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How to Renew Vehicle in Sahel App | iiQ8 News Vehicle Renewal Service for Citizens and Residents

How to Renew Vehicle in Sahel App Dear All, here will find the" How to Renew Vehicle in Sahel App ". Kuwait City, 28th December 2023: Steps to vehicle renewal service via ‘Sahel’ app in Kuwait. The Ministry of Interior, Kuwait has unveiled a convenient vehicle renewal service for citizens and residents, accessible through the unified government application “Sahel.” This service aims to simplify the vehicle renewal process, offering a 6-step mechanism that eliminates the need for vehicle owners to visit insurance company offices or acquire a paper copy of the ownership booklet. Furthermore, the Ministry has announced the launch of a vehicle transfer service, scheduled to commence on 1st February 2024. Outlined below are the 6 steps involved in the vehicle renewal process: How to Renew Vehicle in Sahel App 1. Online Login and Insurance Purchase: Users can log in online to purchase insurance policies, entering vehicle …

Kuwait Imposes Tough Penalties for Overstaying Visitors | iiQ8 News

Kuwait Imposes Tough Penalties for Overstaying Visitors #Kuwait imposes tough penalties for overstaying visitors - Kuwait Imposes Tough Penalties for Overstaying Visitors Kuwait City, 20th December 2023: New residency law in Kuwait: Expats to face jail and hefty fines for overstaying Up to one year jail and KD2,000 fine for foreigners who overstay in #Kuwait. Foreigners overstaying their residence in Kuwait may face imprisonment for one year and fines of up to KD2,000, as per a new law scheduled for debate in parliament on Tuesday. Under the draft law, residency illegals will be liable to a fine of KD2 per day that will double starting from the second month of the violation, Kuwaiti newspaper Al Rai reported. The draft stipulates that the foreigner, who enters Kuwait on a visit visa, is allowed to stay for a maximum of three months. Accordingly, the visitor must leave the country upon the expiry of the visa unless he/she obtains a residenc…

HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Passed Away | 3 Day Holiday & 40 Days Mourning

HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Passed Away Amiri Diwan Announces the passing away of HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs: With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn the Kuwaiti people, the Arab and Islamic nations, and the friendly peoples of the world, the late His Highness the Amir,Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who passed away to his Lord today, Saturday. The Shopping malls in Kuwait including The Avenues, 360 Mall, Assima Mall, Al-Kout Mall, Souq AlMubarakiya and Murouj will be closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday as Kuwait mourns the passing of the late Amir His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The shops and restaurants will open again on Tuesday, the malls said in statements on social media. Kuwait announces extended weekends in 2024 | 4 Day Holiday for New Year “It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce to the Kuwaiti people and the Arab and Islamic nations the deat…

Kuwait announces extended weekends in 2024 | 4 Day Holiday for New Year

Kuwait announces extended weekends in 2024 Kuwait announces extended weekends in 2024 #Kuwait announces extended weekends in 2024 Three-day break for Al Isra Wal Miraj and a four-day holiday for the New Year announced Kuwait is set to enjoy a series of long weekends in 2024, as the country announces public holidays for Al Isra Wal Miraj, National Day, and Liberation Day. The holiday for Al Isra Wal Miraj, also known as the Night of Miraj or Shab‐e-Miraj, is scheduled for Thursday, February 8, 2024. With the standard Friday and Saturday weekend, Kuwaitis and residents will benefit from a three-day break from February 8 to February 10. Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana PBBY Insurance Policy Additionally, the country will observe National Day and Liberation Day holidays on Sunday, November 25, and Monday, November 26, respectively. This will result in an extended four-day weekend from February 23 to 26. Furthermore, on Nove…

Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana PBBY Insurance Policy

Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana PBBY Insurance Policy Advisory - Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana PBBY Insurance Policy.

Embassy of India Kuwait

Advisory - Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana PBBY Insurance Policy All Indian emigrant workers in Kuwait who have taken Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojna (from the Office of Protector of Emigrants in India) may note the following provisions of the Insurance Policy, for claim/reimbursement in case of eventualities: ➢ Coverage of INR 10 Lakhs in case of Accidental Death or Permanent Disability leading to loss of employment. ➢ Reimbursement of return economy class air fare to the nearest international airport to one attendant in case of Emigrant's Accidental Death / Permanent Disability. ➢ Medical insurance cover for injuries / sickness / ailment / diseases available upto INR 1 Lakh (up to INR 50,000/- per hospitalization). ➢ One-way economy class air fare to the nearest international air…

MoI Added Services to Sahel App | iiQ8 News

MoI Added Services to Sahel App Dear All, MoI Added Services to Sahel App. The Ministry of Interior launches “Issuing Nationality Administration Certificates” services in “Sahl” The certificates are: 1- Nationality data certificate 2- Certificate proving a minor 3- A statement of family members 4- Name change certificate 4 Day Holiday for New Year 2024 ? | iiQ8 News MoI Added Services to Sahel App

وزارة الداخلية تطلق خدمات "اصدار شهادات ادارة الجنسية" في "سهل"

الشهادات هي: ١- شهادة بيانات الجنسية ٢- شهادة اثبات قاصر ٣- بيان بأفراد الاسرة ٤- شهادة تعديل اسم

وزارة الداخلية تطلق خدمات "اصدار شهادات ادارة الجنسية" في "سهل"

الشهادات هي: ١- شهادة بيانات الجنسية ٢- شهادة اثبات قاصر ٣- بيان بأفراد الاسرة ٤- شهادة تعديل اسم pic.twitter.com/XH8CnRO4Pm — وزارة الداخلية (@Moi_kuw) November 22, 2023 No…

Gulf Bank in Kuwait | iiQ8 News and Info

Gulf Bank in Kuwait Gulf Bank Kuwait is one of the largest leading banks in Kuwait with a broad offering of consumer banking, wholesale banking, treasury, and financial services. The Bank was founded in 1960, registered as a bank with the Central Bank of Kuwait and was listed as Gulf Bank on the Kuwait Stock Exchange in 1984. Customer service: 2244 4383 Headquarters: Kuwait City Subsidiaries: Gulf Bank, Asset Management Arm, Gulf Capital Investment Company KSCC Founded: October 29, 1960, Kuwait City About Gulf Bank Gulf Bank was established in 1960 and has since progressed to becoming an industry-leading financial services provider complemented by a large network of 56 branches strategically positioned in key locations throughout Kuwait. The main groups of the Bank are Consumer, Corporate and International Banking. Contact Info of Gulf Bank Phone Number: +965 1805805 Email: socialmedia@gulfbank.com.kw …

4 Day Holiday for New Year 2024 ? | iiQ8 News

4 Day holiday for New Year 2024 Dear iiQ7 Viewers, 4 Day Holiday for New Year 2024? This year new year 2024 may get 4 consecutive days of leave for government agencies as the Civil Service Commission Kuwait is considering to announce 31st December Sunday as a 'rest' day. The New Year 1st January 2024 is an official holiday which falls on Monday. Since 31st December is a Sunday, which falls in-between an official holiday and a rest day, the Civil Service Commission, Kuwait is considering to make it as a rest day, local Arabic Media Al-Anba said. 29th December Friday is a government holiday, 30th December Saturday is rest day. 31st December Sunday is rest day ? 1st January 2024 Monday is again a Public Holiday. Earlier, the Civil Service Commission used to give rest day for any working days which comes between two holidays. In the year 2017, the civil service commission, Kuwait considered Sunday, December 31, 2017, as a day of rest as it wa…

Kuwait May Ban Tik Tok App and Website, iiQ8 News

Kuwait May Ban Tik Tok App and Website The Court hearing will be on 3rd December 2023. Kuwait may ban Tik Tok App and Website Kuwait City, 31st October 2023: The Administrative Court will look into the lawsuit to ban the ‘Tik Tok’ application in Kuwait on 3rd December 2023, to allow the Kuwait Government lawyer to prepare the response. According to a lawsuit, the applicant has requested that the “Tik Tok” website and App be blocked in the State of Kuwait, pointing out that it publishes materials that contradict the morals, customs and traditions of Kuwaiti society. According to plaintiff, the application broadcasts clips that violate morals, and promotes clips that encourage violence and bullying and the Telecommunications Authority law authorizes the Authority to block any electronic application that violates the state's laws in the public interest. List of countries Banned Tik Tok app and Website : Multiple governmental agencies and private busine…

Kuwait CityBus Frequently Asked Questions | iiQ8 info

Kuwait CityBus CityBus FAQs Kuwait CityBus 1. What all routes CityBus caters to? CityBus primarily caters for 3 types of routes: Regular Route This transportation service is for all major residential and commercial areas in Kuwait, using both single & double decker fleet. Express Route Buses deputed on these routes stop only in significant areas and major bus stops. This is helpful for those who commute on long distance routes and intend to save time. Airport Route CityBus in this case provides buses specifically for airport travels with comfortable seats and dedicated space for luggage. 2. How is fare calculated between two stops? Fare is fixed based on distance between the stops. 3. Can I get refund of balance fare if I get down at a stop before the destination stop for which I have purchased the ticket? No 4. Can I extend my journey beyond the original destination? Yes, if you are account holder, the additional fare for extended journey …

No more 5KD Charge for Civil ID, iiQ8 News

No more 5KD Charge for Civil ID Kuwait City, 21st October 2023: No more 5KD Charge for Civil ID. PACI not to charge 5 KD card fee for those whose cards are not yet issued Deputy Director General for Civil Registration Affairs at the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) Jaber Al-Kandari confirmed that PACI will not charge the card renewal fee of 5 KD for those whose cards are not yet issued during their next renewal. No more 5KD Charge for Civil ID The PACI stopped issuing cards for all those who submitted card renewal before last May 23. The new request are processed and cards are issued within 24 to 48 hours in most cases. As the old requests are not processing, those who paid the 5 KD fee earlier will no need be required to pay the fee again during their next renewal request, Jaber Al-Kandari said. He also urged all residents to collect the cards once it is ready so that they do not accumulate in the machines, which delays the iss…

42 Philippine Airports on Heightened Alert

42 Philippine airports on heightened alert 42 #Philippine airports on heightened alert Security protocols activated, 42 Philippine airports on heightened alert passengers advised to show up 3 hours before flight news as on 7th October 2023. Manila: Bomb threats have led to enhanced security at the country’s major aviation gateways, putting 42 airports on hightened alert, officials said. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said in a media advisory that the bomb threats were being taken seriously and security protocols were activated. Philippine law prescribes serious penalties for bomb threats or jokes, with up to 12 years in jail. “Immediate enhanced security measures” were being implemented across all Philippine commercial airports, the authority, and added that the warnings were being verified.

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Advisory for Nursing, Medical Staff in Kuwait | Indian Embassy in Kuwait 1

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Advisory for Indian National Nursing/Medical Staff in Kuwait (Including those transferring from Family/Dependent Visa to Employment Visa, etc.)

Advisory for Nursing, Medical Staff in Kuwait > Insist on a Written Contract attested by Kuwait Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) (Attestation by Embassy of India is also desirable to safeguard your interests). > Keep an English translated copy of the Contract in your possession. > Expatriates employed on Visa-18 should perform duties only as per the job designation in their Civil IDs / Contracts. If you are forced to do any other job, please lodge a co…

iPhone Overheating Issue | iOS 17 Features | iPhone software update to fix

iPhone Overheating Issue Apple releases iPhone software update to fix overheating issue iPhone Overheating Issue Some early iPhone 15 Pro owners reported that their iPhone could get hotter than normal Apple Inc. rolled out a software update Wednesday to address an overheating issue that plagued some early buyers of the iPhone 15 Pro line. The update, called iOS 17.0.3, is available as an over-the-air fix in the software update section of the iPhone settings app. The release notes say the update "provides important bug fixes, security updates, and addresses an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected." The update was also released for older iPhones as well as iPads. Some early iPhone 15 Pro owners reported that their iPhone could get hotter than normal. Apple on Saturday blamed bad code in apps including Uber, Instagram and the Asphalt 9 racing game, in addition to a bug in the device's software. The company said the new device set-up could …

AlDanah Winners October 2023 | Gulf Bank Lucky Draw Winners List

AlDanah Winners October 2023 What is the AlDanah Account ? AlDanah is a non-interest account, which gives customers the chance to enter draws that will be held year-round. AlDanah... power your dreams! The AlDanah Millionaire Account is the most popular draws and savings account in Kuwait since 1998. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its inception, the grand prize for the AlDanah Millionaire Account has been increased to KD2,000,000, making it the biggest prize in Kuwait and in the world. For the twenty-fifth year in a row, the AlDanah Millionaire Account is proud to have crowned two millionaires in the first two big draws of KD2,000,000, and the second with a value of KD1,000,000. This is in addition to the winners of two draws valued at KD100,000 each, and 10 winners in the monthly draws of KD1,000 each. The AlDanah Millionaire Draw offers numerous opportunities to win valuable cash prizes throughout the year. It is a gift that…

What is Disease X | The Looming Danger Of Disease X

What is Disease X What is Disease X in India? The Looming Danger Of Disease X The WHO declared “Disease X represents the knowledge that a serious international epidemic could be caused by a pathogen currently unknown to cause human disease.” The Blueprint list includes infectious disorders without medicinal treatments. Disease X shorts is a placeholder name that was adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) in February 2018 on their shortlist of blueprint priority diseases to represent a hypothetical, unknown pathogen that could cause a future epidemic. The WHO adopted the placeholder name to ensure that their planning was sufficiently flexible to adapt to an unknowns pathogen (e.g., broader vaccines and manufacturing facilities). Director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci stated that the concept of Disease X would encourage WHO projects to focus their research efforts on entire classes of viruses (e.g., flaviviruse…

AlDanah Winners September 2023 | Gulf Bank Kuwait List of Winners

AlDanah Winners September 2023 AlDanah... power your dreams - AlDanah Winners September 2023 ! The AlDanah Millionaire Account is the most popular draws and savings account in Kuwait since 1998. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its inception, the grand prize for the AlDanah Millionaire Account has been increased to KD2,000,000, making it the biggest prize in Kuwait and in the world. For the twenty-fifth year in a row, the AlDanah Millionaire Account is proud to have crowned two millionaires in the first two big draws of KD2,000,000, and the second with a value of KD1,000,000. This is in addition to the winners of two draws valued at KD100,000 each, and 10 winners in the monthly draws of KD1,000 each. The AlDanah Millionaire Draw offers numerous opportunities to win valuable cash prizes throughout the year. It is a gift that carries hope and joy to all customers and amplifies their aspirations with Gulf Bank so they can soar to new heights. P…

Domestic Workers in Kuwait | Indian Embassy Rules for House Workers

Domestic Workers in Kuwait Advisory for the attention of Indian national Domestic Workers in Kuwait Embassy of India Kuwait Advisory for the attention of Indian national Domestic Workers in Kuwait As per Domestic Worker Laws of Kuwait (Law No. 68 of 2015), and related Ministerial Decisions and Executive Regulations, Domestic Workers (DWs) are entitled to: ➢ A written Employment Contract (in Arabic and English), is mandatory. ➢ Wage not less than the minimum wage specified by Ministry of Interior. (As per Government of India regulations, the prescribed Minimum Wages for Indian national DWs in Kuwait is KD 120/- per month.) ➢ Payment of agreed wage at the end of each month from date of joining without any deduction. (In case of non-payment of agreed wages, KWD 10/- for every month of delay should be paid by Employer). ➢ Provision of free food, clothing, medical treatment and adequate accommodation. ➢ Compensation for extra work (In case of non-payment…

Salmiya Blocks 11 and 12 Restricted for Bachelor Housing?

Salmiya Blocks 11 and 12 Restricted for Bachelor Housing ?

Salmiya Blocks 11 and 12 Now Restricted Amid Bachelor Housing Concerns

Kuwait City, 24th September 2023: The Hawally Governorate Municipality branch has taken decisive action to address a pressing issue in the Salmiya area. In response to numerous complaints regarding the improper use of blocks 11 and 12, which were being converted into housing for bachelor renters, the team has implemented stringent measures. Kuwait New Residency Visa Rules | Update from Attorney Abdulaziz Aladwani Salmiya Block 11 Recent efforts by the committee have involved the complete cordoning off of these blocks, with the assistance of security personnel. This measure aims to prevent any potential conflicts between inspectors and the bachelor tenants. The team has also been closely monitoring properties occupied…

Kuwait New Residency Visa Rules | Update from Attorney Abdulaziz Aladwani

Kuwait New Residency Visa Rules In this page you will find the details about Kuwait New Residency Visa Rules Kuwait City, 20th September 2023: Kuwait has recently unveiled a significant alteration to its visa regulations for all foreign nationals residing in the country. The Ministry of Interior clarified that expatriates must clear any outstanding debts with the government before their residency permits can be renewed.

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Kuwait's New Residency Visa Rules The Kuwait Ministry of Interior has recently issued new regulations regarding the renewal o residence visas for expatriates. According to the updated requirements, expatriates must first clear any outstanding debts they have to the state before being eligible to apply for a renewal of their resi…

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Restaurants and cafes to serve filtered water Kuwait Government says " Restaurants and cafes to serve filtered water - Restaurants and cafes are obligated to serve filtered water ". Kuwaiti authorities have issued a binding decree committing restaurants and coffee shops in the country to serve filtered tap water free of charge instead of selling bottled water to them, a Kuwaiti newspaper has reported. Kuwait City, 20th September 2023: Don't impose bottled water on customers, Kuwait cafes told The Kuwaiti Minister of Trade and Industry Mohammad Al Aiban has issued the decree whereby restaurants and cafes are obligated to serve the filtered water provided by the state authorities to clientele for free if they request it, and refrain from imposing bottled water on them when they order food. What is meant by filtered water? Filtered water is what you are most likely to find in a grocery store. It is typically sourced from municipal tap water, whi…