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Kuwait’s ambassador to the UK presents credentials to King Charles

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LONDON: Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom Bader Al-Munaikh presented his credentials Thursday to King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in a ceremony held at Buckingham Palace. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Ambassador Al-Munaikh said that during the meeting, he conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to King Charles, along with His Highness’s wishes for the King’s good health and for the continued growth and prosperity of Kuwaiti-British relations.

Ambassador Al-Munaikh added that King Charles asked him to convey his greetings to His Highness the Amir, recalling with appreciation the Amir’s private visit to Scotland earlier this year, as well as the King’s multiple visits to Kuwait. King Charles also expressed his best wishes for Ambassador Al-Munaikh’s success in his mission to strengthen Kuwaiti-British ties.

The ambassador noted that His Highness the Amir had visited the United Kingdom four times while serving as Crown Prince. His fifth visit took place in January, after assuming leadership, in response to a private invitation from King Charles to visit his personal residence in Scotland.

Victoria Busby, Director Protocol and Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, highlighted the strong and longstanding bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Kuwait.

She noted that Ambassador Al-Munaikh’s assumption of his role coincides with the 125th anniversary of Kuwaiti-British relations. She further stated: “We continue to coordinate on key issues related to defense and security. In February, Kuwait hosted the eighth edition of the joint military exercise ‘Desert Warrior’ with the UK, and last year, 16 British military teams were deployed in Kuwait to train the Kuwaiti Armed Forces.”

Busby also emphasized that trade and investment ties between the two countries remain strong. A Memorandum of Understanding on investment partnership was signed in 2023 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Kuwait Investment Office in London. She praised the positive impact of Kuwaiti investments on sectors such as life sciences, renewable energy, education, and technology.

The ceremony was attended by senior officials and diplomats, including the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in the UK, Honduran Ambassador Ivan Romero-Martinez, along with members of the Kuwaiti Embassy in the United Kingdom. — KUNA

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192 arrested in security sweep; weapons seized

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KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of 192 violators and wanted individuals during a wide-ranging security campaign launched by the General Department of Residency Investigations. The campaign targeted several densely populated areas, including Jahra, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Mahboula, Qurain Markets, Ahmadi and Fahaheel.

In a statement issued Friday, the ministry said the campaign comes within the framework of an ongoing nationwide crackdown across all governorates, carried out under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. The operations are being implemented under the direct supervision of Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Major General Ali Al-Adwani. The ministry affirmed its continued efforts to uphold the law and ensure public safety, noting that violations of residency and labor regulations will be dealt with firmly. It stressed that accountability will apply to both the violator and the employer and warned that no leniency will be shown to those found breaking the law.

Meanwhile, in a separate operation, the General Directorate of Weapons Investigation—represented by the Search and Investigation Department—arrested two individuals working for a local airline on charges related to the possession of unlicensed ammunition and alcoholic beverages. According to the ministry, the first suspect, a Pakistani national employed as a doctor, was detained at Kuwait International Airport after 64 rounds of ammunition were discovered in his luggage. During questioning, the suspect confessed to owning the ammunition and claimed he had received it from a colleague.

Following this admission, a second suspect, a Kuwaiti citizen working as a pilot, was arrested at the airport. Upon interrogation, the suspect confirmed the doctor’s statements. A search warrant was subsequently issued by the Public Prosecution to inspect his residence and vehicle, leading to the discovery of 500 additional rounds of unlicensed ammunition.

Further searches at a secondary residence in Shab Al-Bahri uncovered 87 bottles of alcoholic beverages along with equipment and materials used in alcohol production. The suspect confessed to possessing the unlicensed ammunition and to manufacturing alcohol using tools purchased online. The two suspects were referred to the competent authorities for further legal action. The Ministry of Interior reiterated its firm stance against all forms of illegal activity and affirmed that it will continue its operations to safeguard public security. — Agencies

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KOC and KU to enhance joint research

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KUWAIT: A delegation from Kuwait University visited Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) in Al-Ahmadi on July 23, 2025 to discuss ways to enhance joint research cooperation between the two institutions. This visit comes as a follow-up to the existing coordination on the main research agreement signed between the two parties in July 2019, relating to cooperation in the fields of reservoirs and heavy oil, which aims to achieve strategic research and development objectives.

The agreement focuses on strengthening research cooperation between Kuwait University and Kuwait Oil Company through technology and knowledge transfer, improving oil production and refining processes, developing industrial and technological processes through scientific research, and attracting as many members of the university’s academic staff as possible.

At the beginning of the visit, the Kuwait University delegation, represented by Assistant Vice President for External Research Cooperation and Consultancy Dr Mubkhout Mohammed Al-Dosari and Assistant Vice President for Research Funding and Implementation Dr Abdul Latif Abdullah Al-Rashdan, met with Kuwait Oil Company Vice President for Gas and Innovation Amina Rajab. Rajab praised Kuwait University’s efforts in promoting fruitful research cooperation with Kuwait Oil Company and stressed the importance of intensifying research related to the challenges facing the natural gas sector.

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During the meeting, Dr Mubkhout Al-Dosari affirmed that Kuwait University is working, under the signed agreement, to support the company’s decision-making process, contributing to the development of effective strategies that support research interests and achieve scientific progress through external partnerships, to direct research towards creativity and innovation.

The delegation also met Bader Mohammed Al-Ajmi, Director of Innovation and Technology, who welcomed the attendees and emphasized the importance of cooperation between the two sides in serving research, development, and comprehensive development for the benefit of the State of Kuwait. During the meeting, Dr Abdul Latif Al-Rashdan addressed the most prominent administrative, technical, and financial issues facing researchers in projects fully funded by Kuwait Oil Company, which were discussed and possible solutions were developed to deepen cooperation between Kuwait University and Kuwait Oil Company.

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India seeks to expand its fruit exports to Kuwait: Ambassador

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KUWAIT: Following the strong public response to the Indian mango festival held at The Avenues on Thursday, India is exploring the possibility of expanding its fruit exports to Kuwait. Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Adarsh Swaika told Kuwait Times that discussions are underway to introduce Indian-grown dragon fruit, blueberries, and blackberries to the local market.“These fruits are now being cultivated in India, and there is potential for them to enter the Kuwaiti market soon,” he said.

This interest in diversification comes on the heels of the successful rollout of new Indian mango varieties in Kuwait. “For the first time in Kuwait, six new late-season mango varieties are now available in lulu hypermarket, with other major retailers also expressing interest,” the ambassador said.

Known as late-season mangoes, these include Chausa, Mallika, Amrapali, Dussheri, Langra, and the distinctive Fazli mango—recognized with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its unique regional origin and characteristics. “India is often called the mango capital of the world. We export over 1,000 varieties, ten of which have earned GI tags,” Dr Swaika noted. He further emphasized the strength of the food sector in bilateral trade, saying, “The food sector is one of the mainstays of our trade ties with Kuwait. Kuwait is among the top five importers of Indian mangoes globally.”

Reflecting on the mango festival held at The Avenues, the ambassador noted the strong engagement from the public. “There was very good enthusiasm at The Avenues Mall,” he said. “We started in the morning, and a lot of people came, tasted the mangoes, and were curious to learn more about the different varieties.”

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