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ACs consume bulk of power in Kuwait
Minister of Oil and Minister of Electricity and Water Essam Al-Marzouq said on Monday air-conditioners consume 70 percent of the power in Kuwait. The minister, speaking at the inauguration of a workshop themed “power efficiency and cooling technology,” revealed that the ministry, this year shifted surplus of electricity to another GCC country via the Council power grid, indicating that power was saved due to rationing plans.
Spread of ‘Strawberry’ pills in schools
The Ministry of Education announced it is following with great interest what is being published in social media about the spread of ‘strawberry’ pills in schools, but at the same time said no such case has yet been reported from any school, reports Al-Anba daily.
Ban lifted on Indian Maids
The ban has been lifted on the female Indian domestic workers and according to public relations department, sponsors will be able to hire domestic workers coming from India.
Women on maternity leave is also allowed to take annual leave
Our employee who just joined us in the first week of February 2017 this year is now on maternity leave (from July 2, 2017). We know that she is entitled to 70 days maternity leave according to Kuwait Labor law.
Taxi Driver Arrested
An Egyptian taxi driver was arrested in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia in Khaitan area, reports Al-Rai daily.
Indian gang was making 70000 KD per month, arrested
Personnel from the Criminal Investigations Department headed by Acting Director-General Major General Mohammad Al-Sharhan have arrested a gang of Indians for trespassing into the basic broadcasting offices of a company and gave channels connection to a number of buildings in Salmiya illegally and earning KD 70,000 monthly.
400 KD in few hours
Police have arrested an Arab for violating residence law and begging money, reports Al-Anba daily.
Renewing the residence permit of unqualified ‘bachelors’ based on work
The Council of Ministers gives importance to the recommendations made by the Supreme Committee that was formed to amend the demographic structure of the nation quoting a ministerial source.
Controlled termination of public sector expats
Foreigners working in ministries and other public sector institutions will not have their jobs ended abruptly quoting high level government sources.
10,000 Filipinos living illegally in Kuwait
The Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait, Renato Pedro Villa said some 10,000 Filipinos are living illegally in Kuwait,
