Новости за 15.08.2021

KUWAIT: Today is the first anniversary of a controversial decision by the Director of Public Authority for Manpower (520/2020) on the rules and procedures for granting work permits, which included a ban on issuing permits to those who reach the age of 60 and do not hold a university degree. But the Cabinet is strongly […]

By Ben Garcia KUWAIT: There is a lot of misunderstanding about the fees being charged from sponsors for bringing a domestic worker to Kuwait from the Philippines. Kuwait Times spoke with several recruitment agencies and the union of recruiters to learn the facts. As of now, would-be employers must pay a recruitment agency KD 890 […]

KUWAIT: The health ministry has prepared a precise mechanism for submitting exemption requests from the COVID-19 vaccination through a specialized technical committee that considers the applications according to specifications to make it easy for citizens and residents whose health conditions prevent them from taking the vaccine. The ministry said in a press release that the […]

By Sajeev K Peter KUWAIT: Indian Embassy in Kuwait celebrated the 75th Independence Day of India yesterday marking a significant milestone in the history of the country. In view of the prevailing pandemic situation, the celebrations were held in consonance with the COVID-19 health and safety guidelines and were live-streamed on the embassy’s social media […]

KUWAIT: A circular issued by the Cabinet revealed the project to invest in Jaber Causeway sites (two islands and two banks) that will be offered by the finance ministry. The investment period must be for 35 years, and the municipality should approve the land use and area usage percentages. The project advisor explained the conditions […]

KUWAIT: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah stressed yesterday the importance of building a comprehensive diplomatic personality. His remarks came during his meeting with the 7th batch of trainees at Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute, in preparation to join the diplomatic and consular corps […]

TUNIS: Tunisia appreciates continuous flow of Kuwaiti aid, Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi said yesterday. As the North African nation’s healthcare system continues to be under severe strain from a surge in COVID-19 cases, “Kuwait was quick to come to our aid during a very critical point,” the minister said, thanking His Highness the Amir Sheikh […]

KUWAIT: Firemen put out a blaze that broke out in trees in an open area in Abu Halaifa yesterday. Firemen established a barrier to keep flames from spreading due to strong winds, Kuwait Fire Force said. No injuries were reported, it indicated, noting that an investigation was opened to reveal the cause of the fire.

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KUWAIT: Government departments yesterday witnessed a return to official working hours with 100 percent employee capacity, a year and a half after the coronavirus outbreak prompted authorities to reduce the number of civil servants showing up to work as a precautionary measure against COVID-19. Employee turnout was gradually upped as measures were eased after indicators […]

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