KUWAIT: The Meteorological Department said that the country will experience extremely hot weather during the day and hot to warm weather with relatively high humidity at night over the weekend. The director of the department, Dharar Al-Ali, said that the country will be affected by a hot and relatively humid air mass, especially in coastal areas and nearby areas, starting Friday, accompanied by chances of light fog during the late hours of the night and early morning in some areas, especially coastal areas.

Al-Ali added that the weather on Thursday will be extremely hot, with northwesterly to variable winds of light to moderate speed between 8 and 38 kilometers per hour, some high clouds, and maximum temperatures expected to range between 47 and 49 degrees Celsius.

The sea will be calm to moderate with waves between 1 and 5 feet. He explained that tonight’s weather will be hot to warm, with variable winds from the northwest at light to moderate speeds between 8 and 28 kilometers per hour, some high clouds, and expected minimum temperatures ranging between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius.

The sea will be calm to moderate with waves between 1 and 3 feet. He said that tomorrow, Friday, will be very hot and relatively humid, especially in coastal areas, with northwesterly to southeasterly winds blowing at light to moderate speeds of between 10 and 38 kilometers per hour.

There will be some scattered clouds, with maximum temperatures expected to range between 46 and 48 degrees Celsius. The sea will be will be calm to moderate with waves between 2 and 5 feet.

He added that tomorrow night will be hot to warm and humid, especially in coastal areas, with variable winds blowing from the southeast at light to moderate speeds of between 6 and 28 kilometers per hour.

There will be some scattered clouds with a chance of light fog, and minimum temperatures are expected to range between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius, and the sea will be calm to moderate with waves between 1 and 4 feet.

Al-Ali said that the weather on Saturday will be very hot and relatively humid, especially in coastal areas, with variable winds blowing from the southeast at light to moderate speeds ranging between 8 and 35 kilometers per hour. There will be some scattered clouds, and maximum temperatures are expected to range between 45 and 47 degrees Celsius The sea will be calm to moderate with waves between 1 and 5 feet.

He noted that Saturday night will be hot to warm and relatively humid, especially in coastal areas, with partly cloudy skies and variable winds blowing from the northwest at light to moderate speeds ranging between 8 and 30 kilometers per hour.

The expected minimum temperatures will range between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius, and the sea will be calm to moderate with waves ranging between 1 and 4 feet. — KUNA

KUWAIT: To commemorate the 78th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence, the Embassy of Pakistan in Kuwait organized a flag hoisting ceremony at the Chancery on 14 August 2025. The ceremony was well attended by a large number of Pakistani community members, including women and children.

Special messages from the President, Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read out before the audience.

Ambassador, in his remarks, felicitated all fellow Pakistanis and highlighted the significance of the Day. He paid his tribute to our forefathers, whose sacrifices led to the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Subcontinent. He also praised the valiant armed forces of Pakistan for their resounding victory against its arch enemy in Marka-e-Haq.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Zafar Iqbal delivers his message.

Cake-cutting on the occasion.

The Ambassador urged Pakistani community in Kuwait to work diligently and wholeheartedly towards the progress and development of Pakistan. He acknowledged the contribution made by Pakistani community in Kuwait towards the progress and development of both nations. Musical performances were also made by the children as well as Pakistani singers on famous national songs. A cake cutting ceremony also took place during the event.

KUWAIT: Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Hamoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed with Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi on Wednesday the ministry’s plan for the Ahmadi Health District, the governorate’s needs, and future challenges in transforming it into an integrated medical city.

Following the meeting at the ministry’s headquarters, Sheikh Hamoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said that he and Minister Dr Al-Awadhi reviewed the most prominent health projects completed in the governorate, including the opening and operation of the new Maternity and Childhood Hospital, the establishment and operation of health and specialized centers, the expansion of dialysis services, the opening of a new physiotherapy building, medical stores, and parking lots, as well as the enhancement of emergency and dental services.

He explained that the meeting addressed the future plan, which includes the establishment of advanced medical facilities, the separation of outpatient clinics from the main hospital to reduce congestion, the establishment of a new hospital for internal medicine and surgery departments, the expansion of the cardiac treatment building, the introduction of clean energy technologies, and the development of medical tourism services.

He noted that the two sides discussed mechanisms for cooperation with major international companies to implement major health projects, most notably the Ahmadi and Sabah Al-Ahmad Medical Cities, according to a specific timetable, while addressing funding challenges, accelerating the pace of completion, and ensuring the equitable distribution of health services across the governorate. 

The governor stated that the aim of the meeting, which was attended by the Undersecretary of the Ministry, Dr Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, and the Assistant Undersecretary for Engineering Affairs, Engineer Ibrahim Al-Naham, was to meet the needs of the residents and form joint committees to expedite the implementation of projects to ensure the provision of integrated and sustainable health services to the governorate’s residents. — KUNA