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Indian Business Network, iiQ8, Link for registration

Kuwait City, 18th November 2020: Indian Business Network, iiQ8, Link for registration Registration for Indian Business Network (IBN) Embassy of India Kuwait Indian Business Network (IBN) is a platform envisaged and created by the Embassy of India in Kuwait to connect all Indian businesses in Kuwait, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), across all sectors. IBN is part of Embasy's efforts to strengthen trade, economic, commercial and investment linkages between Indian and Kuwaiti businessmen and to promote the "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiative. For any further queries, please write to us at com1.kuwait@mea.gov.in * Required Name * Your answer Passport Number * Your answer Civil ID Number * Your answer Email Address * Your answer Mobile Number * Your answer Name of your Company/…

130 KD compulsory insurance per year by end of next year, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 18th November 2020: 130 KD compulsory insurance per year by end of next year, iiQ8 Health insurance hospital by the end of next year; 130 KD compulsory insurance per year "Dhaman" hospitals under the Health Insurance Hospitals Company will be fully functional by the end of next year. The new compulsory health insurance fee of 130 dinars will apply to all residents once these hospitals are operational, local daily Al Qabas reported. According to report, the insurance fee will cover medical expenses, including but not limited to - the costs of check-up, x-rays, laboratory tests, outpatient clinics, treatment, operations, hospitalization, and other services at this hospital. A separate consultation and file opening charge of two dinars will be collected for each visit, it added. According to the report, "Dhaman" will be the new health insurance destination for two million residents working in the private sector, in addition to their family members, whil…

Domestic workers to arrive in batches, online platform to register expats

Kuwait City, 18th November 2020: Domestic workers to arrive in batches, online platform to register expats A decisive meeting will be held in the coming days to decide the date for the return of direct flights from 34 banned countries, with the aim to facilitate the return of domestic workers from the countries, Al Rai daily reported. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is making preparations to set up various procedures to receive returning travelers for completion in accordance with the requirements set by the health authorities. Among the details mentioned in the plan is a platform to register expats wishing to return to Kuwait, and allowing for the return of domestic workers in batches. The government committee formed by the Minister of Social Affairs and Minister of State for Economic Affairs Maryam Al-Aqeel will discuss in the upcoming meeting the plan drawn up by DGCA, and the details was reviewed in the meeting of the Minister of State for Servi…

No work visa for expats over the age of 60 years, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 18th November 2020: No work visa for expats over the age of 60 years, iiQ8 Public authority of manpower, Kuwait - The decision on refusal to issue work visa for expats over the age of 60 came after rigorous studies which targeted a specific demographic. The law will go in effect at the start of next year. (01-01-2021). Expats over the age of 60 with high school degrees and below will not be allowed to renew their work visa. Those affected by the new law can still remain in Kuwait provided they can transfer their work visa into a family sponsored visa. iiQ8 News 17th November, Tuesday, Kuwait CoronaVirus Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 Indian Embassy Open House on 25th November, 2020, iiQ8 COVID19 India Tracker on 17 November, 2020, iiQ8 Kuwaiti Firm in Talks to Distribute Vaccines in Emerging Markets, iiQ8 Kuwait to import COVID-19 vaccine in private planes, iiQ8 COVID-19 has a wide range of symptoms, WHO, iiQ8 16th Nov…

Indian Embassy Open House on 25th November, 2020, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 17th November 2020: Indian Embassy in Kuwait - Open House on 25th November, 2020, iiQ8

Embassy of India Kuwait PRESS RELEASE EMBASSY OPEN HOUSE ON NOVEMBER 25, 2020

A Digital Open House with Ambassador will be held on Wednesday, November 25 at 3.30 PM. The regular weekly Open House held at Embassy auditorium was discontinued in early September due to the evolving COVID-19 situation. It has been decided to relaunch digitally the Open House. The theme of the Open House of November 25 is ‘Amnesty and Registration Drives at the Embassy’. The Open House will be open to all Indian nationals in Kuwait. Those interested may register by sending their details including full name as in passport, passport number, Civil ID number and contact number and address in Kuwait, along with a summary of the issues likely to be raised in the open house, through an email to community.kuwait@mea.gov.in. Those registered will be int…

Kuwaiti Firm in Talks to Distribute Vaccines in Emerging Markets, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 17th November 2020: Kuwaiti Firm in Talks to Distribute Vaccines in Emerging Markets, iiQ8 Kuwait’s Agility Public Warehousing Co. is in close discussions with producers of Covid-19 vaccines and governments to help distribute the shots when they become available. The logistics company has infrastructure in place in more than 120 countries and “an unmatched capability” to distribute vaccines, especially in emerging markets, Chief Executive Officer Tarek Sultan said in an interview. “We have physical infrastructure, cold storage capability, and boots on the ground in places that are difficult to operate in.” Progress toward creating vaccines against Covid-19 has accelerated this month, with Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE saying their shot prevented more than 90% of symptomatic infections in a trial. Still, hurdles for production and development remain before vaccines could reach widespread use. The Pfizer vaccine, for instance, must be kept frozen at an u…

Kuwait to import COVID-19 vaccine in private planes, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 17th November 2020: Kuwait to import COVID-19 vaccine in private planes, iiQ8 Once they arrive in Kuwait they will be transferred to refrigerated containers As Kuwait waits for the Pfizer vaccine to be approved, health officials are starting to map out how the vaccine will be imported into Kuwait given that it needs to be stored at minus 70 degrees Celsius. The Ministry of Health stated that it is fully prepared to import any vaccine in accordance with the regulatory procedures put in place to ensure the safety of the vaccine, Al Qabas reported A health source told Al Qabas that the vaccine will be transported in private planes that are equipped with cooling storages. Then once they arrive in Kuwait they will be transferred to refrigerated containers, in the Ministry’s warehouse in Sabhan, where they were being stored in a temperature controlled environment. Public hospitals and administrative health centers will also be equipped with refrigerated s…

COVID-19 has a wide range of symptoms, WHO, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 17th November, 2020: COVID-19 has a wide range of symptoms, WHO, iiQ8 World Health Organization (WHO) — sharing a COVID-19 Update. Find out more here ⬇️ SERIOUS COVID-19 SYMPTOMS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE • If you develop any of these symptoms, call your healthcare provider or health facility and seek medical care immediately. • This is not an exhaustive list. These are the most common symptoms of serious illness, but you could get very sick with other symptoms — if you have any questions, call for help immediately. Shortness of breath/ Difficulty breathing MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS Fever Cough LESS COMMON SYMPTOMS Sore throat Diarrhea COVID-19 Coronavirus Symptoms World Health Organization 12 November 2020 Loss of speech or mobility or confusion Tiredness Headache A rash on the skin or discolouration of fingers or toes Chest pain Loss of taste or smell Aches and pains Red or irritated eyes…

Kuwait ready for return of domestic workers, iiQ8, Q8 News, indianinQ8

Kuwait City, 16th November 2020: Kuwait ready for return of domestic workers, iiQ8, Q8 News, indianinQ8 COVID-19: Kuwait puts measures in place for return of domestic workers. 10,000 domestic workers with valid residency to return to Kuwait Kuwait City: After the Cabinet of Ministers allowed for the return of domestic workers, the concerned authorities in Kuwait are preparing for the arrival of around 10,000 domestic workers, Al Rai reported. Only those with valid residency permits will be allowed to return to Kuwait. A source told Al Rai that the majority of the domestic workers that are looking to return to Kuwait are from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Indonesia, all of which are countries that are on the ban list. According to the source, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been coordinating with KuwaitAirways and Jazeera Airways and have finalized the preparations needed for those looking to return to Kuwait. Those returning fro…

Removing building violations in Bneid Al-Gar within 4 to 6 months, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 15th November, 2020: Removing building violations in Bneid Al-Gar within 4 to 6 months, iiQ8 Removing 43 building violations out of 51 irregularities directed at investment properties in "Sharq" and "Bneid Al-Gar ... of which 38 were removed in the last." • 600 to 700 people live in investment properties in "Sharq" and "Bneid Al-Gar" that are not commensurate with housing areas and health requirements, and we continue efforts to combat this problem • Continuing to combat building violations in the governorate ... and the law applies to everyone Carrying the burden of eliminating the problem of building violations in the governorate, His Excellency the Governor of the Capital, Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, continued his immediate follow-up to the province's intensified campaign to eliminate building violations in its regions. While the immortal governor devotes his efforts to victory for the law and the organizing regulations in facing …

No work permit over 60 years in Kuwait, iiQ8, Effect from 1st Jan 2020

Kuwait City, 15th November 2020: No work permit over 60 years in Kuwait, iiQ8, Effect from 1st Jan 2020 Time up for over-sixty high schoolers – Effect from 1/1/2021 The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) will soon lay down a mechanism for the implementation of the administrative decision on the non-renewal of the residency of expatriates who reached 60 years old and above and hold a high school certificate, reports Al-Anba daily quoting a reliable source. According to the source, the mechanism includes procedures for expatriates covered by the decision to leave the country for good; indicating the final cancellation of their residency permit will be based on the expiry date. The source pointed out the decision will take effect on Jan 1, 2021; so PAM will no longer renew the work permit of the above mentioned expatriates starting from this date and their employment contract will end automatically. On the date of departure, the source disclosed the Residency Af…

Wish You Happy Diwali !, iiQ8, indianinQ8 wishes

Kuwait City, 14th November 2020: Wish You Happy Diwali !, iiQ8, indianinQ8 wishes Happy Diwali 2020: Diwali Messages, Wishes, SMS, Images And Facebook Greetings Diwali or Deepavali is celebrated in honour of Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya, ending his fourteen-year-long exile. India will celebrate a muted Diwali, the festival of lights, today amid the raging coronavirus pandemic. The festival marks the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance. Diwali or Deepavali is celebrated in honour of Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya, ending his fourteen-year-long exile. Many worship and pray to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, on Diwali. Diwali is traditionally celebrated by lighting diyas (earthen lamps) and candles, praying to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh and meeting friends and family to exchange Diwali greetings and gifts. Here, we have rounded up some Diwali SMSes, wishes, WhatsApp messages and Facebook greetings for you to make Di…

Plans for return of domestic workers, iiQ8, Kuwait Plans to bring workers

Kuwait City, 13th November, 2020 Plans for return of domestic workers, iiQ8, Kuwait Plans to bring back domestic workers The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers has addressed the General Administration of Civil Aviation to develop an urgent and clear plan and a timetable for the return of domestic workers within a week. The concerned authorities have begun to coordinate with each other on mechanism for the return of stranded domestic workers outside the country who have valid residence permit who are estimated around 10,000 The sources stated that their demand was to open skies for countries (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri lanka and Indonesia) who have been prohibited to enter directly and bring in domestic workers “Article 20”. The sources affirmed that the General Administration of Civil Aviation has finalized the preparations in coordination with the local airlines (Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways) that will ensure the transportation of stranded …

7 Days hotel quarantine for those returning from 34 banned countries, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 12th November 2020: 7 Days hotel quarantine for those returning from 34 banned countries, iiQ8 The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is awaiting the Ministry of Health’s announcement to start operations of Kuwait International Airport for 24 hours from 17th November onward. The health authorities stated that passengers arriving from banned countries have to comply with all health requirements besides there will be checking on arrival and mandatory institutional quarantine. Sources stated that health authorities are not satisfied with home quarantine and prescribed that those returning from banned countries an institutional quarantine for a period of 7 days in hotels with a PCR test to be done on seventh day based on result if it is negative the quarantine period ends, if positive the quarantine period continues, reports al rai. Additional to other health requirements the passenger should be notified about quarantine period in a hotel for a period…

Conditions, Prices for Kuwaitis, Expats performing Umrah, iiQ8

Conditions, Prices for Kuwaitis, Expats performing Umrah, iiQ8 The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs issued a circular containing the conditions organizing the Umrah (minor pilgrimage) during the current exceptional circumstances imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The most prominent among the conditions is the need for quarantine in Saudi Arabia for a period of three days, reports Al-Rai daily. The ministry’s circular neglected to highlight the mechanism for the return of pilgrims, and whether they will be subject to quarantine, how long the quarantine period will be for, and if they need to be tested and obtain a PCR scan certificate before they return. Conditions For Kuwaitis And Expats Performing Umrah The circular was addressed to the owners of Umrah expedition offices, and travel and tourism offices (licensed). According to the circular of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the regulations for Umrah are in accordance with the r…

Register for Civil ID home delivery in Kuwait, iiQ8, PACI Civil ID Delivery started

Kuwait City, 11th November 2020: Register for Civil ID home delivery in Kuwait, iiQ8, PACI Civil ID Delivery started The Director General of the Public Authority for Civil Information, Musaed Al-Asousi, confirmed that within the framework of the permanent authority’s efforts to develop its electronic services and facilitate procedures, the authority launched a civil card delivery service, which aims to help all citizens and residents obtain a civil card in an easy way. اكد مدير عام الهيئة العامة للمعلومات المدنية مساعد العسعوسي انه في اطار مساعي الهيئة الدائمة لتطوير خدماتها الالكترونية وتسهيل الاجراءات، اطلقت الهيئة خدمة توصيل البطاقات المدنية والتي تهدف الى مساعدة كافّة المواطنين والمقيمين في الحصول على البطاقة المدنية بطريقة ميسرة . Delivery Service Instruction The civil card delivery service is a paid service by the beneficiary, not at the expense of the Public Authority for Civil Information…

Expats can enter Kuwait as long as their residence is valid

Kuwait City, 11th November, 2020: Expats can enter Kuwait as long as their residence is valid General Administration of Residency Affairs confirmed that expats who have valid residence have the right to enter Kuwait as per the health requirements laid down by the Ministry of Interior. The General Residency affairs department refuted the rumors which are going around that those expats who are outside Kuwait if they do not enter by 31st Dec will not be allowed to enter is totally false. There is nothing new in the law regarding absence in the country. Those who are outside Kuwait can renew their residence permit online and there is no need for a review from the residency affairs department. If the Ministry of the Interior decided to take new measures against those expats outside the country, it must be officially announced through the General Administration of Public Relations in the Ministry of Interior. In response to a question to Al Anba, about preventing above…

Kuwait Airport to operate 24 hrs, allowed to carry hand baggage

Kuwait City, 11th November 2020: Kuwait Airport to operate 24 hrs from the 17th Nov; Passengers allowed to carry hand baggage The Director General of Civil Aviation, M. Youssef Al-Fawzan, addressed a letter to the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health regarding the review of health requirements at Kuwait Airport, in which he stated that, “ During the meeting of executive committee for commercial aviation re-operation on November 9th, 2020 the representative of the Ministry of Health stated that if there are enough number for staff to register and organize, there is no objection from the Ministry of Health to restart the operations of airport for 24 hrs. Kuwait Airways and NAS are ready to provide required staff at the airport to be operational for 24 hrs from 17th of this month”. On the other hand, Director of Operations Department at Kuwait International Airport, Mansour AlHashemi, sent a letter to the National Aviation Services Company(NAS), which includes perm…

Ministry Of Health – Flu vaccine for expats soon, iiQ8, indianinQ8

Kuwait City, 11th November 2020: Ministry Of Health - Flu vaccine for expats soon The Ministry of Health provided preventive health centers with limited quantity of seasonal influenza vaccine a few days ago, reports Al-Qabas daily quoting health sector officials. The officials affirmed the ministry is waiting for the delivery of a bigger quantity of imported vaccine, which will be made available to the expatriates upon arrival. Sources from the health sector affirmed that the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) approved the ministry’s request to import seasonal flu vaccine at a cost of KD 395,000. Sources said the ministry recently supplied each health district with 5,000 doses of influenza vaccine to ensure the citizens obtain the vaccine during their booked appointments. The vaccination campaign was launched in the middle of last month and the preventive health centers catered to a large number of citizens during the first days when the ministry provided a…

Direct flights from 34 countries awaits MOH decision, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 10th November 2020: Direct flights from 34 countries awaits MOH decision, iiQ8 Plans for direct flights from 34 banned country awaits health authorities decision Since Kuwait International Airport has been opened for commercial aviation from August until 8th November, in a period of 100 days about 192,000 passengers entered Kuwait. From these majority were expats coming in from Dubai and Istanbul after Kuwait had banned 34 countries. The coordination is ongoing with the health authorities in matters of assessing the situation of 34 countries. There has been a considerable amount of followup done in adding or reducing the number of countries that have reported an increase in corona virus infection cases recently. The quarantine period for those returning from abroad remains unchanged. As a part of a comprehensive plan presented by Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways two weeks ago, sources express a hope for a breakthrough soon regarding the opening …

Kuwait said to sign contract for Pfizer Vaccine, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 10th November 2020: Kuwait said to sign contract for Pfizer Vaccine, iiQ8 Pfizer-BioNTech in vaccine success ■ Vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 in participants without evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection in the first interim efficacy analysis ■ Analysis evaluated 94 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in trial participants ■ Study enrolled 43,538 participants, with 42% having diverse backgrounds, and no serious safety concerns have been observed; safety and additional efficacy data continue to be collected ■ Submission for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) planned soon after the required safety milestone is achieved, which is currently expected to occur in the third week of November ■ Clinical trial to continue through to final analysis at 164 confirmed cases in order to collect further data and characterize the vaccine candidate’s performance against other …