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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)
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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.

 

 

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Pilgrims Fill Tent City as Arafat Prepares for Key Hajj Rite

Mina welcomes pilgrims at start of Hajj rites on Wednesday (Photo: Basheer Saleh)
Mina welcomes pilgrims at start of Hajj rites on Wednesday (Photo: Basheer Saleh)
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Pilgrims Fill Tent City as Arafat Prepares for Key Hajj Rite

Mina welcomes pilgrims at start of Hajj rites on Wednesday (Photo: Basheer Saleh)
Mina welcomes pilgrims at start of Hajj rites on Wednesday (Photo: Basheer Saleh)

The tent city of Mina, considered the world’s largest, sprang back to life on Wednesday as nearly two million Muslims began their Hajj journey, marking the Day of Tarwiyah in spiritual preparation for the days ahead.

Pilgrims, dressed in simple white garments, filled the sprawling encampment that is inhabited only during the annual Islamic pilgrimage. They spent the day in prayer and reflection, seeking closeness to God, forgiveness, and acceptance, following the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad.

At dawn on Thursday, the mass of worshippers moved to Mount Arafat for the pinnacle of the Hajj – the Day of Arafat – considered the most significant ritual of the pilgrimage. There, pilgrims will stand in solemn prayer on the sacred plain, performing shortened and combined noon and afternoon prayers after listening to the Arafat sermon.

This year’s sermon at Namira Mosque will be delivered by Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Humaid, Imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques has made the sermon accessible in seven languages through real-time translations, aiming to reach a global audience.

Moreover, Saudi authorities have deployed extensive security, medical, food supply, and transport services to ease the journey for nearly two million pilgrims performing Hajj this year, emphasizing safety, organization, and spiritual focus.

The Saudi leadership reaffirmed the importance of coordinated efforts by all government and service agencies to ensure the success of the pilgrimage season and to provide a tranquil and secure environment for worshippers.

Health Minister Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel inspected Arafat’s Jabal Al-Rahma Hospital on Wednesday, reviewing emergency facilities, medical departments, and the readiness of healthcare personnel. The visit aimed to ensure high-quality medical services and a safe environment for pilgrims as they prepare for the pivotal Day of Arafat.

The health system continues to ramp up efforts to enhance readiness and deliver integrated care across all Hajj sites, aiming to maintain safety and wellbeing throughout the pilgrimage.

With temperatures soaring across Makkah and the holy sites during the Hajj season, Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry has urged pilgrims to take extra precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.

The ministry advised worshippers to carry umbrellas, stay well-hydrated, wear comfortable walking shoes, and use medical ID bracelets indicating any health conditions.

Officials warned that extreme heat could cause sunstroke and lead to loss of consciousness in as little as 10 to 15 minutes if proper precautions are not taken.