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Cultural Division · Embassy of the State of Kuwait

Kuwait Cultural Office - Washington DC

2111 Wilson Blvd. Suite 500, Arlington VA 22201
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All Announcements

Every announcement posted by the Cultural Office, most recent first.

May 22, 2026
The Embassy and all its offices will be closed from Monday, May 25th, until Friday, May 29th, 2026, in observation of Memorial Day and celebration of Eid Al Adha
Office Closure
Mar 16, 2026
The Embassy and all its offices will be closed from Thursday, March 19th, until Monday, March 23rd, 2026, in celebration of Eid AlFitr
Office Closure
Mar 10, 2026
IMPORTANT: Message to our students from Ministry of Higher Education
Message
Feb 20, 2026
The Embassy and all its offices will be closed on Wednesday, Feb 25th, 2026 until Friday, Feb 27th , 2026 in celebration of Kuwait National Day & Kuwait Liberation Day
Office Closure
Feb 12, 2026
The Embassy and all it's offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th, 2026 in observance of President's Day.
Office Closure
Jan 23, 2026
Warning Regarding the Expected Winter Storm in the Midwest and the East Coast Regions
Health & Safety
Jan 15, 2026
The Embassy and all it's offices will be closed on Friday, January 16th, 2026 and Monday January 19th, 2026 in observance of Isra and Miraj and the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Office Closure
Dec 31, 2025
In observance of the New Years Holiday, our office will be closed Thursday Jan. 1 and Friday Jan. 2, we will resume our working hours on Monday Jan. 5.
Office Closure
Dec 22, 2025
In observance of the Christmas Holiday, our office will be closed Wednesday Dec. 24 through Friday Dec. 26, we will resume our working hours on Monday Dec. 29
Office Closure
Nov 28, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR STUDENTS - IMPORTANT PRE-TRAVEL NOTICE
General
Nov 26, 2025
The Embassy and all its offices will be closed on Nov 27th and Nov 28th in celebration of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Office Closure
Nov 15, 2025
Important: MOHE Guidelines for Organizing Student Events & Activities Abroad
General
Nov 10, 2025
The Embassy and all its offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov 11 in observance of Veteran's Day.
Office Closure
Jul 1, 2025
The Embassy and all its offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in observation of lndependence Day, and will resume work on Monday, July 71h,2025.
Office Closure
Jun 26, 2025
The Embassy and all its offices will be closed on Friday, June 27, 2025, in observation of Islamic New Year, and will resume work on Monday, June 30th, 2025.
Office Closure
Jun 16, 2025
Program / Training Opportunity for Newly Graduates of Cybersecurity Major
Opportunity
Jun 4, 2025
The Embassy and all its offices will be closed from Thursday, June 5th, 2025, until Monday, June 9th, 2025 in celebration of Eid Al Adha
Office Closure
Apr 30, 2025
Circular to all MOHE and PAAET Students
General
Mar 28, 2025
The Embassy and all its offices will be closed from Monday, March 31"t, until Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, in celebration of Eid AlFitr
Office Closure
Mar 28, 2025
ATTENTION: Circular to All Students
General
Mar 15, 2025
ATTENTION: Regarding Wildfires in Oklahoma (03/14/2025)
Health & Safety
Jan 7, 2025
The Embassy and all its offices will be closed on Thursday January 9, 2025 in honor of the passing of the former President Jimmy Carter.
Office Closure
Dec 31, 2024
Our office will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 and Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 in celebraration of New Year's day.
Office Closure
Dec 23, 2024
The Embassy and all it's offices will be closed on Monday, January 27th, 2025 in observance of Isra and Miraj
Office Closure
Nov 1, 2024
Starting November 1st, 2024 until February 28, 2025 the daily working hours will be from 9:30am to 4:30 pm EST (Lunch break from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm)
Office Closure
Sep 28, 2023
The Embassy and all its offices will be closed on Friday, September 5, 2025 in observation of The Prophet's Birthday.
Office Closure
Aug 28, 2023
Announcement Regarding Hurricane IDALIA
Health & Safety
Aug 4, 2023
Announcement Regarding Fall Book/Clothing and Equipment Allowances
Scholarship
Apr 28, 2023
Announcement Regarding Summer 2023 Policies
General
Mar 21, 2023
Announcement Regarding MOHE Monthly Allowance
Scholarship
Nov 18, 2022
Ministerial Decree # 244/2022 regarding Health Insurance
Health Insurance
Feb 11, 2022
Announcement from Ministry of Higher Education
General
Jan 4, 2022
Announcement from the Embassy
General
Oct 6, 2021
Ministerial Decree #73/2021 regarding Undergraduate Merit Program
Scholarship
Jul 6, 2021
Tropical Storm Elsa
Health & Safety
May 26, 2021
Students Traveling to Kuwait
General
Oct 30, 2020
Embassy Announcement October 2020
General
Sep 29, 2020
Due to the death of His Highness the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Embassy and all its offices are closed on Sep 29 until Oct 1 2020.
Office Closure
Aug 24, 2020
Fall 2020 Enrollment
Academic
Jun 2, 2020
Resuming Flights to Kuwait
General
May 29, 2020
Embassy's Press Release
General
May 27, 2020
School Update (West Coast)
General
Apr 21, 2020
2020 Summer Online Registration
General
Apr 15, 2020
2020 Summer Enrollment
Academic
Apr 14, 2020
Evacuation Announcement
Health & Safety
Mar 27, 2020
Letter to Students Regarding Monthly Salary Deductions (in Arabic)
General
Mar 19, 2020
FAQs Cigna Insurance Telehealth
Health Insurance
Mar 19, 2020
Directory of Local Health Departments
General
Mar 19, 2020
Message from the Ambassador
Message
Mar 18, 2020
Letter from the Health Office Regarding Coronavirus
Health & Safety
Mar 18, 2020
Online Resources for Food and Supplies
General
Mar 17, 2020
Coronavirus Update to Students
Health & Safety
Mar 13, 2020
Press Release by H.E. Minister of Higher Education Regarding the Outbreak of Coronavirus and Students Studying Abroad
Health & Safety
Mar 11, 2020
Memorandum to Students Regarding Coronavirus
Health & Safety
Feb 28, 2020
Embassy Press Release Regarding Coronavirus
Health & Safety
Dec 6, 2019
IMPORTANT UPDATES/CHANGES TO THE STUDENT INSURANCE
Health Insurance
Aug 30, 2019
Important Message from the Cultural Counselor
Message
Aug 29, 2019
MAIN EMBASSY PRESS RELEASE - REGARDING HURRICANE DORIAN
Health & Safety
Aug 21, 2019
PLANNING FOR YOUR FALL ACADEMIC STUDIES
Academic
Jul 11, 2019
Tropical Storm Barry
Health & Safety
Mar 28, 2019
Ministerial Decree #17 dated 2/3/2019 (Issuance of Post-Secondary Equivalency Regulations)
General
Mar 22, 2019
Enrollment for Summer 2019
Academic
Jan 17, 2019
Planning Your Academic Studies
Academic
Jan 17, 2019
Important Notice to Graduates of Literary Section of High Schools
General
Dec 4, 2018
Office Closing Wednesday December 5th, 2018 - In observance of National Day of Mourning
Office Closure
Sep 11, 2018
IMPORTANT!!! Hurricane FLORENCE Affected Areas
Health & Safety
Aug 31, 2018
Merit Scholarship Regulations Decree #96 April 12, 2018
Scholarship
Aug 29, 2018
Communication Instructions
General
Jun 13, 2018
Eid Greetings from the Cultural Counselor
Message
May 16, 2018
An Important Announcement from the Cultural Counselor
General
May 15, 2018
Ramadan Greetings from the Cultural Counselor
Message
May 2, 2018
Job Vacancies for Kuwaiti Nationals at The World Bank
Opportunity
May 2, 2018
Institute of Banking Studies (KIBS) Scholarship Program announcement
Scholarship
Apr 5, 2018
Military Service Form
General
Dec 6, 2017
Message from the Cultural Counselor - Communicating with the Kuwait Cultural Office
Message
Nov 16, 2017
IMPORTANT – NEW INFORMATION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE OF STUDENTS
Health Insurance
Sep 6, 2017
Announcement: Students in the States of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Hurricane Nate warnings are in effect. Please follow the hurricane guidelines
Health & Safety
Aug 24, 2017
Announcement: Students in middle Texas coast. Hurricane Harvey storm warnings is in effect. Please follow the hurricane guidelines.
Health & Safety
Aug 21, 2017
Professional Development Initiative - Training and fellowship opportunities for prospective graduates.
Opportunity
Jun 23, 2017
EID Greetings from Dr. Aseel Abdulrahman Alawadhi
Message
May 25, 2017
New Instructions on Certifying Documents for Kuwaiti Citizens
Academic
May 5, 2017
Important Message from Dr. Aseel Alawadhi, Cultural Counselor
Message
Feb 7, 2017
Merit Scholarship Program
Scholarship
Oct 6, 2016
***Hurricane Mathews Update***
Health & Safety
Oct 4, 2016
KFAS - Internship and Post Grad Research Opportunities
Opportunity
Sep 9, 2016
Professional Development Initiative: Optional Practical Training opportunity to work with a U.S. institution before returning to Kuwait
Opportunity
Sep 9, 2016
Message From Dr. Aseel Alawadhi to All Students Regarding Office Hours During Eid Al-Adha Holidays
Office Closure
Sep 6, 2016
Our office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 12th 2016 to Wed. Sept. 14th 2016 in celebration of EID ALADHA
Office Closure
Aug 4, 2016
Farewell Message from Dr. Abdulwahab AlDhafiri
Message
Jun 23, 2016
Office Closing for Independence and Eid AlFitr
Office Closure
Jun 22, 2016
Information for New Scholarship Students
Scholarship
Apr 27, 2016
Professional Development Initiative (PDI) Invitation
Opportunity
Apr 8, 2016
Message from the Cultural Counselor Regarding Admission at the University of South Alabama
Academic
Feb 24, 2016
National Day Greeting from the Cultural Counselor
Message
Jan 21, 2016
Message From The Cultrural Counselor
Message
Dec 23, 2015
Office Closed for New year's Day ,January 1, 2016 and will resume on Monday January 4, 2016
Office Closure
Nov 20, 2015
Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday, Nov. 28th and Friday, Nov 29th 2019
Office Closure
Oct 9, 2015
Memorandum From the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Washington, D.C. Friday, October 9, 2015
General
Oct 1, 2015
Announcement Regarding Hurricane Joaquin from the Cultural Counselor
Health & Safety
Sep 3, 2015
PDI INVITATION
Opportunity
Jun 15, 2015
Ministry Memo regarding changes in the graduation date, study plan and study abroad program will be reviewed based on the University Bulletin
Academic
Jan 23, 2015
Condolences on the Passing of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Message
Nov 18, 2014
The Embassy and all its offices will be closed on Thursday Nov 23rd & Friday Nov 24th, 2017 in celebration of Thanksgiving Day
Office Closure
Oct 24, 2014
2014-2015 Scholarship Majors in the United States
Scholarship
Oct 20, 2014
Guide to Applying for Intensive English (ESL) Programs at U.S. Universities (arabic)
Scholarship
Oct 20, 2014
Academic Placement for Graduates of the British System
Academic
Oct 20, 2014
MOHE Decree No (19) dated 22 MARCH 2012
General
Oct 20, 2014
Important Notice for Students Regarding U.S. Immigration Violations
Academic
Oct 20, 2014
UPDATE: Certification of Academic Records
Academic
Oct 20, 2014
Statement to Students for the 2012-2013 Academic Year (arabic)
Academic
Oct 20, 2014
Outbreak of Influenza (FLU) across the United States (arabic)
Health & Safety
Oct 20, 2014
Steps on Applying for Academic Admission
Academic
Oct 20, 2014
IMPORTANT HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION FOR KUWAITI STUDENTS
Health Insurance
Oct 16, 2014
2014 - 2015 ESL Program Schedules
Scholarship
Oct 16, 2014
**ALERT PLEASE CHECK THE GUIDELINES DURING HURRICANE SEASON OCTOBER 2016**
Health & Safety
Oct 15, 2014
Civil Service Amendment of Some of the Articles for Scholarship and Study Leave
Scholarship
Oct 15, 2014
Professional Development Initiative Application
Opportunity
Oct 10, 2014
Delegation of Duties - Cultural Division Executive Officers
General
Oct 10, 2014
Office Closed on Monday Oct 13, 2014
Office Closure
Jul 7, 2014
Office Hours for the Holy Month of Ramadan
Office Closure
Jun 17, 2014
**IMPORTANT NEWS** Professional Development Initiative (PDI) Summary & Application
Opportunity
Jun 17, 2014
Delegation of Duties
General
Oct 8, 2013
University / Program Restrictions (09/24/2014)
Academic
Oct 8, 2013
Fall 2013-Spring 2014 ESL Program Schedules
Scholarship
Oct 8, 2013
University Program Restrictions
Academic
Aug 26, 2013
Notice: Scholarship Program for PAAET Graduates
Scholarship
Aug 26, 2013
Updates to MOHE Decree No(14) on 13 January 2011 regarding students stipends(1/21/11)
Scholarship
Aug 26, 2013
PAAET Allowances for Spouses and Children of Merit Graduate Students
Scholarship
Aug 26, 2013
Announcement regarding the 2011 Ameeri Grant for MOHE students in USA and Canada
Scholarship
Aug 26, 2013
Pre-Arrival Information
General
Aug 26, 2013
MOHE Decree No(19) dated 22 MARCH 2012
General
Aug 26, 2013
New Scholarship Majors
Scholarship
Aug 26, 2013
NEW: Delegation of Duties
General
Aug 26, 2013
Guidelines for Hurricane Season
Health & Safety
Aug 26, 2013
Guidelines for Hurricane Season (arabic)
Health & Safety
Aug 23, 2013
Outbreak of Influenza (FLU) across the United States (arabic)
Health & Safety
Aug 23, 2013
Warning Regarding Blizzard Conditions in the North West States Region (arabic)
Health & Safety
Apr 10, 2013
Announcement about North Korea
General