A Kuwait Airways flight scheduled to depart for the Philippines encountered a technical issue early Friday morning, delaying its takeoff. The incident occurred at 4:24 am at Kuwait International Airport when the aircraft experienced a sudden malfunction in its braking system while taxiing. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed the incident in a press release, assuring that no injuries were reported among the 284 passengers or crew members. DGCA spokesperson Abdullah Al-Rajhi stated that the minor damage was confined to the aircraft’s fuselage. Immediate action was taken by technical authorities to secure the plane and conduct thorough safety inspections. Passengers were accommodated on an alternative flight, which departed at 12:20 pm. Al-Rajhi emphasized that the safety of passengers and crew remains the top priority for both the DGCA and Kuwait Airways, and such incidents are managed with the highest air safety standards.