Kuwait Implements Systematic Power Cuts to Reduce Load on Grid

The decision comes a day after a major power outage was witnessed in large parts of residential areas in the country. (KUNA)
The decision comes a day after a major power outage was witnessed in large parts of residential areas in the country. (KUNA)
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Kuwait Implements Systematic Power Cuts to Reduce Load on Grid

The decision comes a day after a major power outage was witnessed in large parts of residential areas in the country. (KUNA)
The decision comes a day after a major power outage was witnessed in large parts of residential areas in the country. (KUNA)

Kuwait began on Thursday to implement scheduled power cuts during peak consumption hours, with the aim to meet increased demand caused by extreme summer heat.
The measure comes a day after a major power outage was witnessed in large parts of residential areas in the country.
The ministry released a schedule for the expected outages across several regions and urged residents to conserve energy to reduce the strain on power plants.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education decided to suspend work in all schools and start the summer vacation for its employees starting on Sunday. The suspension applies to all employees except those involved in administering exams for intermediate and secondary school students. The decision aims to reduce electrical load demand across the region.
The Ministry of Endowments also said it will shut down air conditioners ten minutes after prayer times in mosques to reduce power consumption.
The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced on Thursday the implementation of programmed cuts in the Wafra and Abdali farms areas for two hours daily, as well as in the industrial zones in Port Abdullah, Al-Rai and Sulaibiya at 1 pm for two hours.
The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Traffic Department, announced that motorized bicycles used for delivery activities will be banned from 11 am to 4 pm, starting Sunday, June 23, until August 31.
The Meteorological Department at the General Administration of Civil Aviation in Kuwait expected temperatures on Thursday and over the weekend to remain very high during the day, with a relative rise in humidity in the coastal areas.
The director of the administration, Abdul Aziz Al-Qarawi, said in a statement reported by the Kuwait News Agency that the country is currently affected by the extension of the Indian monsoon low, which brings a hot and occasionally humid air mass. The winds are expected to shift from northwesterly to southeasterly at light to moderate speeds, occasionally becoming active, particularly in the western regions. As a result, daytime temperatures will be extremely hot, and nighttime temperatures will remain high with increased humidity in coastal areas.

 

 



Saudi Govt Discusses Efforts to Bolster Global Economic Growth

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Discusses Efforts to Bolster Global Economic Growth

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)

The Saudi government reviewed on Tuesday the Kingdom's ongoing efforts and contributions at the international level to support multilateral action and bolster global economic growth. This includes continued cooperation and coordination with producers within the OPEC+ group to maintain stability in oil markets.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah on Tuesday.

He briefed the cabinet on the discussions he held with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and the telephone call he received from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The cabinet praised the outcomes of the first meeting of the Saudi-Indonesian Supreme Coordination Council, which reflected the strength of bilateral relations and the mutual keenness to elevate them to broader horizons.

It welcomed the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between private-sector entities in both countries, covering clean energy, petrochemical industries, and aviation fuel services, contributing to the shared ambition of establishing an advanced economic partnership.

The cabinet welcomed the Kingdom's hosting of the 21st general conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), scheduled to be held in Riyadh in November. The conference aims to develop joint solutions to challenges related to sustainable industrialization, innovation, and technological transformation.

Moreover, the cabinet praised the unanimous adoption by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) of a resolution submitted by Saudi Arabia to protect children in the digital space, stemming from the “Child Protection in Cyberspace” global initiative launched by the Crown Prince.

The move reinforces the initiative's international goals and reflects the Kingdom’s vision through practical steps toward a safe and inclusive digital environment for this age group.

The cabinet highlighted Saudi Arabia's continued ranking in the top position in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook’s cybersecurity indicator for 2025, noting that the achievement adds to the series of successes the sector has accomplished in record time across various international levels. It noted the sector’s successes in supporting technological prosperity, localization of priority technologies, and enhancement of international cooperation.

Additionally, Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in the ICT Development Index 2025 issued by the UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The achievement confirms the robustness of the Kingdom’s smart digital infrastructure, its attractive investment environment, and the growth of its local digital economy, which has reached SAR495 billion.

The cabinet hailed ongoing successes in combating drug trafficking, including the arrest of criminal networks involved in the trafficking of narcotics and psychotropic substances in Saudi Arabia. It underscored the continuous security and preventive efforts aimed at protecting the community from this serious issue.