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No travel ban or arrest warrant on small debts from KD 100 – KD 200 KUWAIT CITY, July 7: The Sentences Enforcement General Department of the Ministry of Justice has streamlined procedural arrests of Kuwaitis particularly in the event of travel ban imposed on them for failing to pay small sums of money, which has been the case over the years and caused embarrassment to many families because at the last minute their travel plans are disrupted, reports Al-Qabas daily. A knowledgeable source told the daily there is a new trend to turn a blind eye to travel bans and search and arrest warrants requested by companies against Kuwaitis after an extensive study by the department and came to the conclusion that measures taken earlier need not be continued. The source added the judges deliberated on the issue two weeks ago and concluded that these requests lack reason of the law and does not necessitate prevention of travel just because a citizen owes a company, especially …

NRIs to get Aadhaar card without waiting for 180 days Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) having Indian passports can now get Aadhaar card without waiting for 180 days, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday. As of now, the NRIs get Aadhaar card after staying in India for a minimum of 180 days. "I propose to consider issuing Aadhaar card for NRIs with Indian passports after their arrival in India without waiting for 180 days," Sitharaman told Parliament while presenting the Budget 2019. According to the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, an NRI who has resided in India for 182 days or more in 12 months and with an Indian address could apply for Aadhaar. However, as per the Aadhaar Act, NRIs are fully exempt from producing Aadhaar for any verification. The Minister said the government also intended to provide better and more accessible public services to Indians abroad by opening embassies in more…

5G Internet Price in Kuwait, Q8 5G Net plans, Kuwait 5G Service Plans iiq8 news, indianinq8 5G was officially announced late last month ( May, 2019 ) but this past weekend the packages finally went live. A friend who signed up for the service is getting anywhere between 150 Mbps to 300 Mbps depending on where he is which is pretty fast. From the three telecoms, Viva has the most affordable packages from the bunch and you can check them all out below: Zain Technology : 5G Bolt Starting at KD 26 monthly for 280 GB DATA with 5G BOLT router from Zain Kuwait. KD 45 monthly for 1200 GB DATA with 5G BOLT router from Zain in Kuwait. KD 26 - 280 GB (Free Access Point) per month  KD 45 – 1200 GB (Free Access Point) per month  KD 65 – 2 TB (Free Access Point) per month  KD 100 – 8 TB (Free Access Point and iPad or Xbox One X or PS4 Pro) per month  Minimum 2-year contract Zain offers 5G Internet bundles for its postpaid customers through a number of f…

Hyderabad woman rescued from Kuwait thanks Indian Embassy and Modi government With inputs from Agencies Monday, June 24, 2019 A Hyderabad woman, who was sent to Kuwait under false pretence and was duped, thanked the Indian embassy and Modi government on Sunday for her rescue. “I would like to thank the Indian Embassy and Modi government for rescuing me from that hell. There are many agents here trying to dupe people. We should not believe anything these agents tell us,” Rehana Begum told media in Hyderabad. She left for Kuwait on 2019, January 25 and returned to India on 2019, June 16. “An agent had approached me and offered a beautician’s job in a saloon in Kuwait. He had said they will pay me Rs 30,000 per month. When I went there, they employed me as a housemaid and tortured me,” the woman said. Rehana then called her daughter in India and conveyed the condition she was in. Her daughter approached the Indian embassy, which brought her mother back to India. …

Kuwait Civil ID English Names correction is stopped by PACI iiq8 news PACI stops correcting Latin names of expat; Name Correction by immigration departments Sunday, June 23, 2019 Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has stopped correcting the Latin names of residents which is now being done online. According to local media report, PACI continues to provide its electronic services for the Latin name whether checking it before printing the civil ID card or after it has been corrected but will not make the corrections as it was done before. The sources added the correction of the names will now be done by the immigration departments (Computer Department) in all governorates. The sources pointed out, PACI no longer receives requests for correction of names which is done through the automated system. However, they will receive transactions if there is an error in the civil card which has been issued after cross checking with the document issued by the …

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/ …