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Eid Al-Adha 2022 List of Countries for First day of Dhu Al Hijjah

Kuwait City, 30th June, 2022: Eid Al-Adha 2022 List of Countries for First day of Dhu Al Hijjah Eid Al Adha 2022: First day of Dhu Al Hijjah announced in these countries Here's the list of countries that have declared the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah Saudi Arabia:- The crescent moon of the month of Dhu Al Hijjah was sighted on Wednesday evening in Saudi Arabia, hence the Eid Al Adha celebration will begin on July 9. Oman:- The moon of Dhul Hijja 1443 AH has been sighted in Oman. Therefore, the first day of this month in the Sultanate of Oman will be tomorrow Thursday, while the first day of Eid Al Adha will be on Saturday, 9 July 2022. Pakistan:- The Dhu Al Hijjah moon was not sighted on Wednesday, with Eid Al Adha set to be celebrated on July 10 (Sunday). Malaysia:- Malaysia on Wednesday confirmed that Muslims in the country will be celebrating the the first day of Eid Al Adha on July 10. Hong Kong:- In Hong Kong, the Muslim Council announced that the mo…

Kuwait considers new system for visit visas

Kuwait City, 30th June 2022: #kuwait considers new system for visit visas Surge in illegals behind decision to halt issuance of family and tourism visas A spike in the numbers of illegal residents in Kuwait has prompted authorities to temporarily halt issuance of visit visas, a local newspaper has said. Al Rai, quoting security sources, reported that the decision of First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Ahmad Al Nawaf to stop issuing family and tourism visas was due to foreigners who have entered Kuwait on visit visas in the last months and have not left, swelling the numbers of illegals in the country to about 20,000. The Kuwaiti Interior Ministry has announced stopping issuing visit visas until further notice to devise a new mechanism. “The decision does not include electronic visas, which are offered to some nationalities directly on arrival at the airport,” the sources said. Around 70,000 foreigners have so far entered Kuwait this year on to…

Eid al-Adha on 9th July, Saturday, Eid Prayer Timing

Kuwait City, 28th June 2022: Eid al-Adha on 9th July, 2022 (Saturday) in Kuwait - Al-Ojiri Scientific Center announced that the first day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah for this year will be Thursday, June 30, and that Saturday, July 9th will be the first day of Eid Al-Adha. The center added that the time for Eid prayer is at 5:10 AM according to the local time of Kuwait City. Kuwait : Confirmation of sighting of the crescent of Dhul-Hijjah.. and Eid al-Adha, Saturday, July 9th The crescent of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah was confirmed to be sighted, according to the Tamir Observatory, and accordingly, next Saturday, July 9, will be the first day of Eid al-Adha. #Saudi Arabia calls on muslims to sight Dhu Al-Hijjah crescent moon Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on all Muslims in the Kingdom to sight the Dhu al-Hijjah crescent moon on Wednesday evening, the official Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday The sighting of the …

Kuwait Suspends visit visas until further notice

Kuwait City, 28th June 2022: Kuwait Suspends visit visas until further notice #Kuwait has stopped issuing #visitvisas, including family and tourist visas, starting Monday, June 27, 2022 and until further notice, the interior ministry announced. The decision, made upon instructions of First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister #Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, comes to allow the Residency Affairs Department to prepare a new mechanism with regulations to organize and improve the visa issuing process, the ministry explained in a statement. Kuwait-Bound Jazeera Airways Becomes Prague’s 8th Middle Eastern Airline MedX Medical Care, مستوصف ميدكس الطبي , Health Checkup Offers Kuwait urges people to report LGBT signs Homosexuality Re-opening of BLS Outsourcing Center at FAHAHEEL Indian Embassy Abbasiya Passport Center Re-Opens, Working Timing Passport Office

Kuwait-Bound Jazeera Airways Becomes Prague’s 8th Middle Eastern Airline

Kuwait-Bound: #Jazeera Airways Becomes Prague's 8th Middle Eastern Airline Kuwait-Prague is now reconnected after a 13-year absence Kuwait's Jazeera Airways has inaugurated Prague, its latest European route. It means the airport pair is reconnected after a 13-year absence. This summer, Prague has non-stop flights to six Middle East cities involving nine airlines, eight from the Middle East. It comes as another new Jazeera route, Vienna, is in the air when writing. Jazeera Airways begins Prague On June 22nd, Jazeera Airways began Kuwait to Prague. Based on summer 2019 figures, it was Prague's largest unserved in the Middle East. Supplementing point-to-point demand, Jazeera also offers easy two-way connections across South Asia. With flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the summer-seasonal route will end on September 28th. It is operated by Jazeera's A320neos rather than its ceos, reducing fuel consumption and expenses and improving route economics. The first rotat…

MedX Medical Care, مستوصف ميدكس الطبي , Health Checkup Offers

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Kuwait urges people to report LGBT signs Homosexuality

Kuwait City, 22nd June 2022: Kuwait urges people to report LGBT signs Homosexuality Move is latest in country against perceived promotion of homosexuality #Kuwait has urged members of the public to report any displays or promotion of the 'pride flag' or other symbols of the #LGBT community, the latest step in the country against perceived promotion of homosexuality. “Inform us about the flag or any signs or phrases inviting or suggesting a violation of public morals," the Kuwaiti Ministry of Commerce and Industry tweeted. The ministry pointed out that the “violating” flag features six colours while that of the rainbow has seven colours. Earlier this month, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry said it summoned the acting US charge d’s affaires after the embassy had posted tweets supporting LGBT rights. The ministry handed the US diplomat a memorandum confirming Kuwait’s rejection of the postings. The US embassy had posted a pair of tweets in Arabic and Engl…

Re-opening of BLS Outsourcing Center at FAHAHEEL

Kuwait City, 20th June 2022:

Embassy of India Kuwait PRESS RELEASE

Re-opening of BLS Outsourcing Center at FAHAHEEL

It has been decided to re-open the Embassy’s BLS Outsourcing Center at FAHAHEEL with effect from Wednesday, June 15, 2022, as per the schedule given below: Address of the premises: Al Anoud Shopping Complex, Mezzanine Floor; Mecca Street, Fahaheel, Kuwait. Revised Timings: Saturday to Thursday (Friday closed) 0800-1800 hrs. (8.00 A.M. to 6 P.M.) (Issuance of last token at 5.15 P.M.) 2. BLS Outsourcing Center of the Embassy at KUWAIT CITY will continue to function as per the following schedule: Address of the premises: 3rd Floor, Jawahara Tower, Ali Al-Salem Street, Kuwait City. Revised Timings: Saturday to Thursday - 0730 -2130 hrs. (7.30 A.M. to 9.30 P.M.) (Issuance of last token at 8.45 P.M.) Friday - 1430 -2130 hrs. (2.30 P.M. to 9.30 P.M.) (Issuance of last token a…

Invitation for International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2022

Kuwait City, 20th June 2022: Invitation for International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2022 Invitation: Please join us and be a part of Guardian Ring/Global Yoga Ring on the occasion of 8th International Day of Yoga (IDY)-2022 on 21st June 2022 at 05:30 AM (Kuwait Time) at the Embassy of India, Kuwait. Please arrive at the Embassy of India in Kuwait by 5 AM. The ceremony will be live telecasted on Doordarshan - DD India. Join us in performing Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) by registering yourself at: https://forms.gle/rsfjmN7TMrusoHyv8 The Yoga session will be followed by a Herbal Plants Exhibition, Ayurveda Exhibition and a Tea Tasting Event. #YogaForHumanity Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Ministry of Culture, Government of India Indian Council For Cultural Relations Ministry of Ayush, Government of India Amrit Mahotsav Indian Diplomacy Tea Board India. Indian Embassy Abbasiya Passport Center Re-Opens, Working Timing Passp…

Indian Embassy Abbasiya Passport Center Re-Opens, Working Timing Passport Office

Kuwait City, 20th June 2022: Indian Embassy Abbasiya Passport Center Re-Opens, Working Timing Passport Office The Indian Embassy in Kuwait decided to re-open Embassy’s BLS Outsourcing Center at Jleeb Al Shuwaikh (Abbasiya) with effect from 20th June, 2022 - Monday. The revised operating time at the Abbasiya BLS Centers will be from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday to Thursday. i.e., 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Sunday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Monday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Tuesday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Wednesday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Thursday The center will be closed on Fridays. The Fahaheel center will also work from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday to Thursday. i.e., 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Sunday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Monday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Tuesday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Wednesday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Thursday Fahaheel center will also closed on Fridays. …

India to Export 192 Metric Tons Of Cow Dung To Kuwait For Organic Farming

Kuwait City, 19th June 2022: India to Export 192 Metric Tons Of #Cow Dung To #Kuwait For Organic Farming For the first time in the history of India, cow dung from the country will be exported to Kuwait, that too a whopping 192 metric tonnes, said Atul Gupta, National President of the Organic Farmer Producer Association of India. The untiring efforts made by our team for the protection of cows have paid off, he said adding "A Jaipur-based company Sunrise Agriland and Development Research Pvt Ltd has got this order." Prashant Chaturvedi, the company's director, said that this is probably the first time that the dung of indigenous cows from India is being imported by the Muslim-majority Kuwait. The work of packing cow dung in containers is going on under the supervision of the Customs Department at Sunrise Organic Park, located in Shripinjrapol Gaushala, Tonk Road, Jaipur. As its first consignment, it will be dispatched from Kanakapura railway station on June 15, he …

Kuwait says it has not banned sale of Christian symbols cross

Kuwait City, 17th June 2022: #Kuwait says it has not banned sale of Christian symbols cross Says it only forbids sale of anything that promotes homosexuality, and Satanic artefacts Kuwait has denied rumours on social media that it has banned the sale of Christian symbols, including the cross, local media reported. Saad Al Saidi, Director of the Precious Metals Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, stressed that the ministry has not banned the sale of the cross as it is considered a religious symbol for #Christians. Al Saidi added that the sale of the replica of the cross is permitted and enters the country in a legal way and is examined by the administration for collection of fees and to stamp it with the administration seal. The Commerce Ministry forbids the sale of anything that promotes homosexuality and Satanic artefacts, including some gold works that are prohibited to be sold in Kuwait. He stated that the ministry had previously seize…

Kuwait to expel 10 women over immorality

Kuwait City, 15th June 2022: Kuwait to expel 10 women over immorality Doorkeeper accused of covering up also faces deportation Ten expatriate women and a male doorkeeper will be deported from Kuwait after they were caught involved in immoral acts, a local newspaper has said. The vice squad arrested the women from different nationalities and an Asian keeper of a building covering them up during a raid in Hawalli governorate, Al Anba added, quoting the ministry said. The offenders will be deported. Earlier this week, Al Anba reported that instructions had been issued to the Kuwaiti Criminal Security Sector to firmly deal with prostitution offences and deport any expatriate doorman of a building where immoral acts are caught without the guard having earlier reported them to authorities. Foreigners make up nearly 3.4 million of Kuwait’s overall population of 4.6 million. Kuwaiti police have recently mounted a security clampdown on illegal expatriates as part of eff…

9 Days Holiday for Eid Al-Adha 2022

Kuwait City, 14th June 2022: 9 Days Holiday for Eid Al-Adha 2022 in Kuwait The Council of Ministers in Kuwait decided to suspend work in all ministries, government agencies, public bodies and institutions, from 10th July Sunday till 14th July, Thursday, on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha 2022. Which including the two weekends( Friday & Saturday ) , the total holiday for government bodies will be 9 days. The official working will resume on 17th July, Sunday. List of Holidays for Eid Al-Adha 2022 : Friday 8th July, 2022 Saturday 9th July, 2022 Sunday 10th July, 2022 Monday 11th July, 2022 Tuesday 12th July, 2022 Wednesday 13th July, 2022 Thursday 14th July, 2022 Friday 15th July, 2022 Saturday 16th July, 2022 Expats who took part in Fahaheel protest to be deported MOH HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS IN KUWAIT Expatriates Protesters to be deport with Entry Ban to Kuwait MOH LINK FOR SICK LEAVE IN KUWAIT …

Expats who took part in Fahaheel protest to be deported

Kuwait City, 13th June 2022: Expats who took part in #Fahaheel protest to be deported #Kuwait: Expat Muslims including #Indians who held protest against #Nupur Sharma in #Kuwait City to be arrested and deported. #Foreigners are not allowed to hold protests and agitations in #Kuwait as per law, therefore those who protested against Nupur Sharma will be deported and blacklisted. Asian Muslim expats including Indians who staged an agitation against Nupur Sharma in Kuwait City will be arrested and deported to their home countries, Kuwaiti media has reported. The expat Muslims had gathered at the Fahaheel area in Kuwait City in Kuwait on June 10, Friday and held a demonstration against former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her comments on Prophet Mohammed. The protestors had chanted slogans against Sharma and in support of Prophet Muhammad during the demonstration. The Kuwait govt decided to take the action because its national law bars expats to participate in…

MOH HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS IN KUWAIT

MOH HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS IN KUWAIT MINISTRY WEBSITES AND LINKS Kuwait City, Kuwait Service Details HOW TO BOOK A HOSPITAL APPOINTMENT STEP 1: IF YOU ARE NEW USER YOU HAVE TO CLICK ON https://ask.moh.gov.kw/ STEP 2: CREATE A NEW USER AND FILL IN YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION STEP 3: WAIT A WHILE ,YOU WILL RECEIVE A MESSAGE FROM YOUR EMAIL, VERIFY IT AND CLICK ON THE LINK. STEP 4: YOU WILL RECEIVE SMS TO ACTIVATE THE ACCOUNT AND THEN CHOOSE THE SERVICE IF YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED SELECT THE HOSPITAL YOU NEED AND IT WILL SELF GUIDE BUT BE READY WITH THE REFERENCE FROM THE RESPECTIVE CLINIC OR MINISTRY OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENT TO THE NEW OUT PATIENT . Related Services MOH LINK FOR SICK LEAVE IN KUWAIT MOH Citizens can renew their passports through the Ministry of Interior website Jordanian family deported for having no …

MOH LINK FOR SICK LEAVE IN KUWAIT MOH

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Saudi women must cover their hair and neck in ID photos

Kuwait City, 12th June 2022: #Saudi women must cover their hair and neck in ID photos The #Saudi authorities have clarified that women in Kingdom have to cover their hair and necks in civil status ID card photos. The clarification came after some people circulated false information in #Saudi Arabia that women can show their hair or neck in civil status identification card photos. Mohammed Al-Jasser, spokesman for the civil status department in Saudi Arabia, said that it is not true. The Council of #Ministers has approved the amendments to the regulation of the Civil Status system, nullifying article 17, which establishes that "it is mandatory" for women to cover their hair and neck in photos for civil status certificates and IDs. He explained that only women between the ages of 10 and 14 can appear in ID photos with uncovered hair, though he added that older women with certain health conditions may also be eligible for the ID photo exemption. On the other ha…

Expatriates Protesters to be deport with Entry Ban to Kuwait

Kuwait City, 12th June 2022: Expatriates Protesters to be deport with Entry Ban to Kuwait Expatriates, who organised protest march in Fahaheel, to be deport Instructions were issued to arrest deport all the expatriates, who took part in a protest at Fahaheel on Friday (10th June 2022) , local Arabic Media Al-Rai reported. According to Arabic media, number of Asian expatriates made a sit-in protest at Fahaheel after Friday prayers in support of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The sources confirmed that they will be deported from Kuwait as they violated the laws stipulates that sit-ins or demonstrations by expats are not to be organized in Kuwait. The video of the protest was widely circulated on social media and the detectives are in the process of arresting them and referring to the deportation center to be deported to their countries. They will be banned from entering Kuwait again, reports Al-Rai. All expats in Kuwait must respect Kuwait laws and not take part…

Jordanian family deported for having no source of income

Kuwait City, 11th June 2022: #Kuwait: #Jordanian family deported for having no source of income #Family had been sleeping in beach area for more than two months A Jordanian family of six in #Kuwait was deported for having no source of income, local media reported. The family includes - the father, mother and 4 children aged 7, 5 and 3 and an infant - were deported to Jordan as per Article 16 of the Foreigners #Residence Law, which grants the security services authority to deport an expat in the event there is no source of income. The Jordanian family suffered as a result of harsh economic conditions resulting from COVID-19 and both the man and his wife lost their jobs, leaving them without a source of livelihood or shelter. They were reduced to sleeping in the Shuwaikh beach area, and using public toilets. Soon after receiving a complaint about a family sleeping in the open, security personnel approached them when they were asleep. They had no money t…

Yoga for Humanity, International Day of Yoga IDY 2022

India, 10th June 2022: Please join us and be a part of Guardian Ring/Global Yoga Ring on the occasion of International Day of Yoga (IDY)-2022 on 21st June 2022 at 05:30 AM (Kuwait Time) at the Embassy of India, Kuwait. Please arrive at the Embassy of India in Kuwait by 5 AM. The ceremony will be live telecasted on Doordarshan - DD India Join us in performing Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) by registering yourself at: https://forms.gle/rsfjmN7TMrusoHyv8 #YogaForHumanity Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Indian Council For Cultural Relations Ministry of Culture, Government of India Ministry of Ayush, Government of India Doordarshan National (DD1) Amrit Mahotsav Participation for International Day of Yoga - 2022 at the Embassy Premises on 21 June 2022 at 05:30 AM (KuwaitTime) - 'Yoga For Humanity' Embassy of India, Kuwait is inviting you to join us physically on International Day of Yoga (…