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Kuwait imposes new blood transfusion fees for expats
Kuwait has issued a new decision that imposes fees on expatriates for blood transfusions. The decision was issued by Kuwait’s Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi. This step comes within the framework of…
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Kerala man jumps to death after reportedly murdering wife in Kuwait
Kuwait: Indian expatriate man from Kerala reportedly jumps to death after killing his wife in the city of Salmiya in Kuwait on Thursday, local media reported. According to the Arabic daily Al-Rai,…
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Kuwaiti citizens can travel to 50 countries without a visa
The Kuwaiti ‘Consular Affairs Sector of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ announced that citizens of Kuwaiti can travel to 50 countries without any visa procedures. The Visa Bulletin for 2023 has drawn-out…
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Kuwait unveils AI-generated news presenter ‘Fedha’
Kuwait: A Kuwaiti news outlet has unveiled the country’s first virtual news presenter created using artificial intelligence. Its launch is currently part of a testing phase aimed at creating new content. Kuwait…
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2,20,000 passengers to pass through Kuwait airport during Eid Al-Fitr break
Kuwait: About 2,20,000 passengers are expected to pass through Kuwait International Airport (KIA) during the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr holiday, between April 20 to April 25, local media reported. The Kuwait Director General of…
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Kuwait to build world’s tallest tower ‘Burj Mubarak al-Kabir’
Kuwait has announced plans to build the world’s tallest tower, called the Burj Mubarak al-Kabir, local media reported. The skyscraper is expected to cost 25 billion Kuwaiti Dinars (Rs 66,96,10,09,87,500) and will…
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Kuwait: 9K ex-pats deported for criminal activities in Q1 2023; Indians top list
Kuwait: More than 9,000 expatriates of various nationalities have been deported to their home countries in the first quarter from— January 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023, local media reported. The deportation…
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Kuwait denies residency permit renewal of 5000 expats
Kuwait: Kuwait’s Interior Ministry has denied residency permit renewal applications for 5,000 expatriates who have stayed abroad for more than six months. The expatriates reportedly submitted their renewal applications online, citing “illness,…
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Festival of India in Kuwait will strengthen cultural ties between 2 countries: Meenakashi Lekhi
New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi highlighted the strong historical relationship between India and Kuwait during the “Festival of India” event in Kuwait and emphasized that…
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Kuwait to increase electricity, water bills by 50%
Kuwait: Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water is set to increase electricity and water tariffs by 50 percent this year, local media reported. The price hike will be implemented with the approval…
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Kuwait considers granting expat wife citizenship after 18 years
Kuwait: Kuwait is considering granting the citizenship to expat wife of a Kuwaiti after 18 years of marriage, local media reported. In this regard, the government of Kuwait submitted a draft law…
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Kuwait court nullifies 2022 election results, reinstates previous Parliament
Kuwait City: Kuwait’s Constitutional Court on Sunday annulled the 2022 National Assembly and brought back the 2020 Parliament, the media reported. The ruling, which took immediate effect, saw members of the previous…
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Kuwait: Driving license rules for expats to be toughened
Kuwait: The Traffic Department of the Ministry of Interior is preparing new rules for expatriates to apply for driver’s licenses in Kuwait, local media reported. The new conditions aim to reduce traffic…
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Kuwait to terminate 1815 expat teachers by end of academic year
Kuwait: About 1815 male and female expatriate teachers will be terminated at the end of the academic year, according to the Education Ministry of Kuwait. Kuwait will also terminate the work of…
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Kuwait allows expats over 60 to transfer work permit to private sector
The Public Manpower Authority (PAM) in Kuwait has amended rules governing ex-pats who are over 60 years old and have only a higher secondary degree or lower, allowing them to transfer their…
