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KUWAIT CITY, May 21: The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Thursday the gradual
resumption of flights operated by Arab and international airlines at Kuwait International Airport, Terminal
1, starting June 1, marking a significant step toward restoring full air traffic operations following recent
disruptions.

Chairman of the Authority, Sheikh Engineer Hamoud Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, expressed
profound gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah; His
Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah; and His Highness the Prime Minister,
Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, for their unwavering support of the civil aviation sector. He
highlighted that the leadership’s backing has been instrumental in advancing the Authority’s vision to
modernize Kuwait’s air transport infrastructure.

Sheikh Hamoud explained that the resumption of flights will be carried out in phases under a carefully
structured operational plan designed to ensure technical and logistical readiness. The plan prioritizes the
smooth flow of air traffic and the highest standards of passenger safety, with continuous evaluations at each
stage until full operational capacity is achieved.

He noted that the return of Arab and foreign carriers follows the completion of extensive repair and
development works across key operational facilities at Kuwait International Airport. These upgrades include
enhancements to systems, infrastructure, and overall operational readiness.
The Chairman further emphasized that all necessary improvements have been completed at the main
passenger terminal (T1), which now features a renewed design aimed at improving passenger flow while
maintaining top-tier security and safety standards.

KUWAIT CITY, May 20: Firefighting teams managed to bring a house fire under control in the Al-Jleeb area
on Wednesday afternoon, the Kuwait Fire Force said in a statement.
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Crews from the Sumood Central and Al-Aridiya fire stations responded to the incident and began efforts to
extinguish the blaze and contain its spread.
Authorities confirmed that the fire resulted in the deaths of five people. The scene was later handed over to the
relevant authorities for further investigation.
The Fire Force urged citizens and residents to strictly follow fire safety and prevention guidelines, stressing the
importance of precautionary measures to protect lives and property and prevent similar incidents.

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