at a meeting of interior ministers' deputies in Bahrain.
- 3 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Nahar · KUNAAmir Congratulates Tongan King on National DayAmir Meshal sends a congratulatory message to King Tupou VI on Tonga's National Day
- 3 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Nahar · KUNAHis Highness the Amir Receives the 11th Annual Report of the Direct Investment AuthorityHis Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad, received the Director General of the Authority and handed him the annual report, and sent congratulatory messages to the presidents of Panama and Dominica.
- 2 newspapers · Al-Qabas · Al-WasatKuwait's non-oil private sector strengthens growth at fastest pace in 8 monthsThe Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 52.9 points amid improving demand and production.
- Al-AnbaSalameh warns against turning Lebanon into a battleground for others' conflicts againPrime Minister Nawaf Salam and Joseph Aoun reject dragging Lebanon into external conflicts, as military tensions escalate in the south.
- Al-AnbaVideo: Criminal Investigation Department raids home grocery store near school in Saad Al-Abdullah for selling e-cigarettes to studentsThe General Directorate of Criminal Investigation arrested five Bangladeshi nationals for selling e-cigarettes to school students in the Saad Al-Abdullah area and referred them to the competent authorities.
- Al-AnbaMaher Al-Anzi, Nadir Karam, Manayer Al-Qallaf, and Hessa Al-Qadhrim win 'Media Excellence' awards; 'Ahfad Hanthala' wins film excellence awardProminent presence of Kuwaiti media at the 10th edition of the Arab Media Excellence Awards for 2025 and 2026
- Al-QabasItalian Ambassador: Our Relations with Kuwait a Model of Strategic PartnershipThe Italian Ambassador affirmed that Kuwaiti-Italian relations are a model of partnership, praising the role of Italian soldiers in fighting ISIS and supporting Kuwait.
- Al-Jarida87,441 Housing Units Distributed Over the Last 10 YearsThe Public Authority for Housing Welfare distributed 87,441 housing units in Kuwait over the past decade, focusing on cities like Al-Mutla, Sabah Al-Ahmad, and South Abdullah Al-Mubarak.
- Al-WasatAmericans head to polling stations in referendum on Trump's policiesPolls open in the US midterm elections with Democrats leading in polls, threatening Republican dominance in Congress and impacting Trump's policies.
Economy
- 8 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · Al-Wasat · Sarmad · KUNA(Investment Promotion): Kuwait's FDI Inflows Rise to 948 Million Dinars in 2025-2026The Direct Investment Promotion Authority announces an increase in inflows to 948 million dinars in 2025-2026
- 6 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · Al-Nahar · SarmadOulad Ali Al-Ghanim for Cars Reports Net Profit of 18.77 Million DinarsThe company announced a net profit of 18.77 million dinars for the nine months ended in September 2026, driven by enhanced operational efficiency and expansion in Iraq and Egypt.
- 6 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Qabas · Sarmad · KUNA · Kuwait NewsKuwaiti Crude Drops $3.27 to $95.45Kuwaiti and global oil prices fall amid anticipation of Congress results' impact on the war.
- 3 newspapers · Al-Jarida · Al-Qabas · SarmadOil Drops 9% Amid Hopes for an End to the War on IranOil prices fell 9% and US stocks rose following US election results and expectations of reduced escalation with Iran.
- 2 newspapers · Al-Rai · Al-NaharLaunch of the Seventh Edition of 'Techno Innovation'The seventh international virtual conference, Techno Innovation, kicks off in Kuwait under the patronage of Omar Al-Omar and organized by Hanadi Al-Mubarak, with participation from 100 experts and 26 leading figures to discuss artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship.
Arab & world
- Al-Rai'Wall Street Journal': Iran's 'Guerrilla War' Weapon in the Strait of HormuzWall Street Journal report reveals low-cost Iranian tactics to disrupt ships in the Strait of Hormuz following US strikes.
Sports
- 7 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · Al-Nahar · SarmadAndorra's Goalkeeper on De Miguel's Death: 'It Was the Hardest Day of My Life'Jesus Ovono expressed his grief over the death of Jesus De Miguel following a collision.
- 5 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · KUNAKuwait Loses to Nasaf in AFC Champions League TwoAl-Kuwait Club lost to Uzbek side Nasaf 2-3 in the fourth round of the AFC Champions League Two.
