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CAPT bars 6 firms from disability tender

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KUWAIT CITY, July 6: The Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) has excluded six companies from bidding on a major procurement of prosthetic devices for individuals with disabilities, including wheelchairs, hearing aids, and other assistive technologies. Sources disclosed that out of the original 16 companies, only 10 remain to compete for the contracts expected to be worth millions of Kuwaiti dinars. Following the exclusions, CAPT forwarded the remaining bids to the authority. The Financial and Administrative Affairs Sector reviewed the offers thoroughly from both the financial and technical perspectives.

Based on this evaluation, the authority recommended awarding the contract to the companies that offered the most competitive prices and met the technical specifications in line with international standards and the needs of individuals with disabilities. Specialists in prosthetics and orthopedic medicine contributed to the project by developing around 35 models of wheelchairs tailored to various types of disabilities. They also selected the latest high-quality hearing aids to ensure optimal comfort and performance for users. The new procurement process introduces a mechanism aimed at resolving longstanding delays, with the goal of ending the suffering of hundreds of individuals who have been waiting for several years to receive essential devices. This mechanism is designed to accelerate the delivery and disbursement of assistive equipment.

The political leadership is keen on supporting persons with disabilities through the improvement of services and expediting related procedures. In another development, the Educational and Rehabilitation Services Sector at PADA continues to accept applications for external scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year. The application window, coordinated in advance with the Ministry of Higher Education, was open from June 10-29. A total of 50 scholarship seats have been allocated for students with disabilities as per the regulations and eligibility criteria

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Menzies Aviation and AS Budapest finalise strategic partnership at Budapest Airport

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UK / KUWAIT, July 29:  Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has finalised its strategic partnership with Airport Service Budapest Zrt. (AS Budapest), Following the approval of the Hungarian Competition Authority, creating new opportunities to support more customers and partners.

Under the agreement, AS Budapest will transfer its ground handling and cargo operations to Menzies Aviation, acquiring a minority stake in Menzies Aviation Hungary Kft. and Menzies Aviation Cargo Hungary Kft. The Hungarian ground handling company will now operate under the Menzies’ global brand, which includes operations at more than 300 airports in 65 countries.

AS Budapest’s employees will transfer to Menzies Aviation Hungary Kft., ensuring continuity of service and the integration of local expertise into Menzies’ Budapest operation. The well-established SkyCourt Lounge – the airport’s largest premium lounge – also becomes part of the integrated offering under the Menzies Aviation brand.

Together, the companies will handle more than 2,500 flights and over 12,000 tons of cargo per month at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), supported by a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees. The new partnership will cover all operational areas, including passenger services, baggage handling, cargo logistics, aircraft cleaning, de-icing, aircraft security and airside transport. The agreement marks a significant milestone for Menzies’ BUD operation, creating opportunities to deliver more efficient, high-quality ground handling and cargo services for airline customers. This partnership follows Menzies’ investment in a state-of-the-art facility in BUD’s Cargo City in 2024, which saw a 3,000sqm warehouse expansion, new 1,500sqm manoeuvring area for truck and ground support equipment (GSE), and 300sqm office and social space.

Miguel Gomez Sjunnesson, EVP Europe, Menzies Aviation, said: “Finalising this partnership with AS Budapest is a positive step in expanding our European footprint and enhancing service levels at Budapest Airport. By combining the local knowledge and operational strengths of both AS Budapest and Menzies, we’re uniquely positioned to meet rising demand and deliver first-class services to airlines, passengers and airport partners. 2024 broke all previous records in the airport’s history, signalling robust growth ahead. With 20 million passengers expected by 2030, we’re excited to support Budapest Airport on this growth journey as it reinforces its role as a leading regional hub.”

This partnership reflects Menzies and AS Budapest’s shared commitment to operational excellence, improved service delivery, enhanced sustainability and a seamless travel experience at one of Central Europe’s key aviation hubs.

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The Art of Anticipation: Inside the Invisible Luxury of a Stay at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya

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KUWAIT CITY, Jul 29: There’s a particular kind of silence that envelops a guest room at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at ‎Burj Alshaya just before check-in, a poised hush, like the moment before a symphony begins. But ‎what seems effortless is, in truth, the culmination of a choreography that begins long before the ‎guest ever steps inside. It’s a ritual of intention, detail, and above all, care.‎

Luxury in today’s world isn’t just about thread count or polished silver. It’s about anticipation, ‎knowing what a guest needs before they do, and shaping their experience not through ‎extravagance, but through thoughtfulness.‎

Step into this behind-the-scenes ballet, and you’ll find more than a team, you’ll find artisans of ‎hospitality.‎

The journey begins with something as deceptively simple as a sheet. Each one is steamed and ‎stretched by hand to achieve that signature Four Seasons silkiness, the kind that invites you to ‎sink in and forget time. Pillows are plumped not just for appearance but for ergonomics, aligned ‎to match your sleeping preferences if they’re on file, and if not, ready to be adjusted at a ‎moment’s notice.‎

Then come the amenities. These aren’t just placed, they’re composed. A honey jar might be ‎nestled next to a herbal tea blend if our records show you like to wind down naturally. A ‎particular chocolate brand might grace your table if it was once mentioned in passing to a ‎concierge. Cables are untangled and aligned, device chargers pre-connected, because the real ‎luxury is never needing to ask.‎

Every corner is checked not for perfection alone, but for personality. The team scans each room ‎with the eyes of a returning guest. Would he notice that the curtain gap lets in the morning sun ‎too soon? Would she prefer the temperature at 21 instead of 22? No assumption is too small; no ‎detail is too trivial.‎

At Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait, this philosophy is carried further with a revolutionary concept: ‎the 24-hour stay. Guests are invited to check in at their leisure, 11 a.m., 7 p.m., or even 3 a.m., ‎and enjoy a full 24 hours of personalized luxury. It’s an invitation to live on your own rhythm, ‎not the hotel’s. To truly settle in, unpack, and exhale.‎

And in the heart of a Kuwaiti summer, where the desert sun lingers until twilight, there’s no ‎better way to savor your stay than poolside. The hotel’s serene outdoor pool becomes a cool oasis ‎suspended above the city, shaded by modern design and serviced with refreshments that flow ‎like time here: effortlessly.‎

Whether it’s a solo escape or a shared getaway, your time at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait isn’t just ‎a stay, it’s a curated journey of comfort, nuance, and quiet luxury.‎

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Warba Bank Receives Central Bank’s Approval to Appoint Advisors for Merger Feasibility with Gulf Bank

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KUWAIT CITY, Jul 29: Warba Bank has announced that it has received the approval of the Central Bank of Kuwait ‎to appoint a group of specialized advisory firms to conduct a feasibility study and due ‎diligence review for the potential merger with Gulf Bank. This approval marks a key ‎milestone in progressing the preparatory procedures for a possible merger between the two ‎leading financial institutions.‎

The approval follows Warba Bank’s previous disclosure dated June 15, 2025, regarding the ‎signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gulf Bank to explore the feasibility ‎of a merger. The step represents a pivotal moment in the path toward forming a fully ‎integrated Islamic banking entity with the potential to compete on a regional and global scale.‎

The list of appointed advisors includesinternationally and locally recognized institutions such ‎as Bain & Company as Management Consultant, J.P. Morgan as Lead Financial Advisor, Al ‎Shall Consulting as Local Investment Advisor, Clifford Chance as Lead Legal Advisor and Al ‎Tamimi & Company as Local Legal Advisor. ‎

Commenting on the development, Mr. Hamad Musaed Al-Sayer, Chairman of Warba Bank, ‎said:”We welcome the Central Bank of Kuwait’s approval to appoint advisors for the merger ‎study, which is a significant step in realizing our strategic vision to establish a leading Islamic ‎financial institution with regional and global competitiveness. The appointment of such ‎reputable advisory firms underscores our commitment to executing this process according to ‎the highest professional and regulatory standards, ensuring maximum value creation for our ‎shareholders, customers and the national economy.”‎

On his part, Mr. Shaheen Hamad Al-Ghanem, Chief Executive Officer of Warba Bank, ‎affirmed the Bank’s full adherence to all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including ‎securing all necessary approvals from regulatory authorities. He stated that the Bank will ‎continue to disclose any material developments related to the merger in a timely manner.‎

He added:“This step comes as part of our growth and expansion strategy and our aim to ‎enhance our competitive edge in the local and regional banking sector. We are confident that ‎the potential merger with Gulf Bank will result in a strong financial entity with a solid capital ‎base and outstanding operational capabilities. This will enable us to deliver comprehensive ‎and innovative banking services that meet our customers’ evolving needs and support ‎economic development in Kuwait and the wider region.”‎

Warba Bank has achieved remarkable success in a short span of time, earning a leading ‎position in the Islamic digital banking sector in Kuwait. With one of the largest shareholder ‎bases among local banks, Warba Bank continues to be a trusted partner that brings together ‎innovation and social responsibility to deliver best-in-class Sharia-compliant products and ‎services.‎

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