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Public Gardens To Reopen Starting Monday, 31st May 2021

Public Gardens To Reopen Starting Monday, 31st May 2021 Kuwait City, 31st May 2021: The Public Authority for agricultural affairs & fish resources (PAAAFR) said Sunday that public gardens will reopen from 8:00 AM till 10:00 PM starting 31st May 2021 - Monday. The move was to boost entertainment for families & children after the end of the academic year with health precautionary measures to follow. iiQ8 News Visas Open for Pakistan Nationals to Kuwait, iiQ8 KSA lifts Ban for arrivals, iiQ8 , 11 Countries allowed to Saudi incoming 29th May 2021, Kuwait Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 28th May 2021, Kuwait Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 Salary should be KD 2500 to get Filipino employee? iiQ8 Private Schools to conduct in-person exams, iiQ8 27th May 2021, Kuwait Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 People say that vaccines are linked to long-term health problems ? Do vaccines cause autism? Do we do enough safety testing with vaccines? …

Visas Open for Pakistan Nationals to Kuwait, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 31st May 2021: Visas for Pakistan Nationals to Kuwait, iiQ8 Kuwait has lift the visa ban (Commercial and Family visas) for Pakistan Nationals. According to the tweet of Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad (Minister for Interior of Pakistan) Kuwait resumes visas for Pakistanis after 10 years Extraordinary diplomatic efforts by PTI Govt. Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed is on an official visit to Kuwait currently. Kuwait has lifted ban Visas to Pakistan Nationals after 10 years. Family, Business, Technical Visas have been restored. Pakistani medias reported after a 10-year pause, Kuwait has agreed to resume visas for Pakistanis. Pakistan minister's statement came during on a day-long visit of their Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed to Kuwait. Earlier, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received the visiting Pakistani Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad, accompanied by a delegation of senior security o…

KSA lifts Ban for arrivals, iiQ8 , 11 Countries allowed to Saudi incoming

Kuwait City, 30th May 2021: KSA lifts Ban for arrivals, iiQ8 , 11 Countries allowed to Saudi incoming Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lifts ban from travelers arriving from 11 countries. Saudi Arabia is lifting a ban on travelers arriving from 11 countries that it imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, the Saudi state news agency said on Saturday, but will still require quarantine procedures. Travelers from the United Arab Emirates, Germany, The United States, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, The United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, France and Japan, will be allowed entry from Sunday, SPA reported, quoting an Interior Ministry source. However, the ban from Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, India, Argentina, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil and South Africa will continue. Source - Gulf News iiQ8 News KSA lifts Ban for arrivals, iiQ8 , 11 Countries allowed to Saudi incoming 29th May 2021, Kuwait Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 28th May 2021, Kuwait Co…

Salary should be KD 2500 to get Filipino employee? iiQ8

Kuwait City, 28th May 2021: Salary should be KD 2,500 to get Filipino employee, iiQ8 Kuwait - KD2,500 must be minimum salary of Filipinos’ employer Report: Stipulations for hiring Filipino domestic workers to avoid problems The Philippine embassy in Kuwait has set certain terms for endorsing labour contracts related to recruiting Filipino workers including that the foreign employer’s salary should not be less than KD2,500 to safeguard employees’ financial rights, according to a local newspaper. After a hiatus, the embassy has resumed endorsed recruitment contracts reached between offices hiring Filipino domestic workers and prospective foreign employers residing in Kuwait, provided these contracts meet certain stipulations, Al Jarida newspaper added, quoting owners of recruitment offices. These stipulations include the necessity that the monthly minimum salary of the foreign resident wishing to employ a Filipino worker should be KD2,500, a work permit in English …

Private Schools to conduct in-person exams, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 28th May 2021: Private Schools to conduct in-person exams, iiQ8 Kuwait: Private schools to move forward with conducting in-person exams Demonstration was held on Tuesday to protest in-person exams for 12th grade students Kuwait City: The head of the Union of Private Schools and Institutes, Noura Al Ghanim, confirmed that private schools will move forward as planned to hold the end of the year exams in person, local media reported. Al Ghanim said in a press statement that 11th grade and 12th grade students have completed their exams, in person. She clarified that all students in the French and American schools have conducted written in-person exams, except students in British schools that follow the Cambridge Assessment International Education body who have decided to hold their exams online Around 300 students in the French schools sat for in-person exams and thousands of students in Arab schools will be conducting their exams in person, Al Ghanim…

Kuwait Bank warned against BitCoin, Crypto Currencies, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 23rd May, 2021: Kuwait Bank warned against BitCoin, Crypto Currencies, iiQ8 The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) warned against dealing or investing in the so-called cryptocurrencies, amid the continued increasing calls for investment in these digital assets. In a statement Saturday, the CBK said that the warnings come due to the sharp fluctuation in their prices, in addition to their non-compliance with any regulatory authority in Kuwait, which exposes speculators to large losses as well as the possibility of being exposed to fraud operations. Source : Arab Times Kuwait Cricket Club Announcement & Invitation, iiQ8 iiQ8 News 22nd May 2021, Kuwait Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 Kuwait Cricket Club Announcement & Invitation, iiQ8 Important Information about 2DG, iiQ8, COVID Drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose 21st May 2021, Kuwait Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 20th May 2021, Kuwait Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 Indian Embassy Onlin…

Kuwait Approves Direct Flights, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 15th May 2021: Kuwait Approves Direct Flights, iiQ8 Kuwait approves London flights ✈️ Passenger-per-flight level set to rise as airport operation capacity boosted Kuwait’s civil aviation authorities have reportedly approved operating direct flights to London starting later this month, as the country is planning to increase the traveller capacity of its airport amid eased restrictions against COVID-19. On Thursday, Kuwait ended a health nighttime curfew that had been in force since March. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued approvals to the Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways to start flying to London with three flights a week starting May 22, a DGCA official source said. The source expected that British Airways will request approval for operating direct flights with Kuwait in the coming period as the summer travel season sets in. “Kuwait has no objection to direct British Airways flights to and from Kuwait,” the source told…

Kuwait’s HERD Immunity by September 2021, iiQ8, COVID Vaccine

Kuwait City, 15th May 2021: Kuwait's HERD Immunity by September 2021, iiQ8, COVID Vaccine Kuwait eyes herd immunity by September Security checkpoints removed from streets as 66-day curfew ends Kuwait is likely to achieve herd immunity against #COVID-19 by next September when the total number of those receiving the jabs will hit 3 million people, according to well-informed sources. “Reaching this rate will put the country at the threshold of obtaining community immunity, thus paving the way for return to normal life with 65 to 70 per cent vaccinated before the new school year starts in September,” a source said, according to Kuwaiti newspaper Al Rai. Kuwait expects the number of those vaccinated to reach 2 million in the next few weeks. Over 60,000 workers at cooperatives, mosques, the banking sector, food factories and cinemas have already been inoculated against COVID-19, the sources said. The sources hoped that all workers at restaurants and catering comp…

5000 Passengers arrivals per day from 22nd May to Kuwait, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 12th May 2021: 5000 Passengers arrivals per day from 22nd May, iiQ8 Director of the Air Transport Department at the General Directorate of Civil Aviation Abdullah Al-Rajhi announced the issuance of a decision to increase the operating capacity of arrival flights from 1,000 to 5,000 passengers per day starting from May 22, reports Al-Qabas daily. In an exclusive statement to the daily, Al- Rajhi disclosed the Supreme Committee for Corona Emergencies took this step for the airlines operating at Kuwait International Airport to increase their commercial operations during the summer season; affirming that the daily arrivals rate will increase to 80 percent compared to the previous decision on limiting the number of arriving passengers to 1,000 per day. He said the department sent a letter to the airlines operating at the airport, asking them to specify their desired operational rate in the coming period to set the flight schedules and determine the number of…

1.5 Lakh Units of Oxycare Systems to be procured through PM CARES, iiQ8

Prime Minister's Office 1.5 Lakh units of Oxycare Systems to be procured through PM CARES PM-CARES Fund to procure 1,50,000 units of Oxycare System at a cost of Rs 322.5 Crore. Comprehensive system developed by DRDO to regulate oxygen being administrated to patients based on the sensed values of their SpO2 levels. DRDO has transferred the technology to multiple industries in India who will be producing the Oxycare Systems for use all across India. Oxycare system reduces the work load and exposure of healthcare providers by eliminating the need of routine measurement and manual adjustments of Oxygen flow Posted On: 12 MAY 2021 6:16PM by PIB Delhi PM-CARES Fund has accorded sanction for procurement of 1,50,000 units of Oxycare System at a cost of Rs 322.5 Crore. It is a comprehensive system developed by DRDO to regulate oxygen being administrated to patients based on the sensed values of their SpO2 levels. The system has been deve…

Restaurants, cafes likely to open, iiQ8, Mass Vaccination Drive Kuwait

Kuwait City, 11th May, 2021: Kuwait: Restaurants, cafes likely to open for indoor dining after Eid Restaurants, cafes likely to open, iiQ8, Mass Vaccination Drive Kuwait Mass vaccination drive underway to vaccinate workers in food and beverage sector Kuwait City: Although on Monday Kuwait’s Cabinet of Ministers announced that restaurants and cafes will remain closed for indoor dining until further notice, it is likely that they will open their doors again after the five-day Eid Al Fitr holiday, local media reported. While indoor dining remains banned, the partial curfew is set to be lifted and cinemas are to open - only for those who are vaccinated - on the first day of Eid. Although indoor dining is closed, takeaway, delivery and drive-thru services at restaurants and cafes are permitted. All the cinemas staff have been vaccinated, probably the reason restrictions have been lifted. Reports have stated that the government is looking to move forward wi…

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…

You Can Transfer Residence After 1 Year, iiQ8, Aqama transfer Kuwait

Kuwait City, 6th May 2021: You Can Transfer Residence After 1 Year, iiQ8, Aqama transfer Kuwait Transfer Of Residence After 1 Yr Of Work Instead Of 3 Yrs The Director General of the Public Authority for Manpower, Ahmed Al-Mousa, issued a circular no. (375) for the year 2021 regarding transfer of work visa for workers brought in with work permits by the employers. Al-Mousa said in a press statement that according to this decision, the work permits can be transferred after one year of service from the date of issuance of work permit instead of three years which is subject to approval from sponsor of the employer, the conditions and regulations set by PAM in this regard has to be followed, reports Al Anba. This decision has been made to meet the requirements of the labor market during this period of pandemic and will stay until further notice. iiQ8 News You Can Transfer Residence After 1 Year, iiQ8, Aqama transfer Kuwait Filipino Food Dishes, O…

Bill Gates & Melinda announced divorce, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 4th May 2021: Bill Gates & Melinda announced divorce, iiQ8 Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce after 27 years Microsoft founder's wife, 56, files for divorce citing her marriage to 65-year-old as 'irretrievably broken' and court documents reveal there is NO prenup. Bill Gates and his wife Melinda are divorcing after 27 years of marriage, and after building a fortune of $130billion. The 65-year-old Microsoft founder announced the split on Twitter. 'After a great deal of thought and a lot of work, we have made the decision to end our marriage. Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works all over the world to enable all people to lead healthy, productive lives. We continue to share a belief in that mission and will continue to work together at the foundation, but we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives. We ask for space and privacy for our fam…

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…

All GCC states except Kuwait allow entry of expats, iiQ8

Kuwait City, 27th April 2021: All GCC states except Kuwait allow entry of expats, iiQ8 All GCC states except Kuwait allow entry of expats with valid visas Gulf countries announced various precautionary measures to combat spread of coronavirus Dubai: All GCC countries, except for Kuwait, are allowing expats with valid residency permits, and even those with a valid visit visa to enter, if they follow health and precautionary measures established to curb the outbreak of COVID-19, Kuwaiti media reported. Gulf countries announced various precautionary measures to combat the spread of coronavirus and prevent the entry of mutated strains in the country. Despite the ban by some Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia and Oman on direct flights from certain countries with cases of mutated strains, resident workers were allowed to enter their countries with necessary quarantine periods. Kuwait On February 7, 2021, a Cabinet decision was issued banning entry of non-Kuwaitis …

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 …

New Partial Curfew Timing from Today in Kuwait, iiQ8, New Walking Time

Kuwait City, 8th April 2021: New Partial Curfew Timing from Today in Kuwait, iiQ8 The new timing for the partial curfew in Kuwait will take effect from today, 8th April, 2021 - Thursday. The partial curfew will begin from 7:00 PM instead of 6:00 PM until 5:00 AM. The timing for the permission to walk in residential area also changed from today, 8th April, 2021 -Thursday. New time for Walking will be allowed from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM inside residential areas without using cars. Where as with the start of the holy month of Ramadan, Restaurants, cafes and food marketing centers will be allowed to operate from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM. iiQ8 News New Partial Curfew Timing from Today in Kuwait, iiQ8 Grand Hyper, Ramadan Promotions, iiQ8, April Offers 6th April 2021, Kuwait Corona Update, iiQ8, COVID-19 The Q8 Cabinet approved Two bills, iiQ8 Q8 Bans women praying in mosques during Ramadan, iiQ8 Full Lockdown possible for 10 days in Kuwait, iiQ8 Kuwa…