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Rumor of curfew
By Muna Al-FuzaiUnfortunately these days, many rumors and fabricated stories are circulating on social media, especially on WhatsApp and Twitter. These lies may coincide with some people's thoughts, fantasies or even evil wishes. It's indeed annoying. Not all people are likely to seek the truth behind what they receive on their mobiles. Many people spread rumors, comment on them and resend them to others as a fact until the authorities step...
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MoH's anticipation of coronavirus accurate: PM
KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah chairs a meeting during a visit to the health ministry headquarters yesterday. - KUNA KUWAIT: Kuwait's Ministry of Health's (MoH) anticipation of magnitude of coronavirus was "accurate," His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah said yesterday, warning that "we don't know for how long this pandemic will continue."His Highness the Prime...
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Workers face nonpayment, forced to take leaves
By Ben Garcia KUWAIT: Early morning yesterday, mall employees reported to work even though they had heard the news before midnight of the closure of malls and salons. Most workers were afraid of a deduction from their salaries if they failed to show up to work. "I knew they will no longer allow workers to come inside malls, but I still came because my employer told me to report to work," said Nash, a shop attendant at Marina Mall. "My boss...
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PM inspects expat check center, Khairan quarantine
KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah inspects the center for checking expatriates for coronavirus in Mishref. - KUNA photos KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Friday carried out an inspection tour at a center for checking expatriates for coronavirus in Mishref, as well as the Khairan Resort quarantine. Following the tour, His Highness the Prime Minister...
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Authorities act to prevent 'chaos'
By Nawara FattahovaKUWAIT: During this exceptional situation, various public authorities are issuing important notices for the public. The ministry of interior (MOI) announced registrations and cancelations of voter for the upcoming elections have been postponed until further notice. During their random inspection on roads in various areas, traffic department patrols issued 624 fines, including 132 to trucks, 17 vehicles for carrying passengers...
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Kuwait yet to decide on return of scholarship students, semester
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education Dr Saud Al-Harbi said any decision to bring back the scholarship students or terminate the current semester at home depends primarily on the view of the Ministry of Health. Speaking at a joint press conference with Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Mohammad Al-Sabah at Seif Palace early morning yesterday, Harbi said the government has already developed a plan for...
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Kuwait aviation body issues new flight circulars
KUWAIT: Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued two additional circulars pertinent to cargo flights and arrivals to Kuwait. Circular No 30, which handles cargo flights, states that an operation request must be sent to the DGCA, including the information of the flight, details of the shipment, and air crews. It also requests air crews to adhere to the procedures of the health authorities at Kuwait International Airport....
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KOC Hospital turns ward into COVID-19 quarantine
KUWAIT: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation CEO Hashem Hashem and other officials tour a Kuwait Oil Company facility to check operations in light of the special measures Kuwait has taken to combat the spread of the coronavirus. - KUNA KUWAIT: Kuwait Oil Company said Saturday KOC Hospital, also known as Al-Ahmadi Hospital, has designated a full ward as a quarantine for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patients. The ward, with a 13-bed capacity, is put...
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Govt thanks public for cooperating in fighting COVID-19
KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah chairs an extraordinary Cabinet meeting on Saturday. - KUNA KUWAIT: Kuwait's government commended Saturday understanding and awareness of citizens and expatriates for volunteering to help official authorities in their efforts to combat coronavirus. His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, who chaired an extraordinary cabinet meeting...
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Army camp transformed into quarantine
KUWAIT: The Ministry of Defense said yesterday it transformed its camp in Sabhan into a field hospital to be used as quarantine zone. Kuwait Army's Medical Services Authority also prepared the North Medical Complex in Al-Jahra area to be used for quarantine, the public relations department said in a statement. The authority forced a medical team jointly with the Ministry of Health to run the fully-equipped facilities, it said. The authority...
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Bedoons with expired IDs can benefit from services
KUWAIT: The Central Apparatus for the Remedy of Status of Illegal Residents said it was coordinating with relevant government authorities to continue serving bedoons (stateless) even after expiry of their identity cards. The Apparatus said in a statement this measure aimed at enabling illegal residents benefit from health services and buy rations, in light of the ongoing measures taken by the government to fight the spread of the coronavirus...
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'Illegal' fish auction stopped
By Hanan Al-SaadounKUWAIT: Several fishermen attempted to hold an auction at Kout Market despite the current ban on fish auctions which authorities imposed as a precaution against the coronavirus (COVID-19) spread. Police and commerce ministry inspectors stepped in to stop the auction, and legal measures were taken against the fishermen.Salmiya fight Police received a call about a fight in Salmiya, so policemen went to the scene and found two...
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KUWAIT CITY: Jassim Al-Awadhi waits at a bus stop as a bus approaches in this file photo.
Disorganized bus network behind lacking transit system
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Kuwait's fencer Yusuf Al-Shamlan
Shamlan leaves Olympic Games
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KUWAIT: Young girls participate in Girl Up Kuwait's first conference which focused on the role of women in Kuwaiti society and politics.
Girl Up Kuwait: Young trailblazers give girls a voice
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Air Force carries out aeromedical evacuation exercise
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Kuwait under unsteady northern and northwesterly winds triggering dust. - KUNA
Kuwait weather to remain unstable