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Donald Trump and Melania test COVID-19 positive, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 2nd October, 2020: Donald Trump and Melania test COVID-19 positive, iiQ8

The US President Donald Trump has said he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus and are now in quarantine.

The president, aged 74 and therefore in a high-risk group, announced the news in a tweet. "We will get through this together," he wrote. It comes after one of his closest aides tested positive for coronavirus. Hope Hicks, the 31-year-old adviser to the president, was the closest aide to Mr Trump to test positive so far. She travelled with him on Air Force One to the first presidential TV debate with Democratic rival Joe Biden in Ohio on Tuesday. Some of Mr Trump's family members who attended the debate were seen not wearing masks. Mr Trump has mostly spurned mask-wearing and has often been pictured not socially distanced with aides or others during official engagements. Mr Trump's physician, Dr…

Condolence meeting at Embassy, Message from Dr. S. Jaishankar, iiQ8

Kuwait City : Message from Hon'ble External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar: "Signed the condolence book at the Embassy of Kuwait, extending deepest condolences on the passing away of HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, late Amir of the State of Kuwait. A visionary leader and a true friend of India, the immense contributions of His Highness in enhancing our bilateral relations will always be cherished." قمت بتوقيع كتاب العزاء في سفارة دولة الكويت ، مقدما خالص العزاء بوفاة حضرة صاحب السمو الشيخ صباح الأحمد الجابر الصباح أمير دولة الكويت الراح قائد حليم وصديق حقيقي للهند ، ستظل المساهمات الهائلة لسموه في تعزيز علاقاتنا الثنائية موضع تقدير دائمًا. PRESS RELEASE- Condolence meeting at Embassy https://indianinq8.com/40-days-mourning-3-days-halt-of-offical-work-iiq8-kuwait/ https://indianinq8.com/indian-pm-modi-mourns-hh-the-amir-as-a-close-friend-deeply-sad…

Funeral Kuwaiti Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad returns 🇰🇼, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 30th September, 2020: Body of late Kuwaiti Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad returns Kuwait 🇰🇼, iiQ8 A short while ago, the plane carrying the body of His Highness the late Prince Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah entered Kuwait's airspace 🇰🇼 Some roads will be partially closed, to transport the body of the late Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah - may God rest his soul - from 2 pm Among the roads that will be closed: List Of Best Destinations in Kerala, India 10 Things To Do God’s Own Country 1- King Faisal Road from the protocol hall from Kuwait Airport in both directions until the intersection of Sheikh Zayed Road «Fifth Ring». 2- Subhan Road in both directions until the intersection with the King Faisal Road Bridge. 3- Sheikh Zayed Road, "the Fifth Ring", in both directions from Damascus Street to Al-Maqbateen Street. 4- Damascus Street in both directions from the intersection of Al-Siddiq and Al-Salam area until Hussein Al-Roumi Roa…

Who is Kuwait’s New Amir, Prince, Emir? iiQ8

Who is Kuwait’s New Amir? Who is Kuwait’s New Amir, Prince, Emir? iiQ8 Former Crown Prince of Kuwait, and its new Emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, was born on June 25, 1937, and he is the sixth son of the tenth Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He lived and grew up in the ruling house, Dasman Palace, and received his education in the regular schools prevailing at that time. He was named Crown Prince on February 7, 2006. On February 20, parliament unanimously approved his allegiance to the position. On February 21, 1961, he assumed the position of Governor of “Hawalli”, and remained in charge of it until March 19, 1978 when he was appointed as Minister of the Interior. He remained in that position until January 26, 1988 when he was appointed as Minister of Defense. After the liberation of Kuwait in 1991, he was appointed Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, and he remained in charge of this responsibility until…

Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad takes oath as Kuwait’s 16th Amir, iiQ8

Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad takes oath as Kuwait's 16th Amir Kuwait City: Wednesday, 30th September, 2020 His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah took oath before the National Assembly on Wednesday to become the 16th Amir of the state of Kuwait. "I swear by Almighty Allah to respect the Constitution and the laws of the State, to defend the libertie s, interests and properties of the people and to safeguard the independence and territorial integrity of the country," His Highness the Amir, reading Article 60 of the Constitution. The Amiri Diwan announced passing away of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and the Government, holding an extraordinary meeting, named His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad as Amir of the State of Kuwait. Source - KUNA https://indianinq8.com/who-is-kuwaits-new-amir-prince-emir-iiq8/ iiQ8 News Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad takes oath as Kuwait’s 16th Amir, iiQ8 Indian PM Modi mourn…

Indian PM Modi mourns HH the Amir as a close friend, deeply saddened, iiQ8

Indian PM Modi mourns HH the Amir as a close friend, deeply saddened Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt condolences on the passing of late Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, saying a close friend of India is lost. The Indian Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt condolences saying that Kuwait, Arab world and India lost a beloved leader, a close friend and a great statesman. “My heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait. “In this moment of grief our thoughts are with the Al-Sabah family and the people of the State of Kuwait,” Modi said on his official Twitter account. “Today, the State of Kuwait and the Arab world has lost a beloved leader, India a close friend, and the world a great statesman. His Highness played a leading role in strengthening our bilateral relations, and always took special care of the Indian community in Kuwait,” the India…

40 days mourning, 3 days Halt of Official Work, iiQ8, Kuwait

40 days mourning, 3 days Halt of Official Work, iiQ8, Kuwait Kuwait Announces 40-day Mourning Starting From Today, Halt Of Official Work For 3 days ... Interior Minister & Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Anas Al-Saleh declared on Tuesday a 40-day period of mourning in the country starting from today and Government offices will be closed for 3 days following the death of Kuwaiti Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah today at the age of 91, Kuwait Gov't named His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Amir of Nation. Flag at half-mast Kuwait 9/30-2020 mourning the death of His Highness the Emir of the country Sheikh_Sabah_AlAhmed_Sabah for 40 days iiQ8 News 40 days mourning, 3 days Halt of Official Work, iiQ8, Kuwait MOH authorities warn return of partial curfew is possible, iiQ8 Embassy of India expresses deepest condolences, iiQ8 Indian Embassy and Passport Centers will be closed till 2nd October, iiQ8 And…

MOH authorities warn return of partial curfew is possible, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 30th September, 2020: MOH authorities warn return of partial curfew is possible, iiQ8 As per recent reports 8 deaths within two days and cases increasing to 125 in ICU from 90 cases, health sources have sounded alarm on failure by many groups of society who do not adhere to health precautions and social distancing to prevent the spread of corona virus. With the data provided by the health authorities transition into the fifth stage was postponed which led to no change in quarantine period for those who return from abroad and continue with the ban on 34 countries from entering directly reports Al Anba. With seasonal flu to begin it will be a challenge for health officials to diagnose the symptoms and give medication. Sources warned that the gatherings are the main source of transmission of virus from infected to healthy. Citizens and expats are requested to cooperate during this particular period in order to relieve pressure from health workers and n…

Embassy of India expresses deepest condolences, iiQ8

Kuwait City: Embassy of India expresses its deepest condolences on the sad demise of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait. The Indian Community in Kuwait joins the people of Kuwait in praying for the soul of His Highness. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

EMBASSY OF INDIA KUWAIT

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

On behalf of the Government and the people of Republic of India, including the Indian Community in Kuwait, I express my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the State of Kuwait on the sad demise of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait. His Highness was a great leader, a statesman, and above all a humanitarian leader par excellence. His Highness was a voice of wisdom, balance and reason. His Highness greatly contributed to the enhanceme…

Indian Embassy and Passport Centers will be closed till 2nd October, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 30th September, 2020: Indian Embassy and Passport Centers will be closed till 2nd October, iiQ8

EMBASSY OF INDIA KUWAIT

PRESS RELEASE

On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of India, including the Indian Community in the State of Kuwait, the Embassy of India expresses heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait.

The Embassy of India in Kuwait and its Passport Centers in Sharq, Fahaheel, Abbasiya (Jleeb AI-Shuwaikh) will remain closed for public services from September 30 to October 2, 2020. Emergency consular services will continue to be available at the Embassy. Kuwait 29 September 2020 https://indianinq8.com/kuwait-emir-sheikh-sabah-al-ahmad-al-sabah-passes-away-iiq8/ https://indianinq8.com/indian-embassy-a…

Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah passes away, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 29th September, 2020: Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad passed away at 91, the Deputy Minister of Amiri Diwan, Sheikh Ali Al Jarrah Al Sabah, announced on Kuwait TV today. Sheikh Sabah ruled Kuwait since 2006 and steered its foreign policy for more than 50 years. His designated successor is his brother, Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah. "With the utmost sadness and grief for the Kuwaiti people, the Islamic and Arab world and people of friendly nations, the Emiri Diwan mourns the death of Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, the emir of Kuwait," his office said. The Emir was admitted to hospital on July 18 for medical checks and then, a day later, underwent a successful surgery. On July 23, the Emir was flown to the United States to complete his medical treatment. The Emir’s office did not disclose the reason for the surgery or details of what treatment the Emir was going to receive in the US. UAE president His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin …

Indian Embassy advised to apply in well advanced, iiQ8

Indian Embassy advised to submit application in well advanced, iiQ8,

PRESS RELEASE- Passport Services

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No Driving Licenses for Nurses, foreign students, iiQ8, Kuwait MOI

Kuwait City, 29th September, 2020 : No Driving Licenses for Nurses, foreign students, iiQ8, Kuwait MOI Kuwait, MOI, Assistant Undersecretary for Traffic and Operations Affairs at the Ministry of Interior Major General Jamal Al-Sayegh has confirmed the activation of Ministerial Resolution 270 of 2020 – amending the provisions of Ministerial Resolution 81 of 1976 – regarding the executive regulations of the Traffic Law, particularly the nonissuance of driving licenses to foreign students enrolled in public and private universities as well as the applied institutes, in addition to nurses working in the Ministry of Health and private hospitals. Source: Al-Jarida daily How to Pay Electricity, Water Bills Online, iiQ8, Kuwait Online Pay IT Jobs must go to Kuwaitis, iiQ8 News 28 Flights to India from Bahrain in October, iiQ8, Bahrain to India Flights 32 Flights to India from Kuwait in October, iiQ8, Kuwait to India Flights 400 expa…

How to Pay Electricity, Water Bills Online, iiQ8, Kuwait Online Pay

How to Pay Electricity and Water bills Online in Kuwait - Step by Step process: 1. Register on The Ministry of Electricity & Water Official Website Register a new account Please note: The following form is for consumers only to register and submit the required transactions. To register an air conditioning company or offices and a consulting role, please go to the Electrical Installations Department and request the authorization form, and complete the required documents for registration. Steps to create a personal account: 1- Registration request Initial registration of your data 2- Create an account for the consumer Final registration after receiving the activation code Civil ID * Mobile * +965 Email *

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IT Jobs must go to Kuwaitis, iiQ8 News

IT jobs must go to Kuwaitis - ARAB TIMES - KUWAIT NEWS Sensitive data of state should not be in hands of expats Kuwait City, 27th September, 2020: MP Osama Al-Shaheen submitted a proposal to Kuwaitize jobs in the information technology sections of various public institutions. Al-Shaheen pointed out these information technology sections handle personal information about citizens and sensitive data related to State Security, stressing such data should not be available to expatriate employees. In another development, a number of MPs reacted to the call of MP Saleh Ashour about the need for ageneral amnesty to cover those convicted in the Abdally Cell case, bloggers and politicians. MP Abdullah Al-Kandari argued such a call is aimed at obtaining electoral gains and it is considered a new crime. He reiterated the fact that the Abdaly Cell convicts were arrested with 144 kgs of explosives, 19 tons of ammunition, 204 hand grenades and 56 RPJ projectiles in the…

28 Flights to India from Bahrain in October, iiQ8, Bahrain to India Flights

Latest Flights to INDIA from BAHRAIN, Vande Bharat Phase 6 - List of Flights and Dates, iiQ8 Kuwait City, 27th September, 2020: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India announced Vande Bharat Phase 6 - List of Flights from BAHRAIN to INDIA (for Indians Only). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

OCTOBER - VBM PHASE 6 (as on 25 September 2020)

No. From To Flight No. Dep Date Dep Time Arrv Date Arrv Time Cpty 1 Bahrain Mumbai AI 1942 01-Oct-20 12:00 01-Oct-20 18:00 149 2 Bahrain Hyderabad AI 1988 02-Oct-20 11:15 02-Oct-20 18:10 149 3 Bahrain Delhi AI 0940 03-Oct-20 2:00 03-Oct-20 8:25 149 4 Bahrain Chennai AI 1986 04-Oct-20 12:00 04-Oct-20 19:00 149 5 Bahrain Mumbai AI 1942 08-Oct-20 12:00 08-Oct-20 18:00 149 6 Bahrain Hyderabad AI 1988 09-Oct-20 12:00 09-Oct-20 18:55 …

32 Flights to India from Kuwait in October, iiQ8, Kuwait to India Flights

Latest Flights to INDIA from Kuwait, Vande Bharat Phase 6 - List of Flights and Dates, iiQ8 Kuwait City, 27th September, 2020: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India announced Vande Bharat Phase 6 - List of Flights from KUWAIT to INDIA (for Indians Only). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

OCTOBER - VBM PHASE 6 (as on 25 September 2020)

No. From To Flight No. Dep Date Dep Time Arrv Date Arrv Time Cpty 1 Kuwait Delhi AI 1902 02-Oct-20 12:50 02-Oct-20 19:20 149 2 Kuwait Vijayawada AI 1902 04-Oct-20 11:25 04-Oct-20 18:45 149 3 Kuwait Goa AI 1902 05-Oct-20 13:20 05-Oct-20 20:00 149 4 Kuwait Tiruchirappalli AI 1902 07-Oct-20 11:25 07-Oct-20 18:55 149 5 Kuwait Delhi AI 1902 09-Oct-20 12:50 09-Oct-20 19:20 149 6 Kuwait Vijayawada AI 1902 11-Oct-20 11:25 11-Oct-20 18:45 149 …

400 expat Ministry employees to be removed, iiQ8

400 expat Ministry employees to be removed, iiQ8 Kuwait City, 26th September, 2020 : Kuwait: 400 expat ministry employees to be sacked Will be replaced with Kuwaiti nationals as part of the Kuwaitization policy Kuwait’s Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Housing Affairs, Dr. Rana Al Fares, will terminate the service of 400 expat employees in a number of different sectors of the ministry, after earlier the services of 150 employees were terminated in the first batch, Al Rai Newspaper reported. Expats Must Clear Debts for Visa Renewal, New law in Kuwait The names included in the list are expats working in administrative and legal positions, in addition to some technical professions. The minister intends to terminate the services of all expatriate employees to replace them with Kuwaiti nationals as part of the Kuwaitization policy. She stated that it was planned to end the services of 550 expat employees in…

Pakistan to send 100,000 skilled workers to Kuwait, iiQ8

Pakistan to send 100,000 skilled workers to Kuwait, iiQ8 Kuwait City, 26th September, 2020 : Kuwait has already agreed to recruit 444 Pakistanis to work in medical field In an effort to increase remittances, the Pakistani Minister of Expatriates and Human Resources announced that Pakistan is planning on sending 100,000 skilled workers to Kuwait, local media reported. According to the Associated Press of Pakistan, a Pakistani news portal, a senior officer in the ministry said, “a formal request to this effect has been forwarded to the authorities concerned in Kuwait and reply is still awaited.” Kuwait New Rules for Delivery Workers, Deportation if Fail to abide The officer went on to say Pakistan has a willing and strong workforce that is capable of working in various fields, therefore increasing remittance will allow for job creation in different countries. In addition, he said that the government has boosted efforts to sign a memorandum of Understa…

Kuwait’s economy will recover in 2022, iiQ8, Q8 News

Kuwait’s economy will recover in 2022, iiQ8, Q8 News Kuwait City, 25th September, 2020: Kuwait’s economy will recover in 2022, iiQ8, Q8 News Travel restrictions and imposing curfews will slow growth and profitability The international credit rating agency, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), said that the rating risks related to the Kuwaiti economy is that Kuwait is completely dependent on oil revenue which is 90% of its exports. The prospects of the oil industry have been weak significantly due to the corona pandemic subsequently there has been a sharp drop in travel industry. Oil industry has played a major role in Kuwait’s economic performance. The impact of the epidemic on the oil industry will have a direct impact on the wider Kuwaiti economy, similar to the situation in most other countries of the world during the current year. Basic economic expectations focus on a decline in Kuwait’s GDP by 7% this year, and it is not expected to recover …

PCR Test appointment, iiQ8, Vehicle RAPID PCR Test for COVID-19

PCR Test appointment, iiQ8, Vehicle RAPID PCR Test for COVID-19 BOOKING APPOINTMENT FOR COVID-19 TEST IN DRIVE-THROUGH CENTERS For those wishing to take a laboratory test swab (PCR) for the emerging corona virus (Covid-19) in vehicle rapid examination centers Book an appointment through the link for the examination on the official website of the Ministry of Health للراغبين في أخذ مسحة الفحص المخبري (PCR) لفيروس كورونا المستجد (كوفيد-19) في مراكز الفحص السريع بالمركبات حجز موعد عن طريق الرابط الخاص بالفحص في الموقع الرسمي لوزارة الصحة Required information to register online : BOOKING APPOINTMENT FOR COVID-19 TEST IN DRIVE-THROUGH CENTERS Cancel Appointment CivilID Serial Number Name Mobile Select Group Individual Group حقوق النشر © 2019 وزارة الصحة - الكويت. كل الحقوق محفوظة …