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Indians fret about delays in going home as flights remain suspended

KUWAIT: In this file photo, Indian nationals wait inside a school in Farwaniya to apply for an amnesty announced by Kuwaiti authorities for residency violators. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat By Sajeev K PeterKUWAIT: Hundreds of Indian expats who availed the amnesty offered by the Kuwait government are worried and waiting for a green signal from the Indian government for their repatriation to their home country, as flight services to the country...

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Kuwaitis and the confrontation of epidemics outbreak

A Kuwait Municipality announcement dating back to 1932 urging the public to vaccinate against smallpox.A letter sent from Kuwait Municipality to the American Mission Hospital in 1938, inquiring about a patient and how to prevent infection. By Dr Ayed Ateeq Al-Juraid, Professor of Modern and Contemporary HistoryKUWAIT: In the process of time, many countries all over the world, including Kuwait, were hit by pandemics in the 19th century and the...

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Kuwait braces for different Ramadan atmosphere

KUWAIT: This file photo shows an empty Gulf Road in Kuwait shortly after curfew started. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat By Ben GarciaKUWAIT: Ramadan is coming. But this month will be recorded in history as being different than in previous years. In fact, this is the first Ramadan to be observed under lockdown and curfew at the same time. The government has announced the extension of a public holiday until May 28 and the curfew from 4 pm to 8 am due...

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PACI launches digital ID cards

KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has launched a new application, "ID Mobile Kuwait," via which citizens and residents can obtain a digital civil identification card that can be used in various government and non-government transactions. PACI Assistant Director General Musaed Al-Asousi said yesterday that the application was launched in line with the Ministerial Resolution 1/2020, issued by Deputy Prime Minister,...

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Egyptian Consul in Kuwait to follow Egyptians' deportation

KUWAIT: A Jazeera Airways plane repatriating Kuwaiti citizens from Cairo Tuesday also carried Egypt's Consul General in the State of Kuwait who would follow up deportation of Egyptians violating residency law, Kuwait Ambassador to Egypt said. Mohammad Al-Thuwaikh explained that the deportation of Egyptian nationals were at the request of the Egyptian authorities. He was reacting to social media reports that the Jazeera Airways plane carried...

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KCCI announces working hours during Ramadan

By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) announced yesterday that it will be operating during the holy month of Ramadan. KCCI will continue to provide its services from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm on all days a week except Fridays.Due to the official precautionary measures and decisions related to eliminating the spread of coronavirus, work will be limited to the KCCI headquarters only in Qibla, Abdulaziz Hamad Al-Saqer...

(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 21, 2019 a pumpjack from California-based energy company Signal Hill Petroleum is seen in front of the landmark Curley's Cafe, one of two pumpjacks in the Diner's parking lot which has been churning out oil from the ground below since 1921 in Signal Hill, California. - Oil prices soared more than four percent on January 3, 2020 and equities reversed early gains following news that the US had killed a top Iranian general, fanning fresh fears of a conflict in the crude-rich region. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)

Kuwait oil at $14.72 pb

KUWAIT: Price of the Kuwaiti crude oil dropped $2.27 to $14.72 per barrel Tuesday against $16.99 pb Monday, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said yesterday. In international markets, Brent crude contracts for June delivery dropped $6.24 settling at $19.33 pb. West Texas Intermediate crude for June delivery fell $8.86 to settle at $11.57 pb.Private clinics openKUWAIT: Private clinics were allowed to open starting from yesterday but under...

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Five hurt in restaurant fire

By Hanan Al-SaadounKUWAIT: Bidaa and Salmiya fire stations responded to a call about a fire in a restaurant caused by a gas cylinder that exploded in the kitchen. The fire was put out, and five injured workers were taken to hospital. An investigation was opened to reveal the cause of the fire.Policeman attackedInterior ministry's relations and security information department said police responded to a call about a man attacking a house. When...

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Local spotlight: Fasting helps

By Abdellatif Sharaapeople are not aware of the significant health benefits of fasting, which is really an effective healthy practice when it is done the right way. Fasting helps the body to get rid of toxins, reduce blood sugar levels and lowers fat storage, while at the same time helps the immune system.As for removing toxins, we all know that foods prepared in advance contain many additives and preservatives which turn into toxins inside...

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Wellbeing Amidst the Pandemic: Managing overall health

By Sadie Hussainyour best to view this disruption as a new, if abnormal, experience that may reap some benefits if you just take the time to adapt. Eat healthier food that strengthen the immune system and are rich in vitamins, including fruits, yogurt and nuts. The immune system is weakened by smoking, alcohol and poor nutrition, including processed foods and those high in sugar.Be more aware of what you are delivering to your body. By...

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Coronavirus in Kuwait: What we know so far

KUWAIT: Kuwait has so far recorded 2,248 cases infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), in addition to 13 deaths. With the exception of 50 cases in intensive care, all infected cases are in stable condition and are recovering in quarantined locations designated by the government for this purpose, while hundreds have been discharged from quarantine after exhibiting no symptoms during their 14-day quarantine period, the Ministry of Health...

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Facebook launches app for livestream gaming

Picture shows the logo of "facebook gaming" during the media day of the Gamescom video games trade fair in Cologne, western Germany. - AFP Facebook on Monday launched a standalone gaming app, allowing users to create and watch livestreams of games in a challenge to the Amazon-owned Twitch platform. The new app was available Monday for Android devices, with a separate version for Apple's iOS in the works.Facebook said the new app will enable...

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Overstayers, sponsors to be deported

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Kuwait under unsteady northern and northwesterly winds triggering dust. - KUNA

Kuwait weather to remain unstable

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Official commends Kuwait and China military cooperation

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MAJDAL SHAMS: Druze elders and mourners surround the coffins of 10 of the 12 people killed in a rocket strike from Lebanon a day earlier, during a mass funeral in this Druze town in the Zionist-annexed Golan Heights on July 28, 2024. - AFP

Mideast seethes amid carnage

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KUWAIT: Photo provided by the Al-Zour oil Refinery shows a view of the facility, in Al-Zour, south of Kuwait City. – AFP

The impact of oil discoveries