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Kuwait – First day of Eid on Thursday, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 11th May, 2021: Kuwait - First day of Eid on Thursday, iiQ8 Shawwal moon not sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Fitr to fall on May 13 The moon has NOT been sighted in Saudi Arabia. #EidAlFitr will be celebrated on Thursday 13th May 2021 insha'Allah May Allah ﷻ accept our fasting, prayers and 'ibadah and allow us to end the blessed month of #Ramadan with devotion and 'ibadah. Aameen. Kuwait Moon Sighting Committee of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced that tomorrow, Wednesday is the completion of the blessed month of Ramadan, and Thursday is the first day of Eid al-Fitr. Shawwal Crescent Not Sighted In #Kuwait Kuwait's moon-sighting committee announced that Wednesday will be the last day of Ramadan and Thursday, May 13, will be the first day of #Eid al-Fitr. iiQ8 News Kuwait – First day of Eid on Thursday, iiQ8 Lulu Hyper Eid Special Offers 75%, iiQ8, Lulu Prom…

Kuwait to Lift Partial Curfew on Eid, Cabinet Meeting, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 11th May 2021: Kuwait Cabinet Meeting 11th May 2021 update, iiQ8

KUWAIT LIFT PARTIAL CURFEW ON FIRST DAY OF EID

CABINET MEETING DATE 10-5-2021

Kuwait will be lifting the partial curfew starting on the first day of Eid from 1 am, the Cabinet decided today. .Open cinemas for vaccinated people only. .Restaurants/cafes remain to provide takeaway & delivery services. .Close all commercial activities from 8 pm until 5 am with the exception of restaurants, cafes, maintenance services, pharmacies, food marketing outlets, parallel markets, medical & supplies. .Direct commercial flights with Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan SriLanka are suspended until further notice. .Ban entry for foreigners from Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka direct or thru another country unless they have stayed outside these countries for at least 14 days. Kuwait Cabinet Holds…

Eid Prayer Won’t Exceed 15 Minutes, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 11th May 2021: Eid Prayer Won't Exceed 15 Minutes, iiQ8 It Government spokesman Tariq Al-Mezrim on Monday - 10th May 2021 - declared the approval of performing the Eid al-Fitr prayer provided that it will no exceed 15 minutes. Speaking at a videoconference following the - Cabinet meeting, Al-Mezrim said that a number of outdoor prayer places and more than 1,500 mosques would be prepared for the Eid prayer with abiding by health measures. iiQ8 News Eid Prayer Won’t Exceed 15 Minutes, iiQ8 10th May 2021, Kuwait Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 9th May 2021, Kuwait Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 8th May 2021, Kuwait Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 7th May 2021, Kuwait Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 COVID Action by Sadhguru | Empower yourself in this challenge time, iiQ8 What is Meanness of the mind | Knife Vs Mind / Intellect | Sadhguru Voice COVID-19 is Suicide Pandemic, More people have committed suicided, iiQ8, Sadhguru …

Current situation doesn’t require full curfew in the country, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 3rd May 2021: Current situation doesn't require full curfew in the country, iiQ8 Total lockdown ruled out in Kuwait as health situation stabilizes, iiQ8 65% of patients hospitalized are expats, 27% of population has been vaccinated Kuwait City: The head of the COVID-19 Supreme Advisory Committee at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Khalid Al Jarallah, announced that the chances of implementing a total lockdown is ruled out, local media reported. He added that there is a slight decrease in positive COVID-19 cases, as a result of the partial curfew which was implemented since March 7. In a Tweet, Al Jarallah revealed that currently 65 per cent of COVID-19 patients that are hospitalized or are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are expats. As of Saturday, there are 220 patients undergoing treatment in the ICU. The average percentage of positive cases to number of tests conducted in the past month was around 15 per cent, similar to the month before. In additi…

Hospitals to treat patients without asking for proof of identity, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 2nd May 2021: Hospitals to treat patients without asking for proof of identity, iiQ8 Once they are stable they can collect identity verification and treatment fees. Kuwait City: The Ministry of Health has demanded that all governmental hospitals treat emergency patients without asking for proof of identity, local media reported. The memo stated that the hospitals should prioritize urgent medical intervention to address the patient’s condition and then once they are stable they can collect identity verification and treatment fees. No identity The decision came after it was revealed that some hospitals were inquiring about the procedures as several domestic workers were brought to the hospitals by the ambulance without any form of identity. In regards to unidentified cases, the Ministry of Health stated that all unidentified emergency patients’ files, once they are stabilized, will be passed over to the hospital investigator. The investigator will pu…

Kuwait Lifted Entry Ban from Philippines, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 2nd May 2021: Kuwait Lifted Entry Ban from Philippines, iiQ8 Philippines entry ban lifted: Foreign nationals allowed from May 1 Travel ban in place for those coming from India until May 14 The Philippines has lifted its ban on the entry of foreign nationals from Saturday (May 1, 2021). A ban, however, remains in place for those coming from India — or with a history of travel to India — the Duterte government said Friday. The entry ban for travellers from India remains — from April 29 to May 14 — amid a massive spike in COVID-19 cases in the subcontinent, according to Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. On April 26, the Philippines' COVID cases topped 1 million, according to the government. Manila's interagency task force against COVID-19 has approved the entry of foreign nationals, but subject to the following conditions: -They must have a valid and existing visa, except for those under "Balikbayan Program”; -They must have pre-booked ac…

Kuwait PAM launches 4 new online services, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 30th April 2021: Kuwait PAM launches 4 new online services, iiQ8 The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM), Kuwait announced that four new online services was introduced on its website www.manpower.gov.kw to allow a worker to submit a request to transfer a work permit to another visa. The request will be reviewed by the Labor Relations Department before the application is processed, Al Rai daily reported. PAM stated that the new services include: 1- Request to cancel work permit, and transfer to family visa. 2- Request to cancel the work permit to transfer to domestic worker visa. 3- Request to cancel work permit to transfer to the government sector. 4- Request to cancel the work permit for final departure from the country. PAM has updated its website with new services to streamline procedures in various fields, and enable visitors to complete transactions without need to visit the department. iiQ8 News Kuwait PAM launches 4 new on…

Vaccination Certificate will be Mandatory, iiQ8, 4 Approved Vaccines

Kuwait City, 26th April 2021: Vaccination Certificate will be Mandatory, iiQ8, 4 Approved Vaccines The Kuwait, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Mustafa Reda stated those who are vaccinated will be exempted from institutional quarantine and are satisfied with only home quarantine for those arrivals who have been vaccinated by state approved vaccines such as Pfizer Bionic, AstraZeneca Oxford, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson which are currently being used to vaccine citizens and expats in the country. This is in accordance with the Cabinet resolution issued on March 22nd, 2021 on below conditions. 1- Those who have been vaccinated with one dose of one of the vaccines approved in Kuwait, and more than five weeks have passed. 2- Those who have been vaccinated with two doses of one of the vaccines approved in Kuwait, and more than two weeks have passed since after taking the second dose. Source : Arab Times 4 Approved vaccines : 1. Pfizer Bionic …

Booking of appointment for cooperative societies during curfew from 5PM to 10PM, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 9th March 2021: Booking of appointment for cooperative societies during curfew from 5PM to 10PM, iiQ8 The Council of Ministers instructed The Ministry of Commerce and Trade to begin services for booking of appointment for cooperative societies during curfew period from 5 pm to 10 pm Cooperative societies to deliver orders between KD 1 to 3 per order Some Cooperative societies have launched a delivery service to fulfill customer orders by delivering groceries and drug supplies from their pharmacies to all regions of the country during the hours of the ban, Al Qabas reported. The delivery fees would range between 1 and 3 dinars per order. Whereas, some cooperative societies have announced that they would close their doors at 4 pm until permits are issued for their workers and delivery service is activated. Kuwait's Cabinet Holds Weekly Meeting 🇰🇼 on 8th March, 2021 : ◾️MOH pointed out that those who received the coronavirus vaccine in Kuwait has…

Rain expected in this weekend in Kuwait, Q8 Weather update, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 4th February 2021: Rain expected in this weekend in Kuwait, Q8 Weather update, iiQ8 Weather forecast ... expected to affect Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Rising dust with a chance for rain that might be thundery at times... ◾️ Thursday - Warm and some scattered clouds will appear ◾️ Friday - Warm and Partly cloudy to cloudy and rising dust with a chance for rain that might be thundery at times ◾️ Saturday -Fair and Cloudy to partly cloudy with a chance for rising dust with a chance for rain that might be thundery at times ◾️ Sunday - Fair and Partly cloudy with a chance for scattered rain with a chance for fog forming at night ------ iiQ8 News Sultan Center Offers, iiQ8, Kuwait Sultan Center promotions, deals Kuwait No Curfews, No Regional Lockdown, Not closing Airport in Kuwait, iiQ8 Kuwait shut Malls, Restaurants from 8 PM to 5 AM, iiQ8 3rd February 2021, Kuwait C…

You May lose everything on Bitcoin, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 1st February 2021: You May lose everything on Bitcoin, iiQ8 European Central Bank Has Warned Investors Of Bitcoin That They May Lose Everything Bitcoin Jumps Above $35,000 As Musk Puts It In His Bio. Still, Experts Don't See "Financial Stability Issues At The Moment Arising From Bitcoin Itself". Bitcoin Prices Have More Than Doubled Since November. Be Prepared Bitcoin Investors. iiQ8 News 31st January 2021, Kuwait Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 Why Drink Water? 10 Reasons to Drink Water ! , iiQ8 Salmiya-Shuwaikh Industrial Area, Daily rides from HOME to WORK, iiQ8, GoCity Transport Fahaheel/Mangaf-Avenues/360Mall, Daily rides from HOME to WORK, iiQ8, GoCity Transport Fahaheel-Avenues, Daily rides from HOME to WORK, iiQ8, GoCity Transport Fahaheel-360Mall, Daily rides from HOME to WORK, iiQ8, GoCity Transport Daily rides from HOME to WORK, iiQ8, GoCity Transport – Fahaheel-Airport Salmiya – Avenues – Book & ride with GoCi…

Kuwait airport opens for 4 flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Beirut and Doha, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 23rd December 2020: Kuwait airport opens for 4 flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Beirut and Doha, iiQ8 Kuwait airport opens for 4 flights scheduled from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Beirut and Doha The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) revealed that Kuwaiti airspace will be open for four flights only – those arriving from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Beirut, Al Rai reported. An informed source from the DGCA told the daily that, based on health instructions, it was decided to open the airport on Tuesday for citizens and expats with valid residency who are looking to return to Kuwait. The Minister of Health, Dr Basel Al Sabah, said in a statement that the opening of Kuwait’s airspace is for one day only to allow those stranded abroad to return. The decision came after the Kuwaiti government announced on Monday that it will be closing its airport, including both land and sea borders starting Monday 11pm until January 1. Source - Times Kuwait iiQ…

Kuwait Airport suspended commercial flights To & From till 1st January 2021, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 22nd December 2020: Kuwait Airport suspended commercial flights To & From till 1st January 2021, iiQ8

State Of Kuwait Directorate General of Civil Aviation

Date : 21/12/2020

Circular No. 2020/107

All Airlines Operating at Kuwait International Airport must adhere to the following instructions : Based on the Decision of the Council of Ministers in the State of Kuwait to limit the spread of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) : - It has been decided to take the following precautionary measures : - Suspending Commercial Flights to and from Kuwait International Airport Starting from Monday 12/21/2020 on 23:00 (LT) Kuwait Local Time (20:00 GMT) Until the End Of Friday 1/1/2021. - The Decision will be reviewed based on the virus status updated. iiQ8 News Kuwait Airport suspended commercial flights To & From till 1st…

Regular flights expected by January 2021, iiQ8, Between Kuwait & 34 Countries

Kuwait City, 18th December 2020: Regular flights expected by January 2021, iiQ8, Between Kuwait & 34 Countries Direct flights between Kuwait International Airport and all countries including the 34 banned countries are expected to resume from January 2021, reports Al-Qabas quoting reliable sources. However, the sources told the daily that the health authorities will proceed further after assessing the return of domestic workers to the country and the institutional quarantine facility inside Kuwait. Source added that the health approvals are no longer based solely on the arrival of the Corona vaccine in the country but also depend on the good management of the quarantine processes by hotels and local institutions. Source - Times Kuwait iiQ8 News Regular flights expected by January 2021, iiQ8, Between Kuwait & 34 Countries 17th December, Thursday, Kuwait CoronaVirus Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 Flu vaccine available to all expats in Kuwait, iiQ…

Flu vaccine available to all expats in Kuwait, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 17th December 2020: Flu vaccine available to all expats in Kuwait, iiQ8 Those looking to take flu shot need to make reservation online prior to visit ...Kuwait City: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health confirmed the flu vaccine will be available to expats of all ages, Al Qabas reported. A source told Al Qabas the vaccine is available to everybody who wants to take it after more doses arrive in Kuwait following the shortage that occurred during the beginning of the Ministry’s winter vaccine campaign in October Those looking to take the vaccine will need to make an appointment online prior to their visit. When the Ministry of Health first launched its winter vaccine it limited the flu shot to Kuwaitis only due to a limited supply. Then last month, the vaccine was made available to expats above the age of 50, as Kuwait received an additional 50,000 doses...The Ministry is planning on providing a total of 400,000 doses by the end of December. The Ministry of …

All set for return of domestic workers from 14th December, iiQ8, Returning to Kuwait

Kuwait City, 8th December 2020: All set for return of domestic workers from 14th December, iiQ8, Returning to Kuwait The electronic platform “in safety” began work on Monday to officially organize procedures for the return of domestic workers to Kuwait, reports Al-Anba daily. Official sources said the National Aviation Services Company (NAS) is all set to start working the platform at 3:00pm on Monday, as the first flight returning domestic workers from India will be launched on the 14th of this month. They mentioned that the platform is smooth in dealing with five steps, through which the sponsor registers the name of the work, civil ID number, and determines the day and country from which the domestic worker is coming, then pays the fees. The same sources said the Council of Ministers has set a fee of 270 dinars, but the airfare varies from one country to another, as it is 110 dinars from India, 145 dinars from Sri Lanka Bangladesh and Nepal, and 220 dinars from …

Buy your pass on the Bus, iiQ8, Citybus pass buy in the Bus Kuwait

Kuwait City, 25th November 2020: Buy your pass on the Bus, iiQ8, Citybus pass buy in the Bus Kuwait. CityBus Kuwait All Routes - 15 KD per month. PCR Test in Kuwait, iiQ8, COVID19 Test in Kuwait Available

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…

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 …

Kuwait apartment rents are falling in popular expat residential areas, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 20th October 2020: Kuwait apartment rents are falling in popular expat residential areas The cost of renting an apartment in Kuwait is falling, reversing years of steady increases and outpacing declines even in most popular city areas. The declines apparently reflect the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the regional housing market. According to the Experts, the notoriously expensive rental market has plummeted, even in popular areas such as Salmiya and Hawalli rents were down 15 to 20 per cent with median rents sitting at KD 190 for a one-bedroom apartment and KD 240 for a two-bedroom apartment. As compared to October last year when the rent was KD 230 and KD 280 respectively. While they also pointed out that many building owners resist the idea of reducing the rent to control the decline of rental prices even if many apartments remain vacant. Mahboula and Khaitan rents were further down by 25 per cent. The median rent for a one-bedroom is KD140 n…

Expats and Citizens, please DO NOT travel at present, MOH Kuwait, iiQ8

Expats and Citizens, please DO NOT travel at present, MOH Kuwait, iiQ8 KUWAIT CITY, 11th July, 2020: The Ministry of Health called on citizens and expats not to travel abroad at the present time, due to the instability of the epidemiological situation of Coronavirus (COVID 19), and the continued spread and transmission of infection despite strict preventive measures and guidelines followed in various countries of the world. "The Ministry advises not to travel in order to preserve your health and the health of your loved ones from increasing the chance of contracting the virus during travel" Source : ArabTimes https://indianinq8.com/paci-online-appointment-civil-id-office-book-appointment-system-iiq8/ https://indianinq8.com/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-online-appointment-booking-mofa-online-appointment-booking-iiq8/ https://indianinq8.com/kuwait-driving-license-collection-iiq8-collect-driving-license/ When is Eid Al-Adha 2020 & Waqfat Arafa…