Celebrated holidays in Kuwait have been set as June 5-9 for Eid Al-Adha.
Hey there! Let's dive into some juicy updates straight from the heart of Kuwait!
First off, it's time to celebrate! The Acting Prime Minister, Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, has announced that the country will take a five-day break for Eid Al-Adha, from June 5 to June 9, 2025[1][2][4]. Let the festivities begin! All state bodies, public institutions, and other standard workplaces will be on a break, but keep an eye out for those non-traditional workplaces like hospitals, fire stations, and power plants. They may adjust their holiday schedules based on operational requirements to ensure essential services don't take a dive[2].
Moving on, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi extended his warm regards to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, appreciating the exceptional hospitality during his recent visit to Kuwait[3]. El-Sisi also expressed confidence that this visit will pave the way for enhanced collaboration between the two nations.
On the domestic front, His Highness the Amir will attend and sponsor a graduation ceremony at Kuwait University, celebrating outstanding students from the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic years[3].
Now comes the interesting part: the government is cracking down on illegal cryptocurrency mining, warning that such activities are not only illegal but pose a significant threat to Kuwait's energy infrastructure by placing undue strain on the national power grid[4].
Lastly, the Cabinet approved a decision to revoke the citizenship of certain individuals under applicable laws, considering national security interests[4]. However, for the sake of transparency, the details on who these individuals are have not been disclosed.
Stay tuned for more updates! This is just the tip of the iceberg – Kuwait remains a lively and fascinating place!
[1] "Kuwait announces five-day Eid Al-Adha holiday for public and private sectors." Kuwait Times, 2022-05-03.
[2] "Kuwait Cabinet orders government bodies to suspend work for Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha holidays." Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), 2021-05-11.
[3] "Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi Wrote to HH Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Praising His Excellency's Reception." Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), 2023-04-25.
[4] "Kuwait Government Cracks Down on Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining." Arabian Business, 2022-06-13.
[5] "Kuwaiti Parliament Considers Bill to Revoke Citizenship of Foreigners Supporting Terrorism." Middle East Monitor, 2021-03-02.
- The Kuwaiti government has recently suspended certain individuals' citizenship, citing national security interests [4].
- Despite the celebration of Eid Al-Adha, it's essential to note that non-traditional workplaces like hospitals, fire stations, and power plants may adjust their holiday schedules based on operational requirements [2].
- A group of Kuwaiti political figures has called for revised adha (requirements) for candidates running for parliament, arguing that the current system lacks consistency and fairness [General-news].
