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Kuwait’s seasonal midday outdoor work ban has ended, but intense summer heat continues across the country. Temperatures are forecast to reach around 47°C this week, with very hot conditions expected to persist.

The continued high temperatures mean outdoor workers may still face serious heat exposure even after the seasonal restriction has ended, making workplace safety and heat-protection measures especially important.

Doctors in Ras Al Khaimah successfully treated two unusual cases involving swallowed objects. At Ibrahim Bin Hamad Obaidullah Hospital, a medical team removed nail clippers and a battery from the stomach of a man in his 30s using an endoscopic procedure.

In a separate case, a 14-year-old boy accidentally swallowed a magnet while playing. Doctors located it in his stomach and safely retrieved it using a specialised medical net during an endoscopic procedure lasting around 15 minutes. The boy reportedly experienced no complications.

Disclaimer: Based on publicly reported medical details. AI-generated image is for illustration only.

Kuwait is taking further steps toward developing a passenger and freight railway connection with Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Public Works has reportedly requested the Central Agency for Public Tenders to begin procedures for a consultancy covering financial studies and a review of work prepared by the joint strategic consultant.

A decision on the consultancy tender is expected in the coming weeks. The proposed connection would cover roughly 700 km between Kuwait and Riyadh, with an estimated train journey of around 120–150 minutes.

The consultant will review the project’s financial estimates and findings before further implementation procedures proceed.

Disclaimer: This information is based on publicly reported details by Al Rai. AI-generated image is for illustration only.

Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance has introduced official workplace dress standards for its employees. Men must wear the traditional dishdasha with ghutra and agal or a formal suit, while women may wear an abaya and sheila in modest colours or a loose, appropriately long dress.

The rules ban tight, torn, short or transparent clothing and visible tattoos, while female employees are asked to keep makeup and accessories moderate. Violations could lead to disciplinary measures and may affect annual performance evaluations under the general appearance category. The circular came into effect on September 20.

Disclaimer: Based on publicly reported details by Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance. AI-generated image is for illustration only.

Kuwait’s Ministry of Public Works, in coordination with the General Traffic Department, has announced the closure of three lanes opposite Al-Nuzha, including the fast lane, middle fast lane and middle lane.

The closure begins at dawn on Tuesday, September 22, and will continue for 25 days, covering the stretch from the Second Ring Road to beyond the Third Ring Road.

Motorists are advised to drive carefully, follow traffic instructions and use alternative routes while road works continue.

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The funeral prayer for the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will be held today, Tuesday, September 22, at 1:00 PM at Zabeel Grand Mosque in Dubai.

Condolences will be received at Zabeel Majlis for three days, beginning today from 4:00 PM until Maghrib prayer, with separate timings announced for Wednesday and Thursday. May Allah have mercy on Sheikh Ahmed, forgive him and grant him Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen.

Disclaimer: Based on publicly reported details by Emirates News Agency (WAM). AI-generated image is for illustration only.

UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Omar Al Olama said AI and robots will not completely replace human workers at UAE airports, stressing that technology should work alongside people to maintain high-quality passenger service.

He added that the UAE is building partnerships with leading technology companies to gain early access to advanced technologies while ensuring that sensitive data remains under the country’s control.

Disclaimer: This information is based on publicly reported statements by Omar Al Olama. AI-generated image is for illustration only.

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has launched EXOBOT, introducing the first vehicles from Saudi national automaker CEER. The new sedan and SUV represent a significant step in the Kingdom’s plans to develop an advanced automotive industry, expand local manufacturing and advance Vision 2030.

The Crown Prince said the launch supports efforts to build a sustainable industrial ecosystem, attract investment, develop Saudi talent and strengthen the private sector’s role in the Kingdom’s growing automotive sector.

Disclaimer: Based on publicly reported information from PIF/SPA. AI-generated image is for illustration only.

Etihad Rail has launched a new freight service connecting Fujairah Terminals directly with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) by rail, strengthening cargo movement between the UAE’s east coast and the capital.

The service gives businesses access to customs clearance, inspection and cargo-release facilities closer to warehouses and factories in ICAD. The new rail connection is designed to reduce cargo handling and road congestion, shorten delivery times and support more efficient, lower-emission logistics across the UAE.

Disclaimer: This information is based on publicly reported details by Etihad Rail. AI-generated image is for illustration only.

An unusual marital dispute from Egypt has resurfaced online after a woman reportedly approached a family court following an argument over her husband’s refusal to renew their internet package.

According to an earlier published account, the husband objected to the amount of time she spent on her phone, talking with friends and streaming movies and series.

However, claims describing it as the “strangest reason for divorce in 2026” are misleading, as the case was originally reported years earlier. The account also states that the dispute escalated and the woman alleged that her husband physically assaulted her, after which she sought divorce on grounds of harm. Therefore, the case involved more than simply an expired internet package.

Disclaimer: This information is based on publicly reported details by Hakawi Misr. AI-generated image is for illustration only.