Kuwait
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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…
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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…
- Middle East
Kuwait: Expats must clear debts before renewing visa
Kuwait: Expatriates in Kuwait will now be required to settle all outstanding debts before renewing their residence visa. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior revealed that this…
- Middle East
Kuwait appoints new ministers of finance, education
Kuwait: Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has issued a decree appointing Adel Al-Mane as Minister of Education and Fahad Al-Jarallah as Minister of Finance, media reported. The decree was…
- Middle East
Iraq offers rewards for information on burial sites of Gulf War victims
Baghdad defence authorities have announced a financial reward for those who can provide information on burial sites of Iraqi and Kuwaiti missing victims of the 1990-1991 Gulf War. The Iraqi ministries of…
- Middle East
Kuwait lifts ban on hiring expats for 773 vacancies
Kuwait: The Kuwait Civil Service Commission (CSC) has recently lifted the ban on hiring non-Kuwaiti individuals for a total of 773 vacancies in the Ministry of Health (MoH), local media reported. This…
- India
India, Kuwait bilateral trade touches all-time high: Indian envoy
Kuwait: Bilateral trade between India and Kuwait has touched an all time-high of USD 12.5 billion, Indian ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika said, according to the Arab News Online. Trade between the…