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Expats (non-vaccinated) have higher ICU numbers in Kuwait

April 17, 20210 Comments

Expatriates and people who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 have the highest numbers among hospitalized and ICU patients in Kuwait, head of the higher COVID-19 committee Dr Khaled Al-Jarallah said yesterday.

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Rich became richer in the COVID pandemic

April 17, 20210 Comments

A report released by Oxfam International, a UK-based charity, said the pandemic hurt people living in poverty more than the rich. The most severely affected are women, Black people, African-descendants, Indigenous peoples, and historically marginalised and oppressed communities around the world, the report said.

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GCC coronavirus cases – 15.04.2021

April 15, 20210 Comments

GCC coronavirus cases – 15.04.2021

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Kuwait issued an order to extend the period for residency violators

April 15, 20210 Comments

Minister of interior issued an order to extend the period for residency violators to amend their residencies in Kuwait starting from 15 April until 15 May.

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Ban on bringing Filipino workers to Kuwait lifted

April 14, 20210 Comments

The Head of the Federation of Domestic Labor Offices, Khaled Al-Dakhnan, has announced a ban on bringing Filipino workers to Kuwait has been lifted, after months of meetings and negotiations between the federation and the competent authorities. Al-Dakhnan told Al- Seyassah daily it is assumed that the recruitment of Filipino workers will start from next week and Filipino embassy begins to process the workers’ contracts.

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KWD 50,000 fine, 3-yrs jail

April 13, 20210 Comments

Director of Public Relations at the Environment Public Authority (EPA), Sheikha Al-Ibrahim said that the authority is using various means to inform residents about environmental guidelines and how to preserve the environment in order to fall foul with the law and end up paying fines.

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35,000 Indians leaving Kuwait in two weeks

August 20, 20200 Comments

Aug 19: Indian nationals from Kuwait continue to leave the country to return to their homeland. Second phase was launched yesterday, which increased its daily quota from 1,000 passengers to 2,500 passengers on approximately 14 flights.

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Visit visas transfer to dependent (family) visa not allowed

August 19, 20200 Comments

Aug 19: Instructions have been issued to stop converting visit visas of all kinds into residency for those who entered the country since the beginning of this year.

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No work permit, transfer or renewal of residence for 60 yrs of age and above

August 18, 20200 Comments

Aug 17: The Public Authority for Manpower stated that the decision to prohibit issuing work visa for those who are 60 and above for holders of high school diploma and lower will not be able to transfer residence nor renew their residence. They will have to leave Kuwait when the decision will come into effect from 2021.

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New residency rules for expat employees aged 60 and above

August 17, 20200 Comments

Aug 17: Director of Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) Ahmed Al-Mousa has issued a decision to ban granting work permits to those who have reached the age of 60 years and above, as well as holders of high school diploma or below and its equivalent. The decision will come into effect from the beginning of next year, reports Al-Seyassah daily.

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