Kuwait's top news — 7 November 2026
30 stories from 9 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 · Sarmad · KUNA · Kuwait NewsEducation Ministry Launches First Cohort of New Teacher Training Program with 1,078 TraineesLaunch of the first phase of the national program to prepare and train new teachers, with 1,078 trainees participating.
- 5 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Nahar · Sarmad · KUNAEgypt Emphasizes Importance of Addressing Its Concerns Regarding Maritime Border Demarcation with LibyaEgyptian Foreign Minister emphasizes the importance of addressing Egyptian concerns regarding maritime border demarcation with Libya during meetings in Tripoli.
- 4 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · KUNA"Social Security" Wins London Battle Against Al-RajjanThe Public Institution for Social Security wins a lawsuit in London against Al-Rajjan and his partners.
- 4 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Seyassah · SarmadQatar Confirms US and Iran Continue Efforts to Reach Agreement: Our Mediation Continues, We Support NegotiationsQatari Prime Minister confirms ongoing efforts to reach an agreement between Washington and Tehran.
- 4 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Seyassah · Sarmad · KUNAAl-Saad Qualifies for Los Angeles OlympicsAbdulaziz Al-Saad won bronze at the World Shooting Championship, earning a qualification berth for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- 3 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-SeyassahTrump Plans Government Changes: We Are Holding Talks with Iran and Achieving Good ResultsPresident Trump reveals talks with Iran and positive results, announces government changes, while CENTCOM forms a new task force to prevent arms transfers to Iran.
- 3 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-NaharAl-Farhan: Gastroenterology Conference Serves as a Scientific Platform Keeping Pace with Medical AdvancesThe President of the Kuwait Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology announces the 4th Conference and the 1st Gulf Gathering on Gastrointestinal Diseases in November, with experts from 9 countries participating.
- 2 newspapers · Al-Anba · KUNAHis Highness Departs for the United States for Routine Medical Check-upsAmir Meshal Al-Ahmad departed for the United States for medical examinations, accompanied by an official farewell.
- 2 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-JaridaVideo: Criminal Investigation Department arrests Egyptian who altered expiration dates on rotten fish and meat to resell to restaurantsThe General Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrests an Egyptian who altered expiration dates on rotten fish and meat in Shuwaikh and resold them.
- 2 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-JaridaHead of 'Nizah': Kuwait ready to join the second phase of implementing the UN Convention against CorruptionHead of Nizah confirms Kuwait's readiness to join the second phase of the mechanism for reviewing the implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption.
- 2 newspapers · Al-Anba · KUNAForeign Minister Reopens Historic Egyptian Embassy Headquarters in LibyaDr. Badr Abdelatty opens the historic Egyptian embassy headquarters in Tripoli with Taher Al-Baawar.
- Al-Anba'Alliance': Intercept and Destroy Cruise Missile Heading Toward Riyadh AreaAlliance to Support Legitimacy announces interception of a Houthi cruise missile aimed at Riyadh.
- Al-QabasFood Reserves Assured, Supplies ContinuingConfirmation of stable food reserves and continuous supply flows through multiple channels, with coordination among state entities to ensure commodity availability.
- Al-SeyassahMeteorology: Hot Weather with Chance of Thunderstorms, Dust, and Reduced VisibilityThe Meteorology Department forecast hot weather on Saturday with dust, thunderstorms, and reduced visibility.
- SarmadEgypt and Turkey Conduct Joint Naval Exercises with Participation from Both Navies - SarmadLaunch of the 2026 Friendship at Sea exercises with participation from Egyptian and Turkish naval forces in Alexandria.
- Al-AnbaRobot Mimics Snake's Slithering Motion to Reach Narrow SpacesTeam at Sivas Science and Technology University receives TÜBİTAK support to develop robots adapting to difficult terrains.
- SarmadFrance Builds Secret Bunker for Macron in Case of Elysée Palace Breach - SarmadFrench authorities prepare security and political plans in response to escalating protests in Paris.
- Al-AnbaPoland: Shooter Arrested in Krakow After Casualties ReportedPolish Interior Minister announces arrest of the shooter in Krakow who killed 6 people with far-right motives.
- KUNACENTCOM: Disabling of a commercial vessel that attempted to breach the naval blockade on IranWashington, Nov 7 (KUNA) – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday the disabling of a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman that attempted to breach the naval blockade imposed on Iran. CENTCOM stated in a statement on the X platform that U.S. forces carried out the...
Economy
- 5 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · KUNAKuwaiti Oil Barrel Price Rises by $2.48 to Reach $88.69The price of a barrel of Kuwaiti crude oil rose by $2.48 to reach $88.69, according to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, amid rising Brent and West Texas Intermediate prices.
- 4 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-NaharAhli Bank: Capital Increase Subscription Begins Today at 27.29%The National Bank of Kuwait begins the subscription for capital increase to support its digital strategy and growth.
- Al-Seyassah67% Actual Completion Rate for 3 Economic ZonesInvestment Promotion Authority report reveals progress in Al-Abdali, Al-Wafra, and Al-Nuaimi projects
- Al-RaiIraq: Committed to Oil Production Ceiling Under OPEC+Iraq's Ministry of Oil confirms its commitment to the OPEC+ production ceiling and aims to raise it in the future.
- Al-JaridaCMA Report: Public Debt Accounts for 25.2% of GDPKuwait's public debt rose to 25.2% of GDP, alongside growth in deposits and credit.
- Al-QabasLinking Contracts to Actual Spending on Government ProjectsThe Ministry of Finance implements an automated system to monitor budget disbursements for government project stages.
Arab & world
- 4 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Qabas · SarmadIsraeli Media: Eisenkot Tasked with Forming the GovernmentThe Israeli President's Office has tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the new government within 28 days.
- 3 newspapers · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · SarmadQatar Denies Reports of Quotes Attributed to Its Prime Minister Regarding US-Iran Agreement FailureQatar's media office denies reports claiming an agreement between Washington and Tehran failed to materialize.
- Al-JaridaWashington Moves to Tighten Land and Sea Blockade on IranUS military forms a force to blockade Iran by land and sea, while Qatar conducts diplomatic mediation with Washington and Tehran to avoid widespread military escalation.
- Al-SeyassahCENTCOM: We targeted a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman for attempting to breach the naval blockade on IranU.S. Central Command announces the disabling of a commercial ship that attempted to breach the naval blockade on Iran in the Gulf of Oman, while Iranian reports mention explosions at several locations.
Sports
- 2 newspapers · Al-Jarida · KUNAZain Premier League for Football... Al-Arabi Defeats Al-Nassr (2-1) in the Eighth RoundAl-Arabi Club defeated Al-Nassr 2-1 in the eighth round of the Kuwaiti League after overturning the score.
