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VIVA launches 5G with special packages on VIVA postpaid plans VIVA, Kuwait’s fastest-growing and most developed telecom operator, announced the launch of 5G service, with special packages on VIVA’s postpaid plans, starting KD 45, promising a new wave of capabilities for internet and smartphone users. Customers will gear up for speeds faster than the blink of an eye and to meet the next generation of mobile internet connectivity with cutting-edge technology, and average download speeds touching an unbelievable 1GBps. On this occasion, Eng. Maziad Nasser Al-Harbi, CEO of VIVA said: “Today, after the launch of the fifth generation services, we will witness a major transformation and a new launch of wireless services. Big part of the “leap” will come from the ability to move much greater volumes of data across networks. 5G will mean more devices can be connected to the network at better speeds. VIVA is creating a new era where the incredible speed and connectivity of 5G be…

Impossible to see moon on Monday – Eid Al-Fitr will fall on Wednesday, not Tuesday Kuwaiti Astronomer Adel Al-Saadoun said it is impossible to see the Shawwal crescent on Monday; hence, Eid Al-Fitr will fall on Wednesday, not Tuesday as announced earlier, reports Al-Qabas daily. The daily obtained a copy of his message to all the concerned entities in Arab countries, in which he explained that the crescent will not appear after sunset on Monday for a period ranging from two minutes to 11 minutes from Kuwait to Morocco and Mauritania. Therefore, it will be impossible to see the crescent during this period, he added.   Source : Al Qabas and Arabtime Kuwait.   Edited Eid Al-Fitr tomorrow Tuesday June 4th Kuwait's higher authority for sighting the Shawal crescent announced on Monday that Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, begins on Tuesday. The authority chief, justice Jassem Al-Mutawaa, said in a statemen…

5 ( Five ) Days holidays for Eid ( Ramadan Holidays 2019 ) The Civil Service Commission (CSC) today ( Wednesday, 29th of May, 2019 ) announced that Eid Al-Fitr holiday will be on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 4th, 5th and 6th of June, 2019. Official working hours shall resume on Sunday, 9th, June, 2019 . This will be applicable whether Tuesday is the last day of the Holy month of Ramadan or Whether Tuesday is the First day of Eid. State authorities with special working hours should arrange their work timing in a way that serves the public interest.

Kuwait among the first to provide 5G network in the region   His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Tuesday voiced pride over Kuwait being amongst the first in the region to provide the 5G; the fifth generation cellular network technology for broadband access. His Highness’s remarks came during his reception of Deputy Premier and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Anas Al-Saleh at Bayan Palace earlier today. Minister Al-Saleh was escorting Chairman of Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) Salem Al-Uthaina, along with board members. Lauding CITRA’s keeping pace with latest telecommunication technologies, His Highness underlined Kuwait’s advanced position in this regard, pointing out that cooperation between CITRA and telecommunication companies operating in Kuwait contributed to such achievement. Write 10 jokes about the status of ChatGPT Standup Comedy   His Highness urged gove…

Indian Embassy published list of companies to be avoided while seeking employment in Kuwait   Indian Embassy publish list of companies to be avoided while seeking employment in Kuwait on their website. In two separate lists, published on the Indian Embassy website, Embassy lists around 18 India based recruitment agencies to be avoided while looking for recruitment to Kuwait. Embassy also lists out around 90 Kuwaiti companies and sponsors which embassy advices to avoid while seeking employment opportunity in Kuwait. Write 10 jokes about the status of ChatGPT Standup Comedy The list is prepared based on various observations, embassy said on its website. The full list is available at http://indembkwt.gov.in/Pages/EmbBan.aspx or Sponsors/Agencies to be avoided Following sponsors/Companies/Recruiting Agencies are to be avoided while seeking employment in Kuwait due to various adverse observations (A) - Recruiting Agencies http://indembkwt.gov.i…

Violations to lose your driving license in Kuwait - iiq8 news  Director of Hawally, Kuwait Police Department Colonel Rashid Al-Hajri has enumerated violations which will lead to the withdrawal of driving licenses, clarifying the car registration book will not be withdrawn permanently, reports Al-Anba daily. He disclosed these violations include 1: Over speeding, 2: Beating the red light, 3: Reckless driving, 4: Driving in reverse on highways, 5: Deliberate disruption of traffic movement and obstructing roads, 6: Car racing, 7: Transporting others in exchange for a fee, 8: Driving vehicles without plate numbers, 9: Over-driving endangering one’s life and that of others, 10: Driving on the shoulder of the road in prohibited areas, and 11: Driving on the right shoulder of the road Violations to lose your driving license in Kuwait   https://www.indianinq8.com/kuwait-bus-routes-and-numbers-route-numbers-for-city-bus-kptc-kgl/ …

Public Authority for Manpower Ban on working in open areas in Summer Kuwait The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) said the authority is preparing to implement the decision to ban working in open areas from June 1 to August 31 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm keeping in mind the safety of workers. According to the provisions of the private sector Labor Law No. 6/2010 and in compliance with international conventions employers are forbidden from making their workers work in open areas from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm each year because of the intense summer heat. PAM has urged employers to abide by the provisions of this decision in order to avoid being held legally accountable. The PAM also said teams of inspectors will be active to ensure the decision is being implemented.   Public Authority for Manpower Ban on working in open areas in Summer Kuwait   https://www.indianinq8.com/eid-al-fitr-will-be-on-ramadan-eid-will-be-on-iiq8-news/   …