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Judiciary inquires about citizenships’ withdrawal
KUWAIT: The administrative court recently asked the Fatwa and Legislation Department whether the Kuwaiti citizenships of Kuwaitis with dual nationality can be withdrawn without giving them the option to choose which one to keep.This inquiry was made during hearing a case filed by a citizen whose citizenship was withdrawn for having a Saudi one as well, said security sources, noting that the man’s children did not hold Saudi citizenship, and...
MP Dr Oudha Al-Ruwa’ie
Private school fees
MP Dr Oudha Al-Ruwa’ieKUWAIT: The parliament’s educational committee meets this week with private school owners and the association of parents of private school students in order to discuss the fees’ issue as the panel prepares to finish the private education law. Committee Chairman MP Dr Oudha Al-Ruwa’ie reiterated the need for a mechanism that includes certain criteria and specifications based on which the fees’ increase process...
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Transfers to be cancelled if not finalized within a month
KUWAIT: The Public Manpower Authority recently issued some decisions to organize the local labor market, including cancelling visa transfers if workers do not complete the needed procedures within a month.A directive circulated by the manpower authority to various labor departments explained that employees on open-ended contracts working for monthly payments have to respect a three-month resignation notice period, and a one-month notice period by...
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Thieves escaped after failed ATM robbery
KUWAIT: Burglars failed in stealing an automated teller machine (ATM) from Qashaniya co-op and abandoned it after dragging it out of the co-op, said security sources. Case papers indicate that someone reported the theft and policemen immediately rushed to the scene to find that the burglars had broken open the co-op door, tied the ATM to a 4x4 vehicle and dragged it out for about 10 m before they decided to dump it, thinking that someone had...
KUWAIT: Environment police, Environment Public Authority (EPA) and municipality inspectors yesterday raided a sheep pen in Rai that was used as a slaughterhouse without a license. Officials said following the operation that the pen’s owner was going to be summoned for questioning. — Photos By Fouad Al-Shaikh
Municipality conducts food inspections
KUWAIT: Environment police, Environment Public Authority (EPA) and municipality inspectors yesterday raided a sheep pen in Rai that was used as a slaughterhouse without a license. Officials said following the operation that the pen’s owner was going to be summoned for questioning. — Photos By Fouad Al-ShaikhKUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality launched several inspection campaigns in Mubarakiya, Shuwaikh, Sharq, Granada, Khaldiya, Yarmouk and...
Real Madrid's players hold the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League final football match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at San Siro Stadium in Milan, on May 28, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / FILIPPO MONTEFORTE
Real Madrid crowned European champions --Ronaldo seals Real Madrid shootout win
Real Madrid's players hold the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League final football match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at San Siro Stadium in Milan, on May 28, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / FILIPPO MONTEFORTEMILAN: Cristiano Ronaldo added the finishing touches as Real Madrid were crowned kings of Europe for an 11th time with a 5-3 penalties victory over Atletico Madrid, after a 1-1 draw in the Champions League final yesterday.  Two...
Minister Hind Al-Subaih
Quota for each expat nationality: Subaih
Minister Hind Al-SubaihKUWAIT: Kuwait's demographic imbalance problem has not been resolved yet, and it seems that some of the suggested solutions involve setting quotas for each nationality according to their numbers in Kuwait. Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and Minister of State for Planning and Development Hind Al-Subaih said that the Cabinet discussed a study during its last meeting on Kuwait's demographic structure and referred it to...
Iraqi pro-government forces drive in an area between the village of al-Sejar and Fallujah, on May 28, 2016, as they take part in a major assault to retake the city of Fallujah, from the Islamic State (IS) group.nHundreds of people fled the Fallujah area with the help of Iraqi forces who are fighting to retake the city from the Islamic State jihadist group, officials said.nIraqi forces launched an operation to recapture Fallujah, an IS stronghold located just 50 kilometres (30 miles) west of Baghdad, at the start of this week. / AFP PHOTO / SABAH ARAR
Fears for trapped civilians in strife-hit Iraq and Syria - Coalition presses offensives against IS in Fallujah, Raqqa
Iraqi pro-government forces drive in an area between the village of al-Sejar and Fallujah, on May 28, 2016, as they take part in a major assault to retake the city of Fallujah, from the Islamic State (IS) group.Hundreds of people fled the Fallujah area with the help of Iraqi forces who are fighting to retake the city from the Islamic State jihadist group, officials said.Iraqi forces launched an operation to recapture Fallujah, an IS stronghold...
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses a rally in the mainly Kurdish city of Diyarbakir, Turkey, Saturday, May 28, 2016. Erdogan pressed ahead with his criticism of the United States over the U.S. troops' wearing the patches of Syrian Kurdish forces, despite U.S. assurances. (Kayhan Ozer, Presidential Press Service/Pool via AP)
Erdogan slams US support of Kurdish militias in Syria
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses a rally in the mainly Kurdish city of Diyarbakir, Turkey, Saturday, May 28, 2016. Erdogan pressed ahead with his criticism of the United States over the U.S. troops' wearing the patches of Syrian Kurdish forces, despite U.S. assurances. -AP)DIYARBAKIR: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday condemned the United States' support of Kurdish fighters in Syria after AFP pictures revealed US...
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Sheikh Mohammad Al-Salem Al-Sabah
Kuwait one of world's highest donors: former foreign minister
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Sheikh Mohammad Al-Salem Al-SabahKUWAIT: Kuwait is by far "the most generous contributor to humanitarian efforts in the world," former Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Sheikh Mohammad Al-Salem Al-Sabah was quoted as saying in an issue of Newsweek magazine.In the May 27, 2016 issue of Newsweek, an article on Kuwait's generosity is emblazoned on the pages of the weekly periodical. "We have contributed over $4.1...
MOSCOW: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabahnchairs the 4th joint ministerial meeting for strategic dialogue between the GCC and Russia. — KUNA
Russia, GCC reiterate support to Kuwait-hosted Yemeni peace talks
MOSCOW: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabahchairs the 4th joint ministerial meeting for strategic dialogue between the GCC and Russia. — KUNAMOSCOW: Foreign ministers of Russia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states have reiterated support to the UN-sponsored and Kuwait-hosted Yemeni peace talks and urged Yemeni negotiators to take difficult decisions to pave the way...
KUWAIT: Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs Ambassador Hamad Al-Mashaan seennduring the Africa Day celebration.
African Day showcases cultural diversity, business opportunities
KUWAIT: Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs Ambassador Hamad Al-Mashaan seen during the Africa Day celebration.KUWAIT: Thousands of people descended at the Regency Hotel on Wednesday as Africans, Kuwaitis and expatriates celebrated Africa Day in a colorful style. The event featured lots of cultural displays - with each African country showcasing its rich tradition and cultural heritage in their respective booths. There were food fair,...
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