Новости за 03.05.2021

KUWAIT: Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) announced on Monday a planeload of relief supplies took off from Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base for India to deliver medical supplies to the nation’s hospitals, where coronavirus casualties have surged alarmingly. The 40-ton cargo includes medical materials, medicines and oxygen cylinders. In a statement to KUNA, KRCS Director General […]

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KUWAIT: The information ministry signed a joint cooperation protocol with Kuwait Journalists Association in a bid to strengthen cooperation with NGOs and the private sector for the benefit of both sides. Information Ministry Undersecretary Munira Suleiman Al-Huwaidi said the cooperation protocol is part of the ministry’s keenness to develop, train and boost employees’ technical and […]

KUWAIT: Kuwait said consumers of the pain-fighting medicines Lyrica and Neurontin without a prescription from a healthcare professional could face up to five years in jail as a state ban on the non-medical use of two medications entered into effect on Sunday. The move aims to protect the most vulnerable of patients, particularly youngsters who […]

KUWAIT: Kuwait Ministry of Oil announced yesterday that the Organizing Committee for the 2021 Hackathon will start launching the award’s activities on May 4-30, with the participation of many applicants from various oil and academic bodies. In a press statement, The Ministry of Oil said the Hackathon is the first of its kind, through which […]

By Ben Garcia KUWAIT: Various ambassadors in Kuwait were interviewed by Kuwait Times to learn more about their local traditions and culture during Ramadan. We also asked about the current coronavirus situation in their respective countries and how they are handling and reacting to this pandemic. The following are excerpts of Kuwait Times’ interview with […]

KUWAIT: Kuwait National Cinema Company (KNCC) announced yesterday that it is reopening during the Eid celebration in coordination with the Ministry of Health. However, only those who received vaccination against COVID-19 – first dose or both – are allowed entry, in compliance with the social distancing rules as per the MOH guidelines, KNCC posted on […]

KUWAIT: The health ministry is awaiting approval from the State Audit Bureau to sign a KD 12 million contract with Moderna in order to import one million doses of its COVID-19 vaccines, Al-Qabas Arabic daily reported yesterday.  

KUWAIT: The percentage of Kuwaiti employees in the public sector has reached 81 percent, which is in line with the government’s Kuwaitization plans, Al-Qabas Arabic daily reported yesterday.

KUWAIT: Firemen contained an oil spill after a fuel truck was involved in an accident on Airport Road yesterday morning. Sabhan Fire Station men headed to the scene in response to an emergency call about an accident on Airport Road towards Seventh Ring Road. The firemen were able to stop the leak and prevent fuel […]

By B Izzak KUWAIT: The Council of Ministers yesterday slapped a ban on the travel of citizens, their close relatives and domestic helpers to foreign countries unless they have received two doses of vaccinations, the government spokesman said. Tareq Al-Mazrem said the ban will be effective from May 22. Young people not covered by the […]