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Driver's license renewal, reissuance procedures explained

By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: Due to the exceptional situation in Kuwait these days with the suspension of the public sector, people have concerns on how to renew their driver's license, vehicle registration and other documents. The ministry of interior reminded last week that renewal of driving licenses can be done online through its official website www.moi.gov.kw. The ministry also announced that no fines will be imposed on people whose driving...

Kuwaitis returning from Frankfurt on March 26, 2020, leave an aircraft that landed at the Kuwait International Airport, before being taken by health ministry workers to a hospital for novel coronavirus checkups, in the capital Kuwait City. (Photo by STR / AFP)

Kuwaiti repatriates' planes return home: Civil Aviation

KUWAIT: Kuwaitis returning from Frankfurt on Thursday, leave an aircraft that landed at the Kuwait International Airport, before being taken by health ministry workers to a hospital for novel coronavirus checkups. - AFP, KUNA and Kuwait Defense Ministry photos KUWAIT: A plane, carrying Kuwaiti repatriates, arrived Friday evening to Kuwait from Rome, said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The flight was part of the repatriation...

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Co-ops open only for area residents

KUWAIT: Volunteers note down customers' information outside a Hawally and Roudha Co-operative Society branch on Friday. - Photos by Fouad Al-Shaikh KUWAIT: Co-operative societies are only allowed to sell for customers living in the their respective areas of operation, according to a new decision Kuwait's Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) released on Friday. As a result, customers will not be allowed to shop in co-op branches outside of...

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Earthquake jolts northern Kuwait

KUWAIT: The epicenter (red star) shown on Kuwait's map. - KUNA KUWAIT: A 3.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the northern area of Al-Adbeli during midnight Thursday, the national seismological network, an affiliate of Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) reported Friday. The epicenter of the quake was felt at five-kilometers deep underground, and land farmers felt it too, the network's supervisor Abdullah Al-Enzi said. - KUNA

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Top 'Interior' official inspects quarantine sites

By Hanan Al-SaadounKUWAIT: Interior Ministry Undersecretary Lt Gen Essam Al-Nahham toured Friday the Aquamarine Hotel and Resort which was turned into a quarantine site for Kuwaitis repatriated back home, in order to inspect security and precautionary measures and preparations. Lt Gen Nahham also carried out a similar inspection tour at the quarantine sites in Khairan. Senior Interior Ministry officials accompanied Lt Gen Nahham in the tours.

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Kuwait Social Affairs Ministry launches donation campaign

KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Social Affairs on Friday approved launching a campaign to raise donations on Saturday for fighting the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Up to 41 Kuwaiti charities will partake in the campaign, proceeds of which would be shifted to the cabinet-affiliated fund for contributions for combating spread of COVID-19, said the ministry undersecretary Abdulaziz Shuaib in a statement. The campaign will be launched via a main...

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Minister underlines media fight against rumors

KUWAIT: Minister of Information Mohammad Al-Jabri tours KUNA headquarters. - KUNA KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Minister of Information Mohammad Al-Jabri stressed the significant role of mass media in rebuffing rumors over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Speaking to KUNA and Kuwait TV while visiting KUNA headquarters on Thursday, Jabri, who doubles as Minister of State for Youth Affairs, said that amid the exceptional circumstances in the country,...

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Al-Sayer volunteers spread the message of 'Kuwait is Fine'

KUWAIT: Admiring great efforts and execution undertaken by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Interior, and other all key ministerial departments under State of Kuwait, 'Al-Sayer Always with You' volunteers joined for a two-day campaign at Kuwait International Fairgrounds in Mishref to distribute refreshments and water for the people who came for screening sessions to test for the coronavirus. The humanitarian efforts were supported by team of...

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Weekend Edition: Prisoner's dilemma

By Jamie Etheridge learned about the prisoner's dilemma in college. The story explains a paradox of decision making. It goes like this: Two men commit a bank robbery. They are caught and interrogated by the police. Beforehand, they both agreed to remain silent and never admit to the crime. The police offer both the same deal: Admit the crime, rat on your accomplice and you get a lesser sentence. The men are in separate rooms. If both remain...

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By Abdellatif SharaaCOVID-19 declared war against humanity, I started to think what's next?! I spoke to some friends about this epidemic - some of whom are highly experienced doctors - who assured each other that as China is taking action, this virus will dry out and go to rest as quickly as it appeared. To tell the truth, I personally was pessimistic and thought otherwise, because China is a country that is economically well-established, and...

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Thank you teachers

Attorney Fajer Ahmed By Attorney Fajer AhmedTo all teachers and educators, a big thank you for all you have done this year and for trying to help out students virtually at this time. I have seen so many teachers providing resources on social media and tips for children at home. It is very inspiring and humbling. Thank you.As you may have heard, Kuwait, like many other countries, has postponed this academic year. Kuwait has also suspended all...

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Coronavirus in Kuwait: What we know so far

KUWAIT: Kuwait has so far recorded 235 cases infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). With the exception of eleven cases in critical condition, all cases are in stable condition and are recovering in quarantined locations designated by the government for this purpose, while 910 have been discharged from quarantine after exhibiting no symptoms during their 14-day quarantine period, the Ministry of Health confirmed. Meanwhile, 64 people...

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