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05/09/2024

05/09/2024

5 sep. This Thursday morning at exactly 7:00 am, the Criminal Ex*****on Prosecution carried out the death penalty for six convicts at the Central Prison. Among those executed were three Kuwaiti citizens, two Iranians, and one Pakistani. However, the ex*****on of a Kuwaiti woman, convicted of killing her friend, was withdrawn at the last moment after the victim’s
heirs accepted blood money and pardoned her.

17/08/2024

The Ministry of Health confirmed its active monitoring of the monkeypox outbreak, which has recently been declared a “global health emergency” due to the emergence of a new strain. The outbreak is affecting several African countries, prompting heightened vigilance and response measures. The Ministry is coordinating with international partners, including the Gulf Center for Disease Prevention and the World Health Organization, to stay updated on the situation and respond to epidemiological developments. The Kuwait Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) is also working closely with relevant parties to bolster national efforts in preventing and combating infectious diseases.

Monkeypox, or mpox, is a viral illness with two subtypes. It is characterized by symptoms such as a rash, blisters, mucosal lesions, fever, headache, muscle pain, weakness, and swollen lymph nodes. The disease can be transmitted through physical contact with an infected person, particularly through sexual contact, kissing, or touching. It can also spread through respiratory secretions. Diagnosis is confirmed via a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, and treatment typically involves supportive care to alleviate symptoms, with antivirals used in certain cases.

02/08/2024

Kuwait Airways has announced that it will operate its final flights to Beirut on Sunday, August 4. The airline cited “current circumstances” as the reason for discontinuing its services to the Lebanese capital. Yesterday the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that it is actively coordinating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Kuwaiti air carriers to manage the rescheduling of flights to and from Beirut through Kuwait International Airport. In a press statement, the DGCA explained that due to the current security situation in Lebanon, some flights may be subject to reduction or cancellation to ensure passenger safety. The Authority emphasized its commitment to monitoring the situation closely and adjusting flight schedules as necessary.

The DGCA assured that any updates regarding flight changes will be communicated promptly. The Authority also expressed its hopes for the safety and well-being of the Lebanese people amidst the ongoing security challenges

30/07/2024

02/07/2024

The Ministry of Awqaf has issued a directive urging imams and preachers in hospital and market areas to strictly adhere to a 15-minute limit for Friday prayers, including the sermon. The aim is to alleviate the time constraints faced by worshippers who frequent these places of worship.

29/06/2024

The Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport (PART) has affirmed that the consulting agreement tender for detailed study and document preparation for the railway project is currently in the bidding phase, in preparation for the design commencement. The Authority clarified that the tender was initiated on December 15, 2023, with several consulting firms submitting bids. The technical evaluations were conducted by the Authority, followed by submission to the Central Agency for Public Tenders. However, due to the expiration of the board of directors’ term at the Central Agency last Thursday, June 27, 2024, procedures were temporarily halted until the appointment of the new board in June, after which they resumed

27/06/2024

The Fire Prevention Sector personnel at Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) have been working continuously to guarantee public safety, while ensuring that all facilities in various areas adhere to security and safety regulations with the aim of mitigating the risks of non-compliance. In this context, KFF on Thursday implemented an administrative closure of 76 violating units in commercial shops, garages, restaurants, basements of investment buildings, public markets and industrial facilities in several governorates for failure to obtain licenses from the fire department; and noncompliance with safety and fire prevention regulations despite receiving warnings.

26/06/2024

June 26: Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister, Defense and Interior Minister, and Chairman of the Public Authority for Manpower, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah headed the first meeting of the year for 2024/2025.
In a press statement, the General Administration of Security Relations and Media at the Ministry of Interior said that the meeting was for approving the final accounts of the Public Authority for Manpower, for the fiscal year 2023/2024.
The meeting came with the effort to enhance and develop policies that will serve various sectors, and to achieve balance and integration in the workforce.
The statement also said that the Public Authority for Manpower was assigned to prepare a draft to temporarily lift the ban on transferring domestic workers (Visa 20) to work in the private sector (Visa 18) for two months.
This step comes accompanied by conditions that guarantee the organization of the process and the achievement of a balance between supply and demand in the labor market.

23/06/2024

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