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Monkeypox outbreak Latest list of countries with reported cases

Kuwait City, 28th July 2022: Monkeypox outbreak Latest list of countries with reported cases #Monkeypox outbreak: #Latest list of #countries with reported cases Cases have since ballooned to more than 16,000 from than 75 countries Below is a list of non-endemic countries that have reported monkeypox cases: #ASIA-PACIFIC:- • AUSTRALIA had confirmed 44 cases as of July 25. • INDIA had reported four cases as of July 24. • JAPAN detected its first case on July 25. • NEW ZEALAND reported its second case on July 12. • SINGAPORE had confirmed 10 cases as of July 26. • SOUTH KOREA reported two cases on June 22. • TAIWAN confirmed its first case on June 24. • THAILAND confirmed its first case on July 21. #EUROPE :- • AUSTRIA had confirmed 99 cases as of July 22. • BELGIUM had detected 393 cases by July 25. • BOSNIA reported its first case on July 13. • BULGARIA had confirmed four cases as of July 22. • CROATIA had reported 1…

Indian Embassy Open House on 27th July, 2022, iiQ8 News

Kuwait City, 26th July 2022: Indian Embassy Open House on 27th July, 2022, iiQ8 News

Embassy of India

Kuwait

PRESS RELEASE

Embassy Open House on 27 July 2022

The next Embassy Open House will be held on Wednesday, 27 July 2022 at Embassy of India, Diplomatic Enclave, Safat, Arabian Gulf Street, Kuwait-13015 from 1100-1200 hrs (registrations will be open at the Embassy from 1000 hrs to 1130 hrs). 2. All Indian nationals in Kuwait are invited to participate in the Open House, subject to being fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The event will not be hosted on the virtual platform. 3. Those who wish to raise specific issues may please send their queries in advance with full name as in Passport, Passport Number, CIVIL ID Number and contact number and address in Kuwait, by email to amboff.kuwaitmea.gov.in . Kuwait 2…

CityLink Shuttle Transport, First App Based in Kuwait by City Group

Kuwait City, 25th July 2022: First App based shuttle service in Kuwait by City Group Co. City Group Co. is pleased to introduce “CityLink Shuttle” the first Shuttle service in Kuwait as our digital innovation initiative. The core objective of “Citylink Shuttle” as Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service is to provide smooth and safe transportation to match supply with demand efficiently in busy urban areas making those congestions free. CityLink Shuttle Transport, First App Based in Kuwait by City Group Download App here https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/citylink-shuttle/id1626490301 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PCC Verification should be online for Kuwait, Documents Required for PCC

City Link Shuttle is Kuwait’s first premium and affordable transportation service catering to the quick transportation needs for local customers. As a service launched by City Group Co. KSCP, this se…

Monkeypox declared a global health emergency by WHO

Kuwait City, 23rd July 2022: Monkeypox declared a global health emergency by WHO More than 16,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported in 74 countries since May The World Health Organisation has said that monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is now a global emergency. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the decision to issue the declaration despite a lack of consensus among members of WHO's emergency committee. It was the first time the chief of the UN health agency has taken such an action. "In short, we have an outbreak that has spread around the world rapidly through new modes of transmission about which we understand too little and which meets the criteria in the international health regulations," Tedros said. "I know this has not been an easy or straightforward process and that there are divergent views among the members" of the committee, he added. Philippine mayor orders employees to smile or risk fine Hijri…

Hijri New Year Holiday on 31st July – Sunday

Kuwait City, 22nd July 2022: The Civil Service Commission, Kuwait announced holidays for All Ministries, Government Agencies, Public Authorities and Institutions on 31st July 2022 (Sunday) On the occasion of Hijri New Year 1444 . Official work for all ministries, government agencies, public authorities and institutions will resume on 1st August, 2022 (Monday). Hijri New Year Holiday on 31st July - Sunday In #Oman Sunday, 31 July 2022 has been announced as an official #holiday for employees of the public and private sectors on the occasion of the Holy Prophet’s Hijra Anniversary and the advent of the new Hijri year 1444 AH. iiQ8 News Hijri New Year Holiday on 31st July – Sunday PCC Verification should be online for Kuwait, Documents Required for PCC CBSE Announces Class 12 Results, Central Board of Secondary Education Lulu Weekly Promotions, Lulu Hypermarket Sale Price Blast July 2022 Har Gh…

PCC Verification should be online for Kuwait, Documents Required for PCC

Kuwait City, 22nd July 2022: PCC verification for new visa to be done online for Kuwait Starting from September, 2022 the verification of PCC of new expats entering Kuwait on new work or family visas will be approved online. Quoting sources, Al-Anba Arabic daily reported that this will begin with India and later it will be implemented with all countries. According to the new feature, from September onwards, for those coming from India on new work or family visas will have to submit their Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) at Kuwait Embassy in their home country, the Kuwait embassy will verify for its authenticity and only after cross checking it will be sent over to Kuwait Ministry of Interior online to verify the valid sponsor or to check if the visa is for former resident of Kuwait. List of Documents Required for PCC Issuance Is applicant's present personal particulars have changed in Passport and address different from that in the existing passport? If A…

UAE President and Kuwaiti Crown Prince discuss on Security and Development

Kuwait City, 17th July 2022: UAE President and Kuwaiti Crown Prince discuss on Security and Development #UAE President and #Kuwaiti Crown Prince meet at #Jeddah Security and Development Summit President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Crown Prince of Kuwait, on the sidelines of the Jeddah Security and Development Summit, taking place in Jeddah. At the beginning of the meeting, the Kuwaiti Crown Prince conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and his wishes for more progress and prosperity for the UAE and its people. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed conveyed his greetings to the Kuwaiti Amir, wishing Kuwait and its people continuous development and prosperity. During the meeting, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mishal discussed UAE…

MoH, Kuwait urges pilgrims to do PCR test, What is Monkeypox

Kuwait City, 16th July 2022: MoH, Kuwait urges pilgrims to do PCR test #Kuwait : #Ministry of Health urges pilgrims to do PCR test The Ministry of Health on Tuesday demanded pilgrims to take a PCR test within a period of three days from their arrival to Kuwait. In a press statement, the ministry said the pilgrims can take the tests at the government-run Jaber Bridge Center every day from 05:00 PM to 10:00 PM and the Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital from 08:00 AM to 12 PM or at any of the private medical laboratories. It advised the pilgrims to check the test result at the ministry’s Immune app and ask for help if they felt ill during the first ten days of their return. What is Monkeypox : Monkeypox is spreading globally, with health officials voicing growing concern over the outbreaks in countries where the virus is not endemic. Several U.S. cities introduced vaccination campaigns, while others offered vaccinations to high-risk people or those who think they…

Philippine mayor orders employees to smile or risk fine

Kuwait City, 15th July 2022: Philippine mayor orders employees to smile or risk fine #Philippine mayor orders employees to ‘smile’ or risk fine Employees who do not comply with order could be fined equivalent of six month’s salary A #Philippine mayor has ordered public servants to smile, or risk a fine, as he seeks to improve the level of service provided by the local government. Aristotle Aguirre introduced the “smile policy” this month after being sworn into office in #Mulanay town in Quezon province, on the main island of Luzon. The policy must be adopted “while serving the people to give sincerity by showing a feeling of calmness and friendly atmosphere”, the executive order said. Aguirre said the measure was in response to complaints from locals, mostly coconut growers and fishermen, about the unfriendly treatment they received from town hall staff when they went to pay their taxes or seek aid. Some constituents would walk for an hour from their remote vi…

2000 Indian nurses expected in Kuwait soon

Kuwait City, 15th July 2022: 2000 Indian nurses expected in Kuwait soon 2,000 #Indian nurses expected in #Kuwait soon They are part of deal employing 2,700 nurses at private sector health facilities Around 2,000 Indian nurses are expected to arrive in Kuwait within two months, a Kuwaiti newspaper has reported quoting an Indian envoy. The newcomers will arrive in Kuwait under a deal struck by the Kuwaiti private health sector two years ago, but was stymied over the COVID-19 outbreak, Al Rai said, citing Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Sibi George. The deal included employment of a total of around 2,700 male and female nurses from India. Some 700 of those nurses have already arrived in Kuwait in the past six months and the rest will arrive in two months at best, the envoy told Al Rai. In recent years, Indian-Kuwaiti ties have grown in different walks. The relations have further thrived after George was named as India’s ambassador to Kuwait in 2020. The diploma…

Saudi Arabia to open airspace for all air carriers

Kuwait City, 15th July 2022: Saudi Arabia to open airspace for all air carriers #Saudi Arabia to open airspace for all air carriers Carriers must meet requirements of 'the authority of overflying': aviation authority Saudi Arabia said it would open its airspace to all air carriers, paving the way for more overflights to and from Israel. The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said the country's airspace was now open to all carriers that meet its requirements for overflights, in line with international conventions that say there should be no discrimination between civil aircraft. The decision will "complement the efforts aimed at consolidating the kingdom's position as a global hub connecting three continents and to enhance international air connectivity," GACA added in a statement. Bypassing Saudi Arabian airspace had added to flight times and increased fuel burn on some services to and from Israel. Israel welcomes the decision Israeli Transpor…

UAE Carrier FlyDubai suspended flights to SriLanka

Kuwait City, 12th July 2022: UAE Carrier FlyDubai suspended flights to SriLanka ##United Arab Emirates carrier #flydubai has suspended operations to Colombo in Sri Lanka until further notice, a company spokesperson told Reuters by email on Monday (11th July 2022) . "We will continue to closely monitor the situation on the ground in Sri Lanka. Passengers who have booked to travel on these flights will be contacted and offered a refund," the spokesperson said. Domain Age Checker SEO tool for free Kuwait Bus Timing 11th to 14th July Bus time after Eid Al-Adha Transfer to VISA Cards with Zero Commission, Al Muzaini Exchange Co., Embassy of India ADVISORY, NEET (UG)-2022 in Kuwait

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Kuwait City, 11th July 2022: Kuwait Bus Timing 11th to 14th July Bus time after Eid Al-Adha Kuwait Bus timings on 11th to 14th July, 2022! مواعيد الباصات يومى 11, 12, 13 و 14 يوليو ! 11th to 14th July, 2022 Route Areas First Trip Last Trip Frequency 13 Mirqab 4:00 22:24 24 Airport 4:12 22:36 24 15 Salmiya 4:12 22:40 4-5 Sherton 4:30 22:56 4-5 16 Jleeb 4:08 22:40 6-8 Sheraton 4:08 23:00 6-8 21 Jleeb 4:40 22:30 6-8 Mirqab 5:10 23:00 6-8 21A Farwaniya 5:00 22:30 12 Sharq 5:42 23:00 12 39A Sharq 4:44 22:28 22-28 Subhan 4:30 22:16 22-28 51 Jleeb 4:30 22:40 6-7 Sharq 5:00 23:00 6-7 59 Hassawi 4:00 22:24 4-5 Mirqab 4:48 22:58 4-5 66 Hassawi 4:30 22:35 8 Salmiya 4:30 22:56 8 66X Hassawi 4:02 22:51 6-8 Salmiya 4:20 22:57 6-8 77 Salmiya 4:16 21:06 8-9 Khaitan 4:24 …

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Kuwait Wear Masks in Closed & Crowded Places

Kuwait City, 9th July 2022: Kuwait - Wear Masks in Closed & Crowded Places ##Kuwait People advised to wear masks in closed and crowded places The Minister of Health, Dr. Khaled Al-Saeed, said the country’s health system has gained great experience in dealing with the Corona epidemic, and stressed once again that the epidemiological situation is currently stable and reassuring, and the system is good despite the high cases of HIV infections, reports Al- Qabas daily. Al-Saeed said in a special statement to the daily there is no return to wearing masks inside Kuwait at the present time, but “we advise people to wear masks in closed and crowded places, and taking care of the elderly”. Kuwait Bus Timing Eid Al-Adha 2022, Bus working hour on Eid Embassy of India ADVISORY, NEET (UG)-2022 in Kuwait Indian Embassy Holiday on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha 2022 Authorized Portal for Visa Application to India, Passport Seva at Indian Emba…

Kuwait Bus Timing Eid Al-Adha 2022, Bus working hour on Eid

Kuwait City, 9th July 2022: Eid Al-Adha Kuwait Bus Timing ( First Bus and Last Bus timing in Al-Adha 2022) Kuwait Bus timings on 9th & 10th July! مواعيد الباصات يومى 9 و 10 يوليو ! 9th & 10th July 2022 Route Areas First Trip Last Trip Frequency 13 Mirqab 4:00 22:24 24-30 Airport 4:00 22:36 24-30 15 Salmiya 5:25 22:48 3-7 Sherton 4:50 23:00 3-7 16 Jleeb 4:30 22:40 7-10 Sheraton 5:17 23:00 7-10 21 Jleeb 4:30 22:30 5-9 Mirqab 5:17 23:00 5-9 21A Farwaniya 5:00 22:36 16 Sharq 5:40 23:00 16 39A Sharq 5:00 22:30 30 Subhan 5:00 22:15 30 51 Jleeb 4:40 22:20 6-9 Sharq 5:40 23:00 6-9 59 Hassawi 4:40 22:23 4-7 Mirqab 5:15 22:45 4-7 66 Hassawi 4:26 22:36 7-9 Salmiya 4:30 22:54 7-9 66X Hassawi 4:00 22:53 6-10 Salmiya 4:45 23:00 6-10 77 Salmiya 5:15 22:40 11-15 Kh…

Embassy of India ADVISORY, NEET (UG)-2022 in Kuwait

Kuwait City, 9th July 2022:

Embassy of India Kuwait ***** ADVISORY ‘NEET (UG)-2022 in Kuwait’

Kuwait is one the centers for the conduct of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) — 2022 [NEET (UG) - 2022] outside India. All candidates registered to appear in the Entrance Test are advised to carefully go through and strictly adhere to the points given below: Embassy of India ADVISORY, NEET (UG)-2022 in Kuwait (i) The Entrance Test will be conducted at ‘THE INDIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL- SENIOR SALMIYA BRANCH, ESSA AL QATAMI STREET, JIDDHA – 8, BLOCK – 10 SALMIYA, KUWAIT. The Test will be conducted strictly as per the National Testing Agency (NTA) guidelines. (ii) The Entrance Test will be conducted by the NTA on Sunday, 17 July 2022, from 11:30 A.M. — 02:50 P.M. (Kuwait time) in Pen and Paper mode, to be answered on the OMR sheet using Black Ball Point Pen which will be provided by the NTA. (iii) The duration of the Entra…

Indian Embassy Holiday on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha 2022

Kuwait City, 9th July 2022:

Embassy of India Kuwait PRESS RELEASE

Holiday on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha

The Embassy of India shall observe a holiday on Sunday, July 10, 2022, on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha.

2. The BLS Outsourcing Centers at Fahaheel and Jleeb-Al Shuwaikh will also remain closed on the day, while the BLS Center at Kuwait City will function from 4 p.m to 8 p.m., to attend to urgent Passport/Visa/Attestation applications. 3. Emergency consular services will continue to be rendered at the Embassy. 4. In case of any further assistance/ queries, please write to cons1.kuwait@mea.gov.in or contact Embassy's 12 (24X7) Whatsapp Helpline Numbers. Kuwait July 8, 2022 Embassy of India, Kuwait wishes everyone Eid-al-Adha Mubarak. Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Sibi George Ministry of Culture, Government o…

Kuwait set to expedite issuance of work permits for foreigners

Kuwait City, 6th July 2022: #Kuwait set to expedite issuance of work permits for foreigners Work permit to be issued in 10 days instead of 3 months as part of new mechanism Kuwait’s labour authorities are working on a set of measures to quicken issuance of work permits for workers recruited from abroad to ensure the permits are available in 10 days instead of three months at present, a Kuwaiti newspaper has reported. Al Rai, citing sources at the Public Authority of Manpower (PAM), said a proposed mechanism involves coordination with accredited hospitals in the countries from which the workers are recruited to shorten the duration of medical checks to four days including two in the home country and two others following arrival in Kuwait. “The period needed for issuing the work permit will be cut to one week or 10 days instead of the current duration that may exceed three months since the worker is examined in the home country until entering …

Authorized Portal for Visa Application to India, Passport Seva at Indian Embassy

Kuwait City, 6th July 2022: Authorized Portal for Visa Application to India, Passport Seva at Indian Embassies and Consulates Authorized Portal for Visa Application to India All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa from an Indian Mission/Post or eVisa (Limited Categories) from Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs. Avail Indian Visa plus services through "Official app Indian Visa Su-Swagatam" mobile App for 60 countries".... One stop solution for all Visa related services.

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Kuwait Announces 4th Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Kuwait city, 4th July 2022: Kuwait Announces 4th Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine 4th dose available for moderately or severely immunocompromised The Ministry of Health (MoH), Kuwait announced on Sunday the availability of the coronavirus second booster dose according to the ministry’s regulations. This booster, which is the fourth Covid-19 consecutive vaccine dose, is of great importance for some segments of the society including those prone to severe complications in case they get infected by the Covid-19 virus, the Ministry added in a statement today. The vaccination center in Mishref Fairground wears a deserted look as very few citizens and expats turn up for the corona booster dose. Not many have taken the third booster dose as yet while the fourth booster dose is also available They should only take this second booster after a period of four months after taking the first Covid-19 dose booster, which is the third consecutive Covid-19 vaccine, it added. The Ministry cal…