r/Kuwait May 15 '26

Discussion [MEGATHREAD] Kuwait Flight Tracker: May – August 2026

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This is a community initiative to help travelers track the current flight situation. By sharing your experience, you help others plan better and potentially avoid surprises.

📌 How to Update (Copy & Paste) below data & fill it out according to your experience. Then comment on this thread.

Airline: [Kuwait Airways / Jazeera / Other]
Booking: [New / Rebooked from earlier this year]

Route/Flight #: [e.g. KWI to DXB - KU102]

Date: [e.g. June 15]

Status: [On-time / Delayed / Cancelled / Rescheduled]

Note: [Short feedback on airport wait times or check-in]

⚠️** Current Status (as of this post**)
Authorized Airlines: Primarily Kuwait Airways and Jazeera.
Operating Window: Most flights restricted to 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Evening flights are often moved to the following morning.

**Updated 21/May: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that Kuwait International Airport will begin a gradual reopening for Arab and foreign airlines starting June 1, 2026, with flights returning in phases based on operational readiness, infrastructure completion, and passenger safety measures.
(Source: DGCA Official, @KuwaitTimes, @SnnKWT)

Check-in: Arrive 4 hours early (typically)
Refunds: Use the Sahel App for any airline complaints or refund issues.

🔗 Official Links
KWI Live Arrivals/Departures
DGCA Official Twitter

Feel free to provide any corrections or suggestions to the above. This thread will be easier for other users to track the current flight experience without having to create numerous different posts.


r/Kuwait 7d ago

Discussion Monthly Diwaniya

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This is the monthly diwaniya. Come talk about other topics and personal issues.

Any personal posts that can be found in social media will be removed and told to post here.

Wiki links:

https://www.reddit.com/r/kuwait/wiki/mentalhealth

Local clubs:

https://www.reddit.com/r/kuwait/wiki/clubs/

Pets adoption:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Kuwait/about/wiki/petsadoption/


r/Kuwait 1h ago

News 7,019 Teachers Face Termination as Kuwait Moves to Cut KD 42 Million in Costs

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r/Kuwait 2h ago

Ask Kuwait Looking for Recommendations for pre workout

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Hello to all,

What are your go to pre workout drinks? Do you take ABE like in the pic?

Thanks


r/Kuwait 6h ago

Ask Kuwait Need genuine suggestion

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I am currently earning 2.3 lakh per month (754 KD) in India

In kuwait I have an offer of 2530 KD

I have family with my wife and 1 kid 8 months old

Kuwait job is contractual and salary fixed for all years.

India ,will get an increment of 10% yearly.

Should I take kuwait offer?


r/Kuwait 14h ago

Discussion Kuwaitcosplayclub rules. Women can cross dress but men cant...?

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Some of these rules dont make a lot of sense, not to mention they don't enforce half of it. Especially the modesty rule which requires you to cover your properly and especially to the top of your chest yet i see some guys and girls not covering up...but anyways im mostly nervous since this is my first cosplay and i have spent money on it just for them make a new rule about historical dressing. Mines a medieval infantry men from 13th century. Though it doesn't have religious symbols. So i hope they allow me in..


r/Kuwait 22h ago

Ask Kuwait Destroying or eliminating intellectual property

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Good afternoon everyone !
Blessed day to you all,

I had a business that I shut down a while ago, that produced a ton of products and board games. As storage is running low, I wanted to ask, does any one know a compacting or shredding company where I can dispose of old product that I can no longer store ?

As it is intellectual property I can not just throw it in the garbage and would need to properly destroy it.

And on another hand, any one knows any ethical donation points for clothes, shoes and toys?
Since this is a big move I’d like to also donate what I can to those who need it earnestly.

Any help would be sincerely appreciated

Thank you! And god bless!


r/Kuwait 12h ago

Ask Kuwait Places to hangout

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Hello everyone,
I’m a 24F finally coming back to Kuwait after being away for a long time, and I’m bringing a few friends with me. We’re all in our 20s, so I have no idea what are popular spots to hangout these days

What are the popular cafes, restaurants, hangout spots, or areas that people our age actually go to? Also looking for some good shisha places with a nice vibe.
Also are there any places that you guys recommend I must show my friends?
Thanks ✨


r/Kuwait 13h ago

Ask Kuwait MOE lower equivalency

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Long story short, I need to get the lower equivalency for my higher one for MOHE. I did my 12th from FBISE kuwait, certificate of which has been attested. The 10th one however is not. Would it be really necessary to attest that too as travelling back home would make it a long and arduous process.

Thanks


r/Kuwait 23h ago

Ask Kuwait Arabic learning institute

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Hey guys, i recently finished college and i have few months free before university starts. I have decided to utilize my free time by learning Arabic and Turkish languages.
So does anyone have any idea where we can learn arabic from in kuwait? Like any institute/center which teach you offline? Because for me i cannot focus online.
Replies are appreciated 💛


r/Kuwait 1d ago

Ask Kuwait تجربتي مع كفالة السياره و السيرفس برا الوكالة

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‏في سنة 2023 ‏شريت سيارة جيب ‏أول 40,000 كانت صيانة مجانية اللى هي أول سنتين وبعد سنتين قمت اسوي سيرفس السيارة كراج الدعامية للدعامية bumper to bumper

‏ سيرفس 50,000 كان دهن فلتر
‏سيرفس 60,000 دهن فلتر و محسنات اداء و منظف وقود
سيرفس 70,000 دهن فلتر وتنظيف نظام حاقن الهواء والوقود
سيرفس ال 80,000 دهن فلتر تبديل البلاكات، فلاتر الهواء، وتنظيف مجاري الهواء والوقود

كل الفواتير عندي مفصله بما انها من الدعاميه للدعاميه مكان اثق فيه للامانه

‏قبل شهر طلعت لي علامة سنسر الدفرنشل الخلفي ، انا بسيارتي عندي دفلوك خلفي و امامي فهذا السنسر يقول للكمبيوتر اذا الدفلوك شغال ولا لا

وديتها الوكالة للفحص ودفعت ٣٥ دينار ردو علي بعد ٥ ايام بتقرير الفحص مع السعر ٥٠٠ تقريبا (الكفالة طاحت بسبب انه السيرفسات برا)

رد الفحص من الوكالة انه خلل السنسر مو من السيرفس و انه في تسريب من الراديتر

طبعا على قرار وزارة التجارة يحق لي اني اسوي سيرفس باي مكان سواء كان معتمد او غير معتمد للوكالة ، طبعا وكالتي مو معتمده ولا قراج

دزيتلهم الفواتير و نطرنا رد المصنع و هم رفضو بعد اسبوع

كلمت الشركة الام (تكون بالايميلات بيني و بينهم) هم رفضو و صفو مع الوكيل بما انه السيرفسات برا الوكالة

اشتكيت عند وزارة التجاره و تواصل معاي الموظف قالي انه لازم السيرفسات تكون عند الوكيل او عند قراج معتمد لدى الوكيل

طبعا انا واثق انه هذا الكلام غلط فكلمته و قالي اراجعهم بنفسي ف بمرهم قريب

اول اسبوع طبعا بالعافيه كنت اوصل الدوام بدون سياره و ثاني اسبوع دبرتلي سياره مؤقته و ٣ اسبوع خذيت اجازه و باخر الاجازه احتجت السياره فطلعتها من الوكالة

دق علي مسؤول الفرع يقنعني اخذ بكج صيانه اقل من ٤٠٠ دينار و يتوسط لي عند المصنع رفضت لان الاعطال هذي مالها شغل بالسيرفس

بعد ما قريت و بحثت لقيت نشره تثبت انه العطل تم الابلاغ عنه يموديل سيارتي انه هو عطل مصنعي

المهم رحت ل قراج autolab الميلم غالي ولكن مو بغلاة الوكالة ما قصرو معاي ابد شريت القطع بنفسي و ركبولي اياهم ، حاولو يصلحون السنسر ما عرفو بس صلحو لي تسريب الراديتر بس

طبعا ماراح اخليهم بس راح القصه هذي كامله للفايده فقط للي حابب يستفيد من التجربه و الي عنده نصيحه يليت يفيدني فيها



r/Kuwait 1d ago

Ask Kuwait Unmarried European Couple

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Hi I plan on staying in Kuwait and hold European nationality. Me and my girlfriend want to visit it Kuwait we’ve been together for 4 years by now… but it just seems we can’t stay anywhere in a hotel, it doesn’t make sense for us to pay for 1 room and have another room for her when we are together. Is there anywhere in Kuwait that is reasonable on this for us?


r/Kuwait 1d ago

Ask Kuwait Part time jobs for collage students.

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I study in تطبيقي and I have a lot of responsibilities to take care of at home. I am thankful for the 200KWD a month but it isn't enough. Most part time jobs i apply to overlap my classes schedule or require some kind of experience. Are there any part time jobs I can apply for while I study to help me a bit? Any suggestions? All help is welcomed.


r/Kuwait 1d ago

Ask Kuwait Best way to learn spoken Kuwaiti Arabic? Looking for language exchange / conversation practice

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I'm a 29-year-old Kuwait-born Canadian. I spent roughly 17 years of my life in Kuwait and the other 12 years in Canada.

I've been trying to improve my Arabic by watching reels/videos on Instagram, Facebook, etc. I already understand some basic Arabic and know quite a few words, but I really struggle with actually speaking and holding a conversation.

I've tried Duolingo, but it hasn't really helped me with conversational Arabic. I'm mainly interested in Kuwaiti/Khaleeji Arabic.

Does anyone know of a good language-exchange app, group, or community where I could regularly speak with Kuwaitis/Arabic speakers through voice calls or Zoom? I'd also be happy to help someone practice English in exchange.

My main goal is simply to become comfortable having normal everyday conversations in Arabic. Any recommendations would be appreciated!


r/Kuwait 2d ago

News The blackout happening.

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r/Kuwait 1d ago

Ask Kuwait Article 18 Private Sector – 4 years completed but Kafeel and PAM Investigation Officer refusing release. What to do?

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Hi everyone,

I need some legal advice or guidance regarding my visa situation in Kuwait.

I have completed 4 full years under Article 18 (Private Sector) visa with my current employer. According to Kuwait Labor Law, an employee is eligible for a transfer/release after completing 3 years in the private sector.

However, my Kafeel (sponsor) went to PAM (Public Authority of Manpower) and directly told the Investigation Officer not to grant me a release. Now, the PAM Investigation Officer is also refusing my transfer, saying "Your sponsor has objected to the release, so how can I give it to you?"

Since I have already completed 4 years and served my time, is it legal for them to deny my release just because the sponsor said no? What are my options now? Should I file an official complaint, go to the Labor Court, or visit PAM's main office/higher authority?

Any help, experience, or advice from experts or legal advisors here would be highly appreciated. Thanks!


r/Kuwait 1d ago

Ask Kuwait I want a 3D printing service , any know where ?

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Hello I got STL files of a character I wanna do . A robotic arm , got the files ready , does anyone know some shops or people?


r/Kuwait 1d ago

Ask Kuwait I just realized most restaurant on Delivery apps are cloud kitchen based(they don't have a physical location). Are the requirements for setting one up different to opening a physical restaurant?

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For eg- Restaurants like Project Katsu Bowl , Cereal Villains Adventures on Talabat. I was wondering why these places have such unusual names and after a quick Google search, it showed they don't have a physical location. What does it tell us about the restaurant market here?


r/Kuwait 2d ago

Discussion Why don't people have basic manners?

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i was at the beach, and as soon as i stepped on it i saw bottles, cans, and coffee mugs everywhere. it made me so sick. as a sea lover, i looked for a garbage bag and luckily i found one. i started picking up trash. after that, it made me so happy and relieved to see the beach clean. why don't people understand basic things? they litter wherever they go, i think that's how they live in their homes. it's such a beautiful beach and please try not to make it dirty ,i'm not showing off,this post is only to motivate

📍 mangaf, opposite mug coffee


r/Kuwait 2d ago

Ask Kuwait No electricity in Salwa

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As the title says. Is this a planned maintenance blackout? Can this be checked somehow?


r/Kuwait 2d ago

Discussion Exit permit error

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Does anyone know what is going on? Is this recent or or its been like this for a while? What do I do if i need exit permit in next few days?


r/Kuwait 2d ago

Ask Kuwait Any Huawei Pura X or any Chinese version phone users?

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I really like the form factor of the phone but worried about app compatibility and not everything works even when doing workarounds on HarmonyOS.

If there are Pura X users or anyone using a Chinese version of a Huawei phone here in Kuwait, how's your experience with it? And what works, what doesn't and what are the limitations.


r/Kuwait 1d ago

Ask Kuwait Can I use Taly or Deema while I still have an active Tabby installment?

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Hello,
I previously used Tabby to buy an item and I only have one installment left to pay. I’m thinking of making another purchase through Taly or Deema. Does anyone know if I can use Taly or Deema while I still have an active Tabby installment, or do I need to clear Tabby installment first?


r/Kuwait 1d ago

Discussion Blue British boy band coming to Kuwait

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So the British boy band blue is going to be playing in Kuwait.... October 22nd and 23rd... I really want to book tickets but I'm worried.

With constant threats about going back to war, should I take the risk and book the ticket or walk back? I don't want to book a ticket and suddenly all the events are canceled because of a resumption of conflict.

Any advice? Should I book a ticket or walk back?


r/Kuwait 2d ago

Ask Kuwait Thumb prop for books

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Where can I find something like this locally?