KUWAIT: Kuwait’s public schools will open their doors on Monday for first-grade students, while students in other grades will begin classes the following day, the ministry of education announced. Kindergartens will start welcoming children on Wednesday, Sept 17, 2025.

According to the ministry’s announcement on its social media platforms, school timings for the new academic year 2025/2026 will be as follows: Kindergarten from 7:15 am to 12:05 pm, elementary from 7:15 am to 1:25 pm, intermediate from 7:30 am to 1:40 pm, and secondary from 7:45 am to 1:55 pm.

Meanwhile, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr Nader Al-Jallal affirmed that higher education institutions play a pivotal role in supporting Kuwait’s development plan, Vision 2035, by encouraging scientific research and fostering creativity. In a statement to KUNA marking the new academic year, he stressed that universities and colleges are keen on strengthening cooperation with various sectors to meet labor market needs and serve society.

He added that the ministry is committed to aligning higher education outputs with employment requirements, while also providing an environment that enables students and faculty to excel. This includes supporting digital transformation in educational services and expanding cooperation with international institutions to enrich students’ academic experiences.

Dr Al-Jallal expressed gratitude to academic leaders for their dedication to students’ needs and extended his congratulations to all students on the start of the new academic year, wishing them success in their pursuit of knowledge. – Agencies

KUWAIT: Kuwait has delivered a total of 110 tons of essential food supplies to Palestinians in Gaza through its second humanitarian airlift, officials say.

The eighth relief flight left Kuwait Sunday morning, carrying 10 tons of food, bound for Egypt’s Al-Arish Airport before being transferred to Gaza. The effort is part of a campaign organized by the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society with support from local charities and government ministries, including foreign affairs, social affairs, and defense.

KUWAIT: Workers load the eighth relief plane ahead of its departure to Gaza. — KUNA photos

Khaled Al-Mughames, president of the Kuwaiti Red Crescent, highlighted ongoing cooperation with the Egyptian and Palestinian Red Crescent societies to overcome logistical obstacles. He also expressed hope that borders would open faster to allow urgent food and aid shipments into Gaza. “Kuwait will remain a supporter of our brothers and a backer of just humanitarian causes everywhere,” he added.

The second humanitarian airlift began on August 10, coordinated alongside the Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Company. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Kuwait welcomed US Central Command Chief Admiral Brad Cooper on Sunday for high-level meetings with top Kuwaiti officials, highlighting decades of close military cooperation between the two countries.

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah and Admiral Cooper at Bayan Palace. “The meeting reviewed the existing military cooperation between the State of Kuwait and the friendly United States of America, and discussed the main issues and topics of mutual interest,” a Ministry of Defense statement said.

Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah holds talks with Admiral Cooper on strengthening the strategic partnership between Kuwait and the US.

KUWAIT: Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah receives US Central Command Chief Admiral Brad Cooper at Bayan Palace. – KUNA photos

The discussions focused on strengthening the strategic partnership to serve the interests of both countries, and on the latest regional and international developments. The meeting was attended by Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Shuraian, Deputy Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshall Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and several senior army officers.

Separately, First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah met with Admiral Cooper to review cooperation and explore ways to enhance joint efforts in maintaining security and stability. “The meeting addressed the aspects of cooperation between the two sides and ways to develop it in various fields, in addition to reviewing developments that support joint work and security efforts,” the statement said. Both sides underscored the depth and strength of Kuwait-US relations, affirming the importance of continued consultation and intensified joint efforts to meet security challenges. – KUNA