Kuwait's top news — 15 November 2026
27 stories from 10 newspapers — ranked by how many newspapers covered each event, with a Alqyas summary for each.
Top stories
- 9 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · Al-Nahar · Sarmad · KUNA · Kuwait NewsHis Highness the Prime Minister attends the opening of Microsoft's global digital innovation and transformation center in the State of KuwaitHis Highness the Prime Minister opens Microsoft's digital innovation center in Kuwait
- 7 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · Sarmad · Kuwait NewsVideo: The Amir Returns to Homeland After Routine Medical Exams SuccessfulThe Crown Prince returned successfully after a medical visit.
- 6 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Rai · Al-Seyassah · Al-Qabas · Sarmad · KUNALegitimacy Support Alliance: Intercepting and destroying two drones launched by the terrorist Houthi militias in the Makkah regionMaj Gen Turki Al-Maliki announces intercepting and destroying two drones launched by the terrorist Houthi militias in the Makkah region today Sunday.
- 4 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Seyassah · SarmadCriminal Security: Arrests of 6 Asians on Gambling Charges in HawalliCriminal Security Sector arrests 6 Asians on gambling charges in Hawalli
- 3 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Seyassah · KUNAQatar Prime Minister Discusses Regional Developments and Ways to Support Cooperation Relations with His Lebanese CounterpartQatar Prime Minister Discusses Regional Developments and Ways to Support Cooperation Relations with His Lebanese Counterpart
- 3 newspapers · Al-Qabas · Sarmad · KUNAGulf Statistical Agency: Waste management market in GCC states to exceed $104 billion by 2031A report by the Gulf Cooperation Council Statistical Centre reveals significant expansion in waste treatment infrastructure and growth in the sector's investment market
- 3 newspapers · Al-Seyassah · Al-Wasat · KUNALebanese President: Priority is Continuation and Renewal of UNIFIL MandateLebanese President Joseph Aoun reaffirms the priority of the UNIFIL mission while remaining open to developing its scope of operations.
- 3 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Seyassah61 Violators and Wanted Individuals Arrested in Security Campaigns in Jahra and CapitalMinistry of Interior arrests 61 violators and wanted individuals in campaigns in Jahra and the Capital in cooperation with other entities
- 2 newspapers · Al-Jarida · Al-NaharQatar and Turkey Sign Joint Defense AgreementSigning of joint defense agreement between Qatar and Turkey during the Supreme Strategic Committee meeting
- 2 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-JaridaSpaceX succeeds for the first time in capturing Starship vehicleSpaceX succeeded in capturing Starship in Texas.
- 2 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-RaiSulaibikhat and Burqan hand... return to glory or new champion?The final match of the Handball Federation Cup championship brings together Burqan and Sulaibikhat in the Sabah Al-Salem suburb.
- 2 newspapers · Al-Seyassah · KUNAKuwait Foreign Minister Discusses Latest Regional Developments in Phone Call with His Omani CounterpartKuwait Foreign Minister discussed latest regional developments and joint coordination with his Omani counterpart
- Al-JaridaAl-Yousef intensifies tours to enhance readinessAl-Yousef inspects Al-Manfouhah and Al-Jazirah islands with ministry leaders and participating entities
- KUNAAmir Returns to Homeland from United States After Routine Medical ExaminationsAmir returns to Kuwait after successful medical examinations in United States, greeted by senior officials
- Al-JaridaGCC demands compensation from Iran, while Trump links strikes to its provocationsGulf Cooperation Council demands the UN Security Council compel Iran to pay compensation, while Trump links strikes against it to new provocations.
- KUNAWith Emirati mediation, Abu Dhabi talks break negotiation deadlock and pave way for largest prisoner swap between Russia and UkraineWith Emirati mediation, Abu Dhabi talks succeeded in breaking the negotiation deadlock between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, paving the way for a meeting between Putin and US envoys and the largest expected prisoner swap.
Economy
- 6 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Nahar · Sarmad · KUNACapital Markets Authority grants BlackRock institutional marketing license in KuwaitThe Capital Markets Authority granted BlackRock an institutional marketing license to enhance the competitiveness of the Kuwaiti market and attract foreign investments.
- 6 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Nahar · Al-Wasat · KUNAKUFPEC announces start of gas production from West Mina offshore field in EgyptKuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) announces the commencement of gas production from the West Mina offshore field in Egypt.
- 2 newspapers · Al-Jarida · Al-WasatGulf Insurance earns KD 38.5 million in 9 monthsThe Gulf Insurance Group achieved net profits worth KD 38.5 million during the first nine months of 2026, an increase of 171.2% compared to the previous year.
Arab & world
- 5 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Rai · Al-Qabas · SarmadBahraini air defense intercepts Iranian aerial attacks, destroys severalBahrain Defense Force intercepts and destroys Iranian aerial attacks targeting Riffa base
- 3 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Rai · Kuwait NewsJordan: State Security Court Sentences Perpetrators of Al-Karak Church Attack to DeathJordan's State Security Court issues a death sentence on the perpetrators of the terrorist attack at Hamoud Church in Al-Karak Governorate.
- Al-JaridaTehran reduces deadline to open Hormuz from 7 days to 2 daysIran asks the US for concrete steps to open Hormuz
- Al-RaiTrump administration warns of continued flight disruptions for an additional dayChaos continues in US airports for an additional day due to a technical glitch, with Trump and Davey exchanging blame with Biden
- Al-JaridaIran Rules Out Temporary Suspension of Uranium Enrichment to Reach Deal with USIranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson rules out accepting a temporary suspension of uranium enrichment to reach an agreement with the United States.
Sports
- 4 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-Qabas · KUNAKuwaiti champion Abdulrazzaq Muhammad wins Asian bowling goldKuwaiti champion Abdulrazzaq Muhammad won the gold medal at the Asian Bowling Championship, while Talal Al-Mohammed expressed his happiness at the achievement.
- 3 newspapers · Al-Anba · Al-Jarida · Al-RaiSousa: Fighting spirit and discipline behind victory over SyriaPortuguese coach Helio Sousa praises the fighting spirit of Kuwaiti players after their victory over Syria and confirms that focus is currently on facing Honduras, scheduled for Tuesday.
- 2 newspapers · Al-Jarida · Al-QabasThe Blue squad is fully assembled ahead of the Honduras matchThe Kuwait national team concludes its training today ahead of the friendly match against Honduras, with a full squad attendance following the call-up of Saud Al-Qa'abi and the monitoring of Mohammed Al-Huwaydi.
