Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, May 5: The latest statistics from the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy highlight the significant increase in electrical energy demand during the summer months, reports Al-Jarida daily. The maximum load of electrical energy this summer peaked at around 17,250 megawatts, indicating a consistent upward trend in demand. […]

KUWAIT CITY, May 5: In a move aimed at addressing the shortage of domestic workers in Kuwait, Bassam Al-Shammari, an expert in domestic labor affairs, revealed that discussions between Kuwait and Ethiopia are expected to resume soon to finalize a memorandum of understanding regulating the recruitment of workers from Addis Ababa, reports Al-Jarida daily. […]

KUWAIT CITY, May 5: Deputy Director General of the Labor Protection Sector at the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) Dr. Fahd Al-Murad has unveiled the plan of the authority to establish a shelter for male expatriate workers, reports Al-Anba daily. According to Al-Murad, this shelter is currently being prepared and Kuwait will be the first …

KUWAIT CITY, May 5: Official data from the Civil Service Commission (CSC) revealed that the number of unemployed Kuwaitis keeps on increasing annually, reports Al-Anba daily. This means it is crucial to address the main reasons behind the increase, which include the rise in the number of graduates, particularly in fields that are not in …

MoH launches annual hand hygiene campaign Kuwait Ministry of Health KUWAIT CITY, May 5: Kuwait’s commitment to infection prevention and control has been highlighted by Dr. Ahmed Al-Mutawa, Director of the Infection Prevention Department at the Ministry of Health. Dr. Al-Mutawa announced Kuwait’s commendable status as one of the countries with minimal […]

KUWAIT CITY, May 5: In a recent announcement, Yousef Kazem, the official spokesman for the unified government application for electronic services (Sahel), revealed that the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced a new electronic service for renewing ration cards through the Sahel application. This initiative, according to Kazem, is a direct […]

KUWAIT CITY, May 5: Assistant Undersecretary for Public Education, Hessa Al-Mutawa, has issued a directive emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the privacy of students in educational institutions across various districts. The bulletin, distributed to all schools and kindergartens, prohibits the filming and publishing of clips, pictures, or any content […]

KUWAIT CITY, May 5: In a significant move aimed at bolstering the national workforce, the Public Authority for Manpower, represented by the National Manpower Affairs Sector, is gearing up to implement new regulations for employing nationals in government contracts. These regulations, outlined in Cabinet Resolution No. 1179 of 2023, are slated to come into […]

GENEVA, May 4, (AP): The IOC suspended former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait for 15 years on Saturday after his conviction for forgery was upheld on appeal this year at a Swiss criminal appeals court. File Photo: Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah arrives at a Geneva courthouse ahead of the verdict for a trial for forgery …

JEDDAH, May 4, (Agencies): The 15th session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation kicked off its 15 session at the top level in the Gambian capital Banjul on Saturday, with participation of the Representative of His Highness the Amir (of the State of Kuwait) Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah, Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya. The …

KUWAIT CITY, May 4: The members of the Municipal Council Sharifa Al- Shalfan and Abdullatif Al-Daei yesterday presented a proposal to redevelop the Shuwaikh Industrial Area by focusing on redesigning and developing the streets, sidewalks, public spaces, services, and infrastructure in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area No. 1, provided that it includes, at least, […]

KUWAIT CITY, May 4: The Ministry of Awqaf, through its Fatwa and Sharia Research Sector, has issued a ruling prohibiting the practice of using the hand or face print to unlock the phone of the deceased, reports Al-Qabas daily. This fatwa was prompted by a query from the Funeral Affairs Department Director regarding the permissibility …

Fingerprint system exposes salary fraudsters Fingerprint activation uncovers scandal in Kuwait’s education sector: Former employees are still paid despite their departure. KUWAIT CITY, May 4: In a startling revelation, educational sources disclosed to Al-Jarida that authorities within the Ministry of Education have uncovered a concerning discrepancy: […]

KUWAIT CITY, May 4: In a recent development, banks in Kuwait have reached out to the Central Bank of Kuwait, urging clarity regarding individuals whose Kuwaiti citizenship certificates have been withdrawn or revoked. The request, directed through the Ministry of Interior, seeks a comprehensive statement detailing such cases, particularly those individuals […]

KUWAIT CITY, May 2: Patron of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church in Kuwait Archbishop Anba Bishoy Bigol announced that the Egyptian Coptic Church will receive well-wishers on Saturday, May 4 from 9:00pm on the glorious Resurrection Day, in the presence of part of the Divine Liturgy, reports Al-Seyassah daily. He indicated that the church will …

KUWAIT CITY, May 2: Director of the Primary Health Care Central Department at the Ministry of Health Dr. Dina Al-Dubaib has unveiled a plan to open eight mental health clinics in primary health care centers; thereby, increasing the total number of such clinics in the country to 68, reports Al- Anba daily. In a statement …

KUWAIT CITY, May 2: The Acting Deputy Director of the Public Authority for Manpower for Workforce Protection Sector Affairs, Dr. Fahd Al-Murad, emphasized the seriousness of private sector business owners and companies failing to pay workers’ monthly wages on time, reports Al-Jarida daily. This violation can lead to the suspension of the employer’s file […]

KUWAIT CITY, May 2: Engineer Muhammad Al-Mutairi, Director of the Capital Governorate Municipality, stated that following the directives of Engineer Saud Al-Dabbous, the Director-General of the Kuwait Municipality, the municipal teams assigned to address the issue of single individuals living in family-oriented areas were given full support, reports Al-Rai […]

KUWAIT CITY, May 2 : Kuwait is forecast to witness moderately hot weather over the weekend along with some humidity in coastal regions and sporadic rainfalls. Kuwait Meteorological Center Director General Abdulaziz Al- Qarawi said in a statement to KUNA on Thursday that the weather would incline toward hotness the rest of Thursday, with relative …

KUWAIT CITY, May 2 :  Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah has instructed the Coast Guard to remove the makeshift houses of Egyptian and Asian fishermen who set up these structures on Miskan island and resided there, reports Al-Qabas daily quoting a security source. The source …