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Kuwait: 107 illegal expats arrested, 9 fake domestic offices busted

The authorities in Kuwait have taken action against nine fake domestic offices and arrested 107 illegal expatriates for violating residency and labour laws. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the Kuwait Ministry of…
Middle East

Kuwait to consider opening family visa for Palestinian teachers

Kuwait: Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine war, the Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) is considering opening a family visa program for Palestinian teachers to bring their close family members to the country. The…

Middle East

Saudi, Kuwait condemn ‘forced displacement’ of Gaza’s residents

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Kuwait on Friday, October 13, categorically condemned the calls for the forced displacement of the Palestinian people from Gaza. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry…
India

Kuwait: 5 detained Indian nurses breastfed kids in prison

Kuwait: Of the 34 Indian nurses and medical personnel who were arrested in a security raid at a clinic in Kuwait in September and released on Wednesday, October 4, five were nursing…
Middle East

34 Indian nurses, medical staff released from Kuwait detention

Kuwait: Kuwait authorities on Wednesday released 34 Indian nurses and medical staff who were detained on September 12, said the Indian Embassy in Kuwait. As per the reports, the Indian nationals were…
Middle East

Kuwait terminates 800 expat employees; majority from Arab nations

Kuwait: Kuwait’s ministry of interior (MoI) has announced the termination of employment for over 800 expatriates, the majority of whom were from Arab nations, local media reported. The individuals have been granted…
Middle East

Saudi Arabia approves high-speed rail project to Kuwait

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has approved the establishment of a railway link between the Kingdom and Kuwait, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The agreement was approved during a cabinet…

Middle East

Gulf residents can soon travel to GCC countries on single visa

Gulf countries are considering the implementation of a single-visa system that would allow residents to travel freely within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The GCC comprises six member states—Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman,…
Middle East

Holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday: 4 countries announce long weekend

The four Gulf countries have announced a paid holiday for all public and private sector workers to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. Bahrain is expected to have holiday on Wednesday, September 27. Kuwait…
India

Talks commence with Kuwait to release 30 Indian nurses, says Muraleedharan

Thiruvananthapuram: Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Monday informed that talks with the Kuwaiti authorities have commenced to ensure the release of 30 Indian nurses which includes 19 from…
Middle East

Iran won’t relinquish share in disputed offshore gas field: Oil minister

Tehran: Iran will not give up its share of the Arash gas field, which is located in a neutral maritime zone between Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji…
Middle East

Kuwait announces felxible working hours for govt employees

Kuwait: In a recent development, the Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced new flexible working hours for employees working in the government sector. The decision was approved by the Kuwait Civil Service Council.…
Middle East

Kuwait to ban co-education at universities

Kuwait: Kuwait plans to enforce gender segregation at universities, a move criticized as a setback to the country’s freedoms, local media reported. The implementation of the ban came on Wednesday, September 14,…
Middle East

Kuwait deports over 18K expats in six months; here’s why

Kuwait: The Kuwaiti authorities deported 18,486 expatriates of various nationalities to their home countries between March to August, ‘over serious traffic violations’, local media reported. As per a report by the Arabic…
Middle East

UAE ‘spontaneous travellers’ can get discounts on int’l flights at Rs 1,761

Abu Dhabi: Travellers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can get discounts on international flights and fly for a cost as little as Dirham 78 (Rs 1,761) if they are prepared to…