Kuwait

Drone attack sparks fire at Kuwaiti Airport, tanker off Qatar hit as Iran strikes Gulf states

Iran also launched attacks against Qatar and Bahrain in its latest attacks against the Gulf States.

|ByARIELLA ROITMAN, REUTERS, AMICHAI STEIN
Planes of Kuwait Airways and Qatar Airways are seen through the window of a Middle East Airlines aircraft at Cairo International Airport, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Cairo, Egypt, March 31, 2026.
A satellite image of Jebel Ali Port, after one of the berths caught fire because of debris from an intercepted missile, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026.

Kuwaiti oil tanker was hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, alerts raised for possible oil spill

Authorities in Dubai confirmed they were responding to a drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai waters and that maritime firefighting teams were working to bring the fire under control.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
US President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 26, 2026.

Trump gives Iran one‑week deadline on deal, says US response to Haifa strike coming soon

Regarding Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump confirmed earlier reports that he has not been heard from, adding that “he’s very seriously injured.”

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Jasem Aljuraid

Kuwait is softening stance on Israel, dissident tells ‘Post’ after viral UN speech - interview

Kuwait, like many other countries in the region, has not been spared by the Islamic regime despite having no relations with Israel.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Voices from the Arab press: Fools are destroying our world

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

JULY 22, 2023ByTHE MEDIA LINE
IN STOCKHOLM, Ahmad Alloush speaks to journalists on July 15 after being granted permission by Swedish police to burn a Torah and a Bible outside the Israeli embassy, in retaliation for a previous Quran burning there. Ahmad chose to instead denounce those who would burn sacred texts.

Amid political stalemate, Kuwaitis return to polls

Kuwait is the only Gulf state with a democratic assembly, but the country’s parliament is facing paralysis.

JUNE 7, 2023ByMOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE
An aerial view taken with a drone shows Kuwait National Assembly building in Kuwait City, Kuwait October 7, 2020.

Arab countries move toward welcoming Syria back into Arab League

As part of a reciprocal road map toward normalized relations with Syria, Arab countries are calling on Syria to address its illegal drug production and the militias in the country.

MAY 4, 2023ByDAOUD KUTTAB/THE MEDIA LINE
Saudi Arabia hosts a meeting of foreign ministers from Iraq, Jordan, Egypt and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to discuss Syria's return to the Arab League in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 14, 2023.

Kuwaiti man screams 'Free Palestine' at kids in Dubai airport

The outburst sparked mixed responses on social media, with Emiratis expressing outrage and many Palestinians expressing support.

MAY 1, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Emirates airliners are seen on the tarmac in a general view of Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 13, 2021.

Notable Kuwaiti writer opposes country's boycott of Israeli athletes

Kuwaiti fencer refused to compete against Israeli fencer in April

APRIL 13, 2023ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
A woman waves two Kuwaiti flags during a military demonstration held at the Marina Mall in Kuwait City, Feb. 28, 2011

Are journalists being replaced by AI? Kuwait has a virtual news anchor

The virtual anchor made her first appearance on a local Kuwait news network and delivered the latest news and headlines.

APRIL 13, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Will AI be capable of overpowering humanity?

Voices from the Arab press: Is education ready for the AI age?

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

APRIL 9, 2023ByTHE MEDIA LINE
AI-DESIGNED IMAGE created bydigital creator Julian van Dieken, based on Vermeer’s painting ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring,’ at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague.

Iran seeks Bahrain ties next after Saudi rapprochement - analysis

After the UAE and Saudi Arabia reconciled with Tehran, it would make sense for Iran to reach out to Bahrain.

MARCH 14, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during the 43rd anniversary of the U.S. expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, Iran November 4, 2022

Voices from the Arab press: Conspiracy theories won't stop Saudi reforms

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

MARCH 4, 2023ByMEDIA LINE
GLASS CUBE: Apple’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue, New York City.

Voices from the Arab press: Partition Lebanon as a solution to Hezbollah

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023ByMEDIA LINE
BEIRUT’S ACHRAFIEH Quarter, where Christians form the majority.