List of newspapers in Kuwait


Newspapers in Kuwait are published in English, French and Urdu, in addition to Arabic. The number of newspapers published reached the peak in 2009, when there were 14 Arabic dailies, three English dailies and a dozens weekly newspapers in Kuwait. But the numbers have decreased since then, possibly on account of the 2008 financial crisis, the increase of digital news sources or by government censorship.
, first published in 1954, is solely the government gazette used for public matters and not used for journalistic reporting. Publishing certain actions in the gazette is necessary for them to become legally valid, like in instances of name changes.
This is an incomplete list of newspapers in Kuwait.

Arabic language daily newspapers

Al-Seyassah — Daily since 1965 Al-Qabas — Since 1972Al-Anbaa — Since 1976Al Rai — Alrai-Alaam from 1995 until 2006Annahar — Since 2007Al-Shahed — Since 2007Al-Jarida — Since 2007Al-Sabah — Since 2007Al-Wasat — Since 2007

English language daily and weekly newspapers

Kuwait Times — Since 1961Arab Times — Since 1977

Non-daily newspapers

Al Kuwait Magazine — Since 1928 Al-Arabi — Since 1958 Sout Al Khaleej — Since 1962Al Bayan — Since 1966 Afaaq — Since 1978Al Mouasher Economic Weekly — Since 1994The Times Kuwait — English weekly since 1996Al Dustor — Semi-daily since 1997 from Kuwait National AssemblyDark Politics — Since 2018ECOnews — Since 2024

Defunct newspapers

Al Kuwaiteya — 2011-2023Al Khaleej —2009-2020Al Shahed weekly — 2004-2019Al Taleea — 1962-2016 Al-Watan —1974-2015 ِAlRay AlAam -1962–1995 Alam Al Yawm — 2007-2014Al-Daar - 2008-2013Al-Watan Daily - 2008-2013Al Mustagbal - 2010-2012Al-Hureya - 2008-2012Arrouiah - 2007–2010Awan - 2007–2010Assawt - 2008–2009Al Balad 2008Sawt alKuwait - 1990–1993 during the Invasion of Kuwait by State of Kuwait governmentAlfajer Aljadeed - 1991–1993 was published by Mr. Yousif Olyan and Dr.Yasin Taha Al-Yasin26 Febrayer - 1991Al-Nida' - 1990–1991 during the Invasion of Kuwait by Republic of Kuwait governmentAl Morabtoon - 1990-1991Al jamaheer - 1983-1990Daily News - 1963-