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Iris scanners replace fingerprint machines at the airport
The Kuwait International Airport has replaced the fingerprint machines at the airport with iris scanners to run a check on travelers to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus disease, reports Al-Rai daily. The source pointed this has been done in coordination with the Ministry of Health to ensure the safety of travelers. However, the source said this does not mean passengers can escape from their data being checked such as to verify the identity and if there is a traveler ban on the concerned passenger.
Continue Reading »Bangladeshi admit to killed a Kuwaiti by stabbing
Criminal Investigation team arrested an Bangladeshi national who admitted taking part in the killing of the missing Kuwaiti citizen.
Continue Reading »Woman traveling to Bahrain died at Kuwait International Airport
An Asian woman traveling to Bahrain died at Kuwait International Airport recently. A security source said the lady slumped and died at the airport in an apparent heart attack and the body was deposited to Forensics for autopsy. A case was registered.
Continue Reading »Coronavirus in Kuwait
Three Kuwaiti citizens have been infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), totaling the number of confirmed cases in the country to eight so far, the Ministry of Health announced Tuesday. In a statement to KUNA, the ministry said that the new cases were in Iran and are currently under compulsory quarantine.
Continue Reading »Kuwait stops residence renewal of article 18 – above 60 yrs
In an effort to reduce the number of marginal workers in the country, and in line with consistent calls to fix the demographic imbalance, the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has decided to stop the renewal of article-18 work permits for low-cadre expatriate employees of the private sector who are above the age of 60 years, reports Al-Seyassah daily.
Continue Reading »How a Bangladeshi in Kuwait became multi-millionaire from a supervisor in a cleaning company
Surprises galore in the case of the Bangladeshi who is a parliamentarian in his country and is believed to be involved in the visa trade in Kuwait. He is one of the three-man gang sought by the security authorities, reports Al-Qabas daily.
Continue Reading »Easy procedure to get a driving license for expats in Kuwait
Assistant Undersecretary for Traffic and Operations Affairs at the Ministry of Interior Major General Jamaal Al Sayegh issued a decision.
Continue Reading »US Embassy in Kuwait has issued a warning
THE US Embassy in Kuwait has issued a warning to American citizens to take care when approached by persons claiming to be police officers.
Continue Reading »Spanish prostitute and her manager arrested – KD 150 for the night
A Spanish prostitute and her manager who is a resident in Kuwait have been arrested and detained for interrogation for indulging in ‘the oldest profession in history’, reports Al-Rai daily.
Continue Reading »Renewal of Driving License goes online for all
General Traffic Department affiliated to Ministry of Interior will today launch an online service for the renewal of driving licenses, reports Al-Seyassah daily.
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