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Tata wins bid to take over Air India, iiQ8 News

Tata wins bid to take over Air India, iiQ8 News Welcome back, AirIndia 🛬 Tata wins bid to take over Air India for $2.4b Tea-to-software Indian giant Tata is buying back Air India, 89 years after founding it Tea-to-software Indian giant Tata is buying back Air India, 89 years after founding it as Tata Air and half a century following its nationalisation, the government said Friday. The 180-billion-rupee ($2.4-billion) deal marks the end of a lengthy effort to privatise the heavily-indebted flag carrier that according to the government has eaten up 1.1 trillion rupees ($14.7 billion) in public money since 2009. The airline was founded in 1932 with the first flight piloted by Tata's eponymous chairman himself JRD Tata, flying mail and passengers in a single-propeller de Havilland Puss Moth from Karachi to Bombay, as the city was known then. Tata Air offered a slice of the high life with Bollywood actresses in its adverts and at one point commissioning Spanish sur…

Kuwait Allows transfer of Business visas into work permit, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 30th June, 2021: Kuwait Allows transfer of Business visas into work permit, iiQ8 kuwait Allows transfer of Business visas into work permit In a move that would solve the problem of labor shortages in the labor market due to the closure of recruitment visas for workers, The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers sent a letter to the Director-General of the Public Authority for Manpower allowing the transfer of entry visas to the State of Kuwait “commercial visit” into work permits. Reported by Al-Qabas. The Ministerial Committee for Corona Emergencies, in its meeting No. “50/2021”, held on June 24, 2021, reviewed the letter of shop owners and commercial companies regarding a request to allow them to convert entry visas to the State of Kuwait for a commercial visit to work permits. Without the need to leave the country and return again with new entry visas. The book indicated that, after discussion, the committee decided the following…

Kuwait allow direct flights to 12 Countries from July 1st, iiQ8 News

Kuwait City, 29th June 2021: Kuwait allow direct flights to 12 Countries, iiQ8 News Kuwait cabinet allow direct flights to 12 countries from July 1st The Council of Ministers, in its meeting today (Monday), decided to allow direct flights to 12 countries starting from Thursday, July 1st, 2021. The countries with direct flights are Bosnia and Herzegovina, Britain, Spain, the United States of Americ a, the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, France, Kyrgyzstan, Germany, Greece and Switzerland. Any earlier ruli ngs which contradicts this will stand cancelled, the official spokesperson said. Kuwait Cabinet Holds Weekly Meeting : ◾Operate direct flights with (Bosnia & Herzegovina, UK, Spain, USA, Netherlands, Italy, Austria, France, Kyrgyzstan, Germany, Greece, Switzerland) starting from Thursday, July 1, 2021. ◾Allow Citizens & close relatives as well as accompanying housemaids who had taken the first jab of the anti-covid vaccine to pass through land…

Link Passport to COVID Vaccination Certificate, iiQ8, Indians to Link Vaccine to Passport

Kuwait City, 28th June 2021: How to Link Passport to COVID Vaccination Certificate, iiQ8, Indians to Link Vaccine to Passport ? Guidelines to link #Passport to #COVID19 #Vaccination certificate for #International Travelers. #PublicHealth #NRI #Covishield

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Free COVID Vaccine for all above 18 Years, iiQ8, Indian PM Modi

Kuwait City, 8th June 2021: Free COVID Vaccine for all above 18 Years, iiQ8, Indian PM Modi PM Modi: Free vaccine for all above 18 years Delhi: Centre makes crucial announcement on vaccination which is a crucial weapon in the fight against COVID-corona virus. New changes to the recent vaccination method. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the center will distribute free vaccines to all those who are 21 to 18 years old this month. The center itself will buy the vaccines and give it to the states.. It is clear that the states do not have to spend even a rupee. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Monday evening as the corona second wave continues in the country. It is said that the responsibility of Covid vaccination is completely of the center. Prime Minister said he has spoken to CMs several times on vaccination.. He said that many states are questioning Centre on vaccine shortage. They said they will consider the state's opinion on t…

India has redefined Ease Of Doing Business under the leadership of PM Modi, iiQ8

India has redefined #EaseOfDoingBusiness under the astute leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi as it has taken a leap of 79 positions to reach the 63rd rank on the Ease of Doing Business rankings in recent years. India continues to steadily move towards positive growth. India is amongst the Top 10 performers in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business report (2020 edition) – three times in a row. It clearly underlines PM Modi’s commitment and dedication towards procedural and structural reforms. iiQ8 News India has redefined Ease Of Doing Business under the leadership of PM Modi, iiQ8 Lulu Hyper Kuwait Promotions June, Lulu Offers deals , iiQ8 Grand Hyper Kuwait Promotions June, Grand Offers deals , iiQ8 Kuwait Airport to open gradually at the end of June month, iiQ8 1st June 2021, Kuwait Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 31st May 2021, Kuwait Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 How To Pay Electricity , …

How to register for vaccination in India? COVID-19 vaccine, iiQ8

COVID-19 vaccine: How to register for vaccination in India? , iiQ8 Coronavirus vaccine in India: Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India that is manufacturing Covishield had said that the company is ready to roll out its vaccine in the coming weeks. However, some questions have emerged as India moves towards the vaccination drive. Here's all you need to know about India's vaccination drive: WHO WILL GET COVID VACCINE FIRST? The government has said that high-risk groups would be vaccinated on priority. This would include healthcare and frontline workers. People over 50 years of age and people with comorbidities will also be part of priority groups. LIST OF COVID VACCINES IN INDIA There are multiple candidates in India, all in different stages of the process. The leading two candidates Bharat Biotech's Covaxin and Serum Institute's Covishield have been granted approval for emergency use. Another candidate Zydus Cadila's vaccine ZyCoV-D has been given ap…

How to register for vaccination in India? COVID-19 vaccine, JobsinQ8

COVID-19 vaccine: How to register for vaccination in India? , JobsinQ8 Coronavirus vaccine in India: Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India that is manufacturing Covishield had said that the company is ready to roll out its vaccine in the coming weeks. However, some questions have emerged as India moves towards the vaccination drive. Here's all you need to know about India's vaccination drive: WHO WILL GET COVID VACCINE FIRST? The government has said that high-risk groups would be vaccinated on priority. This would include healthcare and frontline workers. People over 50 years of age and people with comorbidities will also be part of priority groups. LIST OF COVID VACCINES IN INDIA There are multiple candidates in India, all in different stages of the process. The leading two candidates Bharat Biotech's Covaxin and Serum Institute's Covishield have been granted approval for emergency use. Another candidate Zydus Cadila's vaccine ZyCoV-D has been given approval f…

New Indian Parliament Building, What is there in new Parliament Building, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 10th December 2020: New Indian Parliament Building, What is there in new Parliament Building, iiQ8 Here’s everything you should know about the New Parliament Building for which PM @narendramodi will lay the foundation stone today at 12:30 PM. Watch the event live here:

PM Narendra Modi to lay Foundation Stone for New Parliament Building

iiQ8 News New Indian Parliament Building, What is there in new Parliament Building, iiQ8 9th December, Wednesday, Kuwait CoronaVirus Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 Do you have A Travel BAN Case? Hire A Lawyer, iiQ8 Info 8th December, Tuesday, Kuwait CoronaVirus Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 First Kuwait National Assembly Opening on 15th December, iiQ8 All set for return of domestic workers from 14th December, iiQ8, Returning to Kuwait 7th December, Monday, Kuwait CoronaVirus Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 Them…

Kuwait election results 2020, Big changes, all-male new parliament, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 6th December 2020: Kuwait election results: Big changes, all-male new parliament No women win seats; many new faces; voter turnout of 60% higher than expected The election for Kuwait’s National Assembly (parliament) resulted in an all-male parliament and several previous MP losing their seats, signalling a change in direction. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, voter turnout was higher than expected, at 60 per cent. While strict health guidelines were put in place, voters complained of long lines and crowded polling stations. This is the first time that Kuwait has held parliamentary elections since 2016, excluding the 2019 by-elections that took place in only two districts to replace two MPs who were removed from office. Whilst a date has not been set, in accordance with article 87 of the Kuwaiti constitution, parliament should hold its first session within two weeks of the end of the general election. New faces Out of the 342 candidates who ra…

Collection of Travel Documents from Indian Embassy, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 6th December 2020: Collection of Travel Documents from Indian Embassy, iiQ8

Embassy of India Kuwait PRESS RELEASE

COLLECTION OF TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Embassy of India in Kuwait has been issuing Travel Documents including Emergency Certificates (EC) for those registered with the Embassy and have submitted their completed application forms. The Embassy is regularly contacting them through telephone calls, whatsapp messages and emails to distribute their printed travel documents. Those who are prepared to avail the concessions offered by the Government of State of Kuwait though its notification of November 24 and who do not possess valid travel documents, may contact the Embassy urgently and apply for ECs at the special EC counter at the Embassy. Please note that the ECs will be distributed only to the respective applicants. While ECs are regularly collected by most applicants…

Registration for Indian Professionals Network (IPN), iiQ8, Indian Embassy

Kuwait 6th December 2020: Registration for Indian Professionals Network (IPN), iiQ8, Indian Embassy in Kuwait

Embassy of India Kuwait

Indian Professionals Network (IPN) is a platform envisaged and created by the Embassy of India in Kuwait to connect all Indian professionals in Kuwait, from all professional fields, such as scientists, academicians, professors, medical professionals, management executives, chartered accountants, financial experts, economists, scholars, etc.

IPN is part of Embasy's efforts to enhance the existing institutional linkages with all stakeholders in the State of Kuwait and to outreach with them to further strengthen the vibrant India-Kuwait bilateral relations. For any further queries, please write to us at com1.kuwait@mea.gov.in CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceDmHd5-pez2JnRejwgx_v41xn4l8GWTI2FNy34MwsypsPXw/viewfo…

Residence law violators can pay fines & leave by December 31st, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 1st December 2020: Residence law violators can pay fines & leave by December 31st, iiQ8 ‘Visitors to Kuwait time is up’ Approximately 130,000 violators of the residence law or those whose residence permit expired on Jan 1, 2020, are entitled to benefit from the time limit granted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anas Al- Saleh, to adjust their status by paying the fines or leave Kuwait after paying fines but without being referred to the investigation authorities, reports Al-Anba daily. The source indicated this is the last time the Ministry of Interior has given expatriates a kind of amnesty before organizing a series of security campaigns and take a set of measures to pursue these violators and deport them. The source said the names of those arrested will be blacklisted and barred from entering the country again. The source pointed out the residence departments in the six governorates of Kuwait have received instructions fr…

Contact Help Desk Indian Embassy in Kuwait for Travel Docs, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 30th November 2020: Contact Help Desk Indian Embassy in Kuwait, iiQ8

Embassy of India Kuwait PRESS RELEASE

The Embassy of India has set up a helpdesk at its premises for assistance of those who fall in the category of the special announcement made on 24 November 2020 by Government of State of Kuwait for regulation of stay/exit from Kuwait. A copy of the announcement by concerned authorities is attached. 2. Information on the announcement is also available at the helpline numbers of the Embassy. These numbers are: +965 – 65806158, 65806735 0800 to 2000 hrs. 65807695, 65808923 +965 – 65809348 2000 to 0800 hrs. 3. Those who require travel documents may visit the helpdesk during office hours. Any Indian national not having passport and residency, if has not applied for EC yet may do so by filling the EC form and deposit the same either at the boxes kept at Indian passport offices at Al-Sharq, Jleeb Al Shuyoukh, Fa…

New ATM charges from next month, iiQ8, Additional Bank Charges

Kuwait City, 29th November 2020: New ATM charges from next month, iiQ8, Additional Bank Charges New charges will apply on cash withdrawals outside the country via ATM services from next month, reports Aljarida daily. Local banks have officially informed their customers that there will be an additional charge of KD 1.25 for every cash withdrawal process done outside the State of Kuwait using ATM cards. According to informed sources, implementation of the new charges comes in line with the services provided by banks through the ATM cards in terms of safety procedures and the necessary protection, as well as the possibility of cash withdrawals from anywhere in the world, which requires the compatibility of card systems and their global approval, and other services. Source - Times Kuwait iiQ8 News New ATM charges from next month, iiQ8, Additional Bank Charges The life of an Expatriate in Kuwait, iiQ8, indianinQ8 28th November, Saturday, Kuwait …

The life of an Expatriate in Kuwait, iiQ8, indianinQ8

Kuwait City : The life of an Expatriate in Kuwait, iiQ8, indianinQ8 Most people I know here came to Kuwait, the Promised Land, for maximum two years, or “to make enough money'” and go back home. Countless Felafel and Shawerma sandwich years later, they are all still here, greyed quite a bit, but very much here. Kuwait is like that. One starts off earnestly in a job, wants to work hard (and hopefully continues to do so). You share an apartment with some kind folks (who pass on Sambhar and Chutney to you on bad days, on the good they pass on some fried shrimp). You begin to get comfortable with the non-iron bedsheets and Jamaiyas laden with easy-to-serve yoghurt and ‘long life milk’. By then your status has risen back home because you work in this oil-rich, highest per-capita-income Wonderland. Ma beckons from home that they have found a “nice, homely” girl for you. So you rent your own one bedroom apartment, put out few cheap “Banta” chairs, and blend in some Ikea “A…

70000 Expats to leave Kuwait in 2021, iiQ8, As no renewal for above 60Years

Kuwait City, 28th November 2020: 70000 Expats to leave Kuwait in 2021, iiQ8, As no renewal for above 60 Years 70,000 expats above 60 yrs to depart Kuwait in 2021 With the decision not to renew residence of expats who are above 60 yrs with education level high school and below by the Public Authority for Manpower, more than 70,000 expats are on the list for departure in 2021. Only those who meet the conditions will be allowed to transfer to a dependent visa whose children are working in Kuwait. The sources have denied about news what has been going around that starting from Jan 2021 those who have reached 58 and 59 years their work permit will be renewed only for a year. Source - Arab Times iiQ8 News Free COVID Vaccines for Expats, Kuwait Residents, iiQ8 The Best & Worst Cities for Expats in 2020, iiQ8, Salmiya listed as worst city 27th November, Friday, Kuwait CoronaVirus Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 Indian Govt. Extends flights su…

Free COVID Vaccines for Expats, Kuwait Residents, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 28th November 2020: Free COVID Vaccines for Expats, Kuwait Residents, iiQ8 Expats to receive free COVID vaccines The Ministry of Health is working on identifying ways to distribute doses of the Pfizer vaccine and other corona vaccines to more than one segment after it arrives at the end of this year and in the first quarter of 2021. The sources ruled out imposing fees on expats to receive Corona vaccines, if they are available according to the initial agreements with the companies producing them, noting that the ministry takes into account Law No. 8 of 1969 on health precautions to prevent communicable diseases and its recent amendments, pointing out that the next meetings of the ministry officials will set priority for the segments that will receive the vaccines and where to give them, according to prior dates through the automated system. The targeted segments and Kuwaitis have priority in receiving Corona vaccinations before expats. Especially the…

The Best & Worst Cities for Expats in 2020, iiQ8, Salmiya listed as worst city

The Best & Worst Cities for Expats in 2020, iiQ8, Salmiya listed as worst city Destinations on the Iberian Peninsula come out on top in the Expat City Ranking 2020, with Valencia, Alicante, and Lisbon on the podium reports Internations.org. The other end of the ranking offers more mixed results, though. The most lively city of Kuwait, Salmiya populated with expat population was listed 66th, Rome 65th, and Seoul 64th. In GCC Abu Dhabi was ranked 10th, Doha 15th, Dubai 20th, Riyadh 42nd, Jeddah 52nd. The sources stated that expats in Salmiya are not at all happy with their quality of life and the ease of getting settled; the city ranks last in both indices (see Looking for a Better Quality of Life Abroad? and From Friends to Language: Where It Is (Not) Easy to Settle In). An expat from India for example points out “the local-expat divide, an unprofessional and rude bureaucracy, and the one-day weekend” as downsides to life in this Kuwaiti city. Salmiya’s res…

Holiday notice for 30th November 2020 in Kuwait, iiQ8, Indian Embassy in Kuwait

Kuwait City, 26th November 2020: Indian Embassy in Kuwait Announced the Holiday on 30th November.

Embassy of India Kuwait Notice

The Embassy shall remain closed on Monday, 30th November, 2020 on the occasion of ‘Guru Nanak’s Birthday. However, emergency consular services will be rendered by the Mission. ****** Kuwait 26.11.2020 Russian vaccine to cost less than $10, iiQ8, Kuwait News How to renew Civil ID Online, iiQ8, Kuwait Bataka renewal online COVID-19 Vaccine in Q8 by the end of 2020, Said by MOH, iiQ8 Buy your pass on the Bus, iiQ8, Citybus pass buy in the Bus Kuwait Residency law violators, Temporary automated residency since 1/1/2020 and earlier, iiQ8

Airtel Prepaid Recharge Plans 2020, iiQ8, Indian Airtel Mobile Recharge prices

Airtel Prepaid Recharge Plans 2020: Know all about validity, data benefits, SMS and call rates Bharti Airtel is one of the top telecom service operators in India. The company claims to have more than 423 million customers across its operations (at the end of March 2020). One of the oldest telecom service providers in India, it offers a broad spectrum of prepaid and postpaid plans to its customers. The cheapest prepaid recharge in Airtel is of Rs 10 that comes with a talk time of Rs 7.47 while the most expensive one is priced at Rs 6,999 which is an international roaming plan. List of Airtel Prepaid Recharge Plans 2020: SMS, calls, data, and other benefits Recharge Plan Data Benefit Validity Calls Rs 19 200MB 2 Days Unlimited Rs 99 1GB 18 Days Unlimited Rs 129 1GB 24 Days Unlimited Rs 149 2GB 28 Days Unlimited Rs 179 2GB 28 Days Unlimited Rs 199 1GB per Day 24 Days Unlimited Rs 219 1GB per Day 28 Days Unlimited Rs 249 1…