Kuwait

Kuwait’s Ministry of Communications has announced scheduled maintenance work at selected telecommunications exchanges next week, warning that some communications services may be temporarily affected during the planned operations. The maintenance programme is intended to preserve network efficiency, maintain service quality, and support the continued operation of telecommunications infrastructure serving residents and businesses.

According to the announcement published on Thursday, October 8, 2026, the planned work will take place at the Sabah Al-Salem telephone exchange on Monday, October 12, and at the Fahaheel exchange on Wednesday, October 14. The ministry explained that the work forms part of its routine technical maintenance and network development activities aimed at maintaining reliable communications services.

Maintenance at the Sabah Al-Salem exchange is scheduled to begin at midnight on Monday, October 12, and continue until 6:00 a.m. on the same day. The six-hour maintenance window could affect certain communications services connected to the exchange, although the announcement did not confirm that all customers in the surrounding area would experience an interruption.

The second maintenance operation will take place at the Fahaheel exchange on Wednesday, October 14, between midnight and 6:00 a.m. The ministry similarly cautioned that communications services could be affected while technical teams complete the required maintenance work, without announcing a confirmed or comprehensive shutdown of telecommunications services throughout the area.

The notice is relevant to Kuwaiti citizens, expatriate residents, businesses, and other users who depend on telecommunications services for everyday activities. Businesses operating during overnight hours and individuals expecting important communications during the maintenance windows may wish to consider the announced schedule when planning their activities.

As a practical precaution, users in the affected exchange areas may consider completing time-sensitive communications outside the scheduled maintenance periods and preparing an alternative means of communication if needed. These are general precautionary recommendations rather than additional requirements formally imposed by the Ministry of Communications.

The ministry stated that the scheduled work supports its ongoing efforts to maintain the efficiency, quality, and continuity of telecommunications services. Regular maintenance and technical improvements are important elements of network management, particularly as communications infrastructure continues to serve essential activities across residential, commercial, and public service sectors.

Importantly, the announcement refers to the possibility of disruptions during specified maintenance hours rather than a confirmed nationwide outage. It does not establish that all mobile networks, internet connections, or telephone services will stop functioning, nor does it provide a detailed list of affected service types. Users should therefore rely on official announcements for any additional information about the scope of the work.