Kuwait's top news — 14 November 2026
17 stories from 9 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-Wasat · Sarmad · KUNATatbeeqi Launches New Updates to Enhance Digital ServicesA new version of the Tatbeeqi app aims to enhance academic and administrative services for students and faculty members.
- 6 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · Al-Wasat · KUNAKuwait and 17 Arab and Islamic Countries Condemn Israel's Strike on Khan Younis Medical Complex in GazaForeign ministers of 18 countries condemned the Israeli strike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis and called for a ceasefire and the delivery of aid.
- 5 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Seyassah · Sarmad · KUNAInformation Technology: Microsoft services fully return to normal - SarmadCentral Informatics Organization announces Microsoft services, including Teams, Outlook, and Copilot, have fully returned to normal after an outage lasting more than 24 hours
- 2 newspapers · Al-Jarida · Al-SeyassahInformation Technology Authority: No signs of security breach linked to Microsoft 365 service outageThe Director General of the Central Authority for Information Technology confirmed there is no security breach linked to the Microsoft 365 service outage, as services gradually recover.
- Al-JaridaTrump proposes nuclear arms reduction at China summitUS President Donald Trump will raise the issue of nuclear arms reduction during a meeting in China this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- Al-AnbaKuwait: Firm support for the pivotal role of UN political missions in conflict prevention and peacebuildingKuwait reaffirmed its steadfast support for UN special political missions and their role in mediation and peacebuilding
- Al-QabasGCC Secretary-General to Al-Qabas: Four pillars to implement the 'Gulf Train'Jassem Al-Bedoui affirms Gulf integration and announces a comprehensive mechanism to monitor the railway project
- Al-JaridaSocial Affairs: Accepting Ramadan and Eid project licensing requests in early DecemberThe Ministry of Social Affairs set early December to accept licensing requests for charity associations' Ramadan and Eid projects, both domestic and international, emphasizing adherence to approved mechanisms.
Economy
- 2 newspapers · Al-Qabas · KUNAPrice of Kuwaiti Oil Barrel Rises by $1.85 to Reach $85.29The price of a barrel of Kuwaiti oil rose to $85.29 in trading on Friday.
- Al-RaiThousands of companies face fines for having two beneficiaries in their records, one unregisteredThe Ministry of Commerce and Industry has begun fining thousands of companies due to discrepancies in beneficial owner data, warning of fines ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 dinars.
- Al-RaiComprehensive overhaul of the Companies Law anticipatedThe Ministry of Commerce and Industry is studying a comprehensive overhaul of the Companies Law to enhance market competitiveness, ensure transparency, and combat hidden ownership.
- Al-JaridaAl-Shal: Negative 'Economist' forecasts for Kuwaiti economic performanceThe Economist Intelligence Unit lowers Kuwait's 2026 growth forecast to -16.5%, expecting partial recovery in 2027, with continued reliance on oil and budget deficits until 2031.
- Al-QabasHolders of 'Freelance Consulting' licenses urged to regularize their statusHolders of consulting licenses are required to regularize their status according to the required academic qualifications or experience.
Arab & world
- Al-RaiAdvanced Russian Missiles Threaten to Split Ukraine in Half... Kyiv Under Siege of Bridges and EnergyAdvanced Russian missiles threaten to divide Ukraine and disrupt its infrastructure.
- Al-JaridaWaltz in Lebanon to decide on UNIFIL alternative and push 'Sinai model'Ambassador Waltz discusses UNIFIL alternative and Sinai model with Lebanon
- Al-Rai4 Hours of Air Paralysis in America.. Chaos Crosses the AtlanticAir traffic in the United States resumed after a 4-hour suspension due to a malfunction in monitoring systems, with repercussions for transatlantic flights.
Sports
- 4 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Qabas · Al-NaharOyono Banned for 12 Matches After Causing the Death of de MiguelThe Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary committee has suspended Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Oyono for 12 matches after he caused the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel.
