Новости за 22.10.2019

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MoI issues new residency bylaws – First convicted ex-MP returns to Kuwait KUWAIT: Interior Minister Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah yesterday issued new residency by-laws allowing visit visas to be transferred to residency visas in many cases. There were only minor changes to other residency rules and regulations, especially with regards to fees. The new regulations, […]

‘Indonesian government policy remains unchanged’ KUWAIT: The Indonesian Embassy in Kuwait has denied any discussions were held with any Kuwaiti authorities with regards to the recruitment of domestic helpers. An embassy official who spoke to Kuwait Times on the condition of anonymity said the policy of Indonesia remains unchanged. “No official discussions were held on […]

KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality Director Ahmad Al-Manfouhi said the municipality’s general cleaning committee recommended using underground garbage containers in new residential areas currently under construction. ‘This technology must be included in those areas’ infrastructure,” he underlined in response to an inquiry filed by the municipal councilmember Meshaal Mohammed Al-Hamdhan. In response to an inquiry by municipal […]

KUWAIT: Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) announced yesterday a special event for Space Month that includes a scientific lecture and meetings with the famous robot Sofia and its inventor at the Kuwait Scientific Center October 24 and 25. Sofia’s inventor Dr David Hansen will deliver a lecture on robotics, artificial intelligence and […]

KUWAIT: Uber has written to several Kuwait authorities informing them of its wish to enter Kuwait – separate from its subsidiary Careem, which is operating in Kuwait with a roaming taxi license, reported Al-Qabas daily. Sources said Uber is conducting economic feasibility studies and studying commercial and transport regulations in the Kuwait market, as well […]

KUWAIT: Kuwait Fire Service Directorate’s public relations department said Fahaheel fire station men responded to a call over a fire in five vehicles parked in an open area in Fahaheel. The blaze was put out and prevented from spreading to other vehicles. No injuries were reported. The cause of the blaze is yet to be […]

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Social Affairs plans to increase the rate of recruiting stateless people at various co-op societies, provided they hold valid security IDs, well-informed sources said. An agreement was made in this regard between the ministry, Kuwait Union of Consumer Cooperative Societies (KUCCS) and the Public Authority for Manpower to prioritize the employment […]

KUWAIT: Three scientists, representing the Dasman Diabetes Institute, attended the National Diabetes Institute (NADI) Diabetes Asia Conference (DAC) 2019 recently in Malaysia. Since 2002, the National Diabetes Institute (NADI) of Malaysia organizes the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) conferences to create a platform that emphasizes on the latest advance in diabetes research. The DAC 2019 is […]

KUWAIT: People enjoy a walk along the seaside. — Photo by Jassem Al-Tourah (KUNA)