Kuwait: Market monitoring tightens

Times Kuwait, 8 March 2026: Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has intensified market inspections to stabilise food prices and protect consumers.

The ministry’s monitoring teams have begun extensive inspection tours across central markets and cooperative societies to ensure compliance with the ministerial decision fixing food commodity prices. According to the Director of the Commercial Control and Consumer Protection Department, inspections have not shown any price increases, and cooperatives are adhering to the pricing instructions.

Teams will continue monitoring outlets to ensure full compliance, with any violations being referred to the relevant legal authorities. In parallel, government entities have completed the supply of all 92 food distribution centres with essential commodities and are facilitating smooth delivery to central markets.

The ministry notes ongoing coordination with Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Company to boost bread production and ensure continuous availability across distribution points. These measures aim to secure essential goods, maintain stable supply chains, and reinforce Kuwait’s food security, particularly during peak‑consumption periods.

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Kuwait: Government exempts stranded employees from work during airspace closure

Arab Times, 8 March 2026: Kuwait’s Civil Service Commission has exempted government employees who are stranded abroad from work duties after regional airspace closures disrupted travel.

The Commission has announced that the period of absence will be counted as actual working time until employees are able to return. The Commission has coordinated with ministries, public bodies, and institutions to ensure that affected staff are covered under the established administrative procedures.

Under the directive, the exemption period will begin after the end of each employee’s authorised leave or holiday, during which they had been scheduled to resume duties. Supervisors will determine the duration and will refer the case to the relevant administrative department. Employees will be required to provide documentation confirming they were abroad during the disruption so the absence can be recorded as official service time.

The Commission will ensure the exemption remains in place until airspace reopens or return travel becomes available.

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Kuwait: Visit visas extended and three‑month absence permit granted to residents abroad

5 March 2026: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has announced an automatic one‑month extension for all visit visas, along with a three‑month absence permit for residents currently abroad.

The Ministry has confirmed all visit entry visas expiring or nearing expiry from 28 February 2026 will be automatically extended for one month through the electronic system, with all fees and fines waived during the period. Residents outside Kuwait who have exceeded the permitted absence duration will receive an automatic three‑month absence permit, which will also be issued electronically and will be exempt from fees. Authorities have also stated these measures may be extended depending on developments.

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